Let Your Youngster Attend Yoga For Kids Calgary Classes

By Jaclyn Hurley


It is a great idea to take your little ones to the best trainers in yoga for kids Calgary has to offer. The word itself comes from Sanskrit and means 'union', or 'bringing together'. It originated in India more than 4,000 years ago. It was a way to come into a deeper state of meditation. In fact, there is not much changed in 4,000 years, because even now is that the core of the art form.

Changes compared to the past, there certainly are. Unlike before, the unity of body and mind is now mainly sought (and found) in a combination of breathing, physical exercise and concentration. It teaches you to control your mind and body, and to bring the spirit and mind into balance. The exercises give you strength and energy and provide an overall pleasant feeling of relaxation.

Stress in children leads to restless and agitated breathing. Try it out for yourself. Take very agitated breaths for a few minutes. You will soon find that you not only physically, but also mentally feel miserable. This is why proper breathing is important in every exercise. The guidelines for each exercise (asana), therefore, remind: have quiet and regular breathing.

The idea might seem a bit redundant, but if you focus on a particular movement, it is quite normal that you hold your breath. It's important that you're aware of this and avoid it. Breathe in, breathe out- that is something you must keep reminding yourself. If your nose is blocked, you will have to breathe through your mouth. Remember to breathe normally, in almost every exercise, there will be clues about the breathing in and out process, to remind your kids.

The discipline itself is ideal for everyone. For children, youth, pregnant women, adults and the elderly. Everyone does it, all around the world. And you know why? Because it really works! Physical exercises to stay healthy and prevent disease are nothing new. That also sums up the meaning of the discipline to many people these days. It wouldn't be right to say that this is wrong, but the discipline is far more than that.

Most people are used to being where performance and speed are highly appreciated. If the children do go to themselves with their attention, they are often taken away by emotions, feelings or thoughts. Yoga practice requires a different attitude. It requires attention on the fact that they just may be where you are. It is not about performance but about the experience.

Achieving unity is not only the literal meaning of the word. It is also the highest goal of the discipline. There is, however, an argument that bringing in many directions and movements of meditation is considered an advanced technique that is not suitable for beginners, or children.

Peace and harmony are very important in this discipline. Where everyone agrees is on the fact that that it works to create a state of inner peace and harmony between body and mind. It is a holistic way of life and is not just a system of physical exercises. The path of this discipline is a personal quest for a deeper awareness for every practitioner. It is a spiritual journey to the deeper self.




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