How does combining yoga and art benefit young children (and adults too)?
Yoga works to build strong and agile bodies, improve coordination, and enhance awareness of their growing, changing bodies. Adding art, especially for young children, reinforces the mental benefits of yoga. (meditation, concentration, etc) We are all born creative but if we neglect to develop and strengthen these skills, our creativity becomes inhibited. Unfortunately, our school systems don’t nurture the creative spirit, and school can become simply a place to memorize facts. By creating art, we are exploring, assisting, and encouraging a child’s creativity. This is setting the stage for endless opportunities for that child’s imagination. Imagine a world without creativity. When a child creates a work of art, they are not just drawing a picture; they are also creating aspects of individuality and engaging in self-expression. A healthy imagination also builds self-esteem and confidence, an important tool needed for the rest of our lives. As parents, we know the 6-12 age group is a crit
