The Importance of Yoga and Character Development in ADD-ADHD Children
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There are many people who recognize the importance of movement when trying to gain the attention of children suffering from ADD/ADHD. Physical movement seems to be a defining factor when dealing with active children who learn from movement. As kinesthetic learners, these children must be allowed to move in order to maximize their thoughts and not feel trapped. This behavior is typified by shifting in their seat, tapping their foot or pencil, etc. Thus, many schools have begun using yoga as a means of helping their students, both with and without attention problems, to gain better focus. Yoga is an excellent tool to promote focus, redirect movement and center children through relaxation techniques such as breathing. It has been our experience from teaching many children over the years that children with attention disorders respond very positively to yoga and ap...more
Yoga and the Mind/Body Connection
...f your breathing. This frees the blood to travel to digestive, reproductive, glandular, and immune systems of the body, because it doesnt need to rush to the muscles. These systems contain the organs that are essential for long term survival. The body has time now to heal from the damage of daily battles. Long, deep breathing exercises encourage the actions of the parasympathetic system, allowing relaxation and healing. The breathing meditations practiced in Yoga encourage the parasympathetic nervous system.
Yoga encourages the mind to calm itself as well. By concentrating on breathing, your mind doesnt wander, and it is encouraged to...more
Yoga for Weight Loss
...o bring unity between the mind, body and spirit. Although yoga asanas might help in weight loss, they are not specifically designed for weight loss. All yoga exercises help to tone and strengthen the body muscles that in turn help create a healthy body. Yoga enhances flexibility and helps you correct the problems caused by weight gain. However, yoga is not a quick fix to weight gain, but it can be an excellent long term alternative approach to weight loss and fitness.
What about yoga for those...more
Diabetic Students and Yoga - What to Expect
...ain breathing exercises, stimulate the pancreas. This is theorized to occur because of alternating contraction and release of the abdominal muscles; thus, the pancreas is stimulated. An increase in blood flow and oxygen to the organ increases efficiency.
The rotation of the body, as well as holding the position and stretching the body, in these positions, increases circulation. Poor circulation is a major side effect of diabetes and leads to long term complications. Increased circulation and oxygen to the body helps everything function better; and several glands within the endocrine system are vitalized. Yoga helps retain the elasticity of blood vessels and reduces high blood pressure, in some cases. Additionally, lethargy and depression are relieved by these effects on the body.
Practicing Yoga, on a regular basis,...more
