Opinion Article
Use of Yoga Practices for Young Children
Beth Elenko*
Department of Occupational Therapy, New York Institute of Technology, USA
Beth Elenko, Department of Occupational Therapy, New York Institute of Technology, USA.
Received Date: June 14, 2021; Published Date: June 25, 2021
Abstract
The purpose of this opinion paper is to present the use of yoga practices in young children, primarily those younger than age 3 years old. The benefits that are seen in older children are just as beneficial to the young child who is typically developing as well as for those who are at risk or developmentally delayed who participate in early intervention. Young children can use yoga strategies to promote motor, and sensory skills in the early years. Even if modified from typical yoga poses to enhance their skills in a fun and creative way. Applying these yoga practices with young children has limitedly been studied, and further research on the benefits and uses is still necessary. Programs that are developing need to increase the evidence to support their practices.
Keywords: Young child; Yoga; Early intervention; Motor; Sensory development
Abbreviations: EI= early intervention Early interventionists: occupational, physical therapists, speech language pathologists or special educators toddlers -typically referred to as children ages 1-3 years.
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Beth Elenko. Use of Yoga Practices for Young Children. W J Yoga Phys Ther & Rehabil 3(1): 2021. WJYPR.MS.ID.000551.
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