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Yoga for babies in practice
Postures of the cat, the dog, the little koala … discover the different yoga positions for babies, but also those to practice with them. Two, it’s more fun!
But by the way: what is yoga? First of all, a philosophy of life that offers serenity and harmony. By observing Baby, you will see that, with him, this activity is innate. Eh yes ! From the first months of his life, a child is constantly on the move because he seeks his balance. Through his gestures, your child continuously stretches and adopts postures… yoga, those that we adults have a hard time reproducing… Playing with the flexibility of his limbs seems to be second nature to him! Then, you will only have to guide him a little so that he can concentrate on his breathing and manage, thanks to these small exercises, to relax well.
Baby yoga positions
- A stretching session when you wake up!
Oust, we get out of bed! Yes, but first, Baby stretches and not just any old way! Yawn, legs stretched out to the tips of the toes in a fan, head sunk into the mattress and chin tucked into the neck. Thus his chest opens and his belly is literally sucked under the effect of the stretch. When older, the child can even put himself in the cat position, a posture that yoga-loving parents know well: forearms on the mattress, knees bent and buttocks back (see illustration), which stretches perfectly as well the back, the head as the arms.
- The position of the sphinx
When your baby starts to explore the world around him, he will start crawling! However, it is a complicated stretching exercise for him, because he has to drag a hell of a weight. It’s not easy to move forward when your pelvis and head are so heavy! But, Baby always gets there and that’s when he turns into a real little sphinx with hands and feet as suction cups to move around better.
- Baby, sit on the buttocks
Warning ! No need to sit your baby down before his time otherwise it’s guaranteed to tumble! The sitting position should be natural and, therefore, come on its own. But when this step is taken, it’s magic! One thing is certain, your child will not practice doing the lotus, but will rather adopt the butterfly posture with the legs more or less bent and the feet together or that of the little Indian sitting with only one leg bent and the other stretched or folded forward. Thanks to these postures, your baby will be stable.
- Yoga at bedtime
At bedtime, your toddler will be on his back with his spine completely flat and his arms will come to rest above his head. In this position, your child will stretch his belly and there, relaxation is guaranteed!
The benefits of yoga for babies
The yoga session is over? Your little one will certainly be less restless and much more attentive ! Yoga will even have an impact on his psyche. By becoming aware of his body, his self-confidence will grow and he will therefore know how far he can go so as not to be in danger. As for you, what a reassuring feeling to see all that your child is capable of! To maximize the effects of yoga, remember to let your little one flourish quietly. Baby develops effortlessly, so no need to stimulate him all the time! Above all, he needs your love, your arms and your confident gaze!