There are many benefits that result from practicing yoga and meditation.  Participating in these activities can help children and teens develop healthy habits as they grow.  Yoga and meditation can help reduce stress and improve mood. 

Other awesome benefits can result from practicing yoga and meditation! Concentration and thinking abilities have been shown to improve when practicing  mindfulness. (We all need this!) The prefrontal cortex acts as the CEO of the brain- think of it as command central! Practicing yoga while the brain is developing helps nurture the executive functions of the brain such as creativity, flexibility, self-control, and discipline.