The benefits of yoga for children and families are endless.

• Improves strength, flexibility, balance and co-ordination
• Nourishes creativity and expressiveness
• Helps build concentration
• Provides tools to help relax and reduce stress
• Expands awareness of the body and mind
• Helps focus on the present moment and not past or future struggles
• Teaches self-compassion and love
• Promotes interpersonal development and pro-social behaviour
• Creates a non-competitive environment that encourages team work, respect and acceptance

Research and studies have shown that yoga for children –

• Enhances visual and spatial memory (Birdee et al, 2009)
• Increases motor performance (Telles et al, 1993)
• Improves pulmonary functions in patients with bronchial asthma (Sohdi et al, 2009)
• Stabilises emotions and reduces oppositional behaviour in boys with ADHD (Jensen & Kenny, 2004)
• Is an effective therapeutic tool in management of children with mental retardation (Uma et al, 1989)
• Improves performance of tasks involving sustained attention & concentration (Balaram & Nagendra, 2010)