We know movement helps children learn, but why? How? Simply put, movement helps stimulate a child’s brain. When movement activities are incorporated into learning experiences, they help develop pathways in the brain and improve cognitive functions like focus and concentration. This can be especially beneficial for children who have difficulty staying focused in traditional learning environments.
Yoga is an excellent movement activity for children because it combines physical movement with mindfulness practices that allow kids to exercise their bodies while also developing skills like self-regulation, creativity, and problem solving. Additionally, yoga encourages healthy breathing habits which can help reduce stress and increase energy levels — both of which can be beneficial for enhancing learning capabilities. By incorporating yoga into a child’s daily routine, parents can give them the tools they need to succeed in the classroom. Overall, movement helps children learn by stimulating their brains and helping them build important skills that can improve their academic performance.
Imagine being a parent, teacher or therapist and using yoga as part of your routine. Get out the yoga mats and you have an instant activity that not only helps children learn, but also helps develop a relationship between you and your child/student(s). Furthermore, offers numerous benefits as increasing self-confidence, self-esteem, muscle tone and body awareness.
Children need more movement. Our society is becoming less healthy and spend more time indoors using screened devices. As a whole we have become more sedentary and that has had disastrous effects on our health, well-being and even how our brains process information.
It is clear that movement helps children learn and yoga is an especially great movement activity for kids to engage in! By incorporating movement activities into everyday life, parents, teachers and therapists can foster healthy habits in their children and students while also giving them the tools they need to succeed academically.
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