Ever wish you had a physical activity that could help children de-stress, calm down, return to balance, find center, and get grounded? Most of the time when children are beyond their own capacity to contain and control themselves, it’s because we have let them get too tired, too dehydrated, too over-stimulated. Self-regulation takes energy and if […]
Supporting the mental health of our children and youth today is critical. It can be very difficult for children when it comes to nurture emotional well-being, positive behavior, and social participation. Did you know that there is strong evidence to support yoga for mental health in children? Research indicates that certain occupational therapy interventions such […]
Does your school use yoga with the students? Many school-based therapists, physical education teachers and classroom teachers use yoga in education. Here are 10 benefits of yoga in schools and why you should add it to your programs. Yoga increases physical activity. First and foremost, one of the benefits of yoga in schools is that […]
A yearlong study was published on yoga for preschoolers to help with self-regulation. The Journal of Child and Family Studies reported on 29 children ages 3-5 to evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based yoga intervention on self-regulation skills. Sixteen of the preschoolers participated in a mindful yoga intervention group taught by the classroom teacher. Parent reports and […]
Self-regulation strategies for middle school students and high school students continue to be essential to help children practice inhibition and impulse control. These skills have been associated with academic success and high school graduation rates. One self-regulation strategy for middle school and high school students is yoga. Self-Regulation Strategies in Middle School Students The Journal […]
Are you looking for inspiration and research to support yoga in the kindergarten classroom? Kindergarten has become the new first grade. Young students have high expectations in terms of cognitive load and attention span. Recent research indicates that performing yoga in the kindergarten classroom can be very beneficial for young students. What was the study […]
Many of us know that there are plenty of benefits of yoga for kids. But… what does the research say? Inquiring minds want to know! Here are 5 evidence-based benefits of yoga for kids. Yoga improves motor skills. One of the benefits of yoga for kids is improvements in motor skills. Research indicates that children […]
Are your students up for a physical and visual challenge? If yes, this printable yoga worksheet for kids is perfect and it is FREE! The Move and Match printable yoga worksheet for kids instructs them to move their body like each yoga pose and then draw a line matching the yoga pose to the correct […]
Sleep plays such an important role during the childhood development years. It can affect mood, motor learning, sensory processing, weight gain and more. When parents provide a predictable sleep routine each night, children can get the 9-12 hours of recommended sleep per night (depending on age) for overall health. This bedtime yoga sequence can help […]
