Why do we do yoga at school?

This week we started our morning yoga. But why? First, because it is fun and a great way to start our day. It makes us feel great. Want more facts?

"Yoga and mindfulness have been shown to improve both physical and mental health in school-age children (ages 6 to 12). Yoga improves balance, strength, endurance, and aerobic capacity in children. Yoga and mindfulness offer psychological benefits for children as well. A growing body of research has already shown that yoga can improve focus, memory, self-esteem, academic performance, and classroom behavior, and can even reduce anxiety and stress in children."

Read more about the benefits of yoga and gets some tips and ideas for yoga at home: More than just a game: Yoga for school-age children