Children are the foundation upon which we build the future. But while we depend on them for our future, so do they look to us for theirs. Our every action shapes their lives, both consciously and unconsciously. So what kind of legacy can we, as adults, leave to them?
June is Children's Awareness Month, with the second Sunday being designated National Children's Day. Children's Day celebrates our commitment to our youth, who rely on our guidance and support for their future. This year, National Children's Day falls on June 14.
Children, with their inquisitive minds and constant thirst to learn, are at the most formative time in their lives. This stage of life is instrumental in developing fundamental impressions and experiences - a perfect time for them to be guided towards learning how to lead happy, healthy lifestyles, both physically and emotionally. As adults, we are in a position of responsibility. We must lead by example and encourage positive habits in children that they can take with them throughout their lives.
As we become more conscious of the need to educate our children in learning to care for themselves and others, more schools, day cares and recreation centers are focusing on promoting health awareness for children so that they can maintain healthy lifestyles as they mature.
Yoga is just one of the many exercise regimens that are now being offered for children at every developmental stage in their lives. When we think of yoga, we think of adults, not children. But why not children? We all recognize that yoga promotes physical and emotional health and wellbeing, so why shouldn't everyone - regardless of age - share in its benefits?
It is never too early for us to learn how to care for our bodies and minds - and by introducing children to yoga we are giving them a huge head start in life. Children can benefit from a myriad of yoga practices - from the physical aspects of flexibility and balance to the emotional benefits of relieving stress and anxiety. By encouraging children to participate in a regular yoga practice, we are enabling them to build physically and emotionally healthy lifestyles, improve their developmental and motor skills, and develop confidence and self-esteem as they mature into adults.
Moreover, yoga is fundamentally different from more traditional exercise programs for children. It's non-competitive. There's no score and no rivalry. Unlike many sports or martial arts, yoga is personal and caters to a wide range of body types and ability levels. At such an impressionable time, it is important that developing children learn that competition isn't necessary. Beginning yoga early, therefore, can subconsciously foster a closer sense of community and support in the young.
We at YogaHub take our responsibility to educate our children very much to heart. This is why our founder, Christina, created our sister site, EcoFriendlyBabies.com, which focuses on promoting environmentally friendly products for babies and their families. We firmly believe that every individual can make a difference and - by starting with just one product at a time - we can save our planet and guide our youth towards making a better future for themselves, their children, and generations to come.
By encouraging children and teaching them positive physical and emotional habits, we are giving them the tools they need to build healthy and happy lifestyles as adults. And what better legacy can we leave to our children than their own bright futures?
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Today I thought I'd DQ something different, to borrow a phrase from the beloved dairy chain. Circumstances conspired this week - what with helping three friends move on the same weekend - to make it exceedingly difficult to attend one of the Yin sessions at the studio. In my infinite cunning, however, I remembered my copy of The Gift of Yoga, YogaHub's very first yoga DVD. 
As you read this, I should be on my Mediterranean cruise, relaxing and having a great time with my husband.
