1. Children love undivided attention from their parents/carers because they experience it rarely

The pose: Double Down-dogIt takes two!

2. A parent-child relationship where support is mutual is unique; children love feeling needed

The Pose: Deep Folds

Adults are able to deepen their forward bend under the weight of their child and children are able to

enjoy a supported backbend.

3. We all breathe. What a wonder it is to have time focused on just breathing with your child.

Try this: The next time your child asks to look at a screenhold them instead.

Focus on the movement coming from their body as they breathe.What does it take to matchthe rhythm of your breath to theirs?

4. Parents feel guilty about the quality of the relationship they have with their children –

yoga helps to nurture this relationship

The pose: The kissing twist Done with sincerity, it is nurturing for you both

5. Playing is fun! Kids love being upside down, using their bodies to express themselves and how much more fun to do it with someone that loves them.

The pose: Hedgehog

The acro-yoga work in our Big Dog Little Dogclasses is a favourite.

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6. People have a desire to be healthy.Yoga promotes health.

The pose: Angel

Cultivates core strengthin the base (adult) and gives the flyer (child)a wonderful backbend.

7. Yoga brings a sense of calm through focused breath and movement work

The exercise: Starfish Breathing

Bonding with gravity through the back of the body and experiencing the ‘6 limbs’:head, tail, arms and legs.Then moving the limbs in conjunction with the breath.

8. People’s lives are busy and rushed. If we don’t slow down and enjoy it, it will pass by.

The exercise: Experiential anatomy of the face

You can take turns with your child feeling the contours of the face. Done with soft touch this is deeply enjoyable.

9. Kids love ‘being in charge’.Yoga with your child gives them opportunities to give

instruction, coach their parents and work in partnership with you.

The pose: preparation for Double Down-dog

Communication is strengthened between you and your child as you work together to achieve each pose.

10. Human touch is vital. Without it we suffer.

The pose: Final relaxation (savasana). It is best taken together.

These poses and more are available in the home practice manual ebook

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Find a Big Dog Little Dog teacher training or class at: www.bdld.co.uk

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