Transform Your Child’s Day: 10-Minute Yoga Routine for Focus, Calm & Growth

14.02.25 05:06 PM By Makersloft

Imagine a classroom of calm, focused children who can regulate their emotions and express themselves confidently. While this might sound like a parent's dream, it's actually an achievable reality through the ancient practice of yoga. As more research emerges about children's mental health and development, educators and parents alike are discovering that yoga asanas (poses) offer far more than just physical exercise. These playful poses, when practiced regularly, become powerful tools for developing everything from emotional intelligence to cognitive abilities in growing minds.

Here are specific asanas of yoga for kids that can help them with concentration, emotional regulation, and brain development:

Asanas for Developing Concentration among Kids


Tree Pose (Vrksasana) 
  • Helps develop focus and balance 
  • Teaches children to stay still and centered 
  • Start with feet on ground first, then gradually lift one foot to ankle/calf 

Butterfly Pose (Baddha Konasana) 
  • Calming pose that helps quiet the mind 
  • Great for starting meditation practice 
  • Children can pretend their knees are butterfly wings 

Yoga for Kids: Techniques for Emotional Regulation

 

Child's Pose (Balasana) 
  • Creates a sense of safety and security 
  • Helps calm anxiety and overwhelming feelings 
  • Perfect "timeout" pose when emotions run high 

Lion's Breath (Simhasana) 
  • Releases pent-up emotions and frustration 
  • Helps children express feelings physically 
  • Makes it fun by sticking out tongue and roaring

Brain Development Yoga Asanas for Children


Cross Crawl Exercise
  • Connects right and left brain hemispheres
  • Touch right elbow to left knee, then alternate
  • Improves coordination and cognitive function

Forward Fold (Uttanasana)
  • Increases blood flow to the brain
  • Calming effect on nervous system
  • Can be done seated or standing

Fun Integration Yoga for Children


Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana)
  • Energizes the body and mind
  • Improves spinal flexibility
  • Strengthens core muscles

Cat-Cow Pose (Marjaryasana-Bitilasana)
  • Coordinates breath with movement
  • Improves focus and body awareness
  • Fun for kids to imitate animals

So, are you Ready to give your child the gift of yoga? Enroll them for our Spring & Summer Camps in Kolkata and Bangalore, where our teachers will make these beneficial poses fun and accessible for young minds. Our specially designed yoga sessions blend seamlessly with other engaging activities, creating a holistic approach to your child's development. Through playful poses, breathing exercises, and mindfulness activities, we'll help your child discover their inner strength while having fun!

Reserve your spot today! Contact us today or click here to register. Let's help your child bloom this spring with the timeless benefits of yoga for kids.