Why is Yoga important in Early Childhood

In my Yoga Teacher Training we learned about the 8 limbs of Yoga. I believe that this something that most children miss out on for the simple fact it is forgotten

The first thing we learn in Children's Yoga
Yama
The child learns ethics. They learn the good within themselves and that they are of importance. We do this through songs, stories. We also learn about nonviolence. We can solve our issues through peace.

Niyama

The study of ones self. The child gets to know themselves and what they are capable of.

Asana

We learn lots of cool postures.

Pranayama

We learned how to breath. This comes in handy with self regulation. When we get upset.

Pratyahara

We also grow inside as we learn all these new skills

This is me. I was about 15 standing in my grandmothers living room. I hated getting my picture taken, I hated attention. I am now 42 and I look at this younger picture of myself and I don't know this girl. This girl was dog paddling hard. She was trying to get to the next job, trying to figure out what she was going to do with her life. She was scared to death because nothing made sense. I still have nightmares that I am by myself and I am in this mindset. I am helpless. I am halfway through yoga teacher training and I learned so much about myself. I am letting go. I have no interest in planning my future. I am a life long learner and plan to ride that wave for the next 40 years. As I type this I am wedged between two of my dogs and no amount of money could compare to this. I am finally happy.