Yoga for children, 45-minute mindful movement and/or meditation. Students will learn yoga postures and proper alignment. Yoga offers numerous benefits for children, impacting both their physical and mental well-being. It improves flexibility, strength, and coordination while also promoting mindfulness, stress management, and focus, ultimately enhancing overall health and well-being.
Instructed by Jaclyn Kuhn, 954-304-6480 jkuhn@antilles.vi
Wednesday from 3:15 to 4:00 PM in the Lower School Auditorium
Physical benefits include:
Increased Flexibility and Strength: Yoga poses help stretch and strengthen muscles, especially important during growth spurts.
Improved Balance and Coordination: Yoga encourages children to focus on their bodies, improving their sense of balance and coordination.
Enhanced Physical Fitness: Regular yoga practice contributes to overall physical fitness, including endurance and aerobic capacity.
Body Awareness: Yoga helps children become more aware of their bodies and how they move.
Improved Posture: Yoga poses can help correct and strengthen postural muscles.
Reduced Risk of Injury: By developing body awareness and strength, children can be less likely to injure themselves during play or other physical activities.
Mental and Emotional Benefits:
Stress Management: Yoga provides tools for managing stress and anxiety, such as deep breathing and mindfulness techniques.
Improved Focus and Concentration: Yoga encourages children to focus on the present moment, improving their ability to concentrate on tasks and activities.
Enhanced Emotional Regulation: Yoga teaches children techniques for managing their emotions and developing self-awareness.
Increased Self-Esteem and Confidence: Success in yoga poses and the overall practice can boost children's confidence and self-esteem.
Mindfulness and Body Awareness: Yoga cultivates mindfulness, helping children become more aware of their bodies and emotions.
Improved Memory: Yoga requires focus and memorization, which can improve children's memory skills.
Reduced Anxiety: Studies suggest that yoga can help reduce anxiety and improve mental well-being in children.
Positive Body Image: Yoga can foster a positive body image and encourage children to appreciate their bodies.
Other Benefits:
Improved Sleep: Yoga can promote relaxation and reduce stress, which can lead to better sleep quality.
Increased Immune Function: Yoga can stimulate circulation, improve digestion, and reduce stress, all of which can support the immune system.
How Yoga for Children is Different:
Playful Approach: Children's yoga classes often incorporate games, animal sounds/postures, and storytelling to make the practice enjoyable and engaging. Yoga poses and practices are adapted to children's developmental stages and abilities. The goal is to make yoga a fun and enjoyable activity for children, encouraging them to participate and develop a love for movement and mindfulness.
