What give yoga classes to kids
Any exercises with a child should be done in a playful manner. Asanas are best suited for this, since many body positions are tied to animal poses, such as the frog or cat pose.
Yoga for children allows the baby to improvecoordination of movementsPhoto: GettyAsanas develop the baby, he is more attentive to his body. Studies have shown that static poses affect the child's cognitive functions, improve immunity, strengthen ligaments, and make the spine flexible. In addition to this exercise:
- introduce the possibilities of the body;
- form the right attitude to their health;
- create a beautiful posture;
- develop the flexibility of the body;
- strengthen the muscles;
- improve the plasticity of body movement;
- develop fantasy.
Group games bring children together and improve their communication skills.
Exercises for beginners with 3 years
Little children are happy to play during lessons.Static poses should be combined with sound effects. In the cat pose, babies like to meow, in the lion pose - to growl. Toddlers can hold their attention on one object for no more than 8 minutes. They do not perceive tasks by ear well, but they copy body positions well. Lessons that are interesting for children consist of the following parts:
- Directly asanas:"mountain", "triangle", "camel", "cat", "plow", etc. At this age, it is important not so much to maintain the accuracy of the poses as to develop motor activity.
- Combining breathing with exercises. Instructions should be short and clear: "raise your arms, inhale."
- Alternating silence and sounds: 'Let's listen to the sound of the wind, and now let's roar like a lion'.
- Chanting the soothing sounds 'aum' and 'owa'.
- Counting out loud during static poses, which helps kids keep balance.
- Each position ends with a "shavasana" - a pose of complete relaxation. The children lie with their eyes closed, and the leader tells them that they are on a sandy beach or swimming in the sea.
- Drawing pictures, which children then exchange or bring to parents.
Children are ready to listen to magic in such lessonsfairy tales and funny stories, start games or imitate animal sounds. Turn on their imagination, let them come up with asanas themselves and perform them. Fascinating Indian gymnastics is useful for kids. They behave naturally, since they have not yet accumulated adult complexes and are able to enjoy a live game.
