Yoga News 86 - 03/2014

Dossier: Yoga for children
In a childhood between smartphones and school stress, between video games and bullying in the schoolyard, yoga can be an important anchor. Read our new dossier to find out how children, teenagers and young people can discover the world of yoga in a playful and age-appropriate way. In addition to many interviews and expert contributions, you will find a large photo gallery with instructions, many practical tips and suggestions for yoga teachers!

Yoga for children
Between cyber worlds and school pressure: Yoga as an island that makes you strong for everyday life - and can bring back a piece of real childhood. By Nina Haisken.

Children’s yoga on the rise
Established in many schools, researched through studies and in high demand for years: children's yoga is attracting great interest. By Julia Johannsen.

"I want to teach children's yoga"
What are the special features of yoga with children? What should you bear in mind if you want to teach children, and what training and further education options are there? By Thomas Bannenberg.

Children's yoga class "In the rainforest of Brazil"
A cheerful children's yoga session by Leila Oostendorp to strengthen self-confidence and activate inner strengths, as well as to promote a sense of balance, concentration and imagination. Suitable for children aged 4 to 10. By Leila Oostendorp and Heike Pöhlmann.

Childhood 2.0
Modern media has given us a brave new world. But what does it mean for our children? How smartphones, television, etc. influence young people. By Doris Iding.

Yoga for teenagers and young people
No longer children, but not yet grown up: the age group of teenagers and young people is somewhere between children's yoga and the offer for adults. What does yoga suitable for teenagers look like? By Julia Johannsen.

Diagnosis ADHD
When a child becomes a "fidgety child": More and more children are being diagnosed with ADD / ADHD. What this syndrome means and how to deal with it. By Doris Iding.

Yoga practice for ADHD
How yoga can help children diagnosed with ADHD: hints and tips for practice - including sample lessons. By Nicolai Romanowski.

Children & Spirituality
Spirituality is not just reserved for adults - children are also and especially spiritual. Find out here how children's spirituality manifests itself and how it can be encouraged. By Julia Johannsen.

Meditating with children
... Is that even possible? Yes, says children's yoga expert Thomas Bannenberg. He explains here why and in what form you can meditate well with children

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Book recommendations about children’s yoga