{"id":869,"date":"2020-04-28T11:53:43","date_gmt":"2020-04-28T11:53:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/?p=869"},"modified":"2023-01-25T10:29:36","modified_gmt":"2023-01-25T10:29:36","slug":"why-kids-need-yoga-as-much-as-we-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/why-kids-need-yoga-as-much-as-we-do","title":{"rendered":"Why Kids Need Yoga as Much as We do?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Yoga is essential for kids as well. No doubt, today\u2019s 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\u2019 behaviors and attitudes.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yoga_Poses_for_Kids\"><\/span><b>Yoga Poses for Kids\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/why-kids-need-yoga-as-much-as-we-do\/#Yoga_Poses_for_Kids\" >Yoga Poses for Kids\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/why-kids-need-yoga-as-much-as-we-do\/#Happy_Baby_Pose_Ananda_Balasana\" >Happy Baby Pose (Ananda Balasana)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/why-kids-need-yoga-as-much-as-we-do\/#Mountain_Pose_Tadasana\" >Mountain Pose (Tadasana)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/why-kids-need-yoga-as-much-as-we-do\/#Three-Legged_Downward-Facing_Dog_Pose_Tri_Pada_Adho_Mukha_Svanasana\" >Three-Legged Downward-Facing Dog Pose (Tri Pada Adho Mukha Svanasana)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/why-kids-need-yoga-as-much-as-we-do\/#Locust_Pose_Shalabasana\" >Locust Pose (Shalabasana)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/why-kids-need-yoga-as-much-as-we-do\/#Butterfly_Pose_Baddha_Konasana\" >Butterfly Pose (Baddha Konasana)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/why-kids-need-yoga-as-much-as-we-do\/#Benefits_of_Yoga_For_Kids\" >Benefits of Yoga For Kids<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/why-kids-need-yoga-as-much-as-we-do\/#Improves_Focus\" >Improves Focus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/why-kids-need-yoga-as-much-as-we-do\/#Reduces_Depression_and_Stress\" >Reduces Depression and Stress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/why-kids-need-yoga-as-much-as-we-do\/#Strengthen_Immune_System\" >Strengthen Immune System<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/why-kids-need-yoga-as-much-as-we-do\/#Improves_Social_Behavior\" >Improves Social Behavior<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/why-kids-need-yoga-as-much-as-we-do\/#Confident_and_Positive_Attitude\" >Confident and Positive Attitude<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Happy_Baby_Pose_Ananda_Balasana\"><\/span><b> Happy Baby Pose (Ananda Balasana)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the name suggests, it\u2019s a baby posture. It increases blood flow, strengthens legs, arms, and spine. Let\u2019s do it.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rest on the back.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bend knees and stretch them outwards.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold your feet keeping arms perpendicular between knees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lengthen arms and feet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Widen the knees as much as comfortable.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay in this position for a minute and then return to resting position.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mountain_Pose_Tadasana\"><\/span><b> Mountain Pose (Tadasana)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stand tall with feet a little apart.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once balanced, lift arms overhead, and interlock your hands.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep palms facing the ceiling.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stretch your body and balance your weight on toes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remain in the position as much you can.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Three-Legged_Downward-Facing_Dog_Pose_Tri_Pada_Adho_Mukha_Svanasana\"><\/span><b> Three-Legged Downward-Facing Dog Pose (Tri Pada Adho Mukha Svanasana)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This posture a full-body stretching exercise. It helps in back pain, reduces anxiety, and increases blood circulation.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get on your knees and hands, forming a tabletop.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Palms should be under the shoulders and knees under your hips.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lift the butts making an arch or a V-shape.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try to balance your weight on toes and hands.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raise your left leg, making a straight line with the torso.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a couple of breaths. Come back on both knees and relax.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat it for the right leg.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Locust_Pose_Shalabasana\"><\/span><b> Locust Pose (<\/b><b>Shalabasana)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This yoga pose strengthens the spine, chest, legs, and stimulates the abdominal organs.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lie on your stomach.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep arms alongside your body with straight legs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the exhalation, lift your chin, chest, shoulder, and legs in the air,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balance your weight and take a few breaths.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On an exhalation, come back on the ground.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Butterfly_Pose_Baddha_Konasana\"><\/span><b> Butterfly Pose (Baddha Konasana)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All you need is to sit on a mat with your legs out in front of you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your spine straight.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bend your knees and bring your soles together.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold your feet and draw them close to your inner thighs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knees should be dropping towards the ground.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remain in this position for 2-3 minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Yoga_For_Kids\"><\/span><b>Benefits of Yoga For Kids<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improves_Focus\"><\/span><b>Improves Focus<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reduces_Depression_and_Stress\"><\/span><b>Reduces Depression and Stress<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A study shows that around 80% of kids experience stress and anxiety. Practicing Pranayama can help children in reducing sadness and tension.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strengthen_Immune_System\"><\/span><b>Strengthen Immune System<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yoga improves immunity and reduces the chances of your kid to fall ill more often. Moreover, it stimulates their overall body and mind growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improves_Social_Behavior\"><\/span><b>Improves Social Behavior<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Confident_and_Positive_Attitude\"><\/span><b>Confident and Positive Attitude<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practicing yoga strengthens your kid emotionally and psychologically. Hence, it makes them confident and positive towards every situation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yoga is essential for kids as well. 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