Benefits of yoga for children

​Physical

• strength & flexibility
• balance & co-ordination
• body & spatial awareness
• boosts immune system

​Mental

• focus & concentration
• imagination & creativity
• whole brain participation, integrating right and left hemispheres

Emotional

• self awareness
• self esteem & confidence
• resilience & self empowerment
• calm body & mind
• perseverance & success
• enjoyment & fulfillment​

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​Social

• acceptance of individual differences
• co-operation & friendship
• respect & empathy
• appropriate touch through massage
• connection with others

​Spiritual

• human values of sharing, caring & loving kindness
• connection to inner self
• ​connection to nature & the elements