Yoga exercises are beneficial for children in ways more than one

Yoga is practiced for the benefit of the mind, soul and body. It is the principle of living righteously and was originated thousands of years ago. One should learn yoga to inculcate a healthy lifestyle. There is no age limits for practicing yoga or e

Los Angeles, CA (prHWY.com) February 23, 2012 - Yoga is practiced for the benefit of the mind, soul and body. It is the principle of living righteously and was originated thousands of years ago. One should learn yoga to inculcate a healthy lifestyle. There is no age limits for practicing yoga or even learning it. However yoga comes most naturally during childhood. This form of exercise brings along with it many benefits- both physical and mental. Yoga and its practice must be incorporated in children from a very young age in order to ensure a healthy future. Yoga exercises are taught across many places all over the world.

There are eight stages that one needs to go through in order to learn yoga, which helps in achieving a complete surrender of mind, body and spirit. The first stage involves the abstentions and restraints that one needs to go through. The second stage asks you to out yourself through some rules and regulations. This includes surrendering the ego and heading towards austerity, contentment and purity. With this begins the third stage and this incorporates the yoga exercises. The next four stages are part of the exercises and involve controlled breathing, withdrawing your senses, concentrating and meditating. Only by following these steps can one achieve spiritual orientation.

Mental health can be improved by yoga exercises. The hectic lifestyle of today results in stress and anxiety. Yoga helps in relaxation and is a form of psychological therapy. Children can learn yoga to increase their concentration and their mental prowess. Hyperactivity and attention deficit disorders can be cured by yoga in kids. Traumatized victims have benefited to a great extent by practicing this form of exercise. Kids are more capable of learning yoga than adults as their bodies are much more flexible. Children love doing new things and yoga can be practiced even amidst fun and frolic.

The physical benefits that can be attained by the practice of yoga include strong muscles, normal blood pressure, lower level of cholesterol, freedom from obesity, and increased energy levels, to mention a few. Yoga exercises, like breathing and stretching, help in increasing flexibility. It is an effective treatment for diseases like asthma, back pain, osteoporosis and others. The circulatory system functions to a great extent and stimulated blood flow to the head helps reduce headaches. Fatigue and insomnia can be done away with.

There are many methods in which one can make their children learn yoga. There is a large number of yoga DVDs available in the market today which will enable busy parents to make their children learn yoga without having to step out of the house. Many yoga communities can be approached online and consulted. There are also quite a number of yoga videos from which the yoga exercises can be taught to children.

Resource Box: If you want your kid to lead a disease-free life, you can help him or her learn yoga. Inculcate the practice of yoga exercises in your child today. Contact us for more information regarding the same.

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