Why Yoga for Tweens?
Robin Cohen
When the school day ends, most kids find themselves busy with the myriad of activities available to them. They play instruments and learn dance, gymnastics, tae-kwon-do. They play soccer, run track, play football, act in the drama club, and bake gourmet cakes. The list of activities goes on. There’s something for everyone!
But as far as activities go, yoga these days seems to have inherited second-class status. It is often given a sad good-bye when there’s a toss-up between it and another class. Which to me doesn’t make much sense. Because the benefits of yoga are far-reaching.
And so, here, in no specific order, are listed some benefits of yoga for tweens. After reading the list, you’ll be asking yourself, “Why Would Any Tween Choose to Be a Yoga Non-Participant?” I ask myself the same question!
Yoga for Tweens will:
foster a willingness to try new things
promote confidence
develop concentration
improve balance
quiet the mind (alleviate stress and anxiety)
build a strong and more flexible body
internalize respect for self and others
teach problem solving strategies
When a choice of activities is to be made, at least consider yoga. It’s benefits are far-reaching.