As a homeschooling parent, I’m always looking for fun indoor activities for my girls. That’s why I wanted to share these top ten benefits of yoga for kids. This post contains commisioned affiliate links.
Top Ten Benefits of Yoga for Kids
I’ve always been a huge fan of Yoga and right before getting married I actually used to practice Bikram Yoga at least once a week. That seems so long ago and looking back I have no idea how I did that! It wasn’t an easy practice, but I have to admit that I would feel great after class. Not only physically but mentally and emotionally as well. I still try to practice Yoga whenever I can and very much still enjoy it. Especially as a busy mom, it’s my time to unwind and focus on me.
My girls know what Yoga is because when we go to the YMCA for my workouts I tell them where I will be in case they need me. Many times they try to mimic some of the moves, so when I was at Whole Foods a few weeks ago and came across a children’s Yoga DVD I just had to get it for them!
I purchased YogaKids, Vol. 3: Silly to Calm and I have to say that the title definitely drew me in. They also had YogaKids Alphabet, which I really want to get next time.
Practicing Yoga has so many wonderful benefits for your body, mind, and soul that I knew the girls would really enjoy doing this daily. I really love how the DVD shows the girls move in which they actually do get to move around, but then brings them down into a calmer state of mind. At first, I didn’t think that they would actually be able to calm down after all the silly and fun moves, but to my surprise, they actually follow along with the instructor.
Top Ten Benefits of Yoga for Kids
- Helps kids relax, unwind, and calm themselves
- Encourages creativity and imagination
- Teaches body awareness
- Reduces stress in kids
- Helps with balance, concentration, and gross motor skills
- Teaches children to be healthy and take care of their bodies
- Better sleep at night
- Teaches discipline and responsibility
- Increases strength and flexibility
- Helps the digestive system
Yoga has really helped the girls concentrate and focus better on daily tasks. Especially for my oldest during homeschooling time. I have noticed that when she does her Yoga DVD right before homeschooling she has a better sense of understanding and focus, plus my little one gets a better nap time as well. For me it’s a win, win situation. The girls are doing something that they enjoy, is great for their bodies, mind, and this mommy raises her voiceless!
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Excellent post! Thank you so much for sharing the benefits of yoga. Thought your readers might also like an interview we did last year on Babble: http://www.babble.com/babble-voices/ana-flores-besos/top-10-benefits-of-yoga-for-kids. I love the pictures of your children doing the yoga video! So brilliant. I’m off to share with our community! (found your post via Educators’ Spin on It linky)
Thank you for stopping by Giselle! Great article, thanks for sharing 🙂
I love this! I’ve been wanting to try yoga with my kids for a while now, since they’re finally old enough to do it (3 and 4). This is the motivation I needed! 🙂
YAY! I’m so glad Blair! My girls really do love it and it’s so great to be able to do it with them 🙂 Have fun!!
I love finding ways to be active with the toddler I nanny. Thanks for sharing this with Hump Day Happenings.
Thank you for stopping by Jenna 🙂
I have never tried yoga before, but it seems like the kind of exercise I would enjoy: healthy and calming, not too sweaty! I love how you introduced your girls to it.
Thanks for sharing on Hump Day Happenings!
Thank you Megan! Yes, Yoga is definitely a calming and non sweaty workout! That is why I love it too 🙂
We don’t do yoga together, but we do various 10 Minute workouts together. I like the calming idea of doing yoga, but with all the boys in the house, we gravitate towards things that will help them burn energy. My best friend has been pushing me to doing yoga for the benefits of it, but since I broke my arm a couple years ago, I really could use it to strengthen that limb again. I think Yoga for Kids sounds great!!
I have to admit Kay, I don’t have the strongest upper body strength but Yoga really does help. Thanks for stopping by 🙂
We have only tried it once, and mine just wanted to watch the video instead of do the moves. :/ Maybe we will try again!
I think my girls really loved how animated the kids were! My little one asks to do it all the time 🙂
Thank you so much for sharing this. I’ve always wanted to try yoga myself (I NEED a fitness regimen and love that yoga sounds less intimidating and focuses on both physical and mental well-being). I think my boys would really enjoy something like this … maybe getting them into it will inspire me to make the jump!!!
Thanks for sharing this. I have been thinking about trying some yoga with the kids, they love playing on the mat as it is, this is just the inspiration I need to get started!
That’s how we started here Samantha 🙂 My girls would pull out my yoga mat, so I thought it would be a good idea to get them started too! Have fun!
Great post, Victoria. It is more of a challenge for kids to get their energy out in the winter, when they’re often stuck indoors so thank you for reminding us of yoga’s benefits. Re-pinning for others to enjoy!
Thank you Sarah! Yes, I’m definitely bringing out our DVD today, it’s a tad bit chilly here in Florida and my girls need to get some energy out 🙂