Yoga improves body awareness , emotional balance, self esteem and concentration in children. Engaging in a regular yoga practice boosts focus and therefore the ability to learn, while breathing techniques enrich the blood sending more oxygen to the brain, improving nerve function. The result is calmer, more engaged youngsters.

Here are a couple of ways to integrate yoga concepts in both the classroom and at home to help your kids function at their peak.

-Have kids get up for a short stretch every 20 minutes. Reach to the sky- reach to the floor. Extend the arms and circle them. Set a timer if needed, as a reminder to take a stretch break.

-Pause to practice 3 smooth breaths in and out through the nose before transitioning to a new activity. Close the eyes and listen to the sound of the breath.

-Take kids outside for something you would normally do inside even if it is just moving from one room to another, take the long way around the outside of the building. Studies show that doing things differently increases brain function.

-Stay hydrated. Children tend to dehydrate themselves by choice. Rather than miss the action or increase the time necessary to complete a task, they will skip both water and bathroom breaks compromising their ability to stay focused and present.

瑜伽可以改善孩子的身体意识，情感平衡，自我尊重和集中意识。进行一项有规律的瑜伽训练可以强化注意力和学习能力，同时，有技巧的呼吸可以增加血液浓度并输送更多的氧气到大脑，以改善神经功能。结果，就会有镇静的，更多活力的青年。

这里有两种方法可以使瑜伽概念融入到教室和家庭，帮助孩子的机能达到巅峰。

-让孩子起床时，每20分钟做一次简短的伸展运动。举向天空-垂向地板。伸展胳膊并打圈。如有必要，可以设置一个计时器，以提示进行休息。

-在转换到一个新的活动之前，练习不用鼻子进行3次平缓的呼吸。闭上眼睛，听呼吸的声音。

-把孩子带到户外去作一些通常在室内可以做的事情，即使只是从一个房间走到另外一个房间，围绕户外的建筑物走上一段路。研究表明做不同的事情可以增加大脑机能。