Yoga benefits children of all ages, physical levels and abilities. In today's fast passed world, with easy access to technology, and the pressures of society many children are showing increased stress and anxiety levels. Through yoga children are able to stop, focus on themselves and look inwards. They learn strategies to help bring them back to a calm state and ways to recognise their emotions and how to regulate these.
Benefits of yoga and mindfulness for children:
Emotional self-regulation
Improved concentration
Increase in self-worth, self-awareness and self confidence
Learn compassion for self and others
Teaches present moment awareness
Cultivates a peaceful, relaxed state of mind and body
Develops a strong mind-body connection
Sparks creativity and imagination
Flexibility, strength, co-ordination, balance and sensory awareness
Breathing techniques can ease stress and anxiety