Is yoga suitable for children?

Nowadays, many adults are practicing yoga. Is it suitable for children? When I practice yoga every day, my children always follow me to do the yoga poses. At first, the adults thought it was very interesting, but after a long time, they felt something was wrong. Is it harmful to children's bodies if they practice yoga like this? I consulted a yoga instructor and this is what he told me. I’ll share it below.

Yoga is a very popular fitness exercise nowadays. It is a fitness program that female friends are keen on. With the arrival of summer vacation, many children also start to practice yoga with their parents. Some businesses have launched children's yoga training programs in a timely manner. Medical experts warn that yoga may not be suitable for all children, especially those under 14 who are born with tight muscles.

"Children are still in the growth and development stage, and their muscles and bones are relatively soft, especially for children under 14 years old. Improper practice of difficult yoga movements will affect children's bone development to a certain extent and bring health risks." He Yingshan, deputy chief physician of upper limb orthopedics at Zhengzhou Orthopedic Hospital, said that practicing yoga can help people build self-confidence, increase body flexibility, improve personal posture, and achieve unity of mind and body. Yoga also emphasizes deep breathing, which can help improve problems such as asthma and tracheal sensitivity. It can also enhance the individual's immune system and relieve mental stress. It is a healthy activity. “However, it is not recommended for children to practice the yoga movements that adults do, and parents should try to prevent their children from following suit.

Practicing yoga requires a high level of concentration, but most children cannot meet this requirement and are easily injured if they become distracted. Therefore, she suggested that if children are really interested in yoga, they should at most learn some simple movements and never pursue difficulty. "When practicing yoga, there should be a teacher to guide them to prevent them from doing things that are harmful to their bodies without realizing it." Children who are born with tight muscles are not recommended to practice yoga.

The above is what the yoga coach told me about whether yoga is suitable for children. Parents with children at home should always pay attention to their children’s bodies. This kind of exercise suitable for adults is not good for children’s bodies. Don’t let your children do it like me. This kind of harm is invisible to the eyes, but the harm exists. It is best to practice yoga when the children are not at home.