Benefits of Yoga for Children

Feb 3, 2014Articles

  • Increases body awareness, motor skills and muscle tone
  • Enhances flexibility and strength
  • Allows children to express their feelings
  • Encourages a healthy and active lifestyle
  • Lifts anxiety and depression and aids in reducing stress
  • Enhances concentration & attention span
  • Teaches children to use their breath to balance and calm themselves.
  • Especially beneficial for asthma sufferers
  • Allows children who feel pressurized to “achieve”, to have fun whilst learning valuable life skills in a non-competitive environment.

YOGA BEARS FLYER 2014 by Leanne Glanville

ChildFund Nelson mandela