Central Pune Doctor House E-Magazine

CHILDHOOD OBESITY AND IMPORTANCE OF YOGA IN OBESE KIDS: After COVID-19 pandemic, numbers of children with overweight and obesity are significantly rising.: On the International Yoga Day 2022, here are very simple and effective yoga asanas for children: The COVID-19 lockdown has not only significantly affect the lifestyle of adults but it has also changed the lifestyle and habits of kids as well. A recent study published in journal of Obesity has shown that the Covid-19 lockdown had negatively impact on diet, sleep and physical activity among toddlers, children and adolescent population. The research revealed that during the lockdown, the children ate an additional meal per day, slept an extra half hour per day, and spent nearly five hours per day in front of the phone, television and computer. However, their physical activity, reduced by more than two hours per week. Staying at home, eating lots of junk foods and not doing physical exercises put them on high risk of  developing obesity

HEALTH BENEFITS OF YOGA IN CHILDREN: Yoga is absolutely a gift to humanity from our ancestors. Today Yoga is recognized all over the world, the sole reason being it does not only look into one's physical well being but also nurtures emotional, mental and spiritual connect. Yoga is a complete package with wonderful cardio, dynamic workout, meditative posture and influence on one’s behavior and life style. Regular practice of asanas and pranayama's lead to a holistic life style. HOW DOES YOGA HELP CHILDREN MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY? According to studies, practicing yoga can let children have a stress-free and balanced life along with stable mental health. Trying different yoga poses for kids as a daily routine is a great way to induce calmness in children. Physical benefits of yoga: 1)Yoga develops children’s strength and enhances physical flexibility . Yoga helps strengthen children’s growing bodies and helps them improve their flexibility, which can reduce their chance of injur