YOGA POSES FOR KIDS

The practice of yoga is renowned for its relaxing qualities and health benefits. Guiding your child through a series of poses is sure to bring them a renewed sense of peace and groundedness.

The benefits of yoga for children are well documented. It can bring a sense of calm, peace and relaxation to them, and sometimes a little quiet time for all! While there are lots of yoga classes for children, it's useful to know a few suitable poses that your little one can try out at home.

SEVEN YOGA POSES THAT ARE PERFECT FOR CHILDREN

Here are some gentle poses that your child is sure to love:

Child's pose 

Unsurprisingly, child's pose (Balasana) is a perfect yoga pose for your child to try out. This is a calming, restorative pose that will soothe your child, especially if they're feeling agitated.

Starting on all fours, they should move their hips back towards their heels, spreading their knees and reaching their arms directly out in front of them, along the floor. Their forehead should come to rest on the ground. A good variation is to have their arms down by their side instead of outstretched. This pose is excellent for lower body flexibility and provides a deep stretch in the shoulders and upper back.

Seated forward fold