💚5 ways yoga helps Angry kids turn into Calm Kids in a flash!

2 Oct

Have you ever noticed that your child is more agitated or angry at this time of the year?

As a school teacher, it is well known that this time of the year can see a spike in behaviour incidents, and there could be good scientific reason for this…

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, spring is a time when our liver and gallbladder become predominant and start to naturally detox by eliminating stored winter waste.

An imbalance in the liver and gallbladder is associated with emotions such as stress, irritability, frustration, and anger.

Whilst these emotions can be triggered at any time of the year, they are more amplified in Spring and especially if there is excess build up and congestion.

In contrast, if our liver and gallbladder are balanced, Spring is an exciting time for creation, goal setting, personal growth and accomplishments.

When we add Yoga and Spring together, it really is a win win.

✅ Less stress

✅ Less anger and reactivity

✅ Less frustration

➡️ More hope

➡️ Increased success; and

➡️ Creativity cultivated

I have lost count of the number of times children have arrived to class frustrated, stressed, emotional and agitated, only to leave 60 minutes later a completely different child.

Thanks to some intelligently planned poses, breathing exercises and yoga therapy, any reactivity and stress that was there in the beginning has melted away by the time they walk out.

Can we all just let out a big sigh, kick up our heels and shout “Sign me up for that!”

Spring is the perfect time to start a new challenge, join a new class and create new healthy habits and what better way than with an experience that benefits not only the physical body, but also mental and emotional health too.

At Ignite Yoga, we believe in intelligently designed programs not only for the body but also the mind so that children and families can feel happier, calmer and more connected to being the brightest version of themselves.

You can’t buy this in a bottle...

and the best part is it’s 100% natural, preservative and sugar free!

Here are my Top 5 spring yoga poses for more calm & less anger: