Help Your Child Manage Aggression with Yoga

Hello Pose & Play Parents & Followers!

We all want our kids to feel happy, calm, and confident. But sometimes, big emotions like anger or frustration can take over, leading to challenging behaviors like aggression. At Pose & Play Yoga, we believe that kids can learn to navigate these emotions with the right tools — and yoga is a powerful tool for just that.

Why Do Kids Experience Aggression?

Aggression in children often stems from frustration, overwhelm, or the inability to express their feelings. Whether it's a tough day at school or a difficult moment with friends, kids are still learning how to understand and communicate their emotions. Yoga provides a fun, safe way for them to practice self-regulation.

How Yoga Can Help Manage Aggression:

Through breathing exercises, movement, and mindfulness practices, yoga helps children:

• Develop Self-Awareness: By tuning into their bodies and thoughts, children start recognizing their emotions before they escalate.

• Release Energy Safely: Yoga lets kids work through pent-up energy in a positive way, which can reduce the tendency to act out.

• Build Coping Skills: Yoga teaches simple tools like deep breathing and visualization, giving children alternatives to aggressive responses.

• Improve Focus & Patience: Balancing and stretching postures encourage patience and concentration, both of which can reduce impulsive behaviors.

Try This Quick Calm-Down Pose at Home!

Here’s an easy exercise to try at home: the “Lion’s Breath.” This playful breathing technique can help your child release frustration and feel more centered.

1. Have your child sit comfortably, hands on their knees.

2. Take a deep breath in through the nose.

3. As they exhale, encourage them to stick out their tongue, open their eyes wide, and roar like a lion.

4. Repeat 3-5 times. It’s a fun, silly way to release tension and feel calmer!

Join Our Kids Yoga Classes for Emotional Balance

If you think your child would benefit from learning these calming skills, we’d love to welcome them to our Pose & Play Yoga classes. Our sessions focus on helping kids channel their energy positively, manage emotions, and grow with confidence. We do have upcoming weekend classes!

📅 Upcoming Class: Saturday, November 16th at 10:00am📍 Location: MY Play Cafe Northland]💻 https://www.myplaycafe.com/northlandkc

Yoga is not just a workout for the body — it’s a workout for the mind and heart. Let’s work together to give your child the tools to manage life’s ups and downs with grace and confidence.

With peace, love & yoga,

Julie

Founder, Pose & Play Yoga