The breathing exercises, for example, are touted as a natural relaxant for children with attention-deficit disorder, and the asanas are used by some instructors to strengthen the muscles of children with Down syndrome. Marlene Mikell, who teaches severely disabled children at a Chicago public school, asserts that yoga improves the self-esteem of her students. The children can be an eagle or a mountain or greet the sun. Yesterday I went home crying. Then I started doing the exercises, and it calmed me down.
Yoga allows kids a much needed time out.
Envision a place that brings you happiness. It might be a zoo, a garden or a beach. Go on a journey, and I'll tell you when to come back. Within 10 minutes, three students are sound asleep.