YOGA POSES FOR KIDS

Let’s first understand what yoga is and what benefits we get from it.
Yoga means — the union of body, mind, and soul, that is, keeping the body healthy, calming the mind, and awakening the soul — this is yoga.
Yoga is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Yuj’, which means — ‘to join’ or ‘to unite’.

The union of body, mind, and soul means keeping the body healthy, the mind calm, and the soul aware — this is yoga.

Main Parts of Yoga

1. Asanas (Poses) – Keep the body healthy and flexible.
  
  Pranayama (Breathing Exercises) – Teach proper ways of breathing.
  
  Dhyana (Meditation) – Makes the mind focused and calm.
  
  Rules and Discipline (Lifestyle) – Teach good thoughts and habits.

1. Tadasana / Mountain yoga Pose for kids

- How to do:

1. Stand straight and raise both hands up.
2. Now slowly stretch your whole body upwards.
3. Keep repeating this process.
  Benefits: Helps in increasing body height and teaches balance.

2. Baddha Konasana / Butterfly yoga Pose for kids

1. How to do:

- First, sit on the ground by placing a mat.
- Sit on the ground and bring the soles of both feet together.
- Now, move your knees up and down.

2.Benefits: Makes the hips and thighs flexible, and also helps in focusing the mind.

3. Bhujangasana / Cobra yoga Pose for kids)

- How to do:
- First, lie down on your stomach,
- then slowly bring your hands near your chest.
- Lift your chest up and try to tilt your head backward.
- Then relax your body and start the same steps again.
- Benefits: The spine becomes strong and confidence increases.

4.Marjariasana / Cat yoga Pose for kids

- How to do:
- Come on your hands and knees,
- inhale as you arch your back upwards
- and exhale as you lower it down.

- Benefits: Increases spinal flexibility and relieves back pain.

5.Vrikshasana / Tree yoga Pose for kids

- How to do:
- Stand on one leg and place the other leg on your thigh,
- joining your hands above.
- Benefits: Develops balance, focus, and self-control.

6. Balasana / Child Yoga poses for kids

- How to do:
- Sit back on your heels and lower your head to the ground.
- Benefits: Calms the mind and relieves fatigue.

7. Surya Namaskar Yoga poses for kids

- How to do:
- It is a series of 12 yoga poses performed as Sun Salutation.
- Surya Namaskar / Sun Salutation
- Benefits: It’s a full-body workout — provides strength, flexibility, and energy.

Yoga asanas that increase appetite

1.Vajrasana / Thunderbolt Yoga poses for kids

How to do:

1. Sit down 5–10 minutes after eating.
2. Sit on your heels with both legs folded.
3. Keep your back straight and place your hands on your knees.
4. Breathe in and out slowly for 5–10 minutes.

Benefits:
Boosts digestive power
Relieves gas, constipation, and indigestion
Gradually improves appetite

2.Marjariasana / Cat Yoga poses for kids

How to do:

1. Come onto your hands and knees (tabletop position).
2. Inhale and arch your back downward, lifting your head up.
3. Exhale and round your back upward, tucking your head down.
4. Repeat 5–6 times.

Benefits:

- Activates the nerves of the stomach
- Helps improve digestion and increase appetite

. Kapalbhati Breathing Yoga poses for kids

How to do:

1. Sit up straight, keep your back straight.
2. Take a deep breath and exhale forcefully through your nose.
3. Pull your stomach inward.
4. Start with 1–2 minutes a day.

Benefits:

- Strengthens the digestive system
- Very effective in increasing appetite
Pawanmuktasana / Gas-Relief Yoga poses for kids

How to do:

1. Lie on your back.
2. Bend both knees and bring them toward your chest.
3. Hold them with your hands and lift your head to meet your knees.
4. Hold for 10 seconds and then release.

Benefits:

- Reduces gas and bloating
- Improves digestion and increases appetite

Yoga poses for kids