Expert: Children learn yoga indiscriminately and harm their health

Fletcher, a mentor at the Australian Life Yoga Association, said that yoga can help people build self-confidence, increase body flexibility, improve personal posture, achieve unity of mind and mind, and is a healthy activity for children. "It's not difficult for children to learn yoga because their bodies are so elastic," she said.

Fletcher explained that yoga focuses on deep breathing, which can help improve problems such as asthma and airway sensitivity. It can also strengthen a person's immune system and relieve mental tension. The benefits are numerous.

Need guidance from the side

However, Binns, a physical therapist at Sydney Children's Hospital, said that yoga movements performed by adults may not be suitable for children. Children's yoga activities should be specially designed to meet their physical development needs. Moreover, some children with special needs should consult a doctor before participating in yoga classes.

"Children with tight muscles should consult with their doctor before practicing yoga," Binns said. He emphasized that when children practice yoga, they should be guided by a mentor to prevent them from unknowingly making movements that harm their bodies.

Be able to cultivate your mind and cultivate your character

Yoga has also become a popular parent-child activity. Shelhorn, a yoga instructor who lives in southern Sydney, practices with her five-year-old and three-year-old children. She said: "It's not easy for children to calm down and cultivate their spirits, but if they start practicing it from an early age, they will find yoga a very natural activity and by no means dull."

Shelhorn emphasized that if children are not interested in yoga, parents should not force them. (Editor in charge: Zhao Ruilan)