Yoga Asanas For Children:

After having stated some of the benefits of yoga for children, here are some asanas that you can make your children do within the comfort of their home. They are very simple to do, and with proper guidance, they can do it on their own in no time.

1. Virabhadrasana II or Warrior Pose:

Vira means courageous, bhadra means auspicious and asana means posture. This asana is created after Indian god named Veerabhadra one of the many names of lord Shiva. This is one of the most grateful asana we have. This asana helps to strengthen the legs and core. It stretches the chest and the shoulders. Kids who complain of back aches can find relief by doing this asana.

Steps:

• Begin by standing with your feet wide apart.
• Inhale as you lift your arms in line with your shoulders.
• Turn your right foot out, bending at knee. Ensure that the knee does not go beyond the 90 degree angle.
• Keep your torso tall and spine straight and look to your right.
• Inhale and go back to original position.
• Repeat the same on the other side.

Benefits:

• It increases stamina
• It also gives a stretch to chest, groins, shoulders and lungs.
• It relieves backache of any kind and it is mainly useful for pregnant women.
• It helps in relieving flat feet.
• It helps in attaining peace and auspiciousness.

2. Balasana or Child Pose:

The benefit of doing this asana is that it stretches the thighs, ankles and hips. The mind is calmed by doing this asana, and hence it relieves stress and fatigue. If this asana is performed with full concentration, you can feel a great sense of comfort. This is the asana that new born babies do when in the fetal. It is the asana done by new born in the fetal.

Steps:

• Begin by kneeling on the floor, with your big toes touching each other.
• Sit on your heels and keep your knees hip-width apart.
• Now exhaling, bring your head down, resting it on the ground in front of you.
• Your hands can rest wherever you feel they would be comfortable, ie, by your side or on either side of your head, etc.
• Remain in this pose and take deep breaths for 20-30 seconds. Then return back to original.

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