Physical Development: Yoga for Strong Bodies and Calm Minds
Infant & toddlers are moving through an explosive stage of brain and body growth — learning how to move with control, focus, and joy. Yoga channels that energy with intention.
In our classrooms, yoga looks like animal poses, stories, songs, and silly breathing — not competition or forced stillness. The benefits unfold quietly:
- Balance & coordination: Tree and Boat poses strengthen both sides of the body, improving spatial awareness and focus.
- Functional strength: Weight-bearing play builds joint stability and posture without strain.
- Self-regulation: Breathing games like “Smell the flower, blow the candle” help children calm their nervous systems.
- Confidence: Every mastered pose — no matter how wobbly — reinforces “I can do hard things.”
Yoga helps infants and toddlers connect body, breath, and feelings — skills that make transitions easier, sleep smoother, and friendships kinder. It’s not just movement; it’s the start of lifelong resilience.