Can children practice yoga?

Today's scientific and technological levels are getting higher and higher, and our living conditions are getting better and better. Yoga has entered thousands of households, is increasingly accepted by us, and has become one of the most popular sports for weight loss and fitness. Yoga can not only help you lose weight, but also strengthen your body. Many people are very particular about this, so let’s take a brief look at the question of whether children can practice yoga.

"Children are still in the growth and development stage, and their muscles and bones are relatively soft, especially for children under 14 years old. Improper practice of difficult yoga movements will affect children's bone development to a certain extent and bring health risks." The orthopedic physician said that practicing yoga can help people build self-confidence, increase body flexibility, improve personal posture, and achieve unity of mind and body. Yoga also emphasizes deep breathing, which can help improve problems such as asthma and tracheal sensitivity. It can also enhance the individual's immune system and relieve mental stress. It is a healthy activity. However, it is not recommended for children to practice the yoga moves done by adults, and parents should try to prevent their children from learning them. Children's yoga has been popular in the UK and the US for a long time. It is specially designed according to the characteristics of children. However, it is unclear whether the children's yoga offered by many fitness centers can achieve such an effect. Therefore, parents must be cautious when choosing to let their children practice yoga.

The chief pediatrician analyzed that systematic and planned practice is desirable, but if it does not suit the child's own characteristics, children under the age of 14 practicing yoga will do more harm than good.

Practicing yoga requires a high level of concentration, but most children cannot meet this requirement and are easily injured if they become distracted. Therefore, she suggested that if children are really interested in yoga, they should at most learn some simple movements and never pursue difficulty. When practicing yoga, there should be a teacher to guide them to prevent them from doing things that are harmful to their bodies without realizing it. If children are not interested in yoga, parents should never force them. It is not recommended for children who are born with tight muscles to practice yoga.

The above is a relatively simple answer to the question of whether children can practice yoga. In our lives, no matter what age we are, we need to do appropriate amount of exercise to ensure our physical health. Pay attention to your breathing rate and the correctness of your movements. Each movement should not exceed your limit and there is no need to force yourself. Finally, I wish you all become more and more beautiful.