But yoga does seem to work at a different level, teaching the children to link body and mind in a language they can understand. It is challenging but contemplative, and I am convinced that it helps them focus better on their schoolwork. Life in London moves at such a fast pace for young children, this can help them relax and enjoy something peaceful. Pre-school children have wonderfully supple bodies, but as soon as children start school their flexibility begins to diminish. But if you can teach them yoga young enough, they will retain their flexibility.
Yoga is good for children s lungs.
By learning to control their breathing and taking deeper breaths, they can improve their breathing. A child s depth of breath, for example, can be improved greatly, which can be significant to asthma sufferers. Children can help to make themselves relax in an asthma attack for example. Meditation strengthens a child s powers of concentration. Although many children who take yoga classes do go to swimming or do other sports as well, yoga classes are still of benefit to burn off excess energy and improve concentration.