Yoga is essential for kids as well. No doubt, today’s generation likes playing on gadgets instead of working out in the playground. Yoga helps in stimulating their mental and physical growth. Moreover, it leaves a positive effect on kids’ behaviors and attitudes.

Yoga Poses for Kids 

Doing yoga can be a good time for kids. We are sharing some simple yoga poses for kids that are brimming with recreation. Kids love rehearsing them.

1. Happy Baby Pose (Ananda Balasana)

As the name suggests, it’s a baby posture. It increases blood flow, strengthens legs, arms, and spine. Let’s do it.

• Rest on the back. 
• Bend knees and stretch them outwards. 
• Hold your feet keeping arms perpendicular between knees.
• Lengthen arms and feet.
• Widen the knees as much as comfortable.  
• Stay in this position for a minute and then return to resting position.

2. Mountain Pose (Tadasana)

It is a standing pose that reinforces the flexibility of the ankle, knees, and joints. It corrects the posture, helps in balancing, and increases height.

• Stand tall with feet a little apart.
• Once balanced, lift arms overhead, and interlock your hands.
• Keep palms facing the ceiling.
• Stretch your body and balance your weight on toes.
• Remain in the position as much you can.

3. Three-Legged Downward-Facing Dog Pose (Tri Pada Adho Mukha Svanasana)

This posture a full-body stretching exercise. It helps in back pain, reduces anxiety, and increases blood circulation.

• Get on your knees and hands, forming a tabletop.
• Palms should be under the shoulders and knees under your hips.
• Lift the butts making an arch or a V-shape. 
• Try to balance your weight on toes and hands.
• Raise your left leg, making a straight line with the torso.
• Take a couple of breaths. Come back on both knees and relax.
• Repeat it for the right leg.

4. Locust Pose (Shalabasana)

This yoga pose strengthens the spine, chest, legs, and stimulates the abdominal organs.

• Lie on your stomach. 
• Keep arms alongside your body with straight legs.
• On the exhalation, lift your chin, chest, shoulder, and legs in the air,
• Balance your weight and take a few breaths.
• On an exhalation, come back on the ground.

5. Butterfly Pose (Baddha Konasana)

It is an easy and basic pose that helps in stretching inner thighs and hips. This yoga posture lessens the tension in the lower back and is very helpful in sciatica.

• All you need is to sit on a mat with your legs out in front of you.
• Keep your spine straight. 
• Bend your knees and bring your soles together.
• Hold your feet and draw them close to your inner thighs.
• Knees should be dropping towards the ground.
• Remain in this position for 2-3 minutes.

Benefits of Yoga For Kids

Improves Focus

As we all know, yoga creates a balance in our body and mind. It increases focus and concentration. With the regular practice of yoga, the cognitive functioning of your kids improves.

Reduces Depression and Stress

A study shows that around 80% of kids experience stress and anxiety. Practicing Pranayama can help children in reducing sadness and tension.

Strengthen Immune System

Yoga improves immunity and reduces the chances of your kid to fall ill more often. Moreover, it stimulates their overall body and mind growth.

Improves Social Behavior

Yoga builds a sense of responsibility and discipline in kids. In yoga class, your kids learn alertness, empathy, and trust. Thus, it helps them to improve their social bonding and behavior.

Confident and Positive Attitude

Practicing yoga strengthens your kid emotionally and psychologically. Hence, it makes them confident and positive towards every situation.