Yoga is a fun and creative way to help children exercise and improve concentration. Children will practise the postures, breathing exercises and meditation of yoga through exercises specifically designed for their age group. Introduce them to a complete practice for a healthy mind and body throughout their lives.

The children learn a wide variety of sequences, postures and games (including group exercises) which in general improve health, relax the mind, stimulate creativity and improve memory. One of the main benefits for children is yoga's positive influence in the development of concentration.

Yoga helps young people: -

•  Improve health, strength & fitness

•  Develop awareness, concentration and performance

•  Express creativity and explore self-reflection

•  Understand anatomy

•  Release anxiety

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At this age yoga is taught as a series of stories and games where the children use their imagination as well as their bodies. The children act out the stories, practicing postures, breathing techniques and exercising their imagination. They might learn the hissing cobra or the roaring lion or they might visualise hanging up their worries on the worry tree. They will release tensions in a positive way and improve health from within.

Slightly older students are able to practice a variety of classic yoga sequences that improve health, strength and flexibility. These include the Salute to the Sun sequence, the warrior sequence, and pawanmuktasana (energy block releasing practices).

Children are taught to integrate their movement and breath mindfully, which helps them to feel harmonised and open to learning. They will learn simple breathing exercises, which calm the mind and also learn visualisation and concentration practices, which help them to release tension and realise potential.

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