The Benefits of Yoga for the Younger Generations
Yoga brings so many benefits to people of all ages. Here are some of the benefits that yoga brings the younger age groups. This list is by no means exhaustive.
Yoga will improve both physical and mental health.
Yoga enhances flexibility and agility.
Yoga refines gross and fine motor skills.
Yoga improves coordination and promotes balance.
Yoga increases strength and endurance.
Yoga provides a peaceful moment where children can breathe and relax.
Yoga provides a non-judgmental environment.
Yoga does not require expensive equipment or items of clothing, all you need is a yoga mat.
Yoga helps to build self-esteem and self-respect.
Yoga is ideal for shy children who may withdraw from group activity.
Yoga brings self-satisfaction as there is a sense of accomplishment in achieving a new pose or improving on it.
Yoga improves patience, concentration and focus.
Yoga reduces stress and anxiety and teaches ways to help manage them.
Yoga helps regulate emotions.
Yoga raises levels of compassion for both the self and others.
Yoga encourages healthy choices.
Yoga improves sleep and increases energy.
Yoga increases mindfulness and helps to develop a deep relationship with the self.
Yoga enhances concentration and memory.
Yoga also encourages healthy neural circuits to develop and form.
In addition, there have been many studies carried out that reveal that yoga could help manage some recognised challenging behaviours. Yoga could also help reduce aggression, hyperactivity and social withdrawal.
This blog article was written by Sue Fuller creator of the Yoga 2 Hear range of audio yoga classes, meditation teacher training and yoga teacher training courses.
