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15 Yoga Poses For Children – Steps & Benefits
Steps:
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- Lie with flat feet on the back and palms on each side of the body.
- Push the shoulders back towards the spine.
- Lift the body in cobra pose and keep the chin up, use hand for support without giving much pressure.
- Giving the stretch on stomach and upper part.
- Release after 15 to 30 seconds, slowly putting the body in lying down posture.
Benefits:
- It strengthens the spin
- Stretches the shoulder, abdomen, chest and buttocks
- It is good for people suffering from asthma
- It releases fatigue and stimulates the abdominal organs
9. Marjaryasana or Cat Pose:
This pose is slow kneading for back and core
Steps:
- Make a table top position using knees and hands.
- The toes should be curled and knees should be below the hips
- Wrists, elbows and shoulder should be perpendicular and straight to the floor.
- Arch the spine up towards the ceiling while exhaling
- Bend the head towards the floor without forcing the chin towards chest
- Inhale and come back to the table top position back
Benefits:
- It relaxes and stretches the neck, spine organs of the abdomen
See More: Benefits of Yoga
10. Mandukasana or Frog Pose:
This is a simple yoga pose. You may get relieved from back pain and sprains.
Steps:
- Go on the floor on the knees and hands,
- And position knees some inches apart and place feet right behind
- Place the palm right below the shoulders and look downward on the floor between the hands
- Now push the back towards the spine, this will stretch your spine
- Move the knees towards the sides slowly
- Start sliding downwards and keep the palm flat against the floor
- While exhaling, keep pushing the hips backwards.
- Hold this position for 3 to 5 breaths
- And now come back to the table top position
Benefits:
- It stretches your hips, spine and thighs.
11. Baddha Konasana or Butterfly Pose:
You have to sit in butterfly position and your kid will flutter like graceful butterfly.