Building Children’s Self-Esteem Through Yoga Practices

Building Children’s Self-Esteem Through Yoga Practices

Building children’s self-esteem is one of the key benefits of yoga practice. Yoga, as a holistic method for strengthening both the body and mind, plays a significant role in enhancing children’s self-confidence. But how do specific yoga practices contribute to this effect? In the following, we will explore how various yoga techniques impact the self-esteem of children in more detail.

 

Impact of Physical Postures (Asanas) on Children’s Self-Esteem

Physical postures or asanas are a vital part of Hatha Yoga, affecting the practitioner’s physical capabilities in balance, strength, and flexibility. Each asana, through its influence on both the body and mind, can increase a child’s self-worth and self-confidence in different ways. Backbends and balance poses are particularly powerful in boosting self-esteem in children.

 

Impact of Meditation on Children’s Self-Esteem

Meditation can be practiced using various techniques that promote self-awareness, ultimately enhancing the practitioner’s self-worth. To lead children effectively in meditation, one must be specially trained and have personal practice experience. Yoga Nidra, Bahir Mona, Trataka, and Swam are some meditation techniques that can strengthen children’s self-confidence. If you’d like to learn these techniques, you are encouraged to attend coach workshops. Specialized courses on this topic have been designed for you. Feel free to contact us via Telegram or phone, Dunia Jan.

 

 

Summary

Yoga practices, when carefully and thoughtfully combined (asanas, pranayama, and pratyahara), can be effective in boosting children’s self-esteem. Furthermore, group yoga classes also help in building and strengthening children’s confidence. Mastery of these practices helps them believe in themselves and trust their abilities. Including yoga in children’s daily routine can improve their self-confidence and, ultimately, help them face life’s challenges more effectively.

 

Recommended Resources for Trainers and Interested Individuals:

Some of these resources are available for purchase in our store. By clicking on the book title, you will be directed to the respective section. Other books that are not available in our store can likely be found by searching online.

– Yoga for Children, Bihar Publication, translated by Ghazaleh Adampour, Sura Publishing.

– Principles and Foundations of Yoga for Children Coaching, by Nobieh Kiani Far.

– Familiarity with Educational Approaches by Mr. Nasser Yousefi: Understanding certain educational approaches.

– Human-Centered Education, by Mr. Nasser Yousefi.

– Humanistic Psychology, by Mr. Nasser Yousefi.

– Nonviolent Communication, The Language of Life, by Marshall Rosenberg, translated by Kamran Rahimian: Understanding emotions, needs, and effective communication.

 

Related Training Courses on This Topic:

– All workshops and book reading sessions held for yoga teachers and those interested in children’s yoga at the ViVeka Yoga Academy.

 

 

Author: Ghazaleh Adampoor