Monday, 23 September 2013

Easy yoga poses for children

Listed are the ones demonstrated in photo gallery.
1. Cobra - the posture strengthens and aligns the spine.  Deep breathing assists blood flow.
2. Mouse- stretches arms and back, relaxation.
3. Lord of the dance- the pose develops balance and leg muscles and stretches the spine.
4. Lord of the dance 2.
5. Ragdoll- releases tension.
6.Lion1- raised kneeling position- strengthen throat and releases tension in body and mind.
7.. Lion pose2- opening mouth wide let out a mighty roar. Empty your lungs. Repeat 4 times.
6. The Bear- Creative play pose- stretching muscles, including shoulders and hips. Smell the air and move around the room.
7. Sitting starfish

8. Crocodile
9. Cat
10.Butterfly- opens the hips, stretches the groin.
11. Child Pose- stretch arms as you inhale- then relax.
12. Half lord of the Fishes Pose- Spinal twist- Flexibility and strength in spine (good for computer uses).
13. Bow Pose- Flexibility in spine and releases pain in back and legs.
14. Mountain pose- Visualise a mountain, strong and sturdy.  Remain in posture 3-5 minutes- good for posture.
15. Tree pose- improves balance and coordination. Focus on a point or a feather on ground ahead for balance.  Can play a ball game with children in circle and others on outside and roll ball to knock tree over at ankles.
16. Triangle pose- strengthening and stretching chest and shoulders.
17. Upward facing cat or cow pose- keeps back flexible and releases tension.
18. Froggie- stretches back, hips and engages balance.
19. Forward stretch- stretches back and legs for flexibility.
20. Downward dog- stretching muscles, releases tension, builds strength, aids in digestion.

NB forgive me if photos are all over the place, just learning how to do all this!

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