Yoga Breathing and Relaxation Techniques for School aged Children

By D Reyna Shawn

Given the rising need to address obesity, stress in children and low academic achievement, coupled with the significant amount of time youth spend within school settings, schools have been identified by a range of federal, regional, and local health authorities as ideallocations to increase youth physical activity and healthy behaviors Low-income youth are disadvantaged in many areas, notably physical health and academics. According to Goodman et al, low socioeconomic status youth are at risk for negative health consequences because of the numerous barriers to health-promoting behaviors, such as physical activity. Physical activity is linked with academic achievement. Goodman's article showed that SES has a broad and an important influence on health across the population. Yoga can be considered as part of the fulfillment of the 60 minutes of daily activity recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control . Increasing movement during the school day will be an added benefit of Yoga Calm

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3773979665
• ISBN13: 9783773979667
• Release Date: March 2023
• Publisher: Shawn D. Reyna
• Length: 82 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"