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Is There an Optimum Age for Children to Start Yoga?

There are some readiness cues to look for to determine if a child is ready to begin a yoga routine. If the child takes an interest in yoga, or has older siblings and parents who practice yoga, let her or him join in for the last few minutes. If a child can follow verbal directions and imitate the body movements of others, he or she might be ready to start yoga. If a child can sit quietly for a few moments or has developed a sense of body awareness; that is a sign that he or she is ready to start a yoga regime.

Safety Guidelines for Kids Yoga

Most yoga classes for kids follow an informal, energetic format that is a bit different from adult classes. Children are naturally flexible, having looser joints than adults. In order to avoid joint injuries and muscle strains from taking a stretch too far, children should be taught to go slowly and recognize when something doesn’t feel right.

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