1. YOGA FOR CHILDREN
New insights into the current needs of children in terms of growth and development is in
the forefront.
There is a shift in our attitude towards human health with greater emphasis being placed
on behavioral, social and preventive aspects of child health.
Today, children are getting extremely stressed both at home and at school, with mounting
pressure to excel in order to be successful in life.
This results in various stress disorders like stammering, bedwetting, overweight, back
pain, fear, anxiety, and so on.
Simple yoga practices will help children to calm down the mind, to relax completely, and
to slowdown the breath.
Animal poses, bird poses will stretch all the limbs beautifully and yet very alert.
It helps in improving attention, concentration, creativity, memory, and also physical
stamina, dexterity, and strength.
It makes you use your maximum potential and your personality will flower
What are the practices ?
Respiratory training (pranayama and energy flow); It brings into action all the lobes of
the lungs for utilization. It normalizes the breathing rate. It develops awareness of
breathing. Makes the breathing uniform, continuous, and rhythmic, which is a very
healthy sign.
Postural training (Asana/physical postures); helps in stamina, strength and dexterity.
Relaxation training – guided deep relaxation technique
Concentration training – Meditation, body awareness, focussing & gazing.