"Yoga can provide children with a way to relax themselves. This is a way to slow down their bodies at a natural speed. "
Young children can discharge excess energy through posture and relaxation exercises (such as tightening and relaxing muscles). For older children, breathing exercises and visualization can help them deal with the emotions of the day.
In this children's world full of painting, football, girl scouts and jujitsu, it is very important for them to learn to let go of everything at the end of the day. With good night yoga, children can relax themselves by taking a deep breath, which is the easiest way to calm the nervous system. They can deliberately move their bodies to release the depressed pressure.
It includes 1 1 postures and a cloud visualization meditation. So tonight, spread out your yoga mat or just on the carpet in the bedroom. When a child enters a dream, he will thank you with gentle eyes.
Advice to parents before taking children to practice:
1. Set an example.
It's simple: do yoga around them and they will want to imitate you. Take this opportunity to teach them posture to bring fun; Tip: Never force your child to do yoga. This is contrary to the expected effect.
2. Ask (and answer) their own questions.
Curiosity is the cornerstone of yoga practice. It is easy for children to have this innate nature of inquiry, and you can help them continue to learn and develop.
Put them in an authorized position, help them open their hearts, and may also establish a more harmonious relationship with classmates, brothers and sisters.
Don't attach your own beliefs when communicating.
The first step is to reflect on the way of interacting with children.
"Please note that most of the time, parents will impose their beliefs on their children." When thinking about how children should live and pursue their goals, it will only produce pressure because they have their own ideas. "
Instilling parents' thoughts into children is a process, but you can provide children with space and real contact through step 1 (having fun in tree posture) and step 2 (being curious). Children will tell you their psychological thoughts and listen to their parents' opinions without any problems. Good communication is the first step in educating children!
1 1 posture, children's bedtime yoga order.
Say the guide words of each posture I give and let the children follow.
1. Sunshine Breathing
Breathing for a long time will shift us from a state of fighting or flight to a state of rest and renewal, which will calm us down and provide us with enough sleep.
Instruct children to suck their arms over their heads. Take a deep breath and open it. Say together: I am calm.
2. Cloud aggregation
Slow and conscious exercise can calm the central nervous system and convey a sense of security to the body and mind.
Instruct children to inhale and bend their knees. Exhale, straighten your legs and raise your arms above your head. Swear: I am strong.
3. Five-pointed star posture
This posture can lengthen and open the body including the chest, improve blood circulation and breathing, and make sleep more comfortable.
Instruct the child to press his feet down. Open your arms. Say it together: I am relaxed.
4. Side-bending mountain style
This position opens the connective tissue on the side and helps breathing.
Instruct the child to inhale and lengthen the spine. Exhale and bend to one side. Inhale and exhale to the other side. Say together: I am peaceful.
5. Bird's posture
People who are upset are very tired. Balanced posture requires concentration, which can actually relax the brain.
Instruct children to concentrate on one thing. Put your feet behind your back and keep your balance. Then change your feet. Say together: I am elegant.
6. Tree posture
In this balanced posture, the stillness of the body and the concentration of thoughts make busy thoughts rest.
Guide the child's spine to become taller. Put your feet on your ankles or above your knees to keep your balance. Then change your feet. Say together: I am balanced.
7. Ladybug posture
This position can open the gluteal flexors and promote the circulation of lower limbs.
Instruct your child to bend his knees, roll his shoulders back, and then put his hands together. Together, I am very happy.
8. Bees breathe
Slow humming and long breathing can relax the body and mind.
Instruct children to inhale, straighten their arms and sit up straight. Exhale and lower your forehead to the ground. Say it together: I am relaxed.
9. Cat's posture
The action of this posture releases the tension of shoulders, neck and spine, and sleeps well all night.
Instruct children to inhale, raise their heads and lower their spine. Breathe out to hold your chin and raise your spine. Say together: I am at ease.
10. Children's posture
This recovery posture can stretch the lower back, buttocks and thighs, calm the central nervous system, and thus relieve mental and physical stress.
Instruct children to press their legs back to their knees to rest. Say together: I'm resting.
1 1. Body posture
Ending exercise in this calm posture can reduce insomnia and stress.
Instruct your child to lie on his back and breathe slowly and naturally. Let the children close their eyes if they want. Say together: I am at home now, my body is breathing, and I am very happy.
Before going to bed, the child's practice: let the child rub the palms together to warm up and then put them above the eyes. Then, rub her palm again, massage her neck first, and finally put your hand gently on her heart. Have a good sleep!