MiniYOGI by So Yoga: yoga for kids
The Needs of Kids Yoga
Due to social and academic high expectations, busy parents, sports competitions, children nowadays live in a hurry-up world, and feel anxious and stressed.
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In the US, 36% of the teenagers feel stressed and thus tired, said NBC news.
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Children as young as 4 or 5 can show generalised anxiety disorders, according to Elizabeth Green, an Australian pediatrician.
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Children aged 8 -17 suffer from headaches, sleeplessness and upset stomachs - said American Psychological Association, 2017
Yoga for kids can help students release some stress and feel more joy in their life.
As children learn how to relax, concentrate and be gentle in a fun, creative and non-competitive environment, they are also introduced to a healthier lifestyle.
It can also be an option for children who shy away from physical activity or group activities for fear of failure.
The Benefits of Yoga on Kids
Physically
Nurtures flexibility
Enhances core muscles strentgh
Improves coordination
Facilitates good posture
Improves balance
Better stamina / vitality
Intellectually
Better concentration, focus
Generates higher academic achievement
Emotionally
Fosters closer relationships, teamwork
Releases stress
Develops creativity
Increases self-confidence
While doing yoga, children exercise, play, connect with the inner self, others and the world that surrounds them.
Yoga promotes physical strength and flexibility because kids learn how to use muscles in new ways. Yoga teaches kids to persevere, be patient and work toward their goals.
The act of practicing poses encourages children to clear their mind and focus on the effort. As a result, yoga helps children to focus and concentrate in school and get better grades.
Yoga provides different growth opportunities as children grow:
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For toddlers, yoga helps building body awareness.
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For school-age children, it nurtures growth and improves balance and focus.
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For pre-teens and teens, yoga strengthens hearts, minds and bodies to build self-esteem and confidence
MiniYOGI: Top Yoga Classes for kids
So Yoga for kids is not about perfecting poses. It brings yoga the child’s way!
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Kids are positioned in circle, not in rows
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Classes are fun, dynamic and interactive while safe. They incorporate age-appropriate challenges to keep the children engaged, games, yoga poses and flows, breathing techniques and relaxation exercises.
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Sessions comprise music, songs, stories, toys (bubbles, puppets, cards…) and games.
Using various relaxation, visualization and meditation techniques,
So Yoga for Kids is an experience for all ages...
So Yoga is teaching group classes in Serangoon Gardens weekly, at Kate Porter Yoga monthly (Siglap and River Valley), and in schools daily!
Contact me to ask about classes for your little ones!
