The benefits of Yoga for kids

Yoga is not just for adults. Learn how children can benefit from this practice.

That yoga brings numerous health benefits, we all know. However, we usually don’t think about putting children on yoga, ignoring all the advantages that this practice may represent in their growth. Get to know some.

Balance and motor coordination

By doing yoga, children increase their levels of kinesthetic, having more dexterity and fitness – both today and in the future.

Concentration

Children are currently subject to dozens of stimuli and it affects their concentration at an incredible level. Practicing yoga, they will have more discerning of themselves and the world, and will know to focus more on their own functioning and relationships with others

Stress management

The stress is one of the greatest plagues of the 21st century and our children will have to learn to deal with it. For that very reason and to teach some anxiety control techniques, yoga may be the ideal tool for children to know how to defend themselves from more nervous states that they may encounter in adult life.

Increased self-esteem

This derives directly from his physical abilities: when performing certain exercises, children start to understand that they have elevated motor skills and are able to control their body and mind. So, it will increase exponentially their self-confidence and self-esteem.

Interpersonal relations

They will always make Yoga with other children, therefore, they will relate better with the next to them. besides, the fact that it is a non-competitive group of individuals will help them feel less anxious before others.

Shutdown of electronic devices

This is another advantage: children will value what we have of human, avoiding the isolation promoted by today´s electronic equipment.