5 Yoga Poses for Kids: Benefits of Yoga in Early Childhood

{"slug":"yoga-poses-for-kids","recentPosts":[{"id":"cldixctfr0tox09k7rfoglac8","slug":"yoga-for-bodybuilders","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":"will-1","pictureUrl":"will.jpeg"},"title":"10 Effective Yoga Poses for Bodybuilders (Complete Guide)","subTitle":null,"seoTitle":null,"seoDescription":"Yoga for bodybuilders can help you build more muscle, reduce your chances of injury, improve flexibility and mobility, and lower inflammation.","readTime":null,"excerpt":"Learn the best poses for bodybuilders to improve overall physical health.","tags":[],"createdAt":"2023-01-30T14:47:12.900063+00:00","coverUrl":"b8qfyhfhved6qjzxviyd.jpg","content":{"text":"If you’re a bodybuilder, or competitive weightlifter, chances are yoga is not part of your overall fitness routine. After all, yogis are known for long, lean muscles — which is the opposite of what bodybuilders work so hard to create. But contrary to popular belief, incorporating yoga into your weight lifting routine won’t detract from your gains, and it will compliment your efforts in the gym.\\n\\nWhy Bodybuilders Need Yoga\\n\\nIntense weight lifting can put enormous stress on your joints, increasing your risk for injury and inflammation. By increasing your flexibility, lowering inflammation, and improving mobility in your joints, you can counteract any negative effects for better health. Yoga can also prevent you from developing arthritis that could potentially be caused by years of repetitive movement, and reduce any stiffness you might feel after a heavy day at the gym.\\nAlong with improving your range of motion and overall flexibility, yoga can also help improve your posture. From a competition perspective, this can imprtove your performance and potentially level up your chances of doing well.\n\\nYoga can help add to your bodybuilding efforts by toning and strengthening smaller muscle groups that may get neglected through classic weight lifting routines. Yoga postures isolate those minor muscle groups, giving your whole body the workout you never knew you needed. A regular yoga practice can also improve your balance — which will make you more stable and less prone to injury.\n\\nPracticing Yoga for Bodybuilding\\n\n\\nBefore you get started with your own yoga practice, there are a few things you should consider. There are many styles of yoga to choose from, and if you’re just starting out it’s important to start slow at a beginner level. When your body is already a fine-tuned machine, that may be hard to hear. But yoga involves holding postures with very specific alignment — practicing incorrectly can actually cause injury.\\nStart by working with a certified yoga instructor. At \\nMyYogaTeacher\\n, you can enroll in online courses from the comfort of your very own home. You can also sign up for private lessons where your instructor can design your course to cater to your unique needs.\n\\nWhile practicing yoga, it’s also important to pay attention to how your body feels. This should come easy to most bodybuilders, who already have a high degree of body awareness. If a yoga pose causes pain or discomfort, take a break from the posture or use a modification like a yoga block, strap, bolster, or blanket. Developing increased flexibility takes time, and it’s wise to take it easy and slow.\\n\n\\n10 Effective Yoga Poses for Bodybuilders -\\n\n\\nYou can get started with your yoga practice by incorporating the following 10 poses into your weekly workout schedule. Try performing these yoga stretches after your weight lifting routine, or on rest days in-between.\n\\n1. Downward Facing Dog Pose\\n\\n\\nThis classic primary pose is essential to any yoga routine, and there’s a reason why — it efficiently stretches your torso, hamstrings, calves, and lower back, while strengthening your shoulders.\\n\\nWith your hands and knees on the floor, push your hips upward until you are balancing on your hands and feet, and your body resembles an inverted “v” shape. Reach your heels toward the floor, stretching your hamstrings and activating your thighs. Keep your head between your arms, lengthening your side-body as you stretch. Stay here for several breaths.\\n\n\\n2. Low Lunge Pose\n\\n\\nThere’s a chance you’ve already been practicing this pose before performing squats, since it opens up your hips and stretches your glutes.\n\\nFrom Downward Dog, you can transition into Low Lunge by bringing your left foot forward and bending your left leg at the knee. With your right leg behind you, gently kneel on your right knee. Inhale as you reach your arms up over your head, parallel with your ears. Expand your chest, lengthen your spine, keep your chin level and your gaze focused forward in front of you. Repeat on the other side.\\n\n\\n3. Standing Forward Fold Pose\\n\\n\\n\n\\nThis pose also stretches your lower back, hamstrings, and calves — and it’s a great posture for lowering your blood pressure and encouraging your body to relax.\\n\\nStand at the front of your mat, feet hip distance apart. Exhale and bend forward from the waist, with your knees slightly bent and touching your hands to the floor in front of your feet. Inhale and exhale, allowing your torso to extend without rounding your back. Lengthen and soften your neck, and let the muscles of your thighs and lower back open and release any built-up tension. Hold the pose for 1-2 minutes.\\n\n\\n4. Cat-Cow Pose\\n\\n\\nWhile this yoga move may seem incredibly simple, it’s a staple for increasing flexibility in and around your spine, torso, neck, and lower back.\\n\\nStart in a tabletop position with your hands and knees on the floor. Inhale and look up, lifting your chin and gently arching your spine. As you exhale, drop your chin and look down toward your naval as you curl your spine forward. Continue this movement 5-10 times.\\n\n\\n5. Cobra Pose\\n\\n\\nAfter an intense ab workout, Cobra pose is your best friend. This subtle backbend stretches the abdominal muscles to reduce stiffness, soreness, and decrease your body’s inflammatory response.\\n\\nStart by laying down on the floor on your stomach with your legs straight and your arms folded under your head. Place your palms on the mat parallel to your chest. Slightly lift your head off the mat, keeping your head and back aligned, and press your thighs together. Now, steadily pull your elbows towards your rib cage keeping your hands underneath your shoulders. With a deep inhale, press your hands into the mat, curl your shoulders backward, and lift your upper body off the mat, arching your back. Hold this position for a few breaths and then rest.\\n\n\\n6. Bridge Pose\n\\n\\nYou can continue to stretch the muscles in your chest, neck, hips, and spine with Bridge pose. This posture also calms the body while stimulating your digestive organs for a more regulated metabolism.\n\\nStart by lying on your back with your knees bent. On your next exhale, tuck your chin and lift your hips, being careful not to allow your knees to splay outward. Interlace your fingers on the floor underneath you and lift your hips higher, while staying in the pose for 5-10 breaths.\n\\n\\n7. Plank\n\\n\\nThis is another pose you may already be familiar with. Plank pose builds strength in your core and lower back, and works to improve your balance and stability.\\n\\nLie face down on your mat, and using your palms to push up from the floor, lift your body until you are balanced on your palms and the toes of your feet. In this pose, your body should be positioned in a straight line, with your gaze directed at the floor in front of you. Hold for a few breaths, or for 30-60 seconds if you are feeling strong in this pose.\\n\n\\n8. Locust Pose\n\\n\\nSciatica pain is quite common among bodybuilders, since the sciatica nerve can easily become stressed when lifting heavy weights. Locust pose alleviates sciatica pain, increases strength, and stretches your abdominal muscles simultaneously.\n\\nLie face down on your mat, resting your forehead on your forearms and your legs stretched straight out behind you. With an inhale, extend your arms to your sides and lift your lower legs off the mat, keeping your upper legs (thighs and core) flat on the mat. Engage your glutes and press both of your legs together while holding them up. Hold this pose for 5-6 breaths.\n\\n9. Boat Pose\\n\\n\\nFor increased core strength, balance, and overall stability, there are few better poses to perform on a regular basis than Boat pose. Use this posture to compliment your ab workout.\\n\\nStart by sitting on your yoga mat with your legs stretched out in front of you and your arms at your sides. Lean back slightly so that your weight is evenly balanced on your sitting bones. Inhale, engage your core, and as you exhale lift both your legs to a 45 degree angle, and extend your arms straight out alongside your legs. If this pose feels too difficult, try bending your knees and bringing your hands behind your knees for support. Keep your spine long and your core engaged as you hold this pose for 30-45 seconds.\n\\n10. Corpse Pose\\n\\n\\nIf you’re asking what could be gained by simply lying down flat on your back and remaining still for several minutes, the answer might surprise you. Corpse pose is one of the most important postures in yoga, since it gives your body an opportunity to integrate all of your stretching and strengthening work. It also calms the mind and body, reduces stress responses, lowers your blood pressure, and reduces inflammation.\\n\\nSit on your yoga mat and lower your body to the floor, relaxing your legs and letting your arms rest on the floor at your sides, palms up. Keep your eyes closed and focus on your breathing. Relax the muscles in your face and neck, and visualize every part of your body letting go of all tension. Hold this pose for 5-7 minutes.\\n"},"category":["fitness"]},{"id":"cldebisqj8am10bk2riasiyyy","slug":"self-love-yoga-event","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":"will-1","pictureUrl":"will.jpeg"},"title":"Self Love Yoga & Meditation Event: Empower Yourself This Valentine’s Day","subTitle":null,"seoTitle":null,"seoDescription":"Empower yourself this Valentine's Day with our Self Love Yoga & Meditation Event. Find inner peace and self-acceptance through yoga and meditation practices","readTime":null,"excerpt":null,"tags":[],"createdAt":"2023-01-27T09:24:55.671424+00:00","coverUrl":"rvpz4az7wyk8pdo4fvyg.png","content":{"text":"Announcing our free Self Love Event February 13-14!\\n\n\\nEmbrace yourself and practice self love this Valentine’s Day and every day with the help of MyYogaTeacher’s expert yoga teachers.\\n\\nYoga has been a powerful tool for self-improvement and personal growth for centuries, and self-love yoga is no exception. Unfortunately, many of us struggle with self-doubt, self-criticism, and negative self-talk. Self-love yoga can help to change that by promoting self-acceptance and self-compassion.\\nThis special yoga and meditation event\\n focuses on building self-acceptance, self-worth, and self-compassion through a combination of physical postures, breathing techniques, and mindfulness practices.\\nSelf-love is the foundation of all healthy relationships, including the relationship with ourselves. Without self-love, we cannot truly love and accept others!\\n\n\\n\\nHow to join the Yoga for Self Love Event:\\n\n\\nMembers\\nJust click the links below to one or all of the classes you’d like to attend and register as you would any other group class! Simple as that.\\n\n\\nNon-Members\\n\\nClick this link to sign up for your free two week trial\\n to get access to this incredible event! No credit card required.\\n\n\\nAre you a nonmember who signed up for a trial in the past but it’s lapsed?\\nIf you’re not a member but signed up for a free-trial in the past, and it has expired, just reach out to \\ncare@myyogateacher.com\\n to let us know!  We'll reset your trial and give you full access to the event.\\n\n\\nMake this event the start of something wonderful for your mental, emotional, and physical health! So you, too, can be happier, more self-confident, and more productive!\\n\\n\\nNurturing Relationships Through Self Love \\n\\nMonday, February 13 at 5 pm PST/ 8 pm EST\\n\n\\nSelf love isn’t selfish! It’s critical to creating deeper, more meaningful relationships and becoming the best version of yourself you can be! Join us in this discussion based self love class with a guided meditation and walk away prioritizing your health and happiness!\\n\n\\n\\nEmbrace Yourself: Balancing the Heart Chakra\\n\\nTuesday, February 14 at 5 pm PST/ 8 pm EST\\n\\nReady to love yourself (and others) more and better? Need more compassion and kindness in your life? Join this yoga for self-love class designed to open your heart chakra and help you walk away feeling empowered to have more meaningful relationships and showing more love\n\\nThis special event will offer a unique opportunity to nurture yourself and discover the power of self-love.  Don't miss out on this transformative experience. Sign up today and awaken your inner strength and self-love.\\nAnd don’t forget to check out other yoga classes MyYogaTeacher offers as a part of your membership or free trial! Or reach out to the yoga instructors below offering 1-on-1 sessions to address specific issues!\n\n\\n\\nAnnelise Piers\\n\\n\\nShika Sood\\n\\n\\nSwati Dalvi\\n\\n\\nAbhishek Bodhi\\n\\n\\nPreeti Goswami\\n\\n\\nRohan Shroff\\n\n\\n\\nAnd remember: If you’re a nonmember who’s two-week free trial has ended, reach out to \\ncare@myyogateacher.com\\n to have your trial reset so you can easily sign up for these awesome classes!\\n\n\\nWelcome to MyYogaTeacher’s Self Love Event!\\nSee you soon!\\n"},"category":["myYogaTeacher"]},{"id":"clda2r496083c0ak7xfyb3sqr","slug":"beginners-guide-to-shakti-yoga","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":"will-1","pictureUrl":"will.jpeg"},"title":"What is Shakti Yoga? Beginner’s Guide to Shakti Yoga","subTitle":null,"seoTitle":null,"seoDescription":"Shakti yoga is an energizing, dynamic yoga routine that awakens your inner feminine power for greater vitality, awareness, and focus.","readTime":null,"excerpt":"Learn about Shakti yoga, and what you can expect from a typical class.","tags":[],"createdAt":"2023-01-24T10:08:22.599414+00:00","coverUrl":"j6pbujfzshx7tpqftipc.jpg","content":{"text":"Maybe you’ve seen it offered at your local yoga studio or online, but you haven’t tried it because you’re not quite sure what it is. Shakti yoga, or Shakti yoga flow, is a dynamic, energizing form of yoga that isn’t as commonly known as other types of yoga — like Kundalini, Vinyasa, Flow, or Power yoga.\\nIt can be intimidating to learn a new kind of yoga you’re unfamiliar with, but if you’ve never given Shakti yoga a try, we recommend giving it a chance. Shakti yoga not only increases your energy levels, but it also improves your awareness, focus, and awakens your inner god or goddess. We’ve put together a beginner’s guide to help you know what to expect from your first class, and the benefits that come from this powerful practice. \n\\nOrigin of Shakti Yoga\\n\\nThe root of Shakti yoga lies in Hinduism, where Shakti is revered as a female goddess that embodies divine feminine power, known as The Great Divine Mother. We can think of Shakti as a goddess, but to gain a deeper understanding of the power of Shakti, it’s helpful to consider her as an essence that lives inside all of us — regardless of our gender identity. \n\\nShakti is formless and yet can take on any form — different goddesses, energies and personalities — and she can activate other Hindu gods. Think of Shakti as a limitless, boundless energy that can be called upon through mantras, chants, breath work, meditations, and yogic movement. Her energy lives coiled at the base of your spine, and you can gain access to it through Shakti yoga flow.\\n\\nWhat is Shakti Yoga?\\n\\nParticipating in Shakti yoga can awaken this energy and move it up your spine, channeling it through your chakras. Like a Vinyasa class, Shakti yoga utilizes dynamic, flowing movement in a yogic dance that facilitates the build-up of your Shakti energy and releases it throughout your chakras and your body.\\nWhile Shakti yoga classes may vary depending on your instructor and the structure of the class, generally you can expect flowing movement that is rooted in spirituality and connected to your breath. Shakti yoga also commonly utilizes specific chants designed to encourage the movement of this powerful energy flow. \\n\\nWhat are the Benefits of Shakti Yoga?\\n\\nSo, how does the channeling and release of Shakti energy benefit you as the practitioner? There are many ways in which Shakti yoga can bring a welcome dose of feminine vitality to your daily life. \n\\nOn a spiritual level, when you take a Shakti yoga class, you can expect to come away with an increased felt sense of vibrancy in your being. Your consciousness will be enlivened and you’ll feel a greater connection with your body, your spirit, and all living things.\n\\nShakti yoga also increases your energy reserves. If you’ve been feeling tired, depressed, and like your internal battery is running low, a Shakti yoga session can animate you physically, emotionally, and mentally. It can improve your circulation, recharge your nervous system, build strength and flexibility, and increase your sense of self-awareness. \n\\nSince the goal of Shakti yoga is to awaken this powerful energy, you may come away feeling like the goddess herself, as you’ve taken on her all-encompassing and healing spirit within your own body. If this sounds amazing, that’s because it is — Shakti energy can make you feel as if you are buzzing with vitality and like you’re glowing with endless light.\n\\nShakti Yoga Routine\\n\\nA typical Shakti yoga session utilizes the same kinds of Hatha yoga poses you’d find in a Vinyasa or Power yoga class. Since this type of yoga is meant to invigorate your body and soul, expect standing and strength building poses that may be somewhat challenging. Asanas like Warrior I, II and III, Dancer’s pose, Sun Salutations, Plank, Downward-Facing Dog and Upward Facing Dog are a few common poses in most Shakti yoga classes.\\nEach pose will be linked together with dynamic movement in conjunction with your breath. While performing Shakti yoga, continuous chanting — or mantras — harnesses your kundalini energy and channels it up your spine and through your chakras. If you already have experience practicing Hatha yoga, the poses will feel familiar to you, and if you’ve been to a Vinyasa or Flow yoga class, the Shakti movement will provide a similar experience. Don’t worry if you stumble a bit with some of the chants — as you repeat them throughout the class, you’ll become accustomed to the Sanskrit words, even if they feel a little foreign at first.\n\\n5 Beginner Shakti Yoga Poses :\\n\\nYou don’t have to wait for the next Shakti class to show up on your yoga studio’s schedule. You can start practicing this divine form of yoga at home by performing the poses below in a flowing manner.\\n\\n1. Sun Salutation Pose\n\\n\\nStart by standing at the top of your mat in Mountain pose with your hands in prayer position. Inhale deeply and sweep your arms above your head into Upward Salute. Exhale and fold forward into Standing Forward Bend. Inhale and lengthen your spine as you shift into Extended Forward Fold. Exhale, bend your knees, step backward with your right leg to perform a lunge. \\nInhale, plant your palms on the mat, and step your left leg back to join your right leg in High Plank pose. Exhale and sink into Low Plank, or Chaturanga Dandansana. You can modify this to Four-Limbed Staff pose if needed. Inhale and dynamically flow into Upward Facing Dog. On your next exhale, lift your hips into Downward Facing Dog. \n\\nInhale and step your right foot forward to perform a lunge on the opposite side. As you exhale, step forward into Standing Forward Fold. Return to Mountain pose by inhaling and rolling yourself upward to standing position, one vertebrae at a time. Press your palms together in prayer position to finish the sequence. Repeat at least 2 more times. \n\\n2. Dancer’s Pose\n\\n\\nStand in the middle of your mat with your weight evenly balanced on both feet. Shift your weight onto your left foot, while bending your right knee and grabbing your right foot with your right hand. Lift your left arm up toward the ceiling. Bend at your waist and slowly lean forward, lifting your right leg and engaging your core. For better balance, keep your gaze on a fixed point in front of you. Hold for 3-5 breaths, then repeat on the other side.\n\\n3. Warrior I Pose\\n\\n\\nStart in Downward Facing Dog and step your right foot forward. Keep your toes angled toward the front of the mat, and your front leg knee bent at 90 degrees, while strongly engaging your back leg. Your back foot should be slightly angled. Inhale and bring your arms to either prayer position, or in an Upward Salute position above your head. Extend the front side of your body allowing your back to softly bend. Stay here for five to ten breaths.\n\\n4. Warrior II Pose\\n\\n\\nStep your right foot forward on the mat with your toes pointed forward and your right knee bent. You left foot will stay behind you, parallel to the mat. Keep your hips squared and arms stretched over your front and rear legs, distributing your weight evenly between both legs. Stay in this pose for 5-6 breaths.\n\\n5. Warrior III Pose\\n\\n\\nStart in Mountain pose, with your feet hip distance apart. Step your left foot back, turned at a 45 degree angle, and bend your right knee, keeping your right foot pointing forward at a 90 degree angle. Your torso and pelvis should be squared with the front of your mat. Shift your weight to your right (front) foot, lifting your left (back) leg off the ground, extending it straight back behind you, and straightening your right leg. \\nKeep your standing knee slightly bent and avoid locking it. Extend your arms forward above your head, so that your entire body is positioned in a straight line, parallel to the floor. Engage your core, extend your body from your fingertips to the toes of your lifted foot, and focus your gaze on the floor in front of you. Hold for a few breaths and repeat on the other side.\\n\n\\n2 Powerful Shakti Yoga Mantras :\\n\\nTo deepen your Shakti yoga practice, try incorporating mantras with your routine. Even if you don’t know the meaning of every word, the sounds and syllables are designed to awaken your Shakti energy. Repeat as often as you can during your practice.\n\\n1. Adi Shakti Mantra\\n\\nAdi shakti, adi shakti, adi shakti, namo namo\\nSarab Shakti, Sarab Shakti, Sarab Shakti, namo namo\\nPritham bhagvati, pritham bhagvati, pritham bhagvati, namo namo\\nKundalini mata Shakti, mata Shakti, namo namo\\n\n\\nTranslation:\\n\n\\nI bow to the primal power\\nI bow to the all-encompassing power\\nI bow to the creative power at the beginning\\nI bow to the divine mother of all peace\\n\n\\n2. Maha Shakti Mantra\\n\\nYa devi sarva bhuteshu\\nShakti rupena samsthita\\nNamastasyai namastasyai namastasyai namo namaha\\nYa devi sarva bhuteshu\\nChetanetyabhidhiyate\\nNamastasyai namastasyai namastasyai namo namaha\n\\nTranslation:\\n\n\\nOh Goddess, who lives within everything in the form of power,\\nSalutations to you, salutations to you, salutations to you\\nOh Goddess, whom we name with the word awareness,\\nSalutations to you, salutations to you."},"category":[]},{"id":"clczdmysytyzn0ak616x0ikhn","slug":"yoga-for-fitness-event","author":null,"title":"Join the Yoga Movement: Free MyYogaTeacher Yoga for Fitness Event for Everyone!","subTitle":null,"seoTitle":null,"seoDescription":"Join MyYogaTeacher's new free Yoga for Fitness Event starting soon and get fit faster with yoga!","readTime":null,"excerpt":null,"tags":["Fitness","HathaYoga","Ashtanga","Yoga","Vinyasa","Hatha"],"createdAt":"2023-01-16T22:27:36.746406+00:00","coverUrl":"fegu2jin0qfhgaefpml6.png","content":{"text":"Are you ready to get fit, flexible, and unleash your inner radiance?! Don’t miss our 3-day FREE Yoga for Fitness Event January 29-31!\\nYoga is a great way to improve your flexibility, strength, and balance, as well as reducing stress and promoting relaxation. This event will feature a variety of yoga styles and levels to suit everyone from beginners to experienced yogis.\\nOur authentic, expert yoga instructors from India will guide you each day through sessions focused on improving your physical fitness and overall well-being. Plus, the even is completely free, so there’s no excuse not to come give it a try!\\nHow to join the Yoga for Fitness Event:\\nMembers\\nJust click the links below to one or all of the classes you’d like to attend and register as you would any other group class! Simple as that.\\nNon-Members\\n\\nClick this link to sign up for your free two week trial\\n to get access to this incredible event! No credit card required.\\nAre you a nonmember who signed up for a trial in the past but it’s lapsed?\\nIf you’re not a member but signed up for a free-trial in the past, and it has expired, just reach out to \\ncare@myyogateacher.com\\n to let us know!  We'll reset your trial and give you full access to the event.\\nDiscover all the best ways yoga can help you get fit fast. So you can live your life to the fullest and move with more ease.\\nWe've put together an entire schedule of yoga for fitness classes dedicated to helping you relax and sleep better.\\nCheck out the educational, inspiring, and exciting event classes and expert yoga instructors making this event happen!\\n(Click the class links to register for any or all of these amazing sessions!)\\n\\n Hatha Yoga for Physical Fitness with Ankit\\n\\nSunday, January 29 at 6:00 am PST/ 9:00 am EST\\n\\n\\nHatha yoga is focused on the physical practice of yoga and is perfect for helping you build strength, get fit, and improve flexibility. Bonus? You’ll feel more relaxed and rejuvenated after this hatha yoga class! Join us for asanas, Sun Salutations, and other strength building poses!\\n\\nFind Fitness in Flow: Vinyasa Yoga with Monica\\n\\nMonday,  January 30 at 5:00 pm PST/ 8:00 pm EST\\n\\n\\nReady to get fit while finding your flow? The fluid movement of this challenging vinyasa yoga class is perfect for building up a sweat, improving flexibility, and building strength, making it a perfect class for overall fitness! Join us!\\n\\nAshtanga Yoga for Increased Fitness with Sujit\\n\\nMonday, January 31 at 5:00 pm PST/ 8:00 pm EST\\n\\n\\nDo you like structure in your yoga class? Need a workout focused on building strength through muscle training? This is for you! Join the ashtanga yoga class designed to help you get fitter and stronger faster!\\nWhether you're looking to improve your physical fitness, reduce stress, or simply try something new, our free yoga for fitness event is the perfect opportunity. So come and join us, and discover the many benefits of yoga for yourself!\\nExperience getting fit in a way that works for you and \\nwith\\n you! We’re here to support you on your journey now \\nand\\n when the event is over!\\nSo join us for this free event! And don’t forget to check out other fitness related yoga classes MyYogaTeacher offers as a part of your membership or free trial! Or reach out to the yoga instructors below offering 1-on-1 sessions to address specific issues!\\n\\n\\n\\nShweta Jain\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nMonica Agarwal\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nArchana\\n \\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nAnd remember: If you’re a nonmember who’s two-week free trial has ended, reach out to \\ncare@myyogateacher.com\\n to have your trial reset so you can easily sign up for these awesome classes!\\nWelcome to MyYogaTeacher’s Yoga for Fitness Event!\\nSee you soon!\\n"},"category":[]},{"id":"clct2nkfx04xw0bk3fr4lrcjp","slug":"yoga-poses-for-osteoporosis","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":"will-1","pictureUrl":"will.jpeg"},"title":"8 Yoga Poses for Osteoporosis: Maintaining Bone Health","subTitle":null,"seoTitle":null,"seoDescription":"Yoga can prevent and in some cases reverse osteoporosis and osteopenia by stretching and strengthening muscle tissue to rebuild and maintain bone density.","readTime":null,"excerpt":"Learn how to prevent osteoporosis with a few simple yoga poses.","tags":[],"createdAt":"2023-01-12T12:33:31.959847+00:00","coverUrl":"pmkhkhuxo5s9dq2qkevm.jpg","content":{"text":"Preventing and Reversing Osteoporosis with Yoga\\n\n\\nIf you suffer from the painful symptoms of osteoporosis, or if you are at risk of developing this limiting disease, there is help (and health) in starting your own regular yoga routine. In fact, doctors are now prescribing yoga as treatment and prevention for osteoporosis and osteopenia, making it an important part of maintaining physical health and wellness throughout your 50s and 60s — and beyond.\\n\\nOsteoporosis and osteopenia are conditions that commonly emerge throughout our later years, and if left untreated they can affect your mobility, bone density, and even your ability to remain self-sufficient. These conditions cause bones to be come weak and brittle, and over time more vulnerable to fractures and even breakage. \\n\\nBut a recent\\n \\n2016 study\\n discovered that yoga can be used in conjunction with other treatments to prevent the loss of bone density and in some cases reverse early onset of osteoporosis. Plus, as an added benefit, yoga is also a low-cost and low-risk treatment option, meaning there is little to lose by giving it a try.\\n\\nHow Yoga Can Treat Osteoporosis\\nThe process by which yoga treats and prevents osteoporosis is simple — through stretching and strengthening your muscle tissue you can build bone density and prevent fractures. Yoga postures exert subtle force upon your bones, prompting them to build up density and become stronger.\\n\\nYoga also improves your balance, which can help prevent falls — which may result in fractures or breakage. Along with building strength and flexibility, yoga also increases your mobility, endurance, and energy levels, helping you stay active no matter your age.\\n\\nIt should be noted that yoga may not cure osteoporosis on its own, and for some advanced cases it may not be effective in reversing this disease. Results vary on an individual basis, depending on your age, bone density, and other factors such as weight and co-existing conditions\\n\\nPracticing Yoga for Osteoporosis\\nIf you’re thinking of starting your own yoga regimen to prevent or reverse osteoporosis, there are a few things you should know. It’s important to first consult your doctor before practicing yoga for osteoporosis or osteopenia, to find out if there are any specific precautions you should be taking and whether or not it’s a safe activity for you. \n\\nPatients with advanced osteoporosis who have suffered fractures, breaks, or acute bone loss may need to avoid practicing yoga. If you’ve recently undergone surgery or if you’re still healing from an injury, you should wait until you’ve fully recovered before getting started.\n\\nMost importantly, you should take care to listen to your body when practicing yoga for osteoporosis. If a particular yoga pose causes pain or strain on your bones or joints, stop for a moment and take a break. Or, try using a modification like a bolster, block, or yoga blanket if applicable.\\n\\nIn their 2016 study, scientists found that the best results for using yoga as treatment for osteoporosis came from regular practice. Try performing yoga poses at least 3-4 times per week, or daily if you can. The more regularly you practice, the more bone density you’ll build, and the more strength and balance you’ll develop in your body.\\n\\n8 Yoga Poses for Osteoporosis:\\nIf you’ve been cleared by your doctor to practice yoga and you’re ready to get started, there are some simple yoga poses you can do at home to help prevent osteoporosis. You can also try taking a yoga class specifically designed for patients with osteoporosis. Here at\\n \\nMyYogaTeacher\\n, certified instructors can help you stay safe and injury free while giving you the independence to practice yoga in the comfort of your home.\\nReady to get started? \\nFollow the steps below to begin your own personal yoga journey.\\n\\n1. Mountain Pose (Tadasana)\\n\\nThe foundation of all balance poses, Mountain pose helps you find stability and improve your posture.\\nStart by standing at the front of your mat. Keep your feet hip distance apart, and you can rest your arms at your sides or bring your hands together in prayer formation. Inhale and feel your chest opening and your collar bones widening as you focus on balancing your weight proportionally on both of your feet. Gaze straight forward and maintain this pose for 1-2 minutes.\\n \\n2. Tree Pose (Vrksasana)\\n\\nFrom Mountain pose, you’ll begin to transition into Tree pose to further improve your balance and stability.\\nBring your awareness to your left foot and firmly ground it into the mat. Begin to shift your body weight to your left foot, while gently lifting your right foot. Depending on your ability to balance, you can place the sole of your right foot on your left calf or thigh. As you do this, be sure to keep your pelvis aligned, your spine straight, and your gaze focused forward. Give yourself a moment to steady yourself, and then, if you feel comfortable, press your hands together in prayer formation. Hold for 5-6 deep breaths and repeat on the other side, then return to Mountain pose.\\n \\n3. Warrior II Pose (Virabhadrasana 2)\\n\\nThis standing pose also improves your balance and builds strength in your legs and core. If you have trouble balancing and wish to modify this pose, try practicing it next to a wall or with a chair.\\nMove to the back portion of your mat and step your right foot forward. Your right toes should be pointed forward and your left (back) foot should be kept parallel with your mat. Bend your right knee at 90 degrees, taking care not to overextend. Your right knee should not move forward past your toes. With your hips evenly squared, stretch your arms out to both sides, so that your right arm extended out in front of you and your left arm behind you. Open your chest and focus on activating your legs so that you are grounded into your mat. Hold this pose for 5-6 breaths and repeat on the other side.\\n \\n4. Triangle Pose (Trikonasana)\\n\\nThis pose also requires strength and balance, and can be modified by performing it next to a wall. You can also place a block next to your front foot for easier hand positioning. \\nJust like with Warrior II, step your right foot forward for Triangle pose, keeping your left (back) foot parallel with your mat. Inhale and stretch out both your arms the same as in Warrior II, but keep your right leg straight with a slight, soft bend in your knee. As you exhale, hinge at your hip  and bend forward, placing your right fingertips on the floor, or you can place your hand on the block positioned next to your right foot. Turn your upper body and reach your left hand toward the ceiling, and either turn your head to gaze up at your hand, or keep your eyes focused straight ahead. Hold for 3-5 breaths and repeat on the other side.\\n \\n5. Cat-Cow Pose (Chakravakasana)\\n\\nThis pose is excellent for increasing mobility in your spine and hips.\\nMove to a tabletop position on your mat, with your hands and knees on the floor. Inhale and look up, lifting your chin and gently arching your back. Feel the stretch in your chest and abdomen. As you exhale, drop your chin and look down toward your naval as you curl your spine forward. Continue this movement 5-10 times.\\n \\n6. Locust Pose (Shalabhasana)\\n\\nLike Cat-Cow, Locust improves your spinal mobility with a soft backbend, but in this pose you will also be working your core muscles, glutes, and shoulders.\\nFrom Cat-Cow, lower yourself onto the mat so that you are lying face down on your stomach with your legs extended straight and your arms at your sides. On your inhale, strengthen your core and lift your head, legs and arms at the same time, balancing your body on your lower abdomen, pelvis and upper legs. Engage your glutes and press both of your legs together while holding them up. Hold this pose for 5-6 breaths, and then relax back onto your mat.\\n \\n7. Child’s Pose (Balasana)\\n\\nAfter the strengthening work of Locust pose, give your body a rest with Child’s pose\\nAfter Locust you’ve likely returned to lying face down on your mat. Press your palms and knees into the floor as if you were rising back into tabletop position, but this time bring your hips back so that your buttocks are resting on your heels, and your big toes are touching each other. Extend your arms forward so that your palms are resting on the mat in front of you, and bring your forehead to the mat. Breathe gently and allow your body to fully sink into this pose, supported by the floor. Hold for 5-6 minutes.\\n \\n8. Corpse Pose (Savasana)\\n\\nAfter practicing the above stretching and strengthening poses, it’s important to let your body fully digest the movement by resting in Corpse pose. \\nCome to a seated position on your mat. Slowly lower your body to the floor, so that you are lying flat on your back with your legs extended straight and your arms at your sides, palms facing up. Close your eyes and bring your focus inward. Bring your awareness to your body and check in with each and every body part, noticing if you feel any tension and allowing yourself to fully relax. Soften your face, neck, and shoulders, and let yourself melt into your mat while visualizing any tension leaving your body. Rest in this post for 5-7 minutes."},"category":["pain_management"]}],"randomPosts":[{"id":"clcj1uq1ofs1m0biq1wopzere","slug":"yoga-for-seasonal-affective-disorder","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":"will-1","pictureUrl":"will.jpeg"},"title":"Yoga for Seasonal Affective Disorder","createdAt":"2023-01-05T12:13:24.396384+00:00","coverUrl":"cqufajiqp5au0ipmos2e.jpg","content":{"text":"When the fall months of October and November transition to winter, do you start feeling a bit down? Do you often struggle to feel positive and motivated in December and January, or a sense of gloom that sticks with you all winter long?\n\\nSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a common condition that impacts up to 3 percent of the general population, and it can occur for some people every winter. It’s a certain type of depression that is typically felt during the dark and colder months of winter. Even though this condition can be a chronic occurrence for some, there are ways to alleviate these wintertime blues. \n\\nWhat Exactly is Seasonal Affective Disorder?\\n\\nSeasonal Affective Disorder is a feeling of gloominess or depression that occurs during a specific season every year — most commonly winter. SAD can make you feel tired, unmotivated, hopeless, have difficulty concentrating, and it can cause you to overeat and oversleep. \\nPhysically, SAD can deplete your energy levels, cause weight gain, and disrupt healthy sleeping habits. For some it can bring on suicidal thoughts and a feeling of worthlessness. For these reasons SAD shouldn’t be underestimated or brushed off. If you or someone you know is experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder, it’s important to seek help and find ways to counteract the symptoms. Yoga is just one of many effective tools you can use to alleviate this condition.\\n\n\\nHow Does Yoga Help With Seasonal Affective Disorder?\\n\\nYoga can help improve your state of mind and elevate your mood through physical postures, mindfulness meditation, and breathing techniques. Yoga asanas can help you feel balanced and energized by circulating blood throughout your body and building endurance. Performing yoga postures can also help reset your circadian rhythms and regulate your nervous system.\\nMindfulness meditations also help alleviate symptoms of SAD by creating new pathways in your brain and stimulating your pineal gland. Learning and training your mind to focus on the present moment can give you the insight and strength to counteract thoughts and feelings caused by Seasonal Affective Disorder, along with a sense of gratitude and positive outlook.\n\\nPranayama, or yogic breath work, is another powerful tool in combating symptoms of SAD. Yogic breathing not only calms your mind and helps relax your body, but it can also increase levels of serotonin and lift your energy level.\n\n\\nHow to Practice Yoga for Seasonal Affective Disorder\\n\\nWhat’s the best yoga to practice for Seasonal Affective Disorder? Depending on your symptoms, there are several different types of yoga you can try — and the good news is, yoga is unlikely to make your symptoms worse – so there’s nothing to lose by giving it a try. Restorative yoga coupled with pranayama is a gentle way to get started, with long, calming stretches and breath work designed to soothe and regulate your nervous system.\n\\nTo get your blood flowing and counteract SAD weight gain, try some basic Hatha yoga poses. For example, a few rounds of Sun Salutations can do wonders for your mood and energy level, while symbolically honoring the light during the darker winter months. You can also recharge your body and get your blood pumping with a Vinyasa or Flow yoga class, if you’re looking to incorporate some movement and heat in your body.\\n\n\\nYoga Poses for Seasonal Affective Disorder\\n\\nIf you’re dealing with symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder and you’re not sure where to start, a few yoga poses a day can effectively lift your mood and your spirit. Here are a few postures you can do at home to help keep the winter blues at bay:\\n\\n1. Sun Salutations Pose\\n\n\\n\\nStart by standing straight at the top of your mat in Mountain pose with your hands in prayer position. Close your eyes, take a few moments to center yourself, and focus on your breath. Inhale deeply and sweep your arms up above your head, and then bend forward as you exhale into Standing Forward Fold. Inhale and lengthen your spine as you lift up your gaze in Extended Front Fold. \n\\nAs you exhale again, step your left foot back into a lunge position. On your next inhale, plant your palms on the mat and step your right foot back to join your left as you move into Plank pose. Exhale and lower into Chaturanga Dandasana, followed by Downward Facing Dog as you inhale. Step your left foot forward into a lunge position, and then bring your right foot forward to meet your left as you move back into Extended Front Fold. Exhale as you bend forward into Standing Forward Fold. On your next inhale, soften your knees, and bring yourself back to standing in Mountain pose. Repeat this entire sequence three times.\n\\n2. Legs Up The Wall Pose\n⁠\\n\\n\\nPlace a folded blanket parallel against a wall. Sit sideways in the middle of the blanket, and turn yourself toward the wall, lifting your legs up and propping them against the wall. Lay back comfortably, rest your head and neck on the floor, and fully straighten your legs. Spread your arms out to your sides with your palms facing up. Allow your chest, abdomen, and pelvis to completely relax. Breathe evenly and mindfully while holding this pose for 5-8 minutes.\\n \\n3. Cat-Cow Pose\\n \\n\\nStart with your hands and knees on the floor. Inhale and look up, lifting your chin and gently arching your back. As you exhale, drop your chin and look down toward your naval as you curl your spine forward. Continue this movement 5-10 times.\n\n\\nPranayama for Seasonal Affective Disorder\\n\n\\nYou can use yogic breathing techniques to counteract symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder anywhere you feel most comfortable. You can use these techniques to realign your mind and spirit anytime you feel troubling, anxious, or negative thought patterns. Here are a couple of basic yogic breathing techniques you can try:\n\\n1. Nadi Shodhana or Alternate Nostril Breathing\\n\\n\\n\\nStart by sitting in a comfortable position on the floor or in a chair. Breathe in through your nose and exhale completely. For your next inhale, gently place your right index finger on your right nostril, while breathing in through your left nostril. Alternate each side by placing your thumb over your left nostril and exhaling through your right. Continue to repeat this alternating motion 10-20 times, or until you feel calm and at-ease.\n\\n2. Ujjayi or Ocean’s Breath\\n\\n\\nThis is an easy yogic breath you can try whenever you feel stressed or uncomfortable. Inhale through your mouth, and as you breathe out, close your mouth and tuck your chin to create a narrow passageway in your throat, so that you create a small audible “ocean” sound with your breath as you inhale and exhale exclusively through your nose. Repeat at least 5 to 10 times.\n\n\\nOther Tips for Beating the Winter Blues\\n\n\\nIt’s important to try a few different techniques for lifting seasonal gloom, since yoga alone may not completely cure seasonal depression. First and foremost, reach out to a trusted professional, like a doctor or behavioral therapist. They can help you talk through your emotions and offer support.\\n\n\\nLight boxes can also be enormously helpful in reducing symptoms of SAD, providing UV light on demand during the winter months. Try turning on your light box every morning for at least a half hour to help reset your circadian rhythm and give your serotonin levels a boost. You can also try performing pranayama techniques in conjunction with your light box for even better results.\n\n\\nMyYogaTeacher Classes for Seasonal Affective Disorder\\n\\nHere at MyYogaTeacher we offer yoga classes that can help with Seasonal Affective Disorder. You can try a Restorative class for deep relaxation, or join us for a Golden Light Meditation. We also offer a Suprabhatam morning yoga class to energize your day. \n\\nTo help fight off that winter gloom, sign up for one or more of the following classes:\\n\\nRestorative yoga\\n\\n\\nGolden Light Meditation\\n\\n\\nSuprabhatam Morning Fresh yoga\\n\\n\\nTrataka candlelight meditation\\n\\n\\nYin Restorative yoga\\n\\n\\nYoga for Flexibility: Mind and Breath awareness\\n\\n\\nVinyasa yoga\\n\\n"}},{"id":"clb52ie0sp5ba0bk78n0v86hv","slug":"yoga-workshops-for-new-year-2023","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":"will-1","pictureUrl":"will.jpeg"},"title":"Exciting New Yoga Workshops to Jumpstart Your New Year!","createdAt":"2022-12-01T12:43:19.773552+00:00","coverUrl":"oteegmdl4axpzfhzpsj6.jpg","content":{"text":"Happy New Year!\\nAs each year comes to a close, there is an inevitable sense that the next year will be better. Smoother, less stressful, more joyful. There is \\nhope\\n. \n\\nAnd, there are, of course, resolutions. But what if resolutions were simply called “life changes?” Or better, \\nlifestyle\\n changes.\n\\nWhether your “resolution” this year is to lose weight, get in better shape, practice more selfcare, or improve your mental and emotional health, MyYogaTeacher is here to support you…not just for the year, for life.\n\\nIntroducing our Three New Yoga Workshops :\n\\nWe understand how hard it can be to start and keep a new habit going, even if you’re motivated to do so at the strike of midnight on New Year’s Eve. Somehow, life just gets in the way of progress as the new year passes. And good intentions remain just that. Intentions. \\n\\nThese workshops are designed to give you all the tools you need to support your mental, emotional, and physical New Year’s resolutions in the New Year and beyond! We hope you’ll check them out, register, and join us! \\nEach one is 30 days and begins on January 2, 2023!\\n\n\\n\\nStarting Selfcare in the New Year: A Sustainable Approach\\n\\n\\nMaking time to rest, relax, and reset is vital to our mental, emotional, and physical health. Yoga can play an important role in helping you relax (even during a busy day). A sustainable selfcare routine is a great way to start the New Year and support your whole body health for years to come!\n\\nAt MyYogaTeacher, we are all passionate about this topic and are excited to offer this 30-day workshop which will be led by expert MyYogaTeacher instructors, Preeti and Bodhi! \\nClick the workshop link above to register and learn more about what you can expect at each session of this workshop.\\n\n\\n\\n\n\\n\\nYoga for Weight Loss: Lose Weight & Keep it Off\\n\\n\\nIf you find it hard to start and/or stick to a weight loss routine or don’t know where to begin on your fitness journey, this 30-day workshop is for you! MyYogaTeacher is fortunate to have yoga instructors Anupama and Kanishka leading this workshop, experts in yoga, fitness, and nutrition! \\n\\nTake charge of your health and make it a priority as you learn about a yogic diet, asanas to help you lose weight, and build a fitness routine you will \\nwant\\n to stick with! All of our instructors are there to support you with group and 1-on-1 classes as well once the workshop is over. \\nClick the workshop link above to register and learn more about what you can expect at each session of this workshop!\\n\\n\\n\n\\n\\nGetting Fit for the New Year and Beyond\\n\\n\\nThe wonderful MyYogaTeacher experts leading this workshop, Shweta and Shikha, are dedicated to helping you reach your fitness goals! While this workshop is also excellent for those wanting to lose weight, it is designed for those who want to specifically work on developing more strength, flexibility, and balance!\\n\\nSometimes, we set goals for ourselves in the New Year and don’t have the support we need to reach them. This workshop ends that! Whether you’re already fit and looking to get fitter or you’re not in the shape you’d like to be and want to change that, this workshop will help you reach your goals and continue growing on your fitness journey. \\nClick the workshop link above to register and learn more about what you can expect at each session of this workshop!\\n\\n\\n\n\\nJoin us and let yoga lead you into the New Year (and a new life)!\\n"}},{"id":"ckfqz04k001y401786aes2rh5","slug":"get-your-voice-back-fast-when-you-have-laryngitis","author":{"name":"Jitendra","teacherMytSlug":null,"pictureUrl":"jitendra1.png"},"title":"Get Your Voice Back Fast When You Have Laryngitis","createdAt":"2019-11-07T00:00:00+00:00","coverUrl":"jason-rosewell-ASKeuOZqhYU-unsplash.jpg","content":{"text":"Lost your voice? Full blown case of laryngitis where all the sound you can make is a long drawn out squeak? Here are some quick remedies that you can do from anywhere to get your voice back.\\n\\n\\nTurmeric is easy to find at any grocery store. This remedy is super simple and fast-acting. \\n\\nAdd ¼ tsp of turmeric to 6 oz of hot water.  \\nStir and sip slowly. \\n\\nIf you’d like personalized help in recovering from laryngitis (or nearly any other illness) you can try a 1-on-1 session with one of our amazing yoga teachers. They’re experts in helping you to bring your body back into balance naturally. Right now, we’re offering 2 free private sessions with expert \\nIndian yoga\\n teachers, \\n[CTA-DEFAULT]\\n\\n\\nThis one is a breeze to add into any healing practice. You can even snag some honey packets to keep in your bag. Take a spoonful before bed, add it to hot tea or even plain hot water! Not only is it absolutely delicious, but has antibacterial and soothing properties.\\n\\n\\nWarm water helps break up congestion and opens circulation. Plus, the steam prevents your throat and sinuses from drying out. If there is one thing inflamed vocal cords hate, it’s being dry!\\n\\n\\nIf you are near an herbal shop or even a Whole Foods, you can find these in the supplements aisle. Each of these soothes swelling on contact - so great to chew or drink. \\n\\nSlippery elm: Soothes sore throats and reduces coughs. Add the powder to warm water. Black Licorice: Chewing tablets work best. Make sure it is actually licorice. Anise oil is often used as a substitute and doesn’t work the same way.Marshmallow Root: As a tea or as a lozenge, this helps hydrate the throat and has antioxidant effects.\\n\\nSimilar to the first remedy, this one adds milks to help coat the throat and help the turmeric sink in. \\n\\nAdd turmeric to milk (or your milk substitute of choice). Warm the milk gently. You can cinnamon, nutmeg or ginger to taste. \\n\\nWhen you’re not feeling well, carving out a few hours to focus on healing is a gift.  This remedy starts by clearing out mucus, firing up your immune system and letting your body relax. It’s followed by steam to rinse the sinuses and closes with a soothing milk-based tonic.\\n[CTA-GC]\\nAbout an hour or two before bed:\\nBoil water. Add your favorite decaf \\ntea\\n (ginger tea is really good here). Sprinkle some (or a lot) of black pepper on top. Add Tulsi leaves if you have them. If not, add sliced or powdered ginger. Wrap yourself in blankets or bed. Keep yourself very warm.Inhale and exhale the steam. Inhale smoothly and deeply and exhale completely to bring the steam in and out of the lungs.Sip slowly to let the warm pepper coat the throat.Rest for at least a half-hour.Take a warm shower. Follow with Spiced Milk (recipe above). \\nEat, drink mindfully\\n and slip into a restful sleep.\\n\\nIf you have trouble sleeping, you can listen to a \\nYoga Nidra\\n \\nmeditation\\n to prepare the mind and body for a restful sleep.\\n\\nNow, if you have any questions, or would like personal 1-on-1 help to get healthy fast. You can sign up for 5 free sessions with an expert Indian \\nyoga teacher\\n. \\n\\nThese are live 2-way video sessions with a real human being. Your teacher will help you to bring your body into balance, feel healthier and happier fast, and reach your fitness goals! \\n\\nWe can’t offer these free sessions to everyone and spaces fill up lightning fast. So if you think you might benefit from personalized \\nonline yoga\\n sessions with an awesome teacher!\\n\\n"}}],"relatedPosts":[{"id":"clbuw5g08lm6z09kb5z7ov6xy","slug":"yoga-for-hypertension","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":"will-1","pictureUrl":"will.jpeg"},"title":"Yoga For Hypertension: 5 Yoga Asanas to Lower Your Blood Pressure","createdAt":"2022-12-19T14:27:18.678542+00:00","coverUrl":"nlkokdgzajyx8iqo77r6.jpg","content":{"text":"Hypertension or high blood pressure is a common condition that can affect your arteries. Nearly one in three people experience hypertension each year. Since yoga is great for calming the body, it’s great to help you regulate your blood pressure. A regular yoga practice is shown to lower blood pressure naturally over time. According to Yoga Journal, A recent study tested the use of yoga three times a week for people being treated for high blood pressure. The results showed those who practiced yoga experienced a significant reduction in their blood pressure compared to those who did not. Ready to add yoga into your routine to balance your health? \\nJoin us for a class on our online platform!\\n\\nWhy is Yoga Good for People with Hypertension?\\nBecause we practice deep breathing in yoga, and we give the body permission to “slow down”, our blood pressure will lower while we’re on our mat and long after. While yoga makes us more flexible in life and our body, the same goes for our arteries. Yoga will make our blood vessels more flexible which lowers your risk of hypertension as well as long term effects. If you’re looking to reduce meds and try something more natural, a regular yoga practice is shown to reduce blood pressure by about three to five points.\\n\n\\n5 Yoga Asanas to Lower Blood Pressure\\n1. Child's Pose (Balasana)\\n\\nThis relaxing asana provides a chance to slow down and breathe deeply while also releasing stress and tension from the hips and back. \\n\\n2. Bound angle (Baddha Konasana)\\n\\nThis hip opener helps with blood flow by increasing circulation.\\n\\n3. Seated forward fold (Paschimottanasana)\\n\\nThis pose promotes calmness as all forward bends because your spine controls your body’s nervous system. \\n\\n4. Bridge pose (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana)\\n\\nThis powerhouse pose regulates blood pressure as well as opening the lungs and your heart chamber. \\n\\n5. Corpse Pose (Savasana)\\n\\nNever skip this resting pose. After a long day of our busy lives, savasana gives us the opportunity to slow down, breath deep and release all our tension and stress. \\n\\nOther Natural Ways to Lower Blood Pressure\\nAyurveda, an alternative medicine system that’s closely related to yoga suggest lifestyle changes to improve hypertension. Some of which include waking up with the sun, morning movement (like a walk or yoga), gargling warm water and sesame oil, and different combinations of herbs like thyme, ginger and garlic  you can add to your meals. \\nCut back on “bad habits”. Reduce your salt intake, limit your alcohol and quit smoking.\\nBe conscious of your rest time. Getting a good night’s sleep can help lower your blood pressure. Aim for a bedtime and try to keep your sleep on track\\nPractice breathwork (pranayama) to reduce stress.You cannot control the world around you, but you can always control your breathing. Adding breathwork practices into your day can help you lower your blood pressure and remain calm in stressful situations. \\nSukha Pranayama \\nis the breath practice most commonly used with patients with hypertension.  “To perform this pranayama, sit with the eyes closed and spine straight as in padmasana or sukhasana. After a few normal breaths, inhale slowly for six counts, hold for six counts, exhale slowly for six counts and hold the breath for six counts. This is one round. Complete six to nine rounds then relax for at least five minutes.”-Yogapedia \\n\n\\nWhat type of yoga should I take to balance my blood pressure?\\nWhen choosing a class to take, you want to pick the right class for your condition. These styles will help you slow down your breath and calm the body so you can reduce anxiety to lower your blood pressure naturally. Join us for class to relax and restore.\\n\\nGentle Yoga\\n. In this class you’ll move slowly through asanas taking time for meditation and breathwork. \\n\\nRestorative\\n. This class is great for anyone suffering from any chronic pain or illness. With the help of props, you will hold 4-6 poses throughout the practice which will reduce stress, pain and fatigue. \\n\\nTotal body Yin\\n. This slow meditative practice is a great way to reset and restore. Need an escape from the mundane? Try this class if you’re looking to take a journey on your mat. \n\\nStudies show just 10 minutes of deep breathing can reduce your blood pressure. So grab your mat and join us for a class! The benefits will be long lasting! Ready to get started? Grab your \\nfree two week trial now\\n & join us for hundreds of classes, 1-on-1 sessions events and mor\\n"}},{"id":"clas104kemz1o0bimrwa5ir7s","slug":"yoga-gift-card","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":"will-1","pictureUrl":"will.jpeg"},"title":"10 Reasons To Give The Gift Of Yoga This Holiday Season","createdAt":"2022-11-22T09:40:07.784715+00:00","coverUrl":"eomsfhhpzm6rc4ndnem3.jpg","content":{"text":"As the holiday season takes off, it’s not always easy to find the perfect gift for all the special people in our lives. Trying to be unique or give something that stands out can be difficult. But yoga is the gift that keeps on giving! When you give someone the gift of yoga, you’re reminding them how important it is to take time for themselves. Helping them to create space and routine they may not have otherwise. Thinking of giving a \\nMyYogaTeacher gift card\\n for the holidays? There's so many reasons to give the gift of yoga and mindfulness this season! If you’re a yogi, you know the many benefits of yoga and how helpful it is to your day to day life! But maybe there’s someone in your life who has yet to discover the gift of yoga! \n⁠\n⁠\\nHere are the top 10 reasons to give the gift of yoga to someone you love. \\n It’s good for the environment!\\n Gifting a virtual gift card means no wrapping paper. Even if your recipient lives overseas it’s easy to just email the gift right to their inbox!\\nIt promotes self-care! \\nWhen you give the gift of yoga, you’re giving someone you love the chance to take time out of their busy schedule to practice self-care and self love. It’s such a beautiful way to show gratitude to those around us. \\nIt becomes a routine. \\nDid you know it takes 21 days to build a habit? When you give the gift of a month with \\nMyYogaTeacher \\nto someone, it will become part of their routine and lifestyle. And they’ll be grateful you gave them such a beautiful gift. Which brings us to the next reason….\\n \\nYoga creates a community. \\nFor those of us who are still working from home or may live far from those we love, MyYogaTeacher’s online classes give us a chance to create a yoga community while staying home. We look forward to our weekly classes with expert teachers and the friends we make along the way. \\n It’s good for the body! \\nUsually around the holidays we tend to indulge in the name of celebration. Yoga is a great way to balance out celebrating with mindful movement. \\n \\nIt will last long after the holidays.\\n A lot of times, we buy gifts for the moment and the facade wears off quickly. Rather than another useless gadget, yoga gives you the opportunity to learn something new. \\n Yoga can jumpstart your New Year’s goals! \\nMost of us start our fitness goals after the holiday rush. But by giving the gift of yoga, you give your loved ones a leg up on the gym game! \\n If you’re a member, it’s an opportunity to spend more time together. \\nPurchasing a gift card for a friend or family member means you can take classes together even if you’re apart! \\nYoga improves your outlook. \\nIf your loved one has had a tough year or is moving through a hard season in their life, yoga is a great way to increase happiness and overall outlook by introducing them to a mindful practice.\\n It relieves the effects of holiday stress. \\nBetween the shopping, parties and traffic, the holiday season can be \\nvery stressful\\n. Giving the gift of yoga to a stressed out holiday shopper could be just what they need to reset for the end of the year. \\n\n\\nA\\n giftcard to our virtual yoga platform\\n is great for so many people! Having a hard time knowing if it’s right for your recipient? Here’s our top five list! \\nFor that special someone who needs to relax.\\nFor someone in recovery from an injury.\\nFor someone who loves to workout.\\nFor the college student or teacher on holiday break.\\nFor a busy parent. \\nHead over to our website to grab your \\ngift cards\\n so you can do yoga with someone special in your life this holiday season. \\n"}},{"id":"claqtt90v1oog0bimezcei2yq","slug":"yoga-with-your-partner","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":"will-1","pictureUrl":"will.jpeg"},"title":"Practicing Yoga with your Partner : 14 Yoga Poses Practice To Deepen Your Connection","createdAt":"2022-11-21T13:31:03.531635+00:00","coverUrl":"arv0lxzhmqel1ad4vmxv.jpg","content":{"text":"Are you looking to deepen your connection with your partner? Feeling detached? Yoga is a great way to reconnect with yourself and your relationship. If you’ve never practiced yoga with your partner, there's no time like now to get started! And Myyogateacher is the perfect place! You can practice with your partner at home, in your safe and secure place. \\nBegin your journey with us today! \\n\\n\n\\nWhy Should Couples Practice Yoga Together?\\nAccording to a \\n2016 study\\n, a mindfulness practice with your partner can result in a higher quality relationship. Being present in the experience with your partner is key. Yoga can be your form of “couples therapy” and here's why! \\n1. Promotes Happiness\\nWe know your partner already gives you butterflies but on days you're feeling down, connecting together with your movement and breath can boost endorphins. \\n2. Improves your Communication\\nWhen you start to practice yoga together, you and your partner learn to take non-verbal cues as you move. This practice off the mat, will improve communication by learning to read each other's body language and facial expressions. \\n3. Improved Sex\\nYoga teaches us how to move with our partner's body and breath. This will enhance your sex life because our bodies will better understand how to respond to one another physically. \\n4. Reduces Stress, Anxiety and Anger\\nPracticing yoga or physical activities together can help us understand what upsets our partner which will make us more understanding of their triggers and emotional responses. It can also help us learn how to help our partner cope with stress through breathwork. \n⁠\\n\\nWhat are the Benefits of Couples Yoga?\\nWhen you start to practice yoga together with your partner, the effects are long lasting. Here are some of the benefits of joining bodies on the mat. \\nInitiates physical and emotional support. Yoga forces you and your partner to physically lean on one another for support. Like the grown up version of a “trust fall”. \\nCreates shared memories & experiences! There’s nothing more memorable than learning a new skill or trying something scary with the one you love. \\nStrength and stability. If you’re ready to take the plunge into building a practice together, you will emotionally grow together in stability and strength while also using your physical strength to hold each other up. How cosmic and beautiful!\\nAnd of course, MORE LOVE! What could be better than building a deeper connection with your partner? \n⁠\n\\nWhat is Tantric Yoga?\\nTantric yoga is designed to help you build and strengthen your relationship with your partner through connected bodies and energies. When most people hear “tantric” they assume it’s always about sex but the practice is about fostering the relationship between two partners. If you’d like to build a tantric practice into your partner yoga experience, you can end your session with a “Tantric yoga meditation.”\\nWant to give it a try? Here’s a set of beginner steps to start your tantric connection. \\nFocus on your breathing.\\nSlow down. Start to deepen your inhales and exhales together. \\nMake eye contact. Look into your partner's eyes and focus. \\nStart engaging your senses. (hear, feel, taste, smell, see) \\nSee where you end up! \n⁠\\n\\nHow does Yoga Together Promote Intimacy?\\nHave you ever told your partner you’re “not on the same page” as them? When you start doing yoga together, you’ll never say that again. When we practice yoga, we become present in our bodies. We connect our movement to our breath and no matter what’s going on around us, we can breathe and stay focused. When we do yoga with a partner, we fall into sync together. We become one. Your breath, movement and bodies will start to naturally fall into the same rhythm together. This rhythm will create a closeness that will promote more intimacy in everything you do with your partner. The “yoga” you do together off the mat will be more rewarding and fulfilling because you choose to connect with your practice. \n⁠\\n\\nReady to deepen your connection with Yoga? \\nYou can practice with us at \\nmyyogateacher\\n from the comfort of your own home. Try a two week free trial on us! Our classes are live with authentic, expert Indian yoga instructors to guide you through your practice. Looking for a more private experience? Try our 1-on-1 classes where the practice is built just for you and your partner! To start, build your practice at home with your partner using these beginner poses. \n⁠\\n\n\\n14 Yoga Poses to Try With Your Partner\\nThese yoga poses for 2 will help you move together while building intimacy, trust and security:\\n\\n1. Baddha Konasana (Bound Angle Pose)\\nDo this pose facing each other. Put your hands on your partner’s knees.\\n\\n2. Chair Pose (Utkatasana)\\nDo this pose back to back. Hold each other up as gravity pulls you down. \\n\\n3. Seated Forward Bend Pose (Paschimottanasana)\\nBring your feet to your partner’s and reach forward to join hands. Pull each other into the stretch. \\n\\n4. Revolved Chair Pose (Parivrtta Utkatasana)\\nHold opposite hands and twist the outside arm open. Switch sides. \\n\\n5. Down Dog Pose (Adho Mukha Svanasana) \\nEasy: Come to child's pose and have your partner put their hands on your lower back in downdog. \\nHarder: Bring your feet to your partner’s lower back and come up into an L shape. \\n\\n6. Child's Pose (Bālāsana)\\nStack your child’s pose over your partner’s. \\n\\n7. Tree Pose ( Vrikshasana)\\nStand side by side and join hands. Use your strength to hold each other up.\\n\\n8. Standing Forward Fold Pose ( Uttanasana)\\nHinge at the hips and reach for your partner's arms around both your legs or hold hands in your bend. \\n\\n9. Camel Pose (Ustrasana) \\nInstead of reaching back, let your heart open but hold your partner's outer arms. Let your hearts face each other. \\n\\n10. Boat Pose (Navasana)\\nFace one another and connect your feet with your knees bent. Lift your legs straight if you can. When you’re ready to balance, hold hands. \\n\\n11. Side Angle Bend Pose (Utthita Parsvakonasana) \\nStand in warrior two opposite your partner. With the arm that's down, grab hands. \\n\\n12. Warrior 3 Pose (Virabhadrasana)\\nWhen hinging at the hips, bring your hands to your partner’s shoulders and lift your back (opposite) leg. \\n\\n13. Bridge Pose (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana)\\nHave one partner stack their feet on the other’s thighs then lift up. You can keep your hands on the ground or hold hands together. \\n\\n14. Savasana Pose\\nCome together to finish your practice!\\nBring one hand to your heart, and one to join your partners. Breathe deeply together and relax.\\n\n\\nIf you’re feeling the love, keep the connection going by making your practice more consistent.  Now you have all the tools you need to build a stronger connection with your partner! Join us online and start your at home practice today! \\n"}}],"blogContent":{"id":"cl1mt1scd5i4l0bk8j4p51hku","slug":"yoga-poses-for-kids","author":{"name":"Will","teacherMytSlug":null,"pictureUrl":null},"title":"5 Yoga Poses for Kids: Benefits of Yoga in Early Childhood","createdAt":"2022-04-06T00:01:16.47459+00:00","updatedAt":"2022-04-07T23:40:20.783071+00:00","coverUrl":"ebj7b5xgywbblcwg0zsx.jpg","seoDescription":null,"content":{"text":"Here at MyYogaTeacher, we believe you’re never too young to start practicing yoga! In recent years, researches have proven that children between the ages of 6-12 who practice yoga regularly have improved mental, emotional, \\nand\\n physical health.\\nChildren in the 21st century don’t “have it easy.” Their “difficult” is simply different, and in some ways worse, than the childhood of older generations.\\nBetween the rise of technology, social media, and their exposure to more and more world negativity, children today are far more exposed to things that negatively impact their mental and emotional health than those that came before them.\\nThis makes teaching kids yoga and meditation practices at an early age all the more important!\\nHere, we’ll uncover 7 yoga poses for kids and how this form of physical activity benefits them in the present and future!\\nNot sure which kids yoga videos to choose for your mini you? Don’t choose one at all! MyYogaTeacher offers traditional, authentic yoga classes for kids, taught live by expert and highly experienced yoga teachers from India! \\nYour child will have the opportunity to ask questions, get feedback, discuss problems (whether mental, emotional, or physical) while also having fun!\\n\\nGrab your two-week free trial here\\n and check out the Kids Yoga classes offered there. Plus, get two free 1-on-1 sessions with one of our yoga teachers. No credit card required! And your kiddo will love two-way live streaming with their yoga instructor from across the world!\\n1. Cat and Cow pose\\nOne of the primary benefits of yoga for kids is that it calms their often overwhelmed central nervous systems. Concentrating on matching their breath with their movements also improves memory and focus while getting more oxygen rich blood going to their developing brains.\\nHow to do it:\\nGet in tabletop position on hands and knees.\\nThe knees should be directly below their hips, and toes curled under.\\nKeep the wrists, elbows, and shoulders straight and perpendicular to the floor.\\nMake sure head is in a neutral position with eyes looking at the floor.\\nOn an exhalation, arch the spine up towards the ceiling.\\nOn an inhalation, slowly round the spine and tuck the chin towards the chest.\\nDo this for 5-10 breaths. To make it more fun, younger children can meow as they arch into cat pose and moo as the exhale into cow pose.\\nBenefits:\\nWarms up and stretches the spine, improves posture, calms the central nervous system, decreases anxiety, improves mood.\\n\\n\\n2. Butterfly Pose\\nWith many children in the modern world not getting the proper nutrition they need, or too much of all the wrong foods, their little digestive systems are often disrupted, causing constipation and stomach discomfort. Many yoga poses for kids, including this one, help get (and keep) their bowels moving in the right direction!\\nHow to do it:\\nSit upright, spine lengthened, and legs spread out straight.\\nBend the knees and fold the legs so that the soles of your feet are touching each other. Hold them with your hands.\\nOn an exhale, gently press the thighs and knees in a downward motion.\\nBegin flapping the legs up and down, like the wings of a butterfly. You can also keep them pressed down and not flap them if that’s preferred.\\nFlapping should be slow initially and then pick up to speed. Breathing should be at a normal pace.\\nWhen ready, slow down gradually and then stop.\\nGently release the posture while exhaling.\\nBenefits:\\nStretches out the inner thighs, knees, and hips. Helps to regulate bowel movements and promotes intestinal health. For females, this pose can help alleviate menstrual cramping.\\n\\n\\n3. Lion Pose\\nSometimes kids just need to scream (adults too)! They’re frustrated, angry, overwhelmed, anxious, and all of those emotions need somewhere to go. This pose in particular helps them make some noise while releasing those negative thoughts and feelings they have stored up from their day.\\nHow to do it:\\nSit on your knees with your hips resting on your heels.\\nRest your palms on your knees.\\nStart inhaling through the nose, and simultaneously open your mouth wide and stick your tongue out.\\nKeeping your eyes open, exhale through your mouth, and make a sound of a roaring lion (Haaa).\\nConcentrate on looking at the tip of your nose or in the middle of your eyebrows.\\nRepeat 5 times.\\nBenefits:\\nStretches out the lungs, clears the throat and improves the respiratory tract. Also promotes better immunity, reduces stress and irritability, and relieves anxiety. This kids yoga pose is particularly helpful to calm hyperactive children.\\n\\n\\n4. Bow Pose\\nThis pose does address digestion, but, just as importantly, it’s fun! Kids need to be allowed to be kids as much and for as long as they can. Bow pose, especially if they choose to rock, is fun, boosts immunity, massages their internal organs, and will make them laugh, which releases much needed endorphins.\\nHow to do it:\\nLie flat on the stomach on a yoga mat or padded flooring, and keep your arms stretched along the sides of the body, forehead resting gently on your mat.\\nOn an inhale, bend your knees bringing the feet towards the backs of your thighs or glutes.\\nGrab your ankles, one hand for each ankle..\\nLift your head, shoulders, torso, legs, and hips off the floor  and look straight ahead.\\nHold the posture for four to five deep breaths, then lower the knees and release the feet. You may also rock gently in this position.\\nRest on the stomach.\\nBenefits:\\nThis kids yoga pose stretches and strengthens the back, shoulders, chest, and legs - all areas that get tight and stiff during long school days of sitting. It also improves flexibility in the hip flexors and helps to regulate digestion.\\n\\n\\n\\n5. Cobra Pose\\nKids may want to do child's pose after this one! We've dropped an image for both poses below. Kids, just like adults, are often more emotional when they're tired. Sometimes it's not physical activity that makes them tired but stress. This pose will help with both physical and mental fatigue.\\nHow to do it:\\nLie face down with the tops of your feet resting flat on the floor,  palms on the floor underneath your shoulders on either side of your body \\nDraw your shoulders slightly back and inwards, towards the spine.\\nEngage your abdominal muscles during the pose to protect your lower back.\\nPressing your palms down, lift your body into the pose while keeping the chin up. Use the hands for support, but mostly use your back muscles to lift.\\nHold the pose for 15 to 30 seconds or 5-10 breaths, before gently releasing the body to the floor. \\nKids should pay attention to their breathing during this pose, as it’s easy to want to hold your breath.\\nBenefits:\\nIncreases energy and improves fatigue, stress, and anxiety. This pose may also help manage breathing issues such as asthma. It strengthens the spine, stretches the chest, shoulders, and abdomen.\\n\\n\\nChildren need more than just a few yoga poses to help them stay fit, healthy, and emotionally and mentally at ease. They need a consistent yoga practice. They need tools to help them manage their big emotions and major stresses in a healthy way! \\nYoga classes for kids are on the rise for good reason. But schedules are busy and time is often limited for families today.\\nMyYogaTeacher offers traditional, authentic group and 1-on-1 yoga classes to people of all ages, fitness levels, and backgrounds. Our yoga instructors from India are experts in the field of yoga and guide their students on their yoga journey! Because it \\nis\\n a journey, not just a practice!\\nNot a MyYogaTeacher member? Whether you’re interested in teaching yoga, starting yoga, or growing in your yoga journey, MyYogaTeacher is a great place to do it!\\nWhen you sign up for a 1:1 membership with us you get:\\n\\n102 expert\\n, highly qualified yoga instructors to choose from\\nThe ability to switch instructors\\n or take classes with only your child’s faves\\nAccess to unlimited group classes\\n, taught \\nlive\\nPersonalized instruction\\n and work out, diet, and lifestyle plans\\nTo be a member of a HUGE community\\n of happy yogis from around the world\\nYoga teachers who become friends\\n, who truly care about your child!\\nIf you haven’t checked us out already, \\ngrab two free 1:1 sessions with your 2-week free trial here\\n!\\n \\n\n\n\n\n\\n \\n\\n","html":"<p>Here at MyYogaTeacher, we believe you’re never too young to start practicing yoga! In recent years, researches have proven that children between the ages of 6-12 who practice yoga regularly have improved mental, emotional, <em>and</em> physical health.</p><p>Children in the 21st century don’t “have it easy.” Their “difficult” is simply different, and in some ways worse, than the childhood of older generations.</p><p>Between the rise of technology, social media, and their exposure to more and more world negativity, children today are far more exposed to things that negatively impact their mental and emotional health than those that came before them.</p><p>This makes teaching kids yoga and meditation practices at an early age all the more important!</p><p>Here, we’ll uncover 7 yoga poses for kids and how this form of physical activity benefits them in the present and future!</p><p>Not sure which kids yoga videos to choose for your mini you? Don’t choose one at all! MyYogaTeacher offers traditional, authentic yoga classes for kids, taught live by expert and highly experienced yoga teachers from India! </p><p>Your child will have the opportunity to ask questions, get feedback, discuss problems (whether mental, emotional, or physical) while also having fun!</p><p><a title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/dashboard\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/dashboard\">Grab your two-week free trial here</a> and check out the Kids Yoga classes offered there. Plus, get two free 1-on-1 sessions with one of our yoga teachers. No credit card required! And your kiddo will love two-way live streaming with their yoga instructor from across the world!</p><h2>1. Cat and Cow pose</h2><p>One of the primary benefits of yoga for kids is that it calms their often overwhelmed central nervous systems. Concentrating on matching their breath with their movements also improves memory and focus while getting more oxygen rich blood going to their developing brains.</p><p><strong>How to do it:</strong></p><ol><li><div>Get in tabletop position on hands and knees.</div></li><li><div>The knees should be directly below their hips, and toes curled under.</div></li><li><div>Keep the wrists, elbows, and shoulders straight and perpendicular to the floor.</div></li><li><div>Make sure head is in a neutral position with eyes looking at the floor.</div></li><li><div>On an exhalation, arch the spine up towards the ceiling.</div></li><li><div>On an inhalation, slowly round the spine and tuck the chin towards the chest.</div></li><li><div>Do this for 5-10 breaths. To make it more fun, younger children can meow as they arch into cat pose and moo as the exhale into cow pose.</div></li></ol><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><p>Warms up and stretches the spine, improves posture, calms the central nervous system, decreases anxiety, improves mood.</p><p></p><img src=\"https://media.graphassets.com/ShT8sXM4QCCUJ3rvrKIP\" alt=\"Cat_Cow-Pose1.jpg\" title=\"Cat_Cow-Pose1.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" /><h2>2. Butterfly Pose</h2><p>With many children in the modern world not getting the proper nutrition they need, or too much of all the wrong foods, their little digestive systems are often disrupted, causing constipation and stomach discomfort. Many yoga poses for kids, including this one, help get (and keep) their bowels moving in the right direction!</p><p><strong>How to do it:</strong></p><ol><li><div>Sit upright, spine lengthened, and legs spread out straight.</div></li><li><div>Bend the knees and fold the legs so that the soles of your feet are touching each other. Hold them with your hands.</div></li><li><div>On an exhale, gently press the thighs and knees in a downward motion.</div></li><li><div>Begin flapping the legs up and down, like the wings of a butterfly. You can also keep them pressed down and not flap them if that’s preferred.</div></li><li><div>Flapping should be slow initially and then pick up to speed. Breathing should be at a normal pace.</div></li><li><div>When ready, slow down gradually and then stop.</div></li><li><div>Gently release the posture while exhaling.</div></li></ol><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><p>Stretches out the inner thighs, knees, and hips. Helps to regulate bowel movements and promotes intestinal health. For females, this pose can help alleviate menstrual cramping.</p><p></p><img src=\"https://media.graphassets.com/JBdAUvfcSlqYFdGR2Dtr\" alt=\"_DSC7726.jpg\" title=\"_DSC7726.jpg\" width=\"6048\" height=\"4024\" /><h2>3. Lion Pose</h2><p>Sometimes kids just need to scream (adults too)! They’re frustrated, angry, overwhelmed, anxious, and all of those emotions need somewhere to go. This pose in particular helps them make some noise while releasing those negative thoughts and feelings they have stored up from their day.</p><p><strong>How to do it:</strong></p><ol><li><div>Sit on your knees with your hips resting on your heels.</div></li><li><div>Rest your palms on your knees.</div></li><li><div>Start inhaling through the nose, and simultaneously open your mouth wide and stick your tongue out.</div></li><li><div>Keeping your eyes open, exhale through your mouth, and make a sound of a roaring lion (Haaa).</div></li><li><div>Concentrate on looking at the tip of your nose or in the middle of your eyebrows.</div></li><li><div>Repeat 5 times.</div></li></ol><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><p>Stretches out the lungs, clears the throat and improves the respiratory tract. Also promotes better immunity, reduces stress and irritability, and relieves anxiety. This kids yoga pose is particularly helpful to calm hyperactive children.</p><p></p><img src=\"https://media.graphassets.com/a7gDs8vaRUy6j3tYcf3G\" alt=\"s2.jpg\" title=\"s2.jpg\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" /><h2>4. Bow Pose</h2><p>This pose does address digestion, but, just as importantly, it’s fun! Kids need to be allowed to be kids as much and for as long as they can. Bow pose, especially if they choose to rock, is fun, boosts immunity, massages their internal organs, and will make them laugh, which releases much needed endorphins.</p><p><strong>How to do it:</strong></p><ol><li><div>Lie flat on the stomach on a yoga mat or padded flooring, and keep your arms stretched along the sides of the body, forehead resting gently on your mat.</div></li><li><div>On an inhale, bend your knees bringing the feet towards the backs of your thighs or glutes.</div></li><li><div>Grab your ankles, one hand for each ankle..</div></li><li><div>Lift your head, shoulders, torso, legs, and hips off the floor  and look straight ahead.</div></li><li><div>Hold the posture for four to five deep breaths, then lower the knees and release the feet. You may also rock gently in this position.</div></li><li><div>Rest on the stomach.</div></li></ol><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><p>This kids yoga pose stretches and strengthens the back, shoulders, chest, and legs - all areas that get tight and stiff during long school days of sitting. It also improves flexibility in the hip flexors and helps to regulate digestion.</p><p></p><img src=\"https://media.graphassets.com/IkeNcgStQTKmJq6aex33\" alt=\"a-woman-doing-the-bow-yoga-pose.jpg\" title=\"a-woman-doing-the-bow-yoga-pose.jpg\" width=\"1100\" height=\"826\" /><p></p><h2>5. Cobra Pose</h2><p>Kids may want to do child&#39;s pose after this one! We&#39;ve dropped an image for both poses below. Kids, just like adults, are often more emotional when they&#39;re tired. Sometimes it&#39;s not physical activity that makes them tired but stress. This pose will help with both physical and mental fatigue.</p><p><strong>How to do it:</strong></p><ol><li><div>Lie face down with the tops of your feet resting flat on the floor,  palms on the floor underneath your shoulders on either side of your body </div></li><li><div>Draw your shoulders slightly back and inwards, towards the spine.</div></li><li><div>Engage your abdominal muscles during the pose to protect your lower back.</div></li><li><div>Pressing your palms down, lift your body into the pose while keeping the chin up. Use the hands for support, but mostly use your back muscles to lift.</div></li><li><div>Hold the pose for 15 to 30 seconds or 5-10 breaths, before gently releasing the body to the floor. </div></li><li><div>Kids should pay attention to their breathing during this pose, as it’s easy to want to hold your breath.</div></li></ol><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><p>Increases energy and improves fatigue, stress, and anxiety. This pose may also help manage breathing issues such as asthma. It strengthens the spine, stretches the chest, shoulders, and abdomen.</p><p></p><img src=\"https://media.graphassets.com/hHCTT5aBSKuEIdxPk2I5\" alt=\"cobra-pose-bhujangasana.jpg\" title=\"cobra-pose-bhujangasana.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" /><p>Children need more than just a few yoga poses to help them stay fit, healthy, and emotionally and mentally at ease. They need a consistent yoga practice. They need tools to help them manage their big emotions and major stresses in a healthy way! </p><p>Yoga classes for kids are on the rise for good reason. But schedules are busy and time is often limited for families today.</p><p>MyYogaTeacher offers traditional, authentic group and 1-on-1 yoga classes to people of all ages, fitness levels, and backgrounds. Our yoga instructors from India are experts in the field of yoga and guide their students on their yoga journey! Because it <em>is</em> a journey, not just a practice!</p><p>Not a MyYogaTeacher member? Whether you’re interested in teaching yoga, starting yoga, or growing in your yoga journey, MyYogaTeacher is a great place to do it!</p><p>When you sign up for a 1:1 membership with us you get:</p><p></p><ul><li><div><p><strong>102 expert</strong>, highly qualified yoga instructors to choose from</p></div></li><li><div><p><strong>The ability to switch instructors</strong> or take classes with only your child’s faves</p></div></li><li><div><p><strong>Access to unlimited group classes</strong>, taught <em><strong>live</strong></em></p></div></li><li><div><p><strong>Personalized instruction</strong> and work out, diet, and lifestyle plans</p></div></li><li><div><p><strong>To be a member of a HUGE community</strong> of happy yogis from around the world</p></div></li><li><div><p><strong>Yoga teachers who become friends</strong>, who truly care about your child!</p></div></li></ul><p>If you haven’t checked us out already, <a title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/\"><u>grab two free 1:1 sessions with your 2-week free trial here</u></a>!</p><p> </p><p><br><br><br><br></p><p> </p><p></p><p></p>"},"category":[],"utmCampaign":null,"utmMedium":null,"utmContent":null,"utmSource":null,"utmTerm":null,"utmSearchString":null,"imageHyperlink":[]},"loading":false,"blog_content":[{"type":"HTML","value":"<p>Here at MyYogaTeacher, we believe you’re never too young to start practicing yoga! In recent years, researches have proven that children between the ages of 6-12 who practice yoga regularly have improved mental, emotional, <em>and</em> physical health.</p><p>Children in the 21st century don’t “have it easy.” Their “difficult” is simply different, and in some ways worse, than the childhood of older generations.</p><p>Between the rise of technology, social media, and their exposure to more and more world negativity, children today are far more exposed to things that negatively impact their mental and emotional health than those that came before them.</p><p>This makes teaching kids yoga and meditation practices at an early age all the more important!</p><p>Here, we’ll uncover 7 yoga poses for kids and how this form of physical activity benefits them in the present and future!</p><p>Not sure which kids yoga videos to choose for your mini you? Don’t choose one at all! MyYogaTeacher offers traditional, authentic yoga classes for kids, taught live by expert and highly experienced yoga teachers from India! </p><p>Your child will have the opportunity to ask questions, get feedback, discuss problems (whether mental, emotional, or physical) while also having fun!</p><p><a title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/dashboard\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/dashboard\">Grab your two-week free trial here</a> and check out the Kids Yoga classes offered there. Plus, get two free 1-on-1 sessions with one of our yoga teachers. No credit card required! And your kiddo will love two-way live streaming with their yoga instructor from across the world!</p><h2>1. Cat and Cow pose</h2><p>One of the primary benefits of yoga for kids is that it calms their often overwhelmed central nervous systems. Concentrating on matching their breath with their movements also improves memory and focus while getting more oxygen rich blood going to their developing brains.</p><p><strong>How to do it:</strong></p><ol><li><div>Get in tabletop position on hands and knees.</div></li><li><div>The knees should be directly below their hips, and toes curled under.</div></li><li><div>Keep the wrists, elbows, and shoulders straight and perpendicular to the floor.</div></li><li><div>Make sure head is in a neutral position with eyes looking at the floor.</div></li><li><div>On an exhalation, arch the spine up towards the ceiling.</div></li><li><div>On an inhalation, slowly round the spine and tuck the chin towards the chest.</div></li><li><div>Do this for 5-10 breaths. To make it more fun, younger children can meow as they arch into cat pose and moo as the exhale into cow pose.</div></li></ol><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><p>Warms up and stretches the spine, improves posture, calms the central nervous system, decreases anxiety, improves mood.</p><p></p>\n            <picture>\n              <source \n                type=\"image/webp\"\n                data-srcset=\"https://media.graphassets.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:webp/compress/ShT8sXM4QCCUJ3rvrKIP\" \n                alt=\"Cat_Cow-Pose1.jpg\"\n                title=\"Cat_Cow-Pose1.jpg\"\n                \n                \n                class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n              />\n              <source \n                type=\"image/jpg\"\n                data-srcset=\"https://media.graphassets.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:jpg/ShT8sXM4QCCUJ3rvrKIP\"\n                alt=\"Cat_Cow-Pose1.jpg\"\n                title=\"Cat_Cow-Pose1.jpg\"\n                \n                \n                class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n              />\n              <img \n                data-srcset=\"https://media.graphassets.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:jpg/ShT8sXM4QCCUJ3rvrKIP\"\n                alt=\"Cat_Cow-Pose1.jpg\"\n                title=\"Cat_Cow-Pose1.jpg\"\n                \n                \n                class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n              />\n          </picture>\n        <h2>2. Butterfly Pose</h2><p>With many children in the modern world not getting the proper nutrition they need, or too much of all the wrong foods, their little digestive systems are often disrupted, causing constipation and stomach discomfort. Many yoga poses for kids, including this one, help get (and keep) their bowels moving in the right direction!</p><p><strong>How to do it:</strong></p><ol><li><div>Sit upright, spine lengthened, and legs spread out straight.</div></li><li><div>Bend the knees and fold the legs so that the soles of your feet are touching each other. Hold them with your hands.</div></li><li><div>On an exhale, gently press the thighs and knees in a downward motion.</div></li><li><div>Begin flapping the legs up and down, like the wings of a butterfly. You can also keep them pressed down and not flap them if that’s preferred.</div></li><li><div>Flapping should be slow initially and then pick up to speed. Breathing should be at a normal pace.</div></li><li><div>When ready, slow down gradually and then stop.</div></li><li><div>Gently release the posture while exhaling.</div></li></ol><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><p>Stretches out the inner thighs, knees, and hips. Helps to regulate bowel movements and promotes intestinal health. For females, this pose can help alleviate menstrual cramping.</p><p></p>\n            <picture>\n              <source \n                type=\"image/webp\"\n                data-srcset=\"https://media.graphassets.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:webp/compress/JBdAUvfcSlqYFdGR2Dtr\" \n                alt=\"_DSC7726.jpg\"\n                title=\"_DSC7726.jpg\"\n                \n                \n                class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n              />\n              <source \n                type=\"image/jpg\"\n                data-srcset=\"https://media.graphassets.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:jpg/JBdAUvfcSlqYFdGR2Dtr\"\n                alt=\"_DSC7726.jpg\"\n                title=\"_DSC7726.jpg\"\n                \n                \n                class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n              />\n              <img \n                data-srcset=\"https://media.graphassets.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:jpg/JBdAUvfcSlqYFdGR2Dtr\"\n                alt=\"_DSC7726.jpg\"\n                title=\"_DSC7726.jpg\"\n                \n                \n                class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n              />\n          </picture>\n        <h2>3. Lion Pose</h2><p>Sometimes kids just need to scream (adults too)! They’re frustrated, angry, overwhelmed, anxious, and all of those emotions need somewhere to go. This pose in particular helps them make some noise while releasing those negative thoughts and feelings they have stored up from their day.</p><p><strong>How to do it:</strong></p><ol><li><div>Sit on your knees with your hips resting on your heels.</div></li><li><div>Rest your palms on your knees.</div></li><li><div>Start inhaling through the nose, and simultaneously open your mouth wide and stick your tongue out.</div></li><li><div>Keeping your eyes open, exhale through your mouth, and make a sound of a roaring lion (Haaa).</div></li><li><div>Concentrate on looking at the tip of your nose or in the middle of your eyebrows.</div></li><li><div>Repeat 5 times.</div></li></ol><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><p>Stretches out the lungs, clears the throat and improves the respiratory tract. Also promotes better immunity, reduces stress and irritability, and relieves anxiety. This kids yoga pose is particularly helpful to calm hyperactive children.</p><p></p>\n            <picture>\n              <source \n                type=\"image/webp\"\n                data-srcset=\"https://media.graphassets.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:webp/compress/a7gDs8vaRUy6j3tYcf3G\" \n                alt=\"s2.jpg\"\n                title=\"s2.jpg\"\n                \n                \n                class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n              />\n              <source \n                type=\"image/jpg\"\n                data-srcset=\"https://media.graphassets.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:jpg/a7gDs8vaRUy6j3tYcf3G\"\n                alt=\"s2.jpg\"\n                title=\"s2.jpg\"\n                \n                \n                class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n              />\n              <img \n                data-srcset=\"https://media.graphassets.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:jpg/a7gDs8vaRUy6j3tYcf3G\"\n                alt=\"s2.jpg\"\n                title=\"s2.jpg\"\n                \n                \n                class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n              />\n          </picture>\n        <h2>4. Bow Pose</h2><p>This pose does address digestion, but, just as importantly, it’s fun! Kids need to be allowed to be kids as much and for as long as they can. Bow pose, especially if they choose to rock, is fun, boosts immunity, massages their internal organs, and will make them laugh, which releases much needed endorphins.</p><p><strong>How to do it:</strong></p><ol><li><div>Lie flat on the stomach on a yoga mat or padded flooring, and keep your arms stretched along the sides of the body, forehead resting gently on your mat.</div></li><li><div>On an inhale, bend your knees bringing the feet towards the backs of your thighs or glutes.</div></li><li><div>Grab your ankles, one hand for each ankle..</div></li><li><div>Lift your head, shoulders, torso, legs, and hips off the floor  and look straight ahead.</div></li><li><div>Hold the posture for four to five deep breaths, then lower the knees and release the feet. You may also rock gently in this position.</div></li><li><div>Rest on the stomach.</div></li></ol><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><p>This kids yoga pose stretches and strengthens the back, shoulders, chest, and legs - all areas that get tight and stiff during long school days of sitting. It also improves flexibility in the hip flexors and helps to regulate digestion.</p><p></p>\n            <picture>\n              <source \n                type=\"image/webp\"\n                data-srcset=\"https://media.graphassets.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:webp/compress/IkeNcgStQTKmJq6aex33\" \n                alt=\"a-woman-doing-the-bow-yoga-pose.jpg\"\n                title=\"a-woman-doing-the-bow-yoga-pose.jpg\"\n                \n                \n                class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n              />\n              <source \n                type=\"image/jpg\"\n                data-srcset=\"https://media.graphassets.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:jpg/IkeNcgStQTKmJq6aex33\"\n                alt=\"a-woman-doing-the-bow-yoga-pose.jpg\"\n                title=\"a-woman-doing-the-bow-yoga-pose.jpg\"\n                \n                \n                class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n              />\n              <img \n                data-srcset=\"https://media.graphassets.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:jpg/IkeNcgStQTKmJq6aex33\"\n                alt=\"a-woman-doing-the-bow-yoga-pose.jpg\"\n                title=\"a-woman-doing-the-bow-yoga-pose.jpg\"\n                \n                \n                class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n              />\n          </picture>\n        <p></p><h2>5. Cobra Pose</h2><p>Kids may want to do child&#39;s pose after this one! We&#39;ve dropped an image for both poses below. Kids, just like adults, are often more emotional when they&#39;re tired. Sometimes it&#39;s not physical activity that makes them tired but stress. This pose will help with both physical and mental fatigue.</p><p><strong>How to do it:</strong></p><ol><li><div>Lie face down with the tops of your feet resting flat on the floor,  palms on the floor underneath your shoulders on either side of your body </div></li><li><div>Draw your shoulders slightly back and inwards, towards the spine.</div></li><li><div>Engage your abdominal muscles during the pose to protect your lower back.</div></li><li><div>Pressing your palms down, lift your body into the pose while keeping the chin up. Use the hands for support, but mostly use your back muscles to lift.</div></li><li><div>Hold the pose for 15 to 30 seconds or 5-10 breaths, before gently releasing the body to the floor. </div></li><li><div>Kids should pay attention to their breathing during this pose, as it’s easy to want to hold your breath.</div></li></ol><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><p>Increases energy and improves fatigue, stress, and anxiety. This pose may also help manage breathing issues such as asthma. It strengthens the spine, stretches the chest, shoulders, and abdomen.</p><p></p>\n            <picture>\n              <source \n                type=\"image/webp\"\n                data-srcset=\"https://media.graphassets.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:webp/compress/hHCTT5aBSKuEIdxPk2I5\" \n                alt=\"cobra-pose-bhujangasana.jpg\"\n                title=\"cobra-pose-bhujangasana.jpg\"\n                \n                \n                class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n              />\n              <source \n                type=\"image/jpg\"\n                data-srcset=\"https://media.graphassets.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:jpg/hHCTT5aBSKuEIdxPk2I5\"\n                alt=\"cobra-pose-bhujangasana.jpg\"\n                title=\"cobra-pose-bhujangasana.jpg\"\n                \n                \n                class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n              />\n              <img \n                data-srcset=\"https://media.graphassets.com/resize=w:930,fit:crop/quality=value:75/output=format:jpg/hHCTT5aBSKuEIdxPk2I5\"\n                alt=\"cobra-pose-bhujangasana.jpg\"\n                title=\"cobra-pose-bhujangasana.jpg\"\n                \n                \n                class=\"lazyLoadingImg\"\n              />\n          </picture>\n        <p>Children need more than just a few yoga poses to help them stay fit, healthy, and emotionally and mentally at ease. They need a consistent yoga practice. They need tools to help them manage their big emotions and major stresses in a healthy way! </p><p>Yoga classes for kids are on the rise for good reason. But schedules are busy and time is often limited for families today.</p><p>MyYogaTeacher offers traditional, authentic group and 1-on-1 yoga classes to people of all ages, fitness levels, and backgrounds. Our yoga instructors from India are experts in the field of yoga and guide their students on their yoga journey! Because it <em>is</em> a journey, not just a practice!</p><p>Not a MyYogaTeacher member? 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In recent years, researches have proven that children between the ages of 6-12 who practice yoga regularly have improved mental, emotional, \\nand\\n physical health.\\nChildren in the 21st century don’t “have it easy.” Their “difficult” is simply different, and in some ways worse, than the childhood of older generations.\\nBetween the rise of technology, social media, and their exposure to more and more world negativity, children today are far more exposed to things that negatively impact their mental and emotional health than those that came before them.\\nThis makes teaching kids yoga and meditation practices at an early age all the more important!\\nHere, we’ll uncover 7 yoga poses for kids and how this form of physical activity benefits them in the present and future!\\nNot sure which kids yoga videos to choose for your mini you? Don’t choose one at all! MyYogaTeacher offers traditional, authentic yoga classes for kids, taught live by expert and highly experienced yoga teachers from India! \\nYour child will have the opportunity to ask questions, get feedback, discuss problems (whether mental, emotional, or physical) while also having fun!\\n\\nGrab your two-week free trial here\\n and check out the Kids Yoga classes offered there. Plus, get two free 1-on-1 sessions with one of our yoga teachers. No credit card required! And your kiddo will love two-way live streaming with their yoga instructor from across the world!\\n1. Cat and Cow pose\\nOne of the primary benefits of yoga for kids is that it calms their often overwhelmed central nervous systems. Concentrating on matching their breath with their movements also improves memory and focus while getting more oxygen rich blood going to their developing brains.\\nHow to do it:\\nGet in tabletop position on hands and knees.\\nThe knees should be directly below their hips, and toes curled under.\\nKeep the wrists, elbows, and shoulders straight and perpendicular to the floor.\\nMake sure head is in a neutral position with eyes looking at the floor.\\nOn an exhalation, arch the spine up towards the ceiling.\\nOn an inhalation, slowly round the spine and tuck the chin towards the chest.\\nDo this for 5-10 breaths. To make it more fun, younger children can meow as they arch into cat pose and moo as the exhale into cow pose.\\nBenefits:\\nWarms up and stretches the spine, improves posture, calms the central nervous system, decreases anxiety, improves mood.\\n\\n\\n2. Butterfly Pose\\nWith many children in the modern world not getting the proper nutrition they need, or too much of all the wrong foods, their little digestive systems are often disrupted, causing constipation and stomach discomfort. Many yoga poses for kids, including this one, help get (and keep) their bowels moving in the right direction!\\nHow to do it:\\nSit upright, spine lengthened, and legs spread out straight.\\nBend the knees and fold the legs so that the soles of your feet are touching each other. Hold them with your hands.\\nOn an exhale, gently press the thighs and knees in a downward motion.\\nBegin flapping the legs up and down, like the wings of a butterfly. You can also keep them pressed down and not flap them if that’s preferred.\\nFlapping should be slow initially and then pick up to speed. Breathing should be at a normal pace.\\nWhen ready, slow down gradually and then stop.\\nGently release the posture while exhaling.\\nBenefits:\\nStretches out the inner thighs, knees, and hips. Helps to regulate bowel movements and promotes intestinal health. For females, this pose can help alleviate menstrual cramping.\\n\\n\\n3. Lion Pose\\nSometimes kids just need to scream (adults too)! They’re frustrated, angry, overwhelmed, anxious, and all of those emotions need somewhere to go. This pose in particular helps them make some noise while releasing those negative thoughts and feelings they have stored up from their day.\\nHow to do it:\\nSit on your knees with your hips resting on your heels.\\nRest your palms on your knees.\\nStart inhaling through the nose, and simultaneously open your mouth wide and stick your tongue out.\\nKeeping your eyes open, exhale through your mouth, and make a sound of a roaring lion (Haaa).\\nConcentrate on looking at the tip of your nose or in the middle of your eyebrows.\\nRepeat 5 times.\\nBenefits:\\nStretches out the lungs, clears the throat and improves the respiratory tract. Also promotes better immunity, reduces stress and irritability, and relieves anxiety. This kids yoga pose is particularly helpful to calm hyperactive children.\\n\\n\\n4. Bow Pose\\nThis pose does address digestion, but, just as importantly, it’s fun! Kids need to be allowed to be kids as much and for as long as they can. 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In recent years, researches have proven that children between the ages of 6-12 who practice yoga regularly have improved mental, emotional, <em>and</em> physical health.</p><p>Children in the 21st century don’t “have it easy.” Their “difficult” is simply different, and in some ways worse, than the childhood of older generations.</p><p>Between the rise of technology, social media, and their exposure to more and more world negativity, children today are far more exposed to things that negatively impact their mental and emotional health than those that came before them.</p><p>This makes teaching kids yoga and meditation practices at an early age all the more important!</p><p>Here, we’ll uncover 7 yoga poses for kids and how this form of physical activity benefits them in the present and future!</p><p>Not sure which kids yoga videos to choose for your mini you? Don’t choose one at all! MyYogaTeacher offers traditional, authentic yoga classes for kids, taught live by expert and highly experienced yoga teachers from India! </p><p>Your child will have the opportunity to ask questions, get feedback, discuss problems (whether mental, emotional, or physical) while also having fun!</p><p><a title=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/dashboard\" href=\"https://www.myyogateacher.com/dashboard\">Grab your two-week free trial here</a> and check out the Kids Yoga classes offered there. Plus, get two free 1-on-1 sessions with one of our yoga teachers. No credit card required! And your kiddo will love two-way live streaming with their yoga instructor from across the world!</p><h2>1. Cat and Cow pose</h2><p>One of the primary benefits of yoga for kids is that it calms their often overwhelmed central nervous systems. Concentrating on matching their breath with their movements also improves memory and focus while getting more oxygen rich blood going to their developing brains.</p><p><strong>How to do it:</strong></p><ol><li><div>Get in tabletop position on hands and knees.</div></li><li><div>The knees should be directly below their hips, and toes curled under.</div></li><li><div>Keep the wrists, elbows, and shoulders straight and perpendicular to the floor.</div></li><li><div>Make sure head is in a neutral position with eyes looking at the floor.</div></li><li><div>On an exhalation, arch the spine up towards the ceiling.</div></li><li><div>On an inhalation, slowly round the spine and tuck the chin towards the chest.</div></li><li><div>Do this for 5-10 breaths. To make it more fun, younger children can meow as they arch into cat pose and moo as the exhale into cow pose.</div></li></ol><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><p>Warms up and stretches the spine, improves posture, calms the central nervous system, decreases anxiety, improves mood.</p><p></p><img src=\"https://media.graphassets.com/ShT8sXM4QCCUJ3rvrKIP\" alt=\"Cat_Cow-Pose1.jpg\" title=\"Cat_Cow-Pose1.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" /><h2>2. Butterfly Pose</h2><p>With many children in the modern world not getting the proper nutrition they need, or too much of all the wrong foods, their little digestive systems are often disrupted, causing constipation and stomach discomfort. Many yoga poses for kids, including this one, help get (and keep) their bowels moving in the right direction!</p><p><strong>How to do it:</strong></p><ol><li><div>Sit upright, spine lengthened, and legs spread out straight.</div></li><li><div>Bend the knees and fold the legs so that the soles of your feet are touching each other. Hold them with your hands.</div></li><li><div>On an exhale, gently press the thighs and knees in a downward motion.</div></li><li><div>Begin flapping the legs up and down, like the wings of a butterfly. You can also keep them pressed down and not flap them if that’s preferred.</div></li><li><div>Flapping should be slow initially and then pick up to speed. Breathing should be at a normal pace.</div></li><li><div>When ready, slow down gradually and then stop.</div></li><li><div>Gently release the posture while exhaling.</div></li></ol><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><p>Stretches out the inner thighs, knees, and hips. Helps to regulate bowel movements and promotes intestinal health. For females, this pose can help alleviate menstrual cramping.</p><p></p><img src=\"https://media.graphassets.com/JBdAUvfcSlqYFdGR2Dtr\" alt=\"_DSC7726.jpg\" title=\"_DSC7726.jpg\" width=\"6048\" height=\"4024\" /><h2>3. Lion Pose</h2><p>Sometimes kids just need to scream (adults too)! They’re frustrated, angry, overwhelmed, anxious, and all of those emotions need somewhere to go. This pose in particular helps them make some noise while releasing those negative thoughts and feelings they have stored up from their day.</p><p><strong>How to do it:</strong></p><ol><li><div>Sit on your knees with your hips resting on your heels.</div></li><li><div>Rest your palms on your knees.</div></li><li><div>Start inhaling through the nose, and simultaneously open your mouth wide and stick your tongue out.</div></li><li><div>Keeping your eyes open, exhale through your mouth, and make a sound of a roaring lion (Haaa).</div></li><li><div>Concentrate on looking at the tip of your nose or in the middle of your eyebrows.</div></li><li><div>Repeat 5 times.</div></li></ol><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><p>Stretches out the lungs, clears the throat and improves the respiratory tract. Also promotes better immunity, reduces stress and irritability, and relieves anxiety. This kids yoga pose is particularly helpful to calm hyperactive children.</p><p></p><img src=\"https://media.graphassets.com/a7gDs8vaRUy6j3tYcf3G\" alt=\"s2.jpg\" title=\"s2.jpg\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" /><h2>4. Bow Pose</h2><p>This pose does address digestion, but, just as importantly, it’s fun! Kids need to be allowed to be kids as much and for as long as they can. Bow pose, especially if they choose to rock, is fun, boosts immunity, massages their internal organs, and will make them laugh, which releases much needed endorphins.</p><p><strong>How to do it:</strong></p><ol><li><div>Lie flat on the stomach on a yoga mat or padded flooring, and keep your arms stretched along the sides of the body, forehead resting gently on your mat.</div></li><li><div>On an inhale, bend your knees bringing the feet towards the backs of your thighs or glutes.</div></li><li><div>Grab your ankles, one hand for each ankle..</div></li><li><div>Lift your head, shoulders, torso, legs, and hips off the floor  and look straight ahead.</div></li><li><div>Hold the posture for four to five deep breaths, then lower the knees and release the feet. You may also rock gently in this position.</div></li><li><div>Rest on the stomach.</div></li></ol><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><p>This kids yoga pose stretches and strengthens the back, shoulders, chest, and legs - all areas that get tight and stiff during long school days of sitting. It also improves flexibility in the hip flexors and helps to regulate digestion.</p><p></p><img src=\"https://media.graphassets.com/IkeNcgStQTKmJq6aex33\" alt=\"a-woman-doing-the-bow-yoga-pose.jpg\" title=\"a-woman-doing-the-bow-yoga-pose.jpg\" width=\"1100\" height=\"826\" /><p></p><h2>5. Cobra Pose</h2><p>Kids may want to do child&#39;s pose after this one! We&#39;ve dropped an image for both poses below. Kids, just like adults, are often more emotional when they&#39;re tired. Sometimes it&#39;s not physical activity that makes them tired but stress. This pose will help with both physical and mental fatigue.</p><p><strong>How to do it:</strong></p><ol><li><div>Lie face down with the tops of your feet resting flat on the floor,  palms on the floor underneath your shoulders on either side of your body </div></li><li><div>Draw your shoulders slightly back and inwards, towards the spine.</div></li><li><div>Engage your abdominal muscles during the pose to protect your lower back.</div></li><li><div>Pressing your palms down, lift your body into the pose while keeping the chin up. Use the hands for support, but mostly use your back muscles to lift.</div></li><li><div>Hold the pose for 15 to 30 seconds or 5-10 breaths, before gently releasing the body to the floor. </div></li><li><div>Kids should pay attention to their breathing during this pose, as it’s easy to want to hold your breath.</div></li></ol><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><p>Increases energy and improves fatigue, stress, and anxiety. This pose may also help manage breathing issues such as asthma. It strengthens the spine, stretches the chest, shoulders, and abdomen.</p><p></p><img src=\"https://media.graphassets.com/hHCTT5aBSKuEIdxPk2I5\" alt=\"cobra-pose-bhujangasana.jpg\" title=\"cobra-pose-bhujangasana.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" /><p>Children need more than just a few yoga poses to help them stay fit, healthy, and emotionally and mentally at ease. They need a consistent yoga practice. They need tools to help them manage their big emotions and major stresses in a healthy way! </p><p>Yoga classes for kids are on the rise for good reason. But schedules are busy and time is often limited for families today.</p><p>MyYogaTeacher offers traditional, authentic group and 1-on-1 yoga classes to people of all ages, fitness levels, and backgrounds. Our yoga instructors from India are experts in the field of yoga and guide their students on their yoga journey! 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