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