While it is widely accepted that adults receive numerous benefits from the ancient practice, it’s often forgotten that children too can reap the rewards. Yoga allows all children the opportunity to strengthen physically, mentally and emotionally in a natural, healthy and enjoyable way. It encourages self-esteem and body awareness with a physical activity that’s non-competitive. In our increasingly stressful and noisy lives, it teaches children how to relax, focus and be calm, while having fun at the same time!
Yoga incursion in Primary School :
Do you know students aged between 5 and 12 are undergoing all kinds of physical and cognitive changes, hence primary school yoga is necessary as it has far-reaching positive effects on their health and wellbeing.
- Improves memory
- Helps increase attention spans.
- Calms the mind
- Reduces inattentiveness, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
Yoga incursion in High School :
Did you Know one-fifth of young people aged 11-17 experience high or very high levels of psychological distress, including symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression. Thus High school yoga offers a slight reprieve from the chaos, teaching students a range of skills to help them navigate their teenage years.
- It improves self-control.
- Yoga improves the quality of sleep.
- It gives a natural energy boost.
Yoga and mindfulness incursions in schools
Mindfulness exercises is the practice of being aware in the moment which help us centre ourselves in a moment to view a situation in a level-headed, rational way.
- Improve their self-control.
- Teach emotional regulation.
- Improve self-confidence.
- Enhanced social and emotional skills.
- Encourages a boost in positive moods.
- Handle nerves and anxiety.
- Improves focus and concentration.
- Prevents bullying.