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How To Introduce Principles Of Yoga To Kids: Yamas For Kids

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13 Jul
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Yamas for kids

When you adapt yoga in your life the one thing you need to realise is that it’s your own journey and every time you crack a pose there is an advanced version to it. The other thing you need to realise is that yoga practice is not about cracking a pose, it is adapting to the whole lifestyle, philosophy, and principles within you.

I have seen myself change internally and externally over the last few years after adopting yoga. If you had met me a few years back, I would have told you yoga is not for the likes of me. I had tried yoga many times but could not connect to it. It came to me one day when I found the right form, the right class, and the right teacher.

My younger one has seen my journey from the beginning and it is for this reason, I choose to believe that he has adapted it so easily in his life.

If you want to explain the basics of principles of yoga to your kids, simplify them, come to their level and let these be your guides;

Following the Yamas or self-restraint is the first step of yoga.

Ahimsa– Not hurting anyone in speech, action or even thoughts. Teach them to be kind and patient with their siblings and peers. Be a role model and practice patience with them.

Satya– I always thought that saying the truth is the right path, but my little one pointed out that if your truth is going to hurt someone then such a truth must be avoided. Had no idea, this was actually a part of yoga.

Asteya– Do not take something that does not belong to you. So for kids, it can be translated as not snatching toys or even eating your brother’s chocolates after you have eaten yours.

Brahmacharya– Use your energy wisely. The story Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andreae is a resource to introduce the idea of brahmacharya in a simple way.  The Giraffe focuses all his energy on achieving his dream to dance, believing in himself even if the other animals had their doubts.  Tween and teen yogis could practice meditation on the mat.  Meditation and mindfulness can lead you to a better understanding of self, your goals. Volunteering, spending some quality time with an elderly family member or younger sibling or taking time to raise money or awareness for a cause your family supports can all be outlets for the mindful use of brahmacharya.

Aparigraha– Talks about understanding the difference between need and greed. To explain this to kids you can cite examples of how having one or two Hotwheels cars would give you happiness and even after having an entire tower, you may always keep wanting more.


 Think of these rules like mini moral science tips. If your little yogis have set on the path of yoga then inculcating these ideas in their mind when they are young would be the perfect way to sow the seed in their minds.


 Prerna is the founder, editor and the owner of one of the Top Parenting Blogs in India, Maa Of All Blogs. She wears many hats being a fashion designer by profession, an economics graduate, certified Ashtanga Yoga teacher, have worked in the garment industry for almost a decade and always have a lot to say about everything. She juggles her job as a full-time blogger with her role as a full-time mother while remaining a student of many “self-improvement” courses ranging from Yoga, kickboxing, running etc. Adventure in any form has a magnetic allure for her whether it is climbing Everest base-camp, running the half marathons, walking the arduous 100 km Oxfam walk.


 

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  1. Roma says

    July 13, 2018 at 17:59

    Earnestly, buddy, I have been on and off of yoga over the past few years and now I am on it finally with all my focus. However I didn’t know about the Yamas but I was planning on introducing yoga to the kiddo, I guess explaining these principles shall be the right beginning. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Prerna Sinha says

      July 16, 2018 at 13:37

      Yes. This could be a great start for your kid!

      Reply
  2. pushpendra dwivedi says

    July 14, 2018 at 00:32

    Thoughtful and interesting ideas. Thanks for sharing these!

    Reply
    • Prerna Sinha says

      July 16, 2018 at 13:40

      Thankyou!

      Reply
  3. Megha Patni says

    July 14, 2018 at 07:51

    Yes. It’s important to introduce the principles of yoga rather than just making them do it mechanically! And this sure is an eye-opener! You have given good examples and how to implement it!

    Reply
    • Prerna Sinha says

      July 16, 2018 at 14:19

      Yes, you are right. since kids are very stubborn, introducing things like yoga to kids should be slow and gradual

      Reply
  4. Jhilmil Bhansali says

    July 14, 2018 at 15:48

    Indeed these are Moral science tips which have their roots in our Yoga, must-to-do things to start the teachings for kids.

    Reply
    • Prerna Sinha says

      July 16, 2018 at 14:20

      Yes, that’s right!

      Reply
  5. Yogeeta says

    July 14, 2018 at 18:21

    This post has all the calmness in it that is required. It is difficult to imbibe these values in today’s generation but you have proved it is not at all impossible! The perfect explanation makes them understand the values and inculcate them in their lives too! 🙂
    I’m not a mommy but this is surely gonna be of help in future 🙂

    Reply
    • Prerna Sinha says

      July 16, 2018 at 14:01

      Good Luck for the future Yogeeta!

      Reply
  6. Khushboo says

    July 14, 2018 at 19:10

    This post is really helpful and informative for the mommies to teach their little ones yoga asanas.

    Reply
    • Prerna Sinha says

      July 16, 2018 at 14:02

      Very true!

      Reply
  7. Jhilmil D Saha says

    July 14, 2018 at 20:23

    This is really a very holistic approach to a better living. The earlier we start, the better it is for the kids.

    Reply
    • Prerna Sinha says

      July 16, 2018 at 14:02

      That is right, Jhilmil!

      Reply
  8. Firdaus Peerzada says

    July 14, 2018 at 21:01

    This is a really helpful post for moms who want to introduce the good habit of Yoga to their kids.

    Reply
    • Prerna Sinha says

      July 16, 2018 at 14:02

      True

      Reply
  9. Rakhi Parsai says

    July 14, 2018 at 21:33

    I definitely agree with you. Inculcating such things at a young age is beneficial in the long run. What we sow at a young age will reap us good things in the future. I am really inspired with this post and would definitely try to introduce this in my daughter’s life and schedule.

    Reply
    • Prerna Sinha says

      July 16, 2018 at 14:07

      Yes. Very right Rakhi!

      Reply
  10. Nisha Malik says

    July 14, 2018 at 22:46

    Wow! What a mind-blowing concept to make your kids aware of high moral values. Really appreciate you sharing this with us.

    Reply
    • Prerna Sinha says

      July 16, 2018 at 14:08

      Thankyou Nisha!

      Reply
  11. Priyanka Patwari says

    July 15, 2018 at 00:02

    Awesome post, I loved it as it is focused on sharing the principles of yoga with your children.

    Reply
    • Prerna Sinha says

      July 16, 2018 at 14:08

      Thankyou Priyanka!

      Reply
  12. Shubhada Bhide says

    July 16, 2018 at 07:41

    Teaching our kids to do yoga at their young age is really great. This is helping them to be healthier and fit as well.

    Reply
    • Prerna Sinha says

      July 16, 2018 at 14:09

      Yes. Yoga is very important for the kids!

      Reply
  13. Preeti tiwari says

    July 16, 2018 at 08:57

    Yoga must be a ritual for everyone to live a healthy life, I m also teaching my kids a few yoga asanas to make them understand its importance.

    Reply
    • Prerna Sinha says

      July 16, 2018 at 14:11

      Great start Preeti!

      Reply
  14. Dipika Singh says

    July 16, 2018 at 09:48

    Introducing yoga to kids early in life is very useful. I am glad that my daughter’s school has implemented 5 minutes of meditation and yoga every alternate day. It provides mindful calmness and alertness too.

    Reply
    • Prerna Sinha says

      July 16, 2018 at 14:13

      I hope all schools start implementing yoga in their schedule.

      Reply
  15. Shubhada Bhide says

    July 16, 2018 at 09:55

    Teaching our kids to do yoga at their young age is really great. Helping them to be healthier and fit as well.

    Reply
    • Prerna Sinha says

      July 16, 2018 at 14:16

      That’s right Shubhada!

      Reply
  16. Tripti Charan says

    July 16, 2018 at 11:58

    Yoga has so many immense benefits. It’s best to make kids habitual to yoga at a young age itself:)

    Reply
    • Prerna Sinha says

      July 16, 2018 at 14:17

      Yoga has uncountable benefits and not just for kids but for everyone.

      Reply
  17. Namrata says

    July 16, 2018 at 12:34

    This post is really amazing and easy to follow and it makes your kids understand Yoga in their own ways.

    Reply
    • Prerna Sinha says

      July 16, 2018 at 14:17

      Thankyou Namrata!

      Reply

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