Why Yoga and Mindfulness
Is Important for children

Yoga means ‘union’ and may be understood as the bringing together of body, mind and breath, or spirit.

Yoga connects breath to movement and helps people be more active, flexible and enjoy an increase in an overall sense of wellbeing. Mindfulness is the practice of focusing your attention on the present moment and can help children manage their emotions and tackle challenges.

There is a wide body of research that supports the far reaching benefits for both adults and children taking part in a regular yoga and mindfulness practice. The tangible benefits go far beyond the yoga mat, they give life skills for children to thrive on any situation.

“Yoga could be one of the most
grounding forces in the classroom”

Increases awareness
of breathing,
self-discipline and
self-control and teaches
children how to relax
and reduce stress

Increase awareness of breathing and discipline

Increase self confidence in children with Effort & Ease

Increases self-confidence
and builds a positive self-image
and Improves sensory
awareness and general
body and awareness

Nourishes
creativity
and builds
concentration

Encourages
compassion,
generosity, and
respect and increases
emotional resilience
and it’s fun

SOME KIND WORDS

Thanks so much for all of your work in 2022 - we have really loved having you up at our kura. Our tamariki have really cherished their sessions with you and I know for a fact that our staff loved learning alongside them.

Shane Robinson Principal – Maungaraki school

Why Yoga and Mindfulness Is Important for children

“Yoga could be one of the most grounding forces in the classroom”

Increases awareness of breathing, self-discipline and self-control and teaches children how to relax and reduce stress

Increases self-confidence and builds a positive self-image and Improves sensory awareness and general body and awareness