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मोटापा और हाइट न बढ़ने की समस्या आज बच्चों में आम बात है, क्योंकि आज हम फिजिकल एक्सरसाइज को महत्त्व देना भूल चुके हैं| आज हाइट की समस्या जहाँ तक लड़कों का प्रश्न है उनसे अधिक महत्त्वपूर्ण लड़कियों के लिए है| परफेक्ट हाइट न होने की वजह से उनकी शारीरिक सुन्दरता, समाज में उनका प्रभाव, मैरिज, जॉब और यहाँ तक कि उनके स्वयं के मन में भी कुंठा का भाव उत्पन्न कर देता है जिससे उनका कॉन्फिडेंस भी लूज़ होने लगता है|   

Yoga for Children

Yoga offers the same kind of benefits to both adults and kids. Researchers all over the globe have proved that not only does yoga help in reducing the stress and anxiety in a kid's life but also helps them improve their concentration levels. Yoga helps children improve their overall personality, mental and emotional balance, and improve team player skills. All of these skills will stand your child in good position and help him or her navigate life's treacherous pathways successfully.

All the above mentioned benefits are of tremendous assistance to a child and will help your young ones manage stress and find balance in their lives.

A yoga program can benefit kids and adults find balance in their lives and deal with work pressure and stressful situations in a more appropriate manner. Its result are clearly visible in a very short time. Yoga benefits a child in achieving the required physical, mental, and emotional growth and it also makes them adept at handling any stressful conditions in their life. This work-life balance is as important to children as anyone of us, and yoga practice ensures it in many a ways.

We know the children are always attracted towards fun and excitement, so teaching yoga to a kid we include the fun element in its teaching.

आज हाइट बढ़ाने के लिए बहुत जरूरी है कि  हम योग को अपनाएं| नियमित योग-आसनों को करने से निश्चित तौर पर हाईट  ग्रोथ होती है| छोटे बच्चों को यदि प्रारंभ से ही योग करवाया जाय तो उनकी हाइट छोटी हो ही नहीं सकती| अच्छी फीजिक, स्वस्थ मन और अच्छी हाईट के लिए जरूरी है कि हमारे बच्चे किसी अच्छे योग प्रशिक्षक के मार्गदर्शन में योग, ध्यान और प्राणायाम का निरंतर अभ्यास करते रहें| 

Yoga for Height Growth 

Yoga for height increase is a science that has proved its effectiveness over the centuries.

 

Children generally reach their maximum height till the late stage of their adolescence period. As far as increasing height is concerned, it depends upon various genetic and environmental factors. However it is possible to gain a few inches even after adolescence by practicing yoga.

 

Yoga provides energy to all parts of the body and thus places the body at ease. It is beneficial for the overall health and well-being of the body. Yoga affects your height indirectly by correcting your body posture, such that your body utilizes all the energy and grows in height.

 

By creating suppleness while controlling your breath and stretching your body through its full range of motions, yoga helps in increasing height at many levels.

 

These effective yoga postures can help in increasing your height by keeping your body upright.

 

Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation Pose), Sukhasana (Easy Pose), Tadasana (the Mountain Pose), Trikonasana (Triangle Pose), Parivrtta Trikonasana (Revolved Triangle Pose), Dog and Cat, Adhomukha Svanasan ( Downwardfacing Dog Pose), Vrikshasan (Tree Pose), Chakrasana (The Wheel Pose), Hastapadasana (Hand to Foot Pose) & Chalit Hastapadasana.

 

These yoga techniques can be extremely effective in increasing your height. It also relieves you from stress, tension and depression.

 

It is advisable to practice these exercises at an early age to get maximum results.

 

For best results, it is advisable to practice these exercises under the supervision of a yoga practitioner only. Practice them regularly and lead a happy life.

 

Those suffering from ailments or injuries should consult their physician before resorting to such postures.

STUDY

Does yoga actually contribute to weight loss?

 

There are a lot of the short and long term benefits of yoga in children and adolescents. 

A pilot study conducted at the University of Texas says yes. The principle investigator of the study, Sandra Benavides, concluded that Ashtanga yoga might be beneficial as a weight loss strategy. The primary objective of the study was to determine the effect of yoga on weight in children and adolescents. The secondary objective was to determine the impact of participation in yoga on self-concept and psychiatric symptoms such as depression or anxiety.

 

Results

 

Weight loss

Out of a total of 30 children, 14 completed the study. The average age of these children was 11.7 + or - 1.5 years. The average initial weight was 61.2 kg with an average BMI of 26.4 kg/m2. The mean baseline weight was 61.2 and decreased to 59.2, which correlated with changes in BMI from 26.4 to 25.6. On average, participants had a 2 kg weight loss. The most significant weight loss was achieved by a 13-year-old female who lost 5.9 kg.

 

Lab findings

At the initial laboratory screening two participants had abnormal lipid panels. After the 12-week study, the lipid profiles in both of these participants improved. In addition, the total cholesterol decreased and HDL increased.

 

Psychiatric results

Also, of the 14 participants completing the study, three initially had low self-esteem scores while two had very low self-esteem scores. After the study, four of these five participants showed improvement. Three children showed elevated symptoms of depression that improved after the study. Two participants with elevated symptoms of anxiety at baseline showed improvements.

 

The Significance

The study is the first to be published that uses yoga to address the problems of overweight children and adolescents. As mentioned earlier, overweight children are at risk for many diseases that can carry on into adulthood, particularly type 2 diabetes. Therefore, weight management in childhood may be the cornerstone for overall health in adulthood.

 

Conclusion

Based on the findings of this study, it appears yoga may be a weight loss alternative in children and adolescents. After the 12-week program, most children lost an average of 2 kg. This is consistent with other weight loss programs.

In addition, participants showed improvement in self-concept and depression. This suggests that Ashtanga yoga may provide positive mental health benefits.

Yoga for Reducing Obesity in Kids

There are many contributing factors that make weight management among this population increasingly difficult, the most common are calorie-laden foods, lack of exercise, and stressful events within the family or at school.

 

Nowadays children do not meet the minimum requirements of regular activity at least 1 hour per day. Unfortunately, a vast majority of today's children prefer playing video games or television to going outside to play with their friends.​ This inactivity is unfortunately supplemented by poor eating habits. Today we are using too much processed foods, junk foods, and fast foods that fit into our fast-paced lives. Obesity is linked to such unhealthy eating habits.

 

This behavior leads to a multitude of problems, chief among them are health risks. Complication such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease show up much earlier in children who are overweight. Perhaps equally as damaging are the long-term psychological effects. Self-esteem and self-concept plummets causing these children a great deal of emotional pain, especially among females.

 

The question is how to address this growing problem?.

 

Yoga is a feasible and a viable alternative for obese/overwaight children and adolescents. Overweight children are often more willing to choose yoga as a form of exercise.

 

Yoga helps to reduce childhood obesity which is a major concern impacting the health of children. It plays an instrumental role in keeping their bodies fit and healthy. It also offers them a challenge that they can master and yet at the same time develop a good self-esteem which will result in increased levels of confidence.

 

Yoga is often perceived as a passive activity, in reality it is extremely engaging. It is physical, yet safe, and also encourages healthy and balanced living. Actively engaging in yoga on a regular basis is one way to strive toward the  activity requirements and help children remain within a healthy weight range.

 

Important Yogasanas and Paranayamas

Important pranayamas

Bhastrika, Kapalbhati (it is very effective pranayam for reducing fat/weight), Anulom-Vilom, Bahya, Bhramari, Udgeeth and Pranav Pranayams. If have thyroid problem do regular practice of Ujjai Pranayam.Agnisar kriya is also very effective process for weight loss.

Yogasanas

Jogging, Jumping Jacks, Churning wheel, Dwichakreek Asan, Padvritt Asan, Cobra Pose, Tree pose, Warrior Pose, Half moon pose, Chair pose, Bow pose and corpse, Spinal twist pose, Camel pose, Wheel pose, Triangle pose and Butter fly etc.

 

योग, ध्यान और प्राणायाम की मदद से मोटापे सहित न जाने कितनी समस्याओं से निपटा जा सकता है| निरंतर योग-आसनों का अभ्यास करने से बच्चे मोटापे को आसानी से  मात दे सकते हैं और यही नहीं योग को करने से बच्चो की याददाश्त शक्ति में भी चमत्कारिक रूप से वृद्धि होती है| आज बच्चो में कॉन्फिडेंस की कमी, लो-कंसंट्रेशन और मूड स्विंग जैसी कई समस्याएं भी काफी अधिक देखने को मिल रही हैं और इन समस्याओं का हमें मेडिकल साइंस में कोई उपचार भी उपलब्ध नहीं है जबकि नियमित योग, ध्यान और प्राणायाम के अभ्यास  द्वारा इन समस्याओं को जड़ से ख़त्म किया जा सकता है और साथ ही साथ भविष्य में फिर से उत्पन्न होने से भी रोका जा सकता है| 

योग करने से टेंशन का खात्मा होता है तथा डिप्रेशन से उबरने में मदद भी मिलती है| योग, बच्चों की रोग प्रतिरोधक क्षमता (इम्युनिटी पॉवर) को बढ़ाता है तथा उन्हें और अधिक जागरूक बनता है| योग, बच्चों को उद्देश्यपूर्ण बनाने और प्रेरित होने में भी मदद करता है तथा उन्हें विनम्र, धैर्यवान और दृढ़  भी बनता है| 

Yoga to improve memory and concentration 

Memory power varies from one individual to another. Most of the changes in memory are normal changes due to aging process, or may be caused by temporary or treatable problems.

 

Yoga works on both mental and physical level and thus helps to improve overall condition. It works on a very deep level on your body and that has a powerful impact on your system. Yoga techniques stimulate the brain and the nervous system and help to improve the memory and concentration.

 

Studies have shown that those who exercise daily have longer memory spans than those who do not exercise daily.

 

So, it is very simple, keep practicing of these yoga asanas and yogic techniques to improve concentration and memory power.

 

Surya Namaskar (Sun Solutation Pose), Salutation Seal, Sirshasan ( Head Stand Pose), Sarvangasan (Shoulder Stand Pose), Bukasan (Crane Pose), Ustrasan (Camel Pose), Reclining Hero Pose, Vrikshasan (Tree Pose), Graudasan, Natarajasan, Seated Forward Bend, Shavasan (Corpse Pose).

 

Pranayama

In pranayama, the mind is focused on the breath as it flows in and out of the body. Pranayama increase oxygen in body and nourishes the brain to improve concentration. It also helps to correct our breathing pattern, clears blockages in the system and also helps to correct the energy flow so the life energy (The Pran) flows unobstructed.

 

To improve memory power and concentration do  regular practice of Bhastrika, Kapalbhati, Bhramari, Udgeeth and Pranav Pranayams.

The parents should support and motivate their children to practice yoga and it should also be treated as an extra-curricular activity aimed at children to make them learn how to deal better with life and its varying degrees of complexity by including a fun element which they can love and associate with.

YOG    SADHANA    KENDRA

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