{"id":25648036,"date":"2026-05-24T20:43:57","date_gmt":"2026-05-24T15:13:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25648036"},"modified":"2026-05-24T20:45:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-24T15:15:19","slug":"yoga-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/yoga-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Yoga for Kids: Age-Appropriate Poses and Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a13306000ca7\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a13306000ca7\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/yoga-for-kids\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/yoga-for-kids\/#Benefits_of_Yoga_for_Kids\" >Benefits of Yoga for Kids<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/yoga-for-kids\/#Age-Appropriate_Yoga_Poses\" >Age-Appropriate Yoga Poses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/yoga-for-kids\/#Making_Yoga_Fun_for_Children\" >Making Yoga Fun for Children<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/yoga-for-kids\/#Safety_Tips_for_Kids_Yoga\" >Safety Tips for Kids\u2019 Yoga<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/yoga-for-kids\/#Tips_for_Parents_and_Teachers\" >Tips for Parents and Teachers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/yoga-for-kids\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>The world is changing. Growing at a fast pace, the digital era is permeating every walk of life. Children are spending more of their time on digital screens than on their real lives. Physical activities were forgotten a long time ago.<\/p>\n<div class=\"alert alert-info\"><strong>KEY TAKEAWAYS<br \/>\n<\/strong> &#8211; Yoga improves flexibility, focus, emotional and physical well-being in children<br \/>\n&#8211; Regular yoga sessions enhance concentration and reduce anxiety, stress and sleep deprivation<br \/>\n&#8211; Age-appropriate yoga poses make it more engaging<br \/>\n-Yoga develops healthy lifestyle habits, social skills and a balanced routine from early ages<\/div>\n<p>The mental and physical health of the kids is slowly deteriorating due to the over-reliance on digital equipment. The concept of playtime has slowly turned out to be a myth. The number of parents and students who engage in physical activities has completely reduced.<\/p>\n<p>The pressure from the academic environment, tight academic schedules, and lack of availability of the outdoor play area, along with the most villainous exposure to digital gadgets at such a young age, all these factors can affect a child mentally and physically.<\/p>\n<p>If you prefer the mental health of a child, you need to give more attention to the child\u2019s well-being. Child development should be done with more precision and care. Yoga is one of the most effective ways to redirect the mind and body of your child. Read on to understand how yoga can help your child in every walk of their life.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span><strong>Introduction<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yoga has emerged as the most powerful and healthy choice for your child&#8217;s inner and outer self-development. Yoga is not only for physical fitness but also for the well-being of the mind of your kid.<\/p>\n<p>From learning the simple yoga poses, a child can benefit from the breathing exercises and mindfulness practices as well. Yoga poses can relax the mind and body of the kids, which will calm their muscles and regulate the blood flow as well.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25648038 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-24-at-8.10.06-PM-169x300.webp\" alt=\"kids yoga\" width=\"169\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-24-at-8.10.06-PM-169x300.webp 169w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-24-at-8.10.06-PM-576x1024.webp 576w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-24-at-8.10.06-PM-768x1365.webp 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-24-at-8.10.06-PM-150x267.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-24-at-8.10.06-PM-750x1333.webp 750w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-24-at-8.10.06-PM.webp 810w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 169px) 100vw, 169px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The yoga poses for kids are not passive; combine them with imagination and trigger the creativity in them. Practising yoga poses on a regular basis can support the growth of a child and help them to develop a positive attitude towards life.<\/p>\n<p>Yoga encourages kids to make a conscious connection with their body and mind. This helps in attaining an emotional balance, which can help in improving their ability to understand themselves. The yoga poses can enhance the following aspects in children.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Flexibility<\/li>\n<li>Focus<\/li>\n<li>Balance<\/li>\n<li>Posture<\/li>\n<li>Movement<\/li>\n<li>Emotional well-being<\/li>\n<li>Stress reduction<\/li>\n<li>Anxiety control<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Yoga poses for children are creative and therapeutic at the same time. The yoga poses include songs, games, storytelling, and animal poses, making it more fun and interesting.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the guidelines for the adults who plan to enrol kids in Tonyoga, the safety guidelines and tips to improve growth and health alike.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/yoga-teachers-training-course\/?utm_source=yoga-teacher-training&amp;utm_medium=blog_referral&amp;utm_campaign=can-housewives-build-a-career-as-yoga-teachers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Join the best online yoga teacher training program of 2026! Register in Entri Elevate now!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Yoga_for_Kids\"><\/span><strong>Benefits of Yoga for Kids<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The yoga can help the child\u2019s emotional, physical, social and mental development along with the improvement in their health. Yoga can have many benefits which help children grow stronger and smarter.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Flexibility<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Yoga for children can enhance their flexibility and boost their potential. A child\u2019s body is flexible and capable enough to adapt to changing environments. Yoga can enhance this flexibility as people practise it on a daily basis.<\/p>\n<p>Yoga helps in attaining core strength, enhanced posture, coordination of the muscles, physical strength, and more. A child\u2019s body will slowly adapt to the changes through regular yoga practice. Flexibility can help children prevent injury risks. It also allows them to develop muscle flexibility and improve the ability to maintain a balanced posture.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Focus and Concentration<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Yoga helps children to regulate their breathing and facilitate proper body movement. This helps the children to improve their concentration, focus, memory capacity, listening skills, and attention span.<\/p>\n<p>Retaining attention span is a key part of learning. Catering for this need from early childhood can help your kid grow bright. The yoga poses can especially aid the children who find themselves struggling with distraction and restlessness.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Stress and Anxiety<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Children usually suffer from stress and anxiety due to social pressures, exams and situations. Children also suffer from the stress that is created by societal pressure. Yoga helps the students to attain emotional balance, and the nervous system will calm down with the aid of the breathing techniques. The various breathing exercises and mindfulness techniques can make the children feel more comfortable and emotionally confident.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25648039 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-24-at-8.13.43-PM-169x300.webp\" alt=\"Yoga poses \" width=\"169\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-24-at-8.13.43-PM-169x300.webp 169w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-24-at-8.13.43-PM-576x1024.webp 576w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-24-at-8.13.43-PM-768x1365.webp 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-24-at-8.13.43-PM-150x267.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-24-at-8.13.43-PM-750x1333.webp 750w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-24-at-8.13.43-PM.webp 810w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 169px) 100vw, 169px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Emotional Awareness<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Emotions can be expressed and controlled in a healthy and balanced manner. They will be able to manage the frustrations and calm themselves. They will be able to express their feelings slowly and could work on their self-motivation and confidence. Mental wellness can become an integral part of a child&#8217;s development.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Proper Maintenance of the Sleep Cycle<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The sleep cycle will be structured and organised with the aid of yoga techniques. The exercises and yoga techniques help children obtain sound sleep without disturbing the sleep cycle.<\/p>\n<p>Maintaining a proper sleep cycle is important for the brain development of the child. Regulations of the mood and energy level, and uninterrupted growth of the child, can be a reality. Yoga techniques will help the children to attain a more relaxed state of mind.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/yoga-teachers-training-course\/?utm_source=yoga-teacher-training&amp;utm_medium=blog_referral&amp;utm_campaign=can-housewives-build-a-career-as-yoga-teachers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Join the best online yoga teacher training program of 2026! Register in Entri Elevate now!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Breathing Habits<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Mindful breathing exercises will help the children to develop strong control over their bodies and minds. Proper breathing will always allow children to regulate the oxygen flow. It can help them to have more emotional control and balanced energy levels. More focus and orientation can be attained by the child who knows the breathing techniques.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Healthy Lifestyle Habits<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Yoga at an early stage of life benefits the children, as it helps in developing a positive attitude towards life. A healthy lifestyle allows you to have a wider and deeper perspective on every walk of life. Yoga allows you to follow a healthy routine, which includes self-care and physical training. Practising a healthy lifestyle will help you to attain mindfulness and long-term health benefits.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Develop Social Skills<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Yoga encourages you to develop social skills and habits through group activities and sessions. Children at a very young age will learn to become better listeners and better human beings by respecting others and learning to be better people.<\/p>\n<p>The participation spirit will be boosted, and patience will be enhanced. The inclusive environment of yoga helps your children to create a positive learning environment.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Age-Appropriate_Yoga_Poses\"><\/span><strong>Age-Appropriate Yoga Poses<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The energy levels and motivation of children differ for each age group. The yoga practices are exclusive for children of a specific age. According to the age and comfort of your child, the yoga poses will differ. Based on their attention span and physical attributes, yoga poses are differentiated based on age.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Toddlers\u2019 Yoga<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>For children aged 2-4, playing, imagination, and movement play an integral part in their growth. Based on which certain yoga poses are most commonly performed.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Poses for Toddlers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Here are the most interesting yoga poses for toddlers that can help them learn and engage at the same time.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Cat-cow pose<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The movement is like an arching cow and a stretching cat. This pose helps in better movement, enhanced coordination and spinal cord flexibility and strength.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Butterfly pose<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Flapping of their legs like butterflies while sitting with their feet together. This pose will help in the improvement of flexibility and regular stretching of hips and legs, and it is the most fun and playful pose to perform.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Happy baby pose<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Lie on your back while holding your feet. This pose allows children to understand the benefits of gentle stretching, relaxing of muscles and understanding the body in better terms.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Young children&#8217;s poses<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Children between the ages of 5 and 8 understand their bodies in better terms, and they enjoy animal poses along with storytelling and fun games. Here are the recommended poses:<\/p>\n<h4>Tree pose<\/h4>\n<p>Balancing on one leg like a tree. This pose will help to improve balance and allow them to build confidence and leg strength.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Cobra pose<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Lifting the chest like a snake. This posture helps to strengthen the back, along with the wide opening of the chest muscles. This can improve the posture of a child.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Lion\u2019s breath<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Sticking out their tongue and roar like a lion. This helps in tension reduction and enhances their confidence.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Downward dog pose<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Forming an upside-down V helps the children to learn the proper stretching of arms and legs. Circulation and flexibility improvements.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Yoga for older kids<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Kids aged 9-12 years can start learning the structured yoga poses.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Warrior pose<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>This pose will help the children to build strength and enhance their focus. This can also help in building confidence and strength.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Bridge pose<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>This pose is beneficial to strengthen the back and improve flexibility with regular practice.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Child\u2019s pose<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>This pose can help the children relax their bodies. Mindfulness can be practised with the aid of the child pose.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Seated forward bend<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>This pose helps in attaining flexibility and promotes relaxation, as it helps in proper muscle relaxation and movement.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Yoga for teenagers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Yoga poses for teenagers will help in reducing stress and improving posture. The emotional challenges can be easily identified and overcome with the aid of yoga poses.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sun salutations<\/li>\n<li>Practising mindfulness<\/li>\n<li>Posture balances<\/li>\n<li>Breathing exercises<\/li>\n<li>Relaxation techniques<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The yoga for teenagers aids in attaining self-confidence, resilience and emotional well-being.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Making_Yoga_Fun_for_Children\"><\/span><strong>Making Yoga Fun for Children<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Children tend to learn more when they are learning through fun and playful activities. Yoga should feel exciting, engaging, and truly enjoyable rather than a serious activity. It should move along with the pace and flow. Here are a few ways to make yoga fun for kids<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Use Animal Poses<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Animal poses will help the children to remain involved and excited all the time. Pretending to be animals is really fun. A few of the animal poses include<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cat pose<\/li>\n<li>Butterfly pose<\/li>\n<li>Lion pose<\/li>\n<li>Cobra pose<\/li>\n<li>Frog pose<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Incorporate storytelling to help the children become characters in the story. This makes yoga more engaging. A few of the poses include the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stretch like a cat<\/li>\n<li>Fly like a butterfly<\/li>\n<li>Climb like a monkey<\/li>\n<li>Stretch like a cat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Music and Songs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Adding soft music and songs can make yoga more fun and relaxing. Music helps the children to relax their muscles and helps in proper engagement.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Breathing Games<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Children will find it easier and more engaging when presented with the yoga poses as games. Breathing difficulties can be tackled with the aid of these poses.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Keep Short Sessions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Based on the attention span, the sessions should be kept short. Based on this, allot 15 minutes for the toddlers, 20 minutes for the young kids and 40 minutes for the older ones.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Colourful Mats and Props<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Yoga will turn out to be more fun and exciting for the kids who engage themselves in yoga using the colourful mats, visual stimulations and stuffed toys.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/yoga-teachers-training-course\/?utm_source=yoga-teacher-training&amp;utm_medium=blog_referral&amp;utm_campaign=can-housewives-build-a-career-as-yoga-teachers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Join the best online yoga teacher training program of 2026! Register in Entri Elevate now!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safety_Tips_for_Kids_Yoga\"><\/span><strong>Safety Tips for Kids\u2019 Yoga<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yoga for children should focus on safety, comfort, and enjoyment. Here are a few tips that will help you to ensure safety and security while practising yoga.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Focus on the gentle movements rather than forcing advanced postures and movements on kids.<\/li>\n<li>Based on the flexibility and strength of the children, choose poses for them that are less pressuring and more engaging.<\/li>\n<li>Adult supervision is mandatory while children practise yoga. These safety measures should be taken while they practise yoga.<\/li>\n<li>Practice in an open, free space to avoid injuries.<\/li>\n<li>Always use yoga mats to practise yoga poses.<\/li>\n<li>Allow the child to participate at their own pace without being triggered by external forces.<\/li>\n<li>Learn to respect the emotional comfort of the children and respect their space.<\/li>\n<li>Encourage children to drink enough water before and after yoga sessions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_for_Parents_and_Teachers\"><\/span><strong>Tips for Parents and Teachers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yoga sessions will be beneficial and helpful for children only if they are being supported and positively motivated by their parents and teachers. The role parents and teachers play in equipping the children for yoga is really crucial.<\/p>\n<p>The imitation tendency of children in high school. Practice yoga with children, and this will automatically strengthen your bond and allow the children to associate.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Create a positive environment for your child to practise.<\/li>\n<li>Place more stress on the efforts that they are investing in to learn new poses and improve the existing ones.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid creating competition among children<\/li>\n<li>Never criticise the children for not being perfect<\/li>\n<li>Try to maintain consistency in practice<\/li>\n<li>Help the kids build a healthy lifestyle<\/li>\n<li>Aid them in practising breathing exercises<\/li>\n<li>Make them aware of keeping yoga as a daily part of their existence<\/li>\n<li>Encourage them to practice breathing exercises daily<\/li>\n<li>Help them understand the importance of learning relaxation techniques<\/li>\n<li>Learn to motivate children by using positive language<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yoga is the best practice for child development. The yoga not only caters to the emotional well-being of the students but also helps in attaining focus and balance in life. Practising yoga from an early stage of life will help you to understand the importance of yoga in daily life. The focus, concentration, self-control, self-esteem, resilience, confidence, etc., find their way home through yoga.<\/p>\n<p>In a stressful and difficult environment, yoga helps you to learn and slow down. Yoga helps in connecting with your body and mind and embracing wholeness. The kids will love the flexibility and start embracing their bodies as such.<\/p>\n<p>Through engaging poses and mindfulness techniques, yoga can make a child grow and glow at the same time. Parents and teachers can help the kids to develop a strong emotional connection and commitment towards yoga. 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