Increased ability to focus is one of the big reasons that schools are drawn to offering yoga to their pupils – and understandably so.
Not only does enhanced focus help us to achieve more – it builds self-esteem and confidence.
Welcome back to another episode of the Real Yoga for Kids Show!
Last week I talked to you about 3 of the magic ways that great children’s yoga is able to balance energy levels – to leave pretty much all kids feeling calm and relaxed by the end (when taught right!).
One of the main reasons I love sharing yoga with children so much, is the incredible effect it has on balancing their energy levels and helping kids calm down.
Learning to breathe properly and practise specific breathing exercises, are a big part of what makes yoga so holistically beneficial.
Isn’t it amazing that so many people go through life, not breathing fully!
We can teach kids early on how to breathe for optimal physical and emotional wellbeing.
Yoga teaches us how to be more present and mindful.
It does this in the way that we…
… focus our mind and attention on moving our body,
… concentrate on a balance,
… breathe,
… turn our senses inward for once!
In today’s episode, I share 3 ways that children can use techniques they learn in yoga, as tools to help self regulate and feel calm.
Last week we had a discussion around ways in which we can help children to feel more positive, more of the time. Check it out here!
And I promised you a guided meditation for positivity to share with the kids – and here it is!
The Summer Holidays are here, or almost upon us! It’s an exciting yet busy and tiring time for teachers, kids and parents, so make sure you are balancing out all the activity and excitement with some time to stretch, breathe and relax.
With all the outdoor activities, plus all the excitement of nearing the summer holidays, that many kids are getting right now, everyone is going to benefit from a chance to unwind!
It’s Summer time and this month and next I know there are lots of sports days happening and extra time for athletics and games outside! Whilst kids don’t need to warm up and cool down in the same way that adults do (they’re just so springy!), it’s still a great idea to get them into good habits.
At the end of a day, yoga is great for helping children to unwind. It gives them a chance to take a few minutes out of the busy day to focus on themselves. It’s a rare time when children are encouraged to focus their attention inward, rather than outward.
