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Dr. Shamanthakamani Narendran
M.D. (Pead), Ph.D. (Yoga Science)
New insights into the needs of children in their growth and development and physical, mental, emotional and also spiritual progress is in the forefront.
There is a shift in our approach to human health problems giving increasing attention towards behavioral and social aspect of child health.
The richness of the heritage of yoga and spirituality is gaining sharper focus through modern scientific research.
The wisdom of the East is being restated in a terminology that is familiar to the west.
Dissemination of research findings has played a vital role in establishing the efficacy of the integrated approach of yoga therapy.
Children now face stressful situations at a more early age. It has a huge impact on the child’s personality and maturity.
If affects their coping ability for latter part of their lives.
HOW DO STRESSED CHILDREN REACT?
TENSION OUTLETS
Physical Bedwetting, eating disorders, stammering, diarrhea, back pain
Mental Poor memory, poor concentration
Emotional Destructive activity, fear, anger, anxiety, temper, tantrums, aggressive, irritable
HOW DO STRESSED CHILDREN REACT?
TENSION OUTLETS
Social Solitary behavior, mistrust
Spiritual Disbelief in God and ethical values
If not recognised and treated, it will lead to Health problems Psychosocial complications Triggers existing diseases
1. Respiratory training – Pranayama (breathing and energy flow),
2. Postural training – Asana (physical postures),
3. Relaxation training – (guided relaxation techniques),
4. Concentration training – Trataka,
5. Meditation.
YOGA PRACTICES
RESPIRATORY TRAINING PRANAYAMA
Normalizes breathing rate Allows uniformity of breathing Maximum oxygen utilization Increases concentration Increases sensitivity
POSTURAL TRAININGASANAS
Increases the threshold of muscular excitability
Quicker relaxation and quicker reflexes. Decreases muscular tension Decreases inattention and impulsiveness Increases stamina and strength
RELAXATION TRAINING
Increases body awareness Calms the mind Reduces aggression Reduces impulsivity
CONCENTRATION TRAINING
Increases memory Improves discipline Focuses attention
MEDITATION TRAINING
Silences the mind Removes negative feelings Increases self-awareness
Loosening exercises
Shake down Hands stretch Forward/backward bending Side bending Twisting Neck rolling Shoulder rolling Face stretching
Tiger breath Dog breath Sighing tree “ha” Lion roar (Simha Garjana) Bee humming breath (Brahmari) Throat breathing (Ujjay breath)
Breathing exercises
Tree (Vrukshasana) Dancer (Natarajasana)
Balancing Asana
Monkey - Palms to feet (Padahasthasana) Crescent Moon (Ardha Chandrasana) Warrior Pose (Veerasana) Triangle (Trikonasana) Downward Dog (Adhomukha Svanasana)
Standing Asana
Cobra series (Bhujangasana) Crocodile (Makarasana) Bow (Dhanurasana)
Prone Asana
Camel (Ushtrasana) Rabbit (Sasangasana) Thunderbolt (Vajrasana) Squat (Malasana) Butterfly (Badhakonasana)
Seated Asana
Nostril Breathing (Anuloma Viloma) Alternate Nostril Breathing (Nadi Shuddhi) Bellows Breath (Bhastrika and Kapalabathi) Complete Yoga Breath / sectional breathing
(Vibhagha Pranayama)
Pranayama
Finger focusing (Trataka) Light focusing
Focusing and gazing techniques
Instant relaxation technique Deep relaxation technique
Relaxation techniques
OM - AAA, UUU, MMM Silence
Meditation techniques
RIGHT UPBRINGING
Yoga games Skits Story telling Slokas/Devotional songs Diet and Hygiene Lifestyle changes
Ride your Bumpy Camel
COBRA POSE
ELEPHANT POSE
FISH POSE
RunningTrain
Air Walk Sliding Board
Birthday Candles
Candle Pose
Deep Relaxation
Jogging Through the Jungle
MEDITATION
OTHER DIMENSIONS OF YOGA
Age groups 6-8, 9-11, & Above 12 Yoga games & skits Story telling Bhajans, Kirtans, Sanskrit slokas Shanthi (peace) chanting Diet Hygiene
THANK YOU
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