5 best yoga poses for kids

Sagar Patil

21-06-2024

1. Tree Pose (Vrksasana) Benefits: Improves balance, concentration, and posture. How to Do It: Stand tall and shift your weight onto one foot. Place the sole of your other foot on your inner thigh or calf (avoid the knee). Bring your hands together in prayer position at your chest or raise them overhead. Hold and switch sides.

Sagar Patil

21-06-2024

2. Cat-Cow Pose (Marjaryasana-Bitilasana) Benefits: Stretches and strengthens the spine, improves flexibility, and relieves stress. How to Do It: Start on your hands and knees. Inhale and arch your back (Cow Pose), lifting your head and tailbone. Exhale and round your back (Cat Pose), tucking your chin and tailbone. Repeat several times, moving with your breath.

Sagar Patil

21-06-2024

3. Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana) Benefits: Strengthens the entire body, stretches the hamstrings and calves, and energizes. How to Do It: Start on your hands and knees. Lift your hips up and back, straightening your legs and arms to form an inverted V-shape. Keep your hands shoulder-width apart and your feet hip-width apart. Hold for a few breaths.

Sagar Patil

21-06-2024

4. Butterfly Pose (Baddha Konasana) Benefits: Stretches the hips, inner thighs, and groin, and promotes relaxation. How to Do It: Sit with your feet together, knees bent out to the sides. Hold your feet with your hands and gently flap your knees up and down like butterfly wings. Sit up tall and breathe deeply.

Sagar Patil

21-06-2024

5. Child's Pose (Balasana) Benefits: Calms the mind, stretches the back and hips, and promotes relaxation. How to Do It: Kneel on the floor, sit back on your heels, and stretch your arms forward while lowering your forehead to the mat. Relax and breathe deeply

Sagar Patil

21-06-2024