Baby yoga and its benefits
Posted on: 21/Jun/2017 4:01:10 PM
Today being the International Day of Yoga, the entire country is trying their hands on different yoga asanas, as initiated by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Well, why should we leave the babies behind when it comes to Yoga? According to experts, to thrive in life better and to get adapted to the surroundings easier, it is important for the babies to have positive and loving touch and feel from their immediate family, particularly the mother.
Speaking to a leading Ayurveda consultant and the founder of maternity care services, she says that she comprehends the need for Yoga, as a mother and as a person who spends most of the time with her baby. This is what made the practice of introducing baby yoga as a part of daily regimen for the baby.
It is not practically possible for the babies to move their body or body parts as per the yoga instructions. Hence, the baby’s mothers or other elderly person in the family who often interacts with the baby can help in yoga practices for the infant. A lot of mental and physical benefits are associated with simple body part stretching, according to experts.
Listed below are the mental benefits of yoga
- Baby yoga is associated with a lot of emotional and mental benefits
- A beautiful bond gets spread between the mother and the baby with every touch
- There develops a better understanding of one another
- As a result of good understanding, there is better communication and interaction that on the whole strengthens their relationship
- The baby will feel confident that all his needs are addressed and properly responded to. So, there is a closeness thus developed
- With such sort of communication, there is better behavior and they respond well
Listed below are the physical benefits of yoga
There are a number of physical benefits as well with yoga. Here are they:
- The spine, neck, and joints are well strengthened. The baby gets his muscles well-built and made strong
- The overall blood circulation is improved. This naturally enhances oxygen level and it will result in improved respiration
- One of the issues that upset parents is colic that causes the baby cry for long. To alleviate colic and constipation, yoga plays a vital role
- You can observe improved sleeping pattern in babies. They need to get deep and long hours of sleep so as to gain overall development and relaxation
