Yoga, being the only form of exercise as we can say, is the practice of accessing and integrating our body, mind and spirit to achieve internal peace and strength.
Yoga is not just beneficial for the adults suffering from any particular disease, but also quite helpful for people of any age, irrespective of they are free from diseases or not. Especially for kids, yoga is greatly beneficial because kids go through emotional, social and physical challenges or conflicts more than adults. Yoga is something that kids can practice anywhere.
Kids who shy away from physical activity for the fear of being judged as a failure or weak, Yoga is the only correct option they can rely on. It also helps the athletic children to excel in their sports routine.
Below listed are the five key areas wherein the practice of Yoga amongst kids improves their overall well-being:
Enhances Physical Flexibility – It promotes physical strength because kids learn to use their muscles in all possible ways. Sitting, lying down or standing, any pose can challenge various muscle groups while helping a child become physically active.
Refines Balance and Coordination – One of the most important elements of Yoga is Balance. It promotes mental and physical poise, as mental clarity and stability is achieved from practicing out different poses.
Develops Focus and Concentration – The act of practicing poses encourages children to clear their mind and focus on the effort. As a result of this single focus to achieve a particular pose or stay balanced, yoga helps children to learn to focus and concentrate which in turn helps them in school to get better grades, according to several studies.
Boosts Self-Esteem and Confidence – Yoga helps to instill confidence and to bring learning to children on an experiential level. Yoga teaches them to persevere, be patient and work toward their goals. Yoga also provides tools for practicing compassion, mindfulness, generosity, focus, strength and flexibility.
It Strengthens the Mind-Body Connection – Yoga helps kids achieve a sound mind in a sound body by exercising the physical body and calming the mental spirit. Yoga functions as a release valve that alleviates pressure and as a foundation to nurture and develop a resilient and resourceful body, mind and spirit.
