Let’s face it, we live in a FAST paced world. Our kids are rushed from one activity to the next. With school, and activities, sports, friends, and lets not forget homework, kids are in hurry-up mode more often than not. For many kids this leads to stress and anxiety.
Our kids benefit from yoga as much as we do. When children learn how to relax and breathe, they can better handle any challenges that come their way. Yoga helps kids to manage daily stress in a healthy way, and this is an invaluable life skill. Yoga builds strength, increases flexibility, and improves a child’s body awareness. Children’s yoga combines exercise, which is beneficial for everyone, with play. Unlike performance based sports, yoga allows kids the opportunity to practice poses without the worry of having to “get it right”. At the same time yoga builds confidence, self-esteem, and a positive body image.
The mindfulness aspect to yoga encourages focus and concentration, and improves memory. For children with ADD/ADHD yoga has been shown to have positive effects on behavior, even off the mat. Children with ADHD that practice yoga are better able to focus and pay attention in class. Practicing yoga also helps develop the skills needed to control emotions and reduce aggressive behavior, and this helps to build social connections kids desperately need.
By introducing our children to Yoga, we are providing them the tools they need to develop and nurture a strong and resilient mind, body, and spirit.
Spotted Dog Yoga Children’s Yoga Classes ( and get them started early with prenatal yoga Tuesdays at 6pm with Bonnie )
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