Thursday 22nd February 2018 celebrates World Yoga Day. It was first started several years ago by Samira Radsi, a yoga teacher living in Berlin, Germany. One Saturday morning after a long night with little sleep she was counting milk bubbles in her Cappuccino when the idea for World Yoga Day popped out of nowhere.

On World Yoga day, yoga teachers and schools around the world donate their time and space to a two hour yoga session which is devoted to human rights. Devoting our thoughts and energy globally to the human rights issue will generate a powerful impact.

Yoga’s health benefits have been known to humankind for thousands of years. It improves flexibility, balance and posture, builds muscle strength, increases your blood flow, boosts immunity, helps regulate blood pressure, helps you learn to focus, and helps you sleep better, to name but a few of the ways it can make your life better. But have you ever thought of what benefits it could have on your children?

Yoga in children is also a great Just 5 minutes of yoga a day can boost the mental and physical health and wellness of our children, regardless of their socioeconomic status, athletic abilities or prior knowledge.

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2. Yoga is non-competitive
   
3. Yoga teaches self-acceptance
   
4. Namaste: The light in me sees the light in you
   
5. Yoga encourages healthy habits
   
6. Focus. Focus. Focus.
   
7. Yoga teaches calming techniques
   
8. Children learn self-awareness through yoga
   
9. Yoga supports positive mental health in children
   

The best way to celebrate this day is to participate! Even if you have never tried yoga, don’t worry! We have the best book to show you how:

Magnificent Me, Magnificent You - The Grand Canyon

By Dawattie Basdeo (Illustrations by Angela Cutler).

Thousands of years ago, ancient wise men called yogis, sat and observed the world around them and developed a range of exercises based around the natural world we live in. This Magnificent Me, Magnificent You activity book shares many of these exercises through the exciting adventures of twins Crystal and Leo. In this book, Crystal and Leo are transported by their unique wishing mirror to the magnificent Grand Canyon, where they embark upon a treasure filled journey. Alongside their story of discovery is a range of inspiring fun exercises, activities, songs and games. Come and join them and discover your own treasures. For children aged 6-11 years. 

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Dawattie Basdeo is a children's yoga teacher and founder of Holistic World Ltd. She lives in London and is a passionate advocate for holistic living. 

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