Yoga for Children - Asanas Bananas Course 1

Why should children do yoga?

Yoga has multiple benefits both for education and the individual

Yoga is particularly useful for professionals working with children who have sensory processing disorders, autism, Aspergers and learning difficulties.

Regular practice of yoga will improve an individual’s flexibility, fitness, balance, co-ordination & concentration. It will enhance a child’s social and emotional wellbeing leading to an increased sense of self confidence.

In accordance with the National Curriculum for Key Stage 1 and 2, during this course children

will:

Master basic movements and developed balance, agility, co-ordination and

applied these in a wide range of activities.

Develop flexibility, strength, technique, control and balance.

Perform a range of dances (vinyasa flows).

Compare their performances with previous ones and demonstrated

improvement to achieve personal best.

Enhance pupil’s social skills

Teach them appropriate affirmations and positive self motivators to help boost their self-esteem

Teach children that it is fine to sit quietly and in stillness sometimes and techniques to help them achieve this

Teach them breathing techniques and self relaxation techniques that can be used it all parts of their lives helping to ease anxiety and tension

Provides students healthy ways to express and balance their emotions

Yoga learnt on our training courses can be either used as part of a physical education curriculum or used on a daily basis to help encourage calm and focused learners

All children can access and benefit from yoga at their own ability level