Yoga pose for kids – Vrikshasana
Not only adults, even children are recommended to practice different types of yoga from a very small age. This helps them to be in good physical & mental health. You can practice ‘Vrikshasana’ yoga along with your son or daughter, as it is safe, quick & also easy. It also means ‘Tree pose’, where ‘Vriksha’ stands for ‘tree’.
Steps
- Stand erect on your feet with arms to your side.
- Bend right knee slightly and place right foot on left thigh, a bit high. Your sole should be placed flat and firm on your thigh root.
- Keep your left leg completely erect. On obtaining this position, breathe deeply and keep your balance.
- Raise your arms gently over your head while inhaling and bring it together like in ‘Namaste’ pose.
- Hold your gaze at a spot that is at a distance as it can help maintain perfect balance.
- Keep spinal column straight. Keep your body taut and elastic and take deep breaths. Each time you exhale, do relax your body.
- Bring your hands gently from the sides. Then release your right leg.
- Get back to original position, where you stood straight & tall. Now, with your left leg, repeat this pose to complete the pose.
Benefits
- It improves sleep quality.
- Reduces chronic pain like muscle pain.
- Improves aerobic capacity, strength and body balance.
- Helps children to improve their self-regulation skills, mood & resilience.
- Enhances life quality by providing emotional balance, as yoga is considered to be an amazing and fulfilling non-competitive activity.
- Works effectively on your child’s academic performance, focus and classroom behaviour.
- Reduces release of various stress hormones such as cortisone, thus reducing fatigue, anxiety & stress.
Practicing yoga for a long time and combining it with pranayama, asanas and meditation helps improve memory, endocrine functions and reduces body weight.
