Comments on: Yoga Helps Kids Unwind and Get a Good Nights Sleep http://yogainmyschool.com/2009/11/11/yoga-helps-kids-unwind-and-get-a-good-nights-sleep/ balance, focus, flexibility, strength Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:55:01 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: DonnaKFreeman http://yogainmyschool.com/2009/11/11/yoga-helps-kids-unwind-and-get-a-good-nights-sleep/comment-page-1/#comment-534 DonnaKFreeman Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:42:57 +0000 http://yogainmyschool.com/?p=1978#comment-534 Kids can follow these suggestions from a very eary age. The routine is set up by the parents and the yoga poses as young as two. These are all gentle poses, many of which kids already do naturally. Keep it light and fun, with a focus on spending time with your child to connect and build relationships and you'll have a lovely going to bed routine which will help both child and parent sleep the night away. Kids can follow these suggestions from a very eary age. The routine is set up by the parents and the yoga poses as young as two. These are all gentle poses, many of which kids already do naturally. Keep it light and fun, with a focus on spending time with your child to connect and build relationships and you’ll have a lovely going to bed routine which will help both child and parent sleep the night away.

]]> By: Amy http://yogainmyschool.com/2009/11/11/yoga-helps-kids-unwind-and-get-a-good-nights-sleep/comment-page-1/#comment-529 Amy Sun, 29 Nov 2009 11:13:00 +0000 http://yogainmyschool.com/?p=1978#comment-529 great info. what age can they start this? great info. what age can they start this?

]]> By: Aruna http://yogainmyschool.com/2009/11/11/yoga-helps-kids-unwind-and-get-a-good-nights-sleep/comment-page-1/#comment-468 Aruna Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:50:35 +0000 http://yogainmyschool.com/?p=1978#comment-468 Great article! The course I just took emphasized that a good night's sleep helps maintain a healthy weight by helping one metabolize sugars better. Great article! The course I just took emphasized that a good night’s sleep helps maintain a healthy weight by helping one metabolize sugars better.

]]> By: The PranaMama http://yogainmyschool.com/2009/11/11/yoga-helps-kids-unwind-and-get-a-good-nights-sleep/comment-page-1/#comment-452 The PranaMama Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:13:18 +0000 http://yogainmyschool.com/?p=1978#comment-452 Great tips and photos too! I will print this and keep it in my daughter's room for when she is bouncing off the walls at bedtime. :) Another technique that has worked for us when fear of the dark or loneliness sets in, is a physical object to bring her back to a peaceful state. I write about it here: http://www.thepranamama.com/parenting-tips/help-kids-relax-with-a-magic-stone.php. In addition to this and ChildLight Yoga's suggestions above (love the magic mist myself!), try a relaxing eye pillow. Girls especially get into this as it makes them feel grown up, like they're at a spa. We've made our own, but I've seen them at drugstores as well. Great tips and photos too! I will print this and keep it in my daughter’s room for when she is bouncing off the walls at bedtime. :)

Another technique that has worked for us when fear of the dark or loneliness sets in, is a physical object to bring her back to a peaceful state. I write about it here: http://www.thepranamama.com/parenting-tips/help-kids-relax-with-a-magic-stone.php.

In addition to this and ChildLight Yoga’s suggestions above (love the magic mist myself!), try a relaxing eye pillow. Girls especially get into this as it makes them feel grown up, like they’re at a spa. We’ve made our own, but I’ve seen them at drugstores as well.

]]> By: Childlight Yoga http://yogainmyschool.com/2009/11/11/yoga-helps-kids-unwind-and-get-a-good-nights-sleep/comment-page-1/#comment-447 Childlight Yoga Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:20:45 +0000 http://yogainmyschool.com/?p=1978#comment-447 Great tips on helping kids to relax and unwind before bedtime. When there is little time for actual yoga stretching, using simple breath exercises can be really powerful as well - I like to remind my kids that breathing is something you can do anytime, by yourself, including at bedtime to calm the body and mind for rest. Some favorites include Balloon Breathing (hands on the belly) and Ocean Breathing (kids version of Ujjayi Breath). Using a few sprays of magic mist (water and a couple drops of lavender oil in a spray mister) and a visualization such as from Starbright, by Maureen Garth, can help to set the tone as well. Loving all this sharing! Thank you Donna! Great tips on helping kids to relax and unwind before bedtime. When there is little time for actual yoga stretching, using simple breath exercises can be really powerful as well – I like to remind my kids that breathing is something you can do anytime, by yourself, including at bedtime to calm the body and mind for rest. Some favorites include Balloon Breathing (hands on the belly) and Ocean Breathing (kids version of Ujjayi Breath). Using a few sprays of magic mist (water and a couple drops of lavender oil in a spray mister) and a visualization such as from Starbright, by Maureen Garth, can help to set the tone as well.

Loving all this sharing! Thank you Donna!

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