Is yoga for children a good idea?
MayoClinic.com has reviewed the pros and cons.
Here’s what we know.
- Research on the benefits of yoga for kids is limited.
- At the least, yoga can be a gentle method for children to get more physical activity and enhance their well-being.
- 2 styles that may be inappropriate for children include:
- Ashtanga, aka power yoga, focuses on strength and flexibility training and rapid movements.
- Bikram, aka hot yoga, involves doing vigorous poses in a room heated to 100 to 110 F (38 to 43 C).
- Ashtanga and Bikram require excellent physical condition.
The bottom line?
The article discusses safety considerations and how to select a yoga class appropriate for children.
11/24/10 18:38 JR