Monday, February 8, 2010

R&R Yoga programme for kids

Our children have been born in an age of technology (computers, television and competitive sports) causing tense exhausted bodies and stressed minds. In this challenging scenario, Yoga may be just what they need for greater health, energy and enlightenment.
Yoga is the right kind of exercise for children as it is gentle, non-competitive and works not only the entire body but also the mind and spirit. Children of all ages and physical abilities can participate.
BENEFITS OF YOGA
(1). It is absolutely safe for your child.
(2). It teaches children about their body in a fun manner. Yoga aasans (stretching exercises) are approachable and fun for kids.
(3). It helps negate the effects of the competitive life (and it’s negative long-term effects) the child is forced to live.
(4). It helps children to relax, concentrate and focus.
(5). It builds stamina, stability and balance.
(6). It helps improve digestion, elimination of toxins and circulation.
(7). It strengthens the musculature of the body, elongates the spine and promotes good posture.
(8). Children who practice yoga have a good posture.
(9). Specific postures help relieve gas and constipation.
(10). It improves breathing habits through pranayam.
(11). It improves sleeping patterns.
(12). It improves memory and develops effective concentration skills.
A child’s mind is pure and body flexible. They’ll absorb everything that is given to them. The earlier your child begins the better they will feel. Let yoga be the guide into the world of good and harmonious living. Give this gift to keep them healthy and happy - more positive, self confident and sensitively independent.

1 comment:

  1. Hi there
    Please can you tell me a bit more about the Kidz yoga - how long it takes, what it entails, costs etc. (Email me on joyhutch@mweb.co.za) Sounds very interesting. Thanks. Joy

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