Yoga For Kids | Types of Yoga
Scroll down to know the importance of yoga and the types of yoga you can practice with kids!

What is yoga?
The term “Yoga” is derived from the Sanskrit root “Yuj,” which means “to join,” “to yoke,” or “to unite.”n According to Yogic scriptures, practicing Yoga leads to the union of self-consciousness with that of the Universal Consciousness, implying perfect harmony between the mind and body, man and nature. Yoga is essentially a spiritual discipline based on a very subtle science, aimed at harmonizing mind and body.
Benefits of yoga in kids?
- Yoga assists children in managing their anxieties. The breathing exercises and techniques of relaxation learned from yoga can help children to manage stress
- Yoga enhances the emotional regulation of children. Another advantage of yoga for kids is that it helps kids to become dynamic
- Yoga enhances the self-esteem of children. Children’s yoga can do fantastic things for themselves. Perfecting a position or improving its balance and flexibility can empower young children
- Yoga improves the concentration and memory of children. One of the main advantages of child yoga is that children must focus on different kinds of moves
- Child strength and flexibility are developed by yoga. Yoga helps children to improve their flexibility and strengthen growing bodies
About Yogshala- Yoga for kids
Yoga is one of the most widely practised physical activities in the world. Yoga’s benefits are well proven, and with regular practise, you may expect to increase your strength, flexibility, and balance. Yoga also aids in the release of stress, the quieting of mind, and the loosening of muscles. There are many various styles of yoga available, including simple, soothing, and meditative yoga. If you read through this complete list of 10 distinct types of yoga styles and their advantages, you will better understand them.
Yogshala- Yoga For Kids offers simple yet extremely effective yoga exercises that both children and parents can enjoy at any time of day. These are a lot of fun and help you get started in the magical world of healing, self-reflection, and self-awareness.
Before starting yoga, children and teens with injuries, medical conditions or backbone problems should consult a physician. Parents should find a Yoga Teacher for children with special needs who is well-trained and experienced and can offer individual attention to their children. All yoga exercises should be done empty-stomach and are recommended only under adult supervision for children.
Types of Yoga Poses | Yoga for kids
The different type of yoga poses to practice are as follows




1. Easy Pose
In this first episode, we talk about the Easy Pose, which is also called Sukhasan in Hindi. This is a basic pose and is the foundation for all sitting yoga poses. Perform these yoga poses for kids only under adult supervision. Adults can also perform these yoga poses. Listen to the podcast and follow the steps. Try this and other types of yoga today!
2. Butterfly Pose
We are discussing Baddha Kon Aasan i.e. Butterfly pose here. This is not only fun but also helps to improve your blood circulation and your body balance. Perform these yoga poses for kids only under adult supervision. Adults can also perform these yoga poses. Listen to the podcast and follow the steps. Try this and other types of yoga today!
3. Mountain Pose
We are discussing Mountain Pose i.e. Tadasana as called in Hindi. This is the basis of most standing yoga poses and hence super important to learn to do this effectively. Perform these yoga poses for kids only under adult supervision. Adults can also perform these yoga poses. Listen to the podcast and follow the steps. Try this and other types of yoga today!
4. Tree Pose
We are discussing Tree Pose which is also called Vrikshasana in Hindi. This pose is very helpful to improve your posture and also helps to improve your balance and concentration. Listen to the podcast and follow the steps. Try this and other types of yoga today!
5. Cobra Pose
Today we will be learning about Cobra Pose which is also called Bhujangasana in Hindi. This pose is very helpful to improve your posture and also helps to improve your balance and concentration. Try this and other types of yoga today!
6. Bow Pose
Bow Pose which is also called Dhanurasan in Hindi. This exercise strengthens the back, shoulders, chest and legs and also gives flexibility to your body in addition to regulating the digestive system. Try this and other types of yoga today!
7. Bridge Pose
The Bridge Pose is also called Setu Bandh Sarwangasan in Hindi. This exercise makes the spine flexible, strengthens the back and leg muscle, stretches your shoulders, thigh, and chest, and also helps to reduce childhood obesity. Try this and other types of yoga today!
8. One Leg Wind Release Pose
Today we will be learning about the One Leg Wind Release Pose which is also called Ardh Pawanmuktasan in Hindi. This exercise helps in any kind of pain in the legs, and also helps in releasing stuck gas inside your stomach. Try this and other types of yoga today!
9. Wind Release Pose
The Wind Release Pose is also called Pawanmuktasan in Hindi. This exercise helps in any kind of pain in the legs, and also helps in releasing stuck gas inside your stomach. Try this and other types of yoga today!
10. Happy Baby Pose
Today we will be learning about the Happy Baby Pose, which is also called Anand Balasan in Hindi. This exercise helps in Stretching and opening of the hips and thighs, it also elongates the spine, and strengthens the arms and shoulders Try this and other types of yoga today!
11. Staff Pose
Welcome to the next episode of Yogshala. As we always recommend, make sure you perform these exercises on an empty stomach and kids should only perform these under adult supervision.
Today we will be learning about the Staff Pose, which is also called Dandasan in Hindi. This exercise helps in improving the posture, lengthen and stretches the spine and back muscles, also helps in calming the brain.
12. Thunderbolt Pose
Welcome to the next episode of Yogshala. As we always recommend, make sure you perform these exercises on an empty stomach and kids should only perform these under adult supervision.
Today we will be learning about the Thunderbolt Pose, which is also called Vajrasan in Hindi. This exercise helps in digestion, strengthening pelvic muscles, relieving pain in calves, thighs and ankles and blood circulation in lower abdominal region on the body.
13. Frog Pose
Welcome to the next episode of Yogshala. As we always recommend, make sure you perform these exercises on an empty stomach and kids should only perform these under adult supervision.
Today we will be learning about the Frog Pose, which is also called Mandukasan in Hindi. This exercise helps in problems related to digestion, relieves leg and back pain, also helps in shaping hips and legs.
14. Hero Pose
Welcome to the next episode of Yogshala. As we always recommend, make sure you perform these exercises on an empty stomach and kids should only perform these under adult supervision.
Today we will be learning about the Hero Pose, which is also called Viraasan in Hindi. This exercise helps in increasing