kids yoga

[Gwen]

i'm looking for a video for my kids, something that will give them a physical challange but not over the top. they are active so they don't need an exercise video really. i just want something that will give them a new experiance and slow them down. so i was thinking kid yoga. i hear a lot of good stuff about yoga. i could see my kids enjoying it. so...i went looking for a video and there are tons of them and i hate to waste money on a bad one. so any of yall ever used a kids yoga video or have any suggestions of other things that could be fun?

for those that don't know my kids are 7, 6, 4, 3 (well the ones that would be using it anyway)

[skalenfehl]

Yoga is really beneficial, but in my experience and opinion, kids need the kind of exercise to keep them sharp, fit, entertained and focused. While yoga helps us to focus, stretch, limber up and become balanced, it would bore kids to death. I would recommend something closer to a plyometrics workout or something to channel their naturally abundant energy. I would be very interested to see how they respond to yoga, though, if you pursue this.

[Gwen]

what is a plyometrics workout?

they have lots of energy i'm looking for something to slow them down, get them to focus, especially my 4 yr old, he only has a yr before starting school and needs to learn this concept lol

[skalenfehl]

what is a plyometrics workout?

they have lots of energy i'm looking for something to slow them down, get them to focus, especially my 4 yr old, he only has a yr before starting school and needs to learn this concept lol

Ah, to slow them down. I think teaching them very intellectually stimulating things like planting a seed and watching it grow every day, teaching them to build things or mold animals from clay, etc. There are tons of fun activities that will stimulate them intellectually while seated for long periods of time and help them to find their artistic talents. I believe all children have hidden artistic talents.

As for plyometrics, it basically means exercises designed to produce speed, agility and power by constantly leaving the ground (jumping, running, etc).

Plyometrics - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[mightynancy]

My daughter (she's 7) did a yoga video with her friend's mom and LOVED it. It was just a regular one, not one especially for kids. I, too, want to get her one of her own and am interested in hearing any reviews!

My son has a Tai Chi DVD. He's 12. It's good!

[BusyMom]

The child development center I worked at implemented yoga routines for the kiddos after lunch and before nap time. They did tons of fun activities (quiet) like "catching rainbows" "catching sleepy dust" "reaching for the sun to make them warm" etc. We also had some children with behavioral challenges and started to use it when they were in solitary time and helping them learn how to breathe when they were upset. It worked quite well. I think they would be bored in an adult class that is meant to teach mediation but when designed with kids in mind yoga classes can provide definite benefits,esp. in a world where are kids are consistently overstimulated.

[Guest Leeanntheonetwo]

Question: "What is the Christian Mormon view of yoga?"

Answer: For many Christians in the West who don't understand the history behind it, yoga is simply a means of physical exercise, and strengthening and improving flexibility of the muscles. However, the philosophy behind yoga is much more than physically improving oneself. It is an ancient practice derived from India, believed to be the path to spiritual growth and enlightenment.

The word "yoga" means "union," and the goal is to unite one's transitory (temporary) self with the infinite Brahman, the Hindu concept of "God." This "God" is not a literal being, but is an impersonal spiritual substance that is one with nature and the cosmos. This view is called "pantheism," the belief that everything is God, and that reality consists only of the universe and nature. Because everything is God, the yoga philosophy makes no distinction between man and God.

Hatha yoga is the aspect of yoga which focuses on the physical body through special postures, breathing exercises, and concentration or meditation. It is a means to prepare the body for the spiritual exercises, with fewer obstacles, in order to achieve enlightenment. The practice of yoga is based on the belief that man and God are one. It is little more than self-worship disguised as a high level of spirituality.

The question becomes, is it possible for a Christian to isolate the physical aspects of yoga as simply a method of exercise, without incorporating the spirituality or philosophy behind it? I don't believe so. Yoga originated with a blatantly anti-Christian philosophy, and that philosophy has not changed. It teaches one to focus on oneself instead of on the one true God. It encourages its participants to seek the answers to life's difficult questions within their own conscience instead of in the Word of God. It also leaves one open to deception from God's enemy, who searches for victims that he can turn away from God (1 Peter 5:8).

Whatever we do should be done for God's glory (1 Corinthians 10:31), and we would be wise to heed the words of the apostle Paul: "Fix your thoughts on what is true and honourable and right. Think about things that are pure and lovely and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise" (Philippians 4:8, NLT).

Your loving sister,

Leeann

[Guest Leeanntheonetwo]

Why You Should Stay Away from Yoga

We are bombarded by messages of yoga’s peaceful and healthful benefits, but what we don’t hear, specifically in the United States, is the true origins of this type of life style.

These are postures that are offered to the 330 million Hindu gods. Yoga postures really are; they are offerings to the gods. If you do these postures and you do this breathing technique and this meditation, then you will be accepted by a god, little “G.” That’s the real danger.

I am a certified personal trainer who visited India for three months on a mission trip, and I would often see people in the streets doing yoga poses in front of the statues of the gods.

“Romans 12:1-2 says we are to offer our bodies as a living sacrifice to God. Here they are doing something very similar with these postures to their 330 million gods, and it is scary. So we abstain from things offered to idols—Acts 15:29.”

In yoga they do what they call pranayama breathing. Prana is the Hindu word for life force, the same concept as the word chi in some martial arts. Yoga breathing attempts to manipulate that life energy, which I believes is perilous. That is a dangerous thing, because I think that we are coming out from under the blood of Jesus when we do stuff like that, and we are no match for the enemy in those areas. I think of what Paul said in Ephesians 2:2, that Satan is the prince of the power of the air. We are not talking about oxygen.

A third area of concern in yoga is the concept of emptying the mind, which is contradictory to what Christianity teaches. We are transformed by the renewing of our minds, not the emptying.

Along with emptying the mind, yoga guides people into astral travel, which is where people actually leave their bodies.

Clearly, with this understanding of yoga, Mormon Christians should think twice before heading to the local gym for a yoga class. But if you are a Christian who thinks it’s all right to attend yoga classes because you think you are strong enough not to fall prey to the spiritual deception that’s being taught and you enjoy the physical benefits, I plead in all seriousness that you to please consider a younger believer or weaker Christian who is watching your lifestyle. If you go to a yoga class, chances are they might be inspired to go also, and they could fall completely off track in their walk with God.

The ‘Christian Yoga’ Controversy

Can yoga and its religious roots be separated? Some who have been concerned about Eastern influences of yoga have looked to hatha yoga for answers, since hatha yoga is supposed to simply be the flexibility exercises without the spiritual influences. I am convinced that yoga and Hinduism are inextricably linked, and beyond that, there can be no such thing as Christian yoga.

Christian yoga is an oxymoron, It is like saying someone is a Christian Buddhist or a Christian Hindu. What some people are doing is that they are trying to make yoga Christian. Even Hindus are saying that you cannot do that.

R U Sucked into Yoga and the New Age

Yoga’s ability to bring a sense of calm is one of its deceptive charms. They say, ‘My doctor, my chiropractor, my physical therapist says to do it. It helps me. I feel less stressful.’ Well, it wouldn't’ be a hook if it didn't’ have something good in it.

Many don’t know about living the victorious Christian life. Many are not aware of the deception that is inherent within yoga and its connections to Hinduism. It seemed so spiritual, so it was fulfilling a void that was in our lives. I have found that any part of our lives that is not submitted to the lordship of Jesus Christ is an open door for the enemy.

Loving my brothers and sisters,

Leeann

Edited June 29, 2008 by Leeanntheonetwo

[Gwen]

Question: "What is the Christian Mormon view of yoga?"

Answer: For many Christians in the West who don't understand the history behind it, yoga is simply a means of physical exercise, and strengthening and improving flexibility of the muscles. However, the philosophy behind yoga is much more than physically improving oneself. It is an ancient practice derived from India, believed to be the path to spiritual growth and enlightenment.

The word "yoga" means "union," and the goal is to unite one's transitory (temporary) self with the infinite Brahman, the Hindu concept of "God." This "God" is not a literal being, but is an impersonal spiritual substance that is one with nature and the cosmos. i could see one describing the holy spirit this way. This view is called "pantheism," the belief that everything is God, and that reality consists only of the universe and nature. everything has a spirit which has origins or connects back to god. Because everything is God, the yoga philosophy makes no distinction between man and God.

Hatha yoga is the aspect of yoga which focuses on the physical body through special postures, breathing exercises, and concentration or meditation. It is a means to prepare the body for the spiritual exercises, with fewer obstacles, in order to achieve enlightenment. The practice of yoga is based on the belief that man and God are one. we have been commanded to have a change of heart, become one with god. to have others be able to see him in our countenance. It is little more than self-worship disguised as a high level of spirituality. i was told once that the concept of repentance within christian churchs was nothing more than a way for "sinners" to hide and rationalize their choices.

The question becomes, is it possible for a Christian to isolate the physical aspects of yoga as simply a method of exercise, without incorporating the spirituality or philosophy behind it? I don't believe so. Yoga originated with a blatantly anti-Christian philosophy, not sure i believe that, i can see very similar connections to christianity in what you have written here. and that philosophy has not changed. It teaches one to focus on oneself instead of on the one true God. It encourages its participants to seek the answers to life's difficult questions within their own conscience instead of in the Word of God. sometimes the answers are within out own conscience; after prayer (some call it meditation as well as other names) we are advised to be calm, quiet, to listen and think out our answers to seek god's blessing on our decisions. we are to converse with the spirit on a spiritual level. i've very much felt my spirit converse with the father or the hg and received the answers i felt i needed and the path i was to tak. It also leaves one open to deception from God's enemy, who searches for victims that he can turn away from God distancing yourself from the hg is what leaves you open to the deceptions of satan.(1 Peter 5:8).

Whatever we do should be done for God's glory (1 Corinthians 10:31), and we would be wise to heed the words of the apostle Paul: "Fix your thoughts on what is true and honourable and right. Think about things that are pure and lovely and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise" (Philippians 4:8, NLT).

Your loving sister,

Leeann

i'm not saying you are wrong, just that i don't agree. you might find some ppl, namely me, more receptive to your opinions if you didn't start off with a format that carries an air of telling me what i believe or what i should believe.

yes i knew that yoga was started and has roots as a religion. yes i know that religion is not my own. yes i know that there are basic principles that are not the same. yes i know some of those principles are foundationaly and fundumentialy different. i do belive one can seperate the physical movements from the teachings of the religion. what you think about while you meditate is where your heart is. it is doctrional to be physicaly diciplined and in control of your body. it is doctrional to be able to clear your head and listen to the quiet whisperings within of the holy spirit.

thank you for sharing your opinions.

your loving sister,

gwen

[Gwen]

Why You Should Stay Away from Yoga

We are bombarded by messages of yoga’s peaceful and healthful benefits, but what we don’t hear, specifically in the United States, is the true origins of this type of life style. if one is looking to convert to a particular "life style" one should know the origins. not sure that's what is being discussed here.

These are postures that are offered to the 330 million Hindu gods. Yoga postures really are; they are offerings to the gods. If you do these postures and you do this breathing technique and this meditation, then you will be accepted by a god, little “G.” That’s the real danger. the posture may be part of the offering but i'd guess (yes this is my guess) it's more what one meditates on that is the truest offering. that is optional to each person to whom they offer or if that offering is sincere. we have postures of our own in christianity, like kneeling to pray, not everyone that kneels at some point for some reason is making an offering, it's the heart that makes the difference in worship. some christians cross themselves as a physical posture as part of worship. if i cross myself it does not mean i'm making an offering, it could be done in a mocking way. i wonder if the true belivers of the yoga roots feel insulted or mocked when us christians do the movements but not the rest? interesting thought.

I am a certified personal trainer who visited India for three months on a mission trip, and I would often see people in the streets doing yoga poses in front of the statues of the gods. sounds like a very unique experiance.

“Romans 12:1-2 says we are to offer our bodies as a living sacrifice to God. Here they are doing something very similar with these postures to their 330 million gods, and it is scary. So we abstain from things offered to idols—Acts 15:29.”

In yoga they do what they call pranayama breathing. Prana is the Hindu word for life force is the spirit a life force?, the same concept as the word chi in some martial arts. Yoga breathing attempts to manipulate that life energy, which I believes is perilous. so are you against the study of martial arts as well, i belive almost all of that also has a religious basis? That is a dangerous thing, because I think that we are coming out from under the blood of Jesus when we do stuff like that, and we are no match for the enemy in those areas. I think of what Paul said in Ephesians 2:2, that Satan is the prince of the power of the air. We are not talking about oxygen.

A third area of concern in yoga is the concept of emptying the mind, which is contradictory to what Christianity teaches. We are transformed by the renewing of our minds, not the emptying. we are not supposed to empty our minds of the things that distract from the spirit and prevent us from hearing answers from god?

Along with emptying the mind, yoga guides people into astral travel, which is where people actually leave their bodies. the religious teachings may encourage such beliefs, the movements don't create that, again a state of mind. by the way i know ppl that have had that experiance and it was given to them by god for a specific purpose.

Clearly, with this understanding of yoga, Mormon Christians should think twice before heading to the local gym for a yoga class. But if you are a Christian who thinks it’s all right to attend yoga classes because you think you are strong enough not to fall prey to the spiritual deception that’s being taught and you enjoy the physical benefits, I plead in all seriousness that you to please consider a younger believer or weaker Christian who is watching your lifestyle. If you go to a yoga class, chances are they might be inspired to go also, and they could fall completely off track in their walk with God. if you attend a class that is also teaching the religion that could be a problem. some classes are just that physical dicipline.

The ‘Christian Yoga’ Controversy

Can yoga and its religious roots be separated? Some who have been concerned about Eastern influences of yoga have looked to hatha yoga for answers, since hatha yoga is supposed to simply be the flexibility exercises without the spiritual influences. I am convinced that yoga and Hinduism are inextricably linked, and beyond that, there can be no such thing as Christian yoga.

Christian yoga is an oxymoron, It is like saying someone is a Christian Buddhist or a Christian Hindu. What some people are doing is that they are trying to make yoga Christian. Even Hindus are saying that you cannot do that.

R U Sucked into Yoga and the New Age

Yoga’s ability to bring a sense of calm is one of its deceptive charms. They say, ‘My doctor, my chiropractor, my physical therapist says to do it. It helps me. I feel less stressful.’ Well, it wouldn't’ be a hook if it didn't’ have something good in it.

Many don’t know about living the victorious Christian life. Many are not aware of the deception that is inherent within yoga and its connections to Hinduism. It seemed so spiritual, so it was fulfilling a void that was in our lives. I have found that any part of our lives that is not submitted to the lordship of Jesus Christ is an open door for the enemy.

Loving my brothers and sisters,

Leeann

is this just a copy and paste from some site or is it truely your own words? just wondering cause it has a similar formate and spirit that i've seen on sites that want to convince why one should stay away from mormons who just want to lure you away with talk of family importance, being physicaly healthy, self reliant, etc. according to them mormon and christain together would be an oxymoron. i'm just not that afraid of others beliefs, nor am i so insecure that i can't think for myself and figure out my own beliefs that i desire to isolate myself to that extreame.

again thank you for sharing, you did give me something to ponder that i hadn't considered before.

loving my brothers and sisters,

gwen

[Gwen]

ok so i found a place in town that just opened up that is doing classes, kids tumbling, kids dance, yoga, etc. i wanted him to do the yoga but they don't have any other kids that age doing it, mostly adults interested. they did have 3 other boys his age signed up for tumbling so i signed him up for that. i think he will love it. still need to slow him down though. lol starts in aug so we'll see how it goes.

[Guest TiscaJohn012]

Emotional and mental issues, be it stress, depression, or anxiety are often the result of long-term tension patterns, which create blockages in our energy flow. Yoga therapy can help create greater emotional well-being by releasing tension and dissolving the emotional blocks that hold us back from living a happy, healthy life. A regular yoga therapy practice over the long term can be a powerful tool for emotional healing and integration.

yoga for kids

[Guest]

Whoa, old thread.

Hey Gwen... how did it go???

My kids took up music lessons to prepare themselves for Kindergarten - I had a kid who can't focus on anything for more than 2 minutes. But he did excellent with 30 minutes of piano. Both kids are on mixed martial arts for physical activity in addition to their physical exertion at home with their bikes and ripstiks and what-have-yous. I have to say, after a jiu-jitsu session, they're wiped out!

[Gwen]

Yes very old thread. lol

He loved the tumbling but the teachers quickly realized they couldn't handle boys so they cut it and it became a girls only thing.

Didn't find a kids yoga video I liked. Ended up buying a kids Tai Chi set. Which all my kids love. But I have to confess to not having myself together enough to always have time to do it in the mornings so it's probably done to randomly to have the proper effect. But they like it and it's always on the goal list of things to do. lol

I also found that a good magnesium supplement does wonders. One of my boys I insist take it because I can see such a difference. Another insists on taking it because he can feel such a difference.

[Guest JessyWilliam012]

Yoga indeed has become a popular, mainstream alternative for exercise and fitness. Yoga for kids is best begun around the age of seven, however, kids-being-kids, they of course will emulate what they see you doing, so as long as you know they are not in harm's way, it's okay to let them dabble a bit into Yoga.

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[Guest neiladvani89]

i'm looking for a video for my kids, something that will give them a physical challange but not over the top. they are active so they don't need an exercise video really. i just want something that will give them a new experiance and slow them down. so i was thinking kid yoga. i hear a lot of good stuff about yoga. i could see my kids enjoying it. so...i went looking for a video and there are tons of them and i hate to waste money on a bad one. so any of yall ever used a kids yoga video or have any suggestions of other things that could be fun?

for those that don't know my kids are 7, 6, 4, 3 (well the ones that would be using it anyway)

I have one helpful advice for you children and that is "theyogakids.com", may be it helps you.

[Guest andravertiel]

It goes without saying that yoga classes are very helpful for kids, but parents have to be sure that they deal with a highly professional instructor. Also, there are special yoga poses for babies and toddlers on DVDs, which are very effective for kids and have established good reputation among parents.

[Guest neiladvani89]

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