Yoga For Kids
Yoga is one of my favourite things to do, as I find it helps to reduce stress. I get such a wonderful sense of calm after a session, plus I enjoy staying flexible and keeping strong.
Yesterday I booked my girls into a kids yoga class for the first time. They've seen me and their dad practice and they like to join in doing some of the poses. Their little bodies are already so flexible, but it can help them to unwind as well.
I didn't stay for their session, as I didn't want them to be distracted by my presence. I was hoping that they would enjoy it, so just before there class ended, I snuck up and had a look through the window and they were relaxing under a blanket. When they came out Ava said "I don't want to go", I was disappointed as I thought she didn't want to go again, but no, she didn't want to leave the class. Yippee!!! They LOVED it.
On the way home they were so cute chanting "Ooommms", then at home they were showing us what poses they did. I am so happy and hopefully they will continue to enjoy it, as it will help them in years to come when school gets more stressful.
Yesterday I booked my girls into a kids yoga class for the first time. They've seen me and their dad practice and they like to join in doing some of the poses. Their little bodies are already so flexible, but it can help them to unwind as well.
I didn't stay for their session, as I didn't want them to be distracted by my presence. I was hoping that they would enjoy it, so just before there class ended, I snuck up and had a look through the window and they were relaxing under a blanket. When they came out Ava said "I don't want to go", I was disappointed as I thought she didn't want to go again, but no, she didn't want to leave the class. Yippee!!! They LOVED it.
On the way home they were so cute chanting "Ooommms", then at home they were showing us what poses they did. I am so happy and hopefully they will continue to enjoy it, as it will help them in years to come when school gets more stressful.
Comments
It's something on my never ending to do list and that's what attracted me to your post.
best wishes for a life time of flexibility :)
I can just picture your GORGEOUS girls in the class today Alison....Another WONDERFUL memory they'll thank you for....!
Hope you all have a FABULOUSLY relaxing weekend....NO pun intended....!
Cheers,
Tamarah :o)
Well done on your daily October post by the way, you're doing good girl!
As well as going to other classes, I still attend the same class that I started with seven years ago, as I have a great respect for my instructor and how she leads a class. She's seen me struggle with the simplest of poses in the beginning and helped me do yoga through two pregnancies. This class is full of all levels and age groups and I have met some wonderful people as we laugh, grunt and groan together.
I hope you do give it a try, and persevere with it, as you will be sore the next few days, using muscles you never knew you had.