It never fails.
After dinner, the kids complain they are too tired to do their homework but once we’ve put on our PJs and brushed our teeth they are full of energy and bouncing on the beds.
That’s when we turn to the “Om.”
Yes, we meditate.
It’s not for long, 30 seconds at most. But it does the trick. As long as my husband doesn’t come in and start laughing, they settle down and we begin our bedtime stories.
The children learned the proper pose for relaxation and meditation from instruction in Yoga, which has become more and more popular for children.
They began practicing yoga in preschool and at the age of 2, could demonstrate downward dog, cobra, tree and several other popular poses. Many moms start with pre-natal classes and continue with mommy-and-me infant classes.
I spoke to Yana Kofman, who is the owner and director of Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris [New Jersey]. She is both a yogi and a pediatric physical therapist. She has classes for children of all ages and caters to children with special needs.
Learning to hold yourself still and quiet, your mind is a timeless art. According to Kofman, some of the benefits she sees in kids include improved strength, stamina, coordination…
