As we navigate this “new normal” of social distancing and self-isolation, perhaps no segment of the population has experienced as seismic of a shift as our children.
Their regular routines disrupted, remote learning, no more play dates or interactions with friends, beloved extra-curicculars on halt, no summer camp to look forward to, no summer vacation to look forward to, no visits to grandparents to look forward to, it’s a lot to process.
Despite it all, children are extremely resilient and there are a lot of tools that we as parents, guardians and loved ones have, to help support them during this time. One such tool is yoga.
Yoga allows children to move their bodies, providing a joyful, physical outlet. Yoga creates the space for children to explore their breath providing a mental and emotional outlet, whether through deep calming breaths or vigorous fiery roaring breaths. During a yoga practice, children are instructed to navigate their imaginations as they engage in kinesthetic creative play.
Kids yoga looks a bit different depending upon the age group, but this 20 minute video, geared towards students roughly aged 8-12, is designed for children to be able to watch independently and practice independently.
I hope the school aged children in your life enjoyed this practice!
If you’re looking for a way to introduce yoga to your children, I teach a regular KIDS AND FAMILY YOGA CLASS on ZOOM every Saturday from 11:00-11:30 EST. The class is geared towards children (roughly 2-8 years of age) and their grown ups.
The link to register can be found here :
https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=15104885&appointmentType=5650274
I hope to see you on ZOOM!
Interactive yoga classes for school aged children coming soon (SUMMER 2020)!