Picture this: Mountains tumbling into headstands. Headstands morphing into speeding cycles. Bridges collapsing into roaring lions. Sound like a movie? Actually, they’re just scenes from a normal household where a child plays the lead role. Heavy on drama, kids are also born acrobats. Yoga postures, for instance, are natural poses for a child. In fact, simple yoga asanas seem to be embedded in the human body.
Read “You Were Born a Yogi” from our blog.
If you observe an infant, you will see a lot of toddler yoga. A sleeping baby inadvertently strikes the ‘Chinmudra’ where the thumb and index finger touch. Frequently, a six-month-old is found on its back in Bhujangasana (cobra posture). While Adho Mukha Svanasana (downward dog pose) is a perennial favorite. And who hasn’t seen an infant in child’s pose—yoga’s most important resting posture?
Unfortunately, it’s not easy being a kid these days.
Children spend most of their time on school, homework, and school-related extra-curricular activities. There’s little time for free play. They face overstimulation, distractions, and academic and peer pressure too early in life. Plus, they’re plagued by their own insecurities and fears. Yoga can help children deal with this pressure-cooker environment and infuse energy and confidence into their personalities.
Yoga for kids
School-age kids benefit enormously from the supportive, non-competitive environment of a yoga class. And if they wish to continue a yoga practice at home, the following asanas will prove helpful.
Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand pose)
Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation)
The overall well-being that comes from doing Surya Namaskar cannot be underestimated.
“Every child has creativity in them and this finds an expression when they practice yoga and meditation.”
—Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
The art of raising children is interesting and challenging. Do your bit by introducing yoga to your children. Most find yoga asanas fun; the twists and bends challenge them. They might just come up with their own poses!
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