Benefits of breath for kids yoga

Breathing in and out of the nose is a key component of a children's yoga practice.

Benefits of nose breathing:

• Reduces stress
• Gets more oxygen into the lungs
• Helps kids to calm themselves by focusing on their breath

In contrast, mouth breathing is shallow, and can cause symptoms of  fight/flight in kids.

Try the Inhale Pose below:

"One of the most important parts of any yoga pose,
Is remembering to breathe deeply
By inhaling through my nose."

Illustration by Kathleen Rietz