• Is it wrong for small children to do yoga?

I have read somewhere that small kids should not practice yoga. Every time I do yoga, my daughter, who is 3 years old, joins me very excitedly and does it very well too. Are there really any risks involved?

6 Answers

  • Pediatrician
  • Hattiesburg, Mississippi

It is good for her to do stretches and practice with you. However limit back hyperextension and neck hyperextension which can put too much tension on the spinal cord.

  • Pediatrician
  • East Orange, NJ

In spite of the controversy, in my humble opinion, yoga is beneficial for children. It enhances confidence,enhances physical flexibility and promotes physical strength. Exploring and learning in a fun, safe and playful way is the way to go.There is no reason why your child can not join you in yoga in a playful way and get not only health benefits but also have fun doing it. I don’t believe it will cause any short or long term harm to the child.

  • Pediatrician
  • BROOKLYN, NY

Certain poses in yoga can harm children growing bones by putting stress on them.

  • Pediatrician
  • Rowlett, Tx

Yoga is healthier than any exercise. It's self sustainable and automatically correct.

  • Pediatrician
  • Beverly Hills, California

No, I think yoga for kids is great! Go for it. As long as they have a teacher trained in working with kids, it should be fantastic. Any exercise using your body weight is totally fine.

  • Pediatrician
  • LITHIA, FL

I am not aware of any specific reason why a child couldn't do yoga.

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