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Why Yoga for Kids

Why Yoga for Kids? THE PROBLEMS FACING CHILDREN TODAY Issues in the USA and other Developed Countries 3 MAIN HEALTH & WELLNESS ISSUES OBESITY Obesity is among the easiest medical conditions to recognize but most difficult to treat. Unhealthy weight gain due to poor diet and lack of exercise is responsible for over 300,000 deaths each year. ISSUE 1 STRESS Research shows that untreated children with anxiety disorders are at higher risk to perform poorly in school, miss out on important social experiences, and engage in substance abuse. Anxiety disorders also often co-occur with other disorders like depression, eating disorders, and ADHD. ISSUE ISSUE AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER An estimated 1.5 million individuals in the U.S. and tens of millions worldwide are affected by autism. 3 Why these issues? AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER 1 in every 110 children Anxiety Disorders affects 1 in 8 children. is diagnosed with some form of Autism Spectrum Disorder, making it more common than childhood cancer, juvenile diabetes and pediatric AIDS combined. OBESITY About 15 to 33% of children & adolescents are obese, 85% of these children have Type II Diabetes. ! Autism is increasing 10-17% annually. What does Yoga Do? Yoga is a wonderful mind/body movement and breathing practice tool that offers chíldren the discipline to: Enhance concentration and help children manage certain health conditions Accept, and express their feelings appropriately MENTAL Benefits children who have various mental and physical disabilities. PHYSICAL Increase physical activity& enhance their wellbeing Helps Maintain Health through physical exercise Develop coping strategies EMOTIONAL Helps children with eating disorders lessen their preoccupation with food. Increase healthy responses to stress Develop Relaxation techniques Most children need at least an hour of physical activity every day because regular exercise can help children: Reduce Stress and Sleep better at night Feel better about themselves Feel better Build and prepared and focused to learn in school keep bones, muscles and joints healthy www.ayogastoryforkids.com aYogastory for Kids For more activities and ideas on Yoga for Children, visit

Why Yoga for Kids

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Find out why more parents are sending their kids to yoga. One study showed that yoga has the potential of playing preventive role in maintaining health in children.

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