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edyych
USA
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 Posted - Feb 14 2016 : 5:58:29 PM
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hello all, we are thinking of choosing between ballet classes and meditation classes for our 6 year old daughter. i read a very useful tips here http://www.yogapratice.com/kids-yoga/ but would like any personal experiences.
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yogani
USA
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Posted - Feb 14 2016 : 6:13:32 PM
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Hi edyych:
Six years old is pretty young to be training in meditation. Of course, it depends what kind of meditation. It would not be recommended with the AYP deep meditation technique, which is very powerful.
For more on "yoga for our children" see Lesson 256: http://www.aypsite.org/256.html
...or with additional content on over-sensitivity here: http://www.aypsite.com/plus/256.html
As mentioned in the lesson, light asanas (postures) are fine, but getting into more intensive practices like we have in AYP is not advised for young children.
Ballet sounds very good for a 6 year old. They are so cute in their tutus... 
All the best!
The guru is in you.
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edyych
USA
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Posted - Feb 15 2016 : 02:09:57 AM
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| Thank you. We just want her to concentrate more at school and felt maybe a not-so -intense yoga (meditation) would be okay for her. |
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jonesboy
USA
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Posted - Feb 15 2016 : 08:55:44 AM
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You can try 5 minutes of breathe, watching the belly rise and fall. That shown some really good results.
A nice documentary http://youtu.be/mJvGZmOhCDo
All the best,
Tom |
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Ecdyonurus
Switzerland
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Posted - Feb 15 2016 : 2:59:32 PM
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| Hi edyych, actually meditation is one of the most intense yoga practices, despite the fact that it looks so gentle. And beside that, I think that most children could not be able to sustain such a practice. For young children, I would suggest to look for something that allows them to play and have fun - that's what childhood is for IMO. |
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jonesboy
USA
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Posted - Feb 17 2016 : 11:07:32 AM
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Just for clarification.
I don't teach my kids to meditate but there are many societies where they do with no issues. Also if your child suffers from ADD meditation has shown positive results and is a much better alternative to drugs.
https://www.davidlynchfoundation.org/schools.html
10% improvement in test scores—and a narrowing of the achievement gap
Highly effective for increasing creativity
Improved teacher retention and reduced teacher burnout
Greater happiness, focus and self-confidence
Reduced ADHD symptoms and symptoms of other learning disorders
86% reduction in suspensions over two years
40% reduction in psychological distress, including stress, anxiety
and depression
65% decrease in violent conflict over two years
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