Yoga is for everybody! Children are naturally flexible and can reap just as many health benefits from yoga as adults. A child’s life can hold stresses and be busy just like an adult’s. Yoga brings peace to children’s lives and keeps mind and body health.
As seen on Pinterest and with Today’s Parent: Yoga For Kids, we are shown 7 easy yoga positions for children!
Yoga For Kids: How To Calm Little Minds
1. The Snake
This is the child’s version of the Cobra pose. This position opens up the chest and works as a heart-opening breathing exercise. It stretches chest and belly muscles and awakens the body.
2. The Flamingo
Stand with both legs together and put your arms out wide like wings. Bend forward and put one leg out behind you. You may squawk and flap your wings like a Flamingo, but remember to change legs. A great pose for balancing!
3. The Camel
Kneel on the floor, knees hip-width apart and back straight. Tops of the feet should be flat on the floor, shins too. Hands are then placed upon the ankles. Leaning back and breathing, the child should have their chin tucked slightly into their chest. Lean back as far as is comfortable.
4. The Frog
Do a squat with your feet hip width apart. Place your hands inside your feet and rock your weight slightly forward and then quickly pop up! This pose increases the flexibility in your child’s lower back and hips. A kids favourite. You can ribbit if you wish.
5. The Butterfly
Kids should sit and bring the souls of their feet together in front of them, letting their knees fall to the side. This pose helps restore energy levels and decrease stress. It calms the mind as well as stretching the groin and hips.
6. The Reclining Butterfly
Similar to the butterfly pose, you start off in the same position, soles together. You then round your spine and begin to recline – if you have a bolster handy it is great to begin on this! Rest your arms gently on the floor and relax.
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