Over the past decade we have seen a massive increase in the number of nurseries, primary and secondary schools offering yoga - not only as an afterschool club activity, but often incorporating it into the curriculum. Mental health professionals, doctors, neurologists, teachers and even the government are beginning to recognise the many benefits that yoga and mindfulness offer to learning, healing, stress relief and everyday life.
The practice has been explored for thousands of years and the benefits to body and mind are vast. When sharing children’s yoga, we focus not only on the asana/ postures but also on bringing other elements of the eight-fold path into our sessions.