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Many a parent has considered the possibility of their child taking up Yoga, and this article should serve as a primer for parents like yourself who may have considered this. Yoga is more than just your child's usual phys ed class. Kids are humans too, and they too have to deal with stress in a productive way.
First, you need to have at least a modicum of patience as you start your child out with easy postures. Some beginner children can often be more flexible than advanced adult Yoga practitioners, but they don't know their own limitations.
Ask your child what really makes him/her tick. It is better if your child wants to go to Yoga class instead of the opposite where you do the prodding. But this doesn't totally absolve you from providing a gentle nudge every now and then. What we are saying is that a child must not be forced into attending Yoga class, no matter that it's a big hit with adults and kids alike. While Yoga may be the salve that soothes many a child in today's setting, it may be the height of drudgery for your child, or vice versa.
If Yoga has helped you live the Good Life, then share its benefits to your child. Yoga teaches practitioners to let go of their whims and caprices, while being content with what they presently have and living for the importance of the moment. Aside from that, this can also help improve concentration skills and thus potentially improve your child's grades at school.
Hire a Yoga instructor who knows how to work with kids - someone who is experienced and qualified. Make sure the child's Yoga instructor has adequate expertise.
Monitor your child as he or she practices with the Yoga teacher, and ensure that you are comfortable with all safety rules, policies and the learning environment. Discipline is part of every Yoga learning experience, and you child may need these rules in order to make the experience something worthwhile for him or her.
Here's one quick word of safety you may want to consider - if you are not familiar with Yoga, you should not let your beginner Yoga children go beyond their beginner techniques unless it has the express approval of an experienced Yoga teacher. You should be good as soon as the Yoga instructor declares home practice as okay. Who knows, this just might entice you to learn Yoga yourself, practice (and bond) with your kids and change your lifestyle for the better.
Size does matter in Yoga classes - smaller is better. Focus is more centralized in smaller classes, thus guaranteeing that the Yoga teacher can give each student the attention he/she needs during practice.
Lastly, do not let money influence your decision in choosing a Yoga teacher for your kid. Hey, would you settle for a jalopy of a vehicle, or would you choose the best for your money? Remember the old adage - you get what you pay for.
First, you need to have at least a modicum of patience as you start your child out with easy postures. Some beginner children can often be more flexible than advanced adult Yoga practitioners, but they don't know their own limitations.
Ask your child what really makes him/her tick. It is better if your child wants to go to Yoga class instead of the opposite where you do the prodding. But this doesn't totally absolve you from providing a gentle nudge every now and then. What we are saying is that a child must not be forced into attending Yoga class, no matter that it's a big hit with adults and kids alike. While Yoga may be the salve that soothes many a child in today's setting, it may be the height of drudgery for your child, or vice versa.
If Yoga has helped you live the Good Life, then share its benefits to your child. Yoga teaches practitioners to let go of their whims and caprices, while being content with what they presently have and living for the importance of the moment. Aside from that, this can also help improve concentration skills and thus potentially improve your child's grades at school.
Hire a Yoga instructor who knows how to work with kids - someone who is experienced and qualified. Make sure the child's Yoga instructor has adequate expertise.
Monitor your child as he or she practices with the Yoga teacher, and ensure that you are comfortable with all safety rules, policies and the learning environment. Discipline is part of every Yoga learning experience, and you child may need these rules in order to make the experience something worthwhile for him or her.
Here's one quick word of safety you may want to consider - if you are not familiar with Yoga, you should not let your beginner Yoga children go beyond their beginner techniques unless it has the express approval of an experienced Yoga teacher. You should be good as soon as the Yoga instructor declares home practice as okay. Who knows, this just might entice you to learn Yoga yourself, practice (and bond) with your kids and change your lifestyle for the better.
Size does matter in Yoga classes - smaller is better. Focus is more centralized in smaller classes, thus guaranteeing that the Yoga teacher can give each student the attention he/she needs during practice.
Lastly, do not let money influence your decision in choosing a Yoga teacher for your kid. Hey, would you settle for a jalopy of a vehicle, or would you choose the best for your money? Remember the old adage - you get what you pay for.
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