Yoga

Through yoga, children exercise their breath and learn to relax to cope with stress, conflict situations and lack of concentration, problems so evident in today's society. Yoga will help them in their long road to physical and psychological domain. What they get physically and mentally children practicing yoga:

1 - Development of motor skills and muscles.

2 - Flexibility in the joints.

3 - Improving postural habits spine.

4 - Massage the internal organs.

5 - Improvement in breathing habits.

6 - Stimulation of blood circulation.

7 - Improvement of self-esteem.

8 - Low level of childhood stress.

9 - Improving the senses.

10 - Agility and integrity.

11 - Calm and relaxation.

12 - Stretch.

10 - Better development of attention, concentration, memory and imagination.

11 - Harmonization of personality and character.

12 - Timely channeling of physical energy.

13 - Better understanding and interaction with others.

Resources and practice of yoga with children

Yoga classes associated with the physical and mental work. In the case of children, motivation is an important factor. Because of this, it is desirable that a yoga class is no more than 15 children gathered. Children should feel comfortable and relaxed. Should dress in loose, light, and comfortable clothes that allow them to make any move comfortably.

Classes should be ministered in a clean, quiet, airy and quiet. You can use appropriate mats and mats or children may be barefoot or with socks. Yoga can be practiced at any time of day but the best time to practice is in the morning. It is also recommended that the intake of solid foods to avoid two hours before practice.

Yoga Breathing

Breathing is an integral part of yoga. The inhaling and exhaling through the nose is essential for the child to stretch and get the balance needed to start practicing yoga postures. Once the group control your breathing, the teacher will begin with the postures.

The purpose of the positions is from the external organs, calming my internal organs. With children, the positions should go practice them slowly. Ideally, at first, is to learn to breathe, relax, then focus. For children, yoga should be practiced as it were a game.

Should not require them to repeat a position over and over again because it can become very boring for them. There you go changing postures and movements slowly and at a pace that young do not lose concentration. As already mentioned, the mood and motivation are crucial in this regard; respect, moderation, and a positive and cheerful attitude also.