Yoga creates the bond in your family

We all are no strangers to the famous quote "A healthy mind resides in a healthy body". People across the globe are becoming self-aware about the importance of staying fitin this "fast moving" world.

Everyone has their own way of doing exercise, some hit the gym floor, some go for joggingwhile some do yoga.

Yoga is certainly about a good mental and physical health, which is must for kids, right from their early years. It percolates calmness, enhances concentration, and ignites resilience in kids.

The ideal way to exercise when you have office, school, after-school activities etc is Yoga. Not only fitness but creating the bond and indulging your family in one activity in the heart of our 'eat sleep and breathe' life; matters too.

Yoga not only boosts your physical strength but also backs your mental and spiritual strength.

Here are some thoughts about why practicing yoga can benefit your family:

1. Anywhere, anyhow, and anytime:

Yoga is easy to practice anywhere, requiring minimal or no instruments and can be done any time.

No jazzy outfits are needed; rather simple and comfortable clothes along with a yoga mat.

2. Be the role model:

It is a well-known fact that children learn from what they see and observe. Hence by engaging yourself in yoga, you will teach your children the importance of physical and mental health.

3. An open-minded acceptance:

In most situations, it is the duty of parents to correct their children. Teaching, working and learning alongside your children will leave an impact of open-minded acceptance on them.

4. Buoyant and sportive:

Children do not always want our judgment, but involvement. Yoga also gives an opportunity for children to interact with parents without any fear. Fearless interaction with parents helps in boosting the moral of children.

5. Shut the door to gadgets:

The world is dominated by gadgets, screens, social media and we hide behind them constantly; be it workspace, school or home.

By keeping aside time for family and spending time together, we teach our children the value of 'being together'.

6. Relax, slow down:

Like adults, in today's competitive world, even our children are stressed out by the pressure of studies, exams, sports etc. Yoga gives them an opportunity to relax and slow down.

This helps them to put in tune their mental state and prepare for the stressful and competitive future.

7. Exploring something exciting together:

Today's children are very smart with an excellent grabbing power. Just like adults, they too enjoy 'exploration' and try new things.

If you are new to yoga, have not tried yoga before; this is the perfect opportunity to try it out yourself in the company of your family. The best benefit is that family yoga will be more relaxing than joining a yoga class.

8. Enhance your concentration:

Yoga plays a vital role in the mental growth of a child. It can help children in an immense way to improve their concentration and focus and avoid distractions.

By practicing some simple breathing techniques and stretches, they can get 'mind breaks' from the tough situations, like preparing for competitive exams.

9. Connect with your inner self:

Be it an adult or an adolescent, it is very important that you spend some time with yourself too. Hence the 'me time' also matters.

While practicing breathing techniques, we are in a way, spending time with our inner self too. Teaching this practice to your children will help them in becoming a good human being.

10. Following a healthy diet:

These days, children are very much attracted to food items like pizzas, cakes, chocolates, etc which after a time poses serious health risks.

It is observed that people who practice yoga tend to have a healthier diet and include more fresh fruits and vegetables in their diet.

It is not only important to lead a healthy life but also to stay fresh and active.

Teaching and practicing yoga as a family will not just help in keeping your family healthy but also making your children strong – both physically and mentally.