Yoga and Rehab 107 - Yoga and Children

Course overview

Childhood plays an integral part for development of social- emotional skills providing the foundation for readiness and resilience in later life. There is growing evidence of motor impairments including poor gross and fine motor performance in children and furthermore anxiety and depression have also been increasingly common. Yoga is physical, mental and spiritual practice originated in ancient India to control and still the mind. Physical aspect of yoga is also beneficial to improve strength and flexibility. Recent reviews in literature on yoga for children have indicated potential for effectiveness of supporting not only social-emotional development but also the executive function and physical activity in them. Yoga can be an excellent complementary health approach to positively impact and boost their function. I am a Physical Therapist and a Certified Yoga Instructor and want to introduce Yoga for Children.