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Yoga Perks for Children
What you should know
Benefits
Statistics
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HELPS IMPROVE THEIR ATTENTION SPAN
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ENCOURAGES THE CONNECTION BETWEEN BODY AND MIND
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GOOD FOR BALANCE
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INCREASES FLEXIBILITY
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BUILDS STRENGTH
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IMPROVES THEIR MENTAL WELLBEING
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BOOSTS IMMUNITY
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REDUCES STRESS AND ANXIETY
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More than 8 percent of youngsters ages 4 to 17 — or 4.9 million — practiced yoga last year, up from about 3 percent in 2012, according to federal survey.
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Overwhelmingly, research shows that children who practice yoga-based movement, conscious breathing, and mindfulness activities are better able to regulate their emotions, manage stress and calm themselves.