Yoga poses for kids

YOGA POSES FOR KIDS

It’s no secret that yoga provides both the mind and body with endless benefits. Teaching  children about yoga at an early age can help them feel more focused, less stressed, more fit and much calmer. Not only does yoga get children moving and engaged but it can also be fun for everyone!

1.  BOUND ANGLE POSE

Steps 

1. In a seated position, bring the soles of your feet together. Draw your heels in toward your pelvis and allow your knees to relax out to the sides.
2. Clasp your fingers around your toes as you inhale. Press your chest forward as you lengthen the spine.
3. Bend forward as you exhale, maintaining a long spine.
4. Exhale and draw the abdominals in and forward. Drawing the chest toward the toes.

2. CHILD'S POSE

Steps

1. Kneel down and let the tops of your feet rest on the floor. Bring your big toes together. Then lower your hips back and sit on your heels.
2. Extend your arms in front of you and place your palms down on the mat. Alternately, you can place your arms along your sides, fingers toward your toes, palms up if that feels more comfortable.
3. Allow your belly, heart, and forehead to come to the ground. Become soft and still, letting your body sink into the earth.
4. Observe your breath: feel it moving in and out of your nose. Feel your belly and chest fill as you press into the earth with your legs.

3.CORPSE POSE

Steps

1. Gently recline onto your back and extend your legs.
2. Next, soften the groin and let your feet turn out evenly. Allow your legs to rest on the mat and your arms to settle alongside the body. Place the palms facing upward to help open the chest.
3. Close your eyes and take a deep breath in.
4. Exhale and let your eyes sink back into your head as you gaze inward. Soften your tongue, jaw, nose, eyebrows, and forehead.

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Yoga For Beginners

Yoga has a mysterious charm. Going into its  benefits and looking at the super flexible Yogis practice the asanas with ease can be quite alluring. If you feel like  yoga is not your cup of tea ,this article will change your cognizance about yoga. Irrespective of you age and gender , you can do yoga with great ease . 

Yoga is an ancient form of exercise that focuses on strength , flexibility and breathing . It is way beyond a regular workout. It works on the mind, body, and soul. It is not just a set of challenging limb-twisting poses. When you combine your breath with posture (a series of movements designed to increase strength and flexibility) yoga becomes something beautiful. It uplifts you both physically and mentally. Eventually, you will realize that yoga is actually effortless and easy.

 Yoga is for everyone i.e. yoga is a form of exercise that can be enjoyes at any time from childhood to advanced years. You need to break free of all the apprehensions, leave behind all the myths and embrace the practice. Your journey through yoga is only going to bring you relaxation and joy. It will help you ease into the practice and shake off the stiffness in your body.

10 Easy Yoga Poses For Beginners 

1- Tadasana

2- Uttanasana

3- Bhujangasana

4- Virabhadrasana

5- Surya Namaskar

6- Balasana

7- Adho Mukh Savasana

8- Marjariasana

9- Setu Bandhasana

10- Shavasana