Yoga For Children

                          Yoga can be done by children of any age, the only limitations and restrictions are caused by the children's inability to be attentive for a long time. Typically yoga classes designed for children incorporate interactive poses and games intended to hold the children's attention. Such practices as meditation are mostly suitable for adolescents 12 years of age or older. The main goal of yoga for kids is stimulation of the physical, mental and emotional abilities of a child. Yoga is also successfully used as a form of therapy for kids with different physical and mental ailments. he prime reason for teaching yoga at a young age is to introduce a child to a healthier lifestyle. Teaching can begin as early as at the age of 2–3 weeks and be a part of either mother's yoga routine, baby massage to help the digestion or more traditional exercises. At this age mother actively assists her baby in doing all the moves.

                        As the children grow older, they can gradually be taught to do the asanas themselves. However, with older kids, yoga instructors or parents need to use different tricks to hold the children’s attention and motivate them to do the exercises.

                       Yoga classes for children are usually more focused on the introduction of yoga basics, rather than memorizing and perfecting asanas and routines. While such activities as meditation are almost impossible to practice with children, they can still learn the basic techniques for relaxation and self-control. Proper breathing techniques can also be taught at a very young age. Most of the Yoga Workshop keep a separate session for children in the evening.