Why Yoga for Kids?

At any age, yoga shares its benefits with those who are open to learning. Catching kids in their prime developmental years can set the tone for movement, health and consciousness for their entire life.

Physically, it enhances their flexibility, strength, coordination, and body awareness. In addition, their concentration, sense of calmness and relaxation improves. Doing yoga, children exercise, play, connect more deeply with themselves, and learn to recognize their connection with the natural world that surrounds them.

When children learn techniques for self-health, relaxation, and inner fulfillment, they can navigate life’s challenges with a little more ease. Yoga at an early age encourages self-esteem and body awareness with a physical activity that’s noncompetitive. Fostering cooperation and compassion—instead of opposition—is a great gift to learn at an early age.

Yoga with children offers many possibilities to exchange wisdom, share good times, develop healthy habits, and lay the foundation for a lifetime of wellness.

Yoga as a Learning Tool

The following are links to articles that demonstrate the benefits of yoga not only for physical development but as a beneficial learning tool:

www.yogajournal.com
www.yogau.net

Yoga in Public Schools

The following are links to articles highlighting the integration of yoga into a school’s curriculum:

www.cnn.com

www.education-world.com
Physical Education for Body, Mind and Spirit

Benefits

This link explores the countless benefits and positive effects of yoga on kids: www.allaboutkidsmagazine.com

The First Lady’s Call to Action

Join Michelle Obama’s push to fight childhood obesity with her new program Let’s Move –
http://www.letsmove.gov/
And she’s promoting yoga! -
Let’s Move Challenges Childhood Obesity

Kids and Nutrition

Developing healthy eating habits at an early age is essential to a well-rounded, healthy outlook on life.  Help your kids learn to love and enjoy healthy eating while reaping the benefits at the same time!
Help Children Develop Healthy Eating Habits
Healthy Eating for Children and Teens

Yoga For Kids in Portland, Oregon

MoveYoga shares the gift of yoga to children and their families through fun, playful, interactive and creative classes using music, props, games, storytelling and imaginative play. Come join in the fun!

Benefits of Kids Yoga

  • Body Awareness
  • Environmental Awareness
  • Strength
  • Flexibility
  • Concentration
  • Social Interaction
  • Focus
  • Language Interaction
  • Attention
  • Confidence
  • Self-Expression
  • Coping Tools
  • Creativity

Yogini Testimonials

I like yoga because it is awesome!" ~Aiyana, age 8

"Yoga is a fun exercise! My favorite pose is 'cat' and 'superdog' because they're fun and relaxing." ~Gracie, age 8

"After yoga I feel relaxed, flexible, and happy" ~Kaibah, age 10