5 yoga asanas to boost your child's mental health

Is your little one suffering from back-to-school anxiety? Here are 5 yoga poses that can help calm your child's anxiety.

Published on: Apr 05, 2022 3:07 PM IST

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As the schools reopen and the little-ones return to offline classes, many of them may face anxiety issues after two years of remote learning. Yoga is a great way to soothe your child's anxiety and calm their mind. "Kids too can experience anxiety, confusion, and a lack of motivation from time to time. Introduce them to yoga which can help them shoo away such troubles," says Ayurveda expert Dr Nikita Kohli. Here are 5 asanas she advises for children to boost their mental health. (Pexels)

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Bhujangasana: Bhujangasana or cobra pose will improve memory power by stimulating the nervous system. (Pexels)

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Vrikshasana: Vrikshasana or tree pose will stimulate the brain by soothing the body and mind. It will also calm your baby's mind and make the child more centered. (Pexels)

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Paschimottanasana: Paschimottanasana or seated forward bend pose will work on the nervous system and improve the functioning of the brain by enhancing blood flow. (Pexels)

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Dhanurasana: Dhanurasana or bow pose will stimulate the nervous system connected to the brain and boost memory power. (Pexels)

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Setubandhasana: Setubandhasana or bridge pose will help improve blood circulation to the brain, boosting your child's memory and helping her focus