Yoga can be a wonderful way to not only strengthen the body and mind, but also to foster a special bond between parents and children. When children have their own yoga mat, they can move freely and enjoy practicing yoga alongside mom. What does this look like in practice, and what simple poses can children try?
1. Your own mat as a “personal space”
With their own mat, children feel more independent and like "the grown-ups." On this mat, they have their own space that belongs to them. This personal space allows them to transform their creativity and energy into simple yoga movements. It creates a framework in which children can explore through play and at the same time learn to concentrate.
2. Simple poses that children can imitate
It is especially exciting for children to try out the same poses as mom. Here are some simple and child-friendly yoga exercises that are fun and can be done on your own mat:
• Tree Pose (Vrksasana): Tree Pose is perfect for balance and concentration. Children love to stretch their arms upward like branches and root their feet firmly on the mat.
• Butterfly Pose (Baddha Konasana): In this seated position, children can bring their feet together and "flutter" their knees - like a butterfly. This pose is easy to do and promotes flexibility.
• Cat and Cow Pose (Marjaryasana & Bitilasana): Children can alternately round and stretch in the quadruped position, like a cat and a cow. This movement is fun and ideal for mobilizing the back.
3. The playful aspect of yoga
Yoga with children should always be playful. Children learn best through imitation and movement, and if they have fun while doing it, they will remain interested in yoga for longer. Parents can combine the exercises with animal noises or short stories so that the children are completely immersed in the exercises.
4. Benefits of doing yoga together
Yoga with children has numerous benefits: children not only learn to relax and be mindful, but also the importance of balance, breathing and body awareness. When parents and children practice together, a special bond is formed that strengthens trust and promotes mutual understanding. It is a time to focus on each other and leave the stress of everyday life behind.
Conclusion
A yoga mat for children allows them to move freely and safely while accompanying their mom during yoga. The mat gives them the space to try out simple yoga poses and learn in a playful way. This makes every yoga session a valuable experience for the whole family - full of movement, fun and closeness.
The shared yoga time becomes a moment of connection and mindfulness.
