Yoga for Kids: 5 Fun Asanas for Your Little One

"If conducted in a playful manner, yoga stimulates a child's interest and increases their concentration levels." Nidhi Gureja, from The Art of Living

Happy Baby Pose: This pose helps to pacify the mind and body relieving stress and fatigue. It gently stretches the inner thighs and spine. Ask the child to gently rock side to side.

Snake Pose: It strengthens the spine, backs of arms and legs and also stretches the shoulders, chest, and belly. To encourage breathing, have kids hiss like a snake.

Butterfly Pose: Get ready for a good night's sleep! This pose helps calm the body and mind, helps relieve stress and fatigue. It's great for opening the hips and a good stretch for the ankles.

Upward Facing Dog Pose: This pose makes the spinal cord strong and not only opens one's chest, but stretches it too. It decreases one's stress levels as well and may help relieve symptoms of asthma.

Tree Pose: This pose improves balance, strengthens the thighs, calves and ankles, stretches legs and even develops concentration.