This post was most recently updated on July 25th, 2023
Overview
Yoga for children is becoming a trend of significant mental health care for children.
The current hustle and bustle of life make people stressed and under pressure.
Not only adults but also children have their sorrows.
However, because the child is too young to be aware of the complex emotions inside his/her mind, it is impossible to name or express that stress exactly with their parents.
To know if your child is experiencing stress or psychological stress, pay attention to the following warning signs:
- Enuresis.
- Difficulty sleeping.
- Little emotional expression.
- Stomach pain or headache.
- Committing acts of violence, especially with peers.
As soon as you know, your child is experiencing pressure or stress issues, quickly help him or her to ease this depression.
Common ways are taking children out to play with their children.
Also, you can give children yoga, a type of exercise that seems only suitable for adults but offers unexpected effects for children.
Let your child practice yoga to relieve stress
Yoga is a type of exercise that helps relieve stress and pressure to have good health.
Yoga is useful not only in adults but also in children.
Yoga for children helps children practice breathing and concentration, thereby refreshing their spirits, improving their signs and behaviors in daily activities such as studying, communicating contact with peers.
Also, regular yoga relieves stress and limit fear in children before entering important exams.
Many parents are concerned that their babies are too young to be able to perform yoga movements.
However, you do not need to worry about this issue because the yoga exercises for children are very simple and easy to perform.
According to experts, as soon as being born, the child was able to perform basic postures without too much time to practice.
Yoga poses for children
Warrior position
The sequence of warrior poses is done by:
- Step right foot forward, right knee forming a right angle, left foot brought back.
- The body is facing toward the right arm. Tilt your left foot at an angle of 45 degrees forward.
- Breathing out, clasp your hands in a prayerful position, then slowly lift over your head, arching backward.
- Take a deep breath, gently return to your original position, then switch sides.
Warrior poses are suitable for young beginners to practice yoga.
Make practice fun with your baby by encouraging him/her to act as a warrior, shouting during practice to be eloquent.
Cow / cat posture
By relaxing the muscles in the back and digestive organs, the bull/cat posture helps children to create emotional balance.
When you teach your children these simple poses, try to create a relaxed atmosphere by playing cute animals with each other.
You and your child can pretend to be dog and cat and produce sound during the training to be more excited and fun.
How to perform cow/cat yoga posture
- Put your hands and feet on the floor.
- As you exhale, bend your spine toward the ceiling.
Keep your hands, hips, arms, elbows, and knees in place. - Inhale, return to the starting position.
- Repeat 10-20 times.
The posture of tree branches
This balanced posture helps your baby develop awareness, improve appearance, and relax the mind.
Children may find it difficult to maintain balance with just one leg.
So, let your children put their feet anywhere that they feel comfortable.
Holding your hands high over your head can help your child stay in a good position for a long time.
How to perform tree branches yoga posture
- Start in a standing position, your feet together, hands along your hips.
- Put your weight on your left leg, bend your right leg, your right foot on the inner thigh of your left leg.
Maybe starting from lower points like ankles would be a better idea if your child hasn’t used to practicing. - Place your palms with facing each other in front of the chest in a prayer position.
When you inhale, spread your arms around your shoulders, separate your hands, and face each other.
The posture of dog bowing
This is a yoga pose for children that is very suitable for relaxation, when practicing, the muscles in the back and shoulders, calves are operated simultaneously, providing refreshment and comfort.
How to perform dog bowing posture
- Kneel on both legs and hands, which will help to spread your hip-width apart and your fingers wide.
- Use the force of your arms to push yourself upwards, and your legs will be straightened.
- Move your hands forward and backward to stretch your body.
The posture of the boat
Yoga poses for kids that simulate a boat’s shape will help your baby improve his/her digestive system and balance the system.
Also, the strength of your abdominal muscles will also be strengthened.
How to perform the boat yoga posture
- Sit on the floor, straighten your legs.
- Press your hand on the floor, place your hand slightly behind your hips, back straight, chest slightly arched.
Inhale slowly. - Breathe out and arch your legs, then slowly bring them up, which can be straightened if possible.
- Put your hand straight ahead.
Extend shoulders and straighten fingers.
If your baby is new, keep your hands on the floor next to your hips and keep your balance. - Keep your back straight, chest slightly arched.
Posture of corpses
If your baby doesn’t like to take a nap or seldom stays awake, this will be a yoga pose for young children, which is especially suitable for your child.
Let your baby lie on his/her back, breathe regularly, and slowly relax the whole body.
You can use this opportunity to introduce some breathing exercises to your baby or listen to the body.
These poses are only part of the yoga poses for children.
While practicing, let your child feel free to express himself or herself.
If possible, practice your suggested exercise with your child.
