4 Yoga Positions To Help Kids Develop A Healthy Body Alignment

By adding a few tailored yoga poses to every day, children can build a resilient, more supple spine, have healthier body alignment, and carry with them a way to support their posture and nurture mindful movements, for life.
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At a time when children spend hours watching television and are glued to smartphones, tablets and computers, Dr Volovitz said programs like this one could be a lifeline for some low-income families. With this daily screen time, down came slumping backs and rounded shoulders, all of which put undue pressure on the bodies of children as they grow. Moreover, carrying heavier backpacks and involving less in exercise are behind these musculoskeletal issues. Fortunately, the science of yoga offers a practical and holistic choice. By adding a few tailored yoga poses to every day, children can build a resilient, more supple spine, have healthier body alignment, and carry with them a way to support their posture and nurture mindful movements, for life.

Yoga Positions For Kids To Improve Their Body Alignment

Below are some useful yoga asanas that promote the well being of the spine and even assist in keeping good posture according to our expert Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar, Yoga and spiritual leader, Author, Columnist, Founder of Akshar Yoga Kendraa:

Balasana

It provides a gentle stretch to your spine and stretches the hips to help to relieve the tension of the lower back. Start on your knees and sit down onto your heels on a cushioned mat. Inhale as you raise your arms above your head and on an exhalation, bend forward, resting your forehead on the floor. Keep a lengthened spineand do not let your back round. Stay there for 30 sec, inhaling and exhaling with breath. This restoral pose helps elongate the spine at ease and remove the stress from the lower back.

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Shalabhasana (Locust Pose)

Lie down on your belly with arms extended straight ahead and palms facing one another. Take a deep breath and lift your chest, armsand head off the floor. As you do, raise both legs and keep them straight. There should be no part of you that is don't have a belly to push it out. Exhale as you return to floor. This energising pose also tones the spine, buttocks and back of arms and legs.

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Vrikshasana (Tree Pose)

“Begin in Samastithi. Shift your weight onto your left leg, and rest your right foot on your inner left thigh. From there, stabilise your body and bring your palms together in Namaste Mudra and stretch over your head. Elbows are straight and head is loosely between your arms. Repeat with the other leg. ‘Tree Pose’ helps balance and stability as well as aligning the spine and clearing the mind,” said our expert.

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Ustrasana (Camel Pose)

Kneel on the ground with your knees hip-width apart. Inhale deep, hold your feet with hands to your heels. Then send your hips forward, arch yourback and lift your chest up to the ceiling. Relax head back into the movement. Remain in this position for 10 seconds. Camelpose: A great heart opener, to open up the chest, shoulders, improve posture and to gain flexibility in the spine.

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