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| My son is nine years old and he has very mild ADHD. He takes the lowest dosage of medicine that is avaliable. I was wondering if taking up yoga is something that that might help him stay focus. Any information is appreciated. |
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| try pasting this link in your browser for an article on yoga and a.d.d. in children.
http://www.holisticmed.com/add/sumar.html |
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| Meghan, thank you very much for the information. This site was very informative. I'm going to sign us both for classes. |
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| Yoga would probably be very helpful for your child. Look for a certified yoga teacher, who is experienced in working with children. Pranayama, simply defined as controlled breathing techniques can be very helpful in promoting relaxation, reducing anxiety, and improving concentration. Alternate nostril breathing, or Viloma Krama, is being researched as a tool to balance the left and right hemispheres of the brain (the right nostril should be accented for your son). Introduction of asanas, or poses, and vinyasas, or poses strung into a pose will help hold your son's interest, open his body and mind, and improve concentration and focus, among many other things. |
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| Annette, I am curious if you got your son into yoga?I am an adult with ADD and a R.Y.T. my daughter is also ADHD and does yoga. |
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| Hi-
Yes a form of seated yoga is great for ADHD children and they can even do the exercises in the class. hed a book of different relaxation, focusing, and learning exercises. Yoga is also in the book as well as breathing exercises, and using your senses to relax. The book BEING IN CONTROL is with Amazon.com
A synopsis is at www.geocities.com/jasonalster
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