Mother and daughter doing yoga outdoorsOmmmmm. Today is International Yoga Day so take a break from your hectic day to stretch it out in a downward dog pose. Oh and be sure to include the little ones!

Yoga has been shown to have numerous health benefits, and they aren’t limited to just adults. Studies have shown that people who practice yoga have more:

  • Flexibility
  • Muscular tone
  • Protection from injuries
  • Endurance
  • Energy

Yoga is a fun and healthy activity for both you and your little ones – but if you won’t take our word for it, you can watch this video of a mom and her daughter showing us how it’s done.

We do encourage parents to keep safety in mind – not all of us are former Cirque du Soleil performers like this impressive young mother. If you’d like to learn more about yoga for parents and kids, visit Childlight Yoga. Happy International Yoga Day, and don’t forget to stretch!

Namaste.