yoga for young kids?

[Guest guest]

I have recently bought the DVD Kundalini Yoga by Gurmukh and also have

some DVD's by Nirvair Singh. Gurmukh's approach is very different and

quite energetic to say the least. However I enjoy them both very much.

 

My question is how much of the exercises can be done by children?

Somehow you dont hear very much about them when viewing the emails and

looking at the various web sites. However I have a 4 year old girland

an 8 year old boy who are both curious when they see us (me and my

wife) doing yoga. My boy specially would like to join in.

 

I always remember when I was a kid my Dad first introduced me to yoga

as he was born in Calcutta and was taught it at a ver young age.

Unfortunately it was something he did not continue with during his

grown up years. But, it was something I never forgot and fortunately I

have continued off and on through out my life.

 

I would like to give my kids a good grounding, any advise please?

Many thanks you

William

PS. Is Gurmukh going to be doing any more DVD's?

[Guest guest]

> I would like to give my kids a good grounding, any advise please?

> Many thanks you

> William

 

Dear William:

 

There's a great book by Shakta Kaur Khalsa called Fly Like a Butterfly

I have used with kids.

 

But you also can include your children in what you do if they show an

interest. I personally don't impose on them what I do, but if they ask

to be included I let them do everything they can and include a lot of

lightheartedness and laughter. Of course they probably won't want to

stay in postures or meditations as long as you would. It is not about

perfection. It is about experience. Let them create their own animal

postures. With children it is more about play than doing complete Kriyas.

 

Also don't give them the breath of fire until they have reached

puberty. Make sure they are safe. Teach them about tuning in and

chanting.

 

Blessings,

Awtar