TWEENS AGES 10 - 13 / TEENS 13+
"...the changes during adolescence are not something to just get through; they are qualities we actually need to hold on to in order to live a full and meaningful life in adulthood."
Daniel J. Siegel, Brainstorm: The Teenage Brain from the Inside Out
Let’s face it, the adolescent years can be challenging at best. Teenagers experience a myriad ofchanges during this time of their lives from hormonal changes, neurological changes and other physical changes at an accelerated rate. In this result driven society, tweens/teens are also experiencing a variety of stressors and struggles from pressure to excel academically, demonstrating athletic proficiency, exhibiting a strong desire for peer acceptance, some experiencing body image issues, and sometimes enduring hardships on the home front. Nevertheless, the adolescent years a also a time of self-discovery, curiosity, creativity, independence and awareness of how they can impact the world.
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IMPROVE FITNESS
& PHYSICAL HEALTH.
Students participating in yoga develop a strong connection to body awareness and movement. The poses help improve coordination, balance, strength, and flexibility.
REDUCE STRESS & ANXIETY.
High school can be a stressful period with both academic and personal challenges. Yoga, through breath and awareness, provides space to step back and regulate your response to stress in a calm and thoughtful manner.
IMPROVE OPTIMISM.
Studies have shown that yoga can help build a sense of optimism. During a time when children and teens are looking toward their future, yoga can build a sense of hopefulness for the future.
IMPROVE FOCUS &
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common developmental disorders in children and adolescents and affects 1 in 10 children. Studies have found that children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder who practiced yoga once or twice weekly can improve their behavior as well as school performance.
IMPROVE SELF-ESTEEM
& BODY IMAGE.
High school can be a formative time in which teens often struggle with body image issues, peer pressure, and bullying. Yoga creates an accepting and safe environment, rooted in the principle of non-judgment. The practice helps you feel more connected to and accepting of your body.
ENCOURAGE CREATIVITY.
Yoga encourages creativity and playfulness, developing not just physical flexibility but the flexibility of the mind as well.
Source: With Permission From Jai Sugrim
DEVELOP DISCIPLINE
& SELF-REGULATION.
Yoga that is taught with mindfulness has significant advantages over traditional physical activity. Yoga has been found to reduce impulsivity, increase patience, and improve the ability to regulate attention.
Yoga and mindfulness provide teens with skills to navigate challenges and build a core foundation that benefits both the mind and body well beyond teenage years.
SOURCE: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/urban-survival/201505/7-ways-yoga-helps-children-and-teens