Why Yoga And Kids Go Together

There is no better time to find inner harmony than as a child. Yoga is the practice of accessing and integrating all aspects of our true self - body, mind and spirit. Kids who participate in yoga are introduced to cornerstone values such as truthfulness, cleanliness, gratitude, and self-discipline. Here are a few other areas in which yoga helps improve your children's overall well-being:

Enhances physical flexibility. Yoga helps teach your kids to use their muscles in new ways. Whether a pose is done standing, sitting, or lying down, each one challenges various muscle groups and helps your child become aware of their body and how it functions.

Refines balance and coordination. Poses in yoga help promote mental and physical strength, as well as clarity and stability. Even with difficult poses, if kids can stay calm and try again, they are improving their mental and physical balance.

Boosts self-esteem and confidence. Yoga teaches kids to persevere, be patient, and work towards their goals, which helps build their self-esteem and confidence. Yoga also provides tools for practicing compassion, focus, mindfulness, and generosity.

Strengthens the mind-body connection. Yoga helps kids achieve a sound mind in a sound body by exercising the physical body and calming their mental state. Yoga functions as a release from the very fast-paced life that children live in now.

​Your child can continue their yoga skills at Camp Tioga, or they can choose from one of our many other activities. Your child's physical and mental health is our first and foremost priority. Prior to camp, our medical staff contacts every camper to discuss their medical history. Want a camp that takes health and safety seriously? If so, enroll your child at Camp Tioga. Call 516-938-0894 today to inquire about enrollment.