Yoga for Kids is a fun and challenging way to develop coordination, strength, flexibility, balance and awareness. It improves concentration and self-esteem while developing a connection with the natural world. It is also a calming and self-regulatory practice that teaches children how to observe their emotions and thoughts, and gives them tools to self-soothe.

Kids are not adults and therefore require different learning styles, attention spans, and interest levels in order to learn yoga. It is important to take these differences into account when planning class. Keeping classes short and using games, songs, and poses that children enjoy helps to keep them engaged.

“Little Yogis in the Making: The Benefits of Yoga for Kids

It is also a good idea to include a few moments of stillness in every class. This can be framed as a breath meditation or a simple relaxation exercise. This time of stillness allows the children to return to their bodies and their breathing and can help them calm down when they become too excited or overwhelmed during the class.

Incorporating yoga in the classroom also helps to get kids moving and gets the blood flowing to their brains, which can help them focus. It is important to plan for this movement and set a consistent schedule so that kids can anticipate the days they will have yoga. This can be done by creating a yoga calendar or reward system with stickers for each class they attend. This makes them more likely to stick with it and build a yoga habit.