World Heritage Day 2018: 6 yoga poses you must teach your kids

The theme for World Heritage Day 2018 is 'Heritage For Generations'. Make sure you pass on the rich heritage of yoga to your kids.

Written by Tania Tarafdar | Updated : April 18, 2018 10:49 AM IST

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Easy Yoga Poses For Children

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Downward Facing Dog Pose-THS

The downward dog pose is a favourite among children. It stretches the tight areas like the thighs and the hamstrings and improves blood flow. Children should hold this pose for three-five breaths and repeat it for five times so that it becomes more of an aerobic exercise.

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Upward Facing Dog Pose-THS

The upward facing dog is an excellent pose for improving posture and opening up the chest. It also stretches and strengthens the spine. Just make sure that your child takes deep breaths in and out while in the pose. Also Read - Tuberculosis in eyes: Early symptoms and when to seek help

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Sandwich Pose-THS

The sandwich pose is a variation of seated forward bend in adults and is great to calm down anxious and restless kids. It is also an excellent yoga pose to improve their concentration. Your child needs to hold this pose for three-five seconds and then repeat.

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Butterfly Pose-THS

The butterfly pose is another fun pose for kids that engages the muscles of the thighs and lower back. Children can join their feet and flap their legs while in the pose. They should hold this pose for three-five breaths and then repeat.