It is known that small kids are born Yogis.
Why?
Because their bodies are tender and flexible.
Because they do not have layers of prejudices and biases.
Because this is the right age to inculcate good practices in them.
So why not incorporate the good virtues in them right now. Yoga as the general public thinks is just not an amalgamation of yogic postures, it is the art of living with a stress free mind and a powerful healthy body. A combination of disease-free body and a supreme mind without the impurities is the goal and the essence of yoga.
For serious yogis, there is a doctrine and philosophy that has to be followed, in addition to a restricted “satvic” diet. But for common people, it is made easier and there are fewer restrictions to food and timings.
It is made less strict so that people can adapt to its methods comfortably. For the benefit of many, yoga is used in many forms, most popular are the Yoga asanas and the breathing techniques known as “Pranayama”.
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In particular, I appreciate how yoga gives one confidence in moving around, because of awareness of body exteriors and interiors, and in supporting healthy, positive emotions and thoughts.
Do parents who know and practice yoga inadvertently get in the way of their children's relationships with their teachers or would they be promoting and reinforcing positive attitudes toward being taught by those older and ;-D wiser?
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Previously when I read this article, I left no comment even though my vote is one of the three currently listed. The article mentions all the essentials for how, when and why.
Some people start ballet and sports no later than the very early years in elementary school, so why not the less injurious, more encompassing yoga too?
Mira,
Yoga certainly has simple exercises for a back-ache. Breathing exercises like pranayama can be done by all if one can keep the back straight and there are other exercises for spinal cord that can be learnt by a certified Yoga teacher.
It's definitely something to think about. I have been meaning to start yoga somewhere, but I have a back problem and that probably means I have to stick to the exercises that work for me. But yoga is so much more than that. I do read about it.