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School, homework, sports, after-school activities \u2013 the list goes on. In today\u2019s fast-paced world, children struggle to fit in their daily activities. Though in most cases we are ignorant of the fact, kids, like adults, have their fair share of stress every day.<\/p>\n
Adults have a way of finding efficient ways to deal with and adopt effectual de-stress procedures. However, kids need to be taught to cope with such situations from a tender age. This is exactly where yoga comes into play. With an increased level of awareness, parents are paying greater attention to making yoga an effective de-stress technique for kids.<\/p>\n
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How Can Kids Benefit from Yoga?<\/h3>\n
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A Step Toward Self-Acceptance<\/strong> \nYoga opens a door of opportunities for children to learn something beyond the shackles of competition. However, what surpasses that is the ability of a child to cherish and accept themselves in the process. With society burdening them with a banner of inadequacy all the time, yoga teaches them to fall in love with themselves and shake off feelings of reluctance and self-doubt.<\/li>\n
Exposure to Meditation<\/strong> \nMindfulness and diligence are achieved by focusing your awareness on the present while concentrating on other subsequent feelings and finding a way to release them. Meditation helps a child focus on his\/her breath and consequent poses, thus enabling them to let go of other thoughts and center their complete focus on the present. Exposing a child to meditation is one of the of the best relaxation methods that can be adopted.<\/li>\n
A Healthy Body<\/strong> \nPracticing yoga on a regular basis strengthens the body of a child while improving balance and coordination. Stretching exercises and yoga enhance the blood flow and reduce the chances of severe damage due to injuries.<\/li>\n
Improvement in Balance<\/strong> \nBalancing yoga poses is a great way to increase a child\u2019s attention naturally. Kids having concentration problems are better equipped to live their lives through yoga. Yoga poses that primarily focus on balancing skills help evoke a feeling of calmness and strength within a child.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Tips for Doing Yoga with Children<\/h3>\n
1. The Surprise Element<\/h4>\n
Once you are done teaching your child a yoga pose, do not fret about whether the pose is perfect. Let them add on to the surprise element through the process. At times, yoga can just be about having fun. You never know the pose children might surprise you with.<\/p>\n
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2. Pay Attention to the Basics<\/h4>\n
Kids absolutely love indulging in beginner poses like the Tree Pose, Easy Pose, and Downward-Facing Dog pose. Focus on these basic postures to incorporate the fun factor for your child in their regular hours of yoga sessions. What more? Participate in the sessions and be a part of their learning process.<\/p>\n
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3. Modify Poses for Added Fun<\/h4>\n
You can always team up with your child and add modifications to regular yogic poses to make them enjoy more. Doing this will eventually help you focus on the overall development of your child and make yoga a fun activity for them.<\/p>\n
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4. Go for Animal Poses<\/h4>\n
Animal poses are ones that usually tend to resonate with children as they become quite familiar with common animal names via textbooks. Opt for poses like the butterfly pose or the camel pose so that your children can relate to yoga at a greater level.<\/p>\n