A new exciting and healthy activity for kids starts this Thursday 15th December when 'Kids Yoga' classes start in Calis, Fethiye.

When you think of yoga you might get images of someone sitting in lotus position om-ing while incense wafts around them, or a human pretzel performing a contortionist act.

What may not immediately spring to mind is a holiday to deepest darkest Africa, riding a magic carpet, visiting the moon or sound effects to rival a zoo.

In a yoga class for kids young minds are encouraged to be flexible so their imaginations can roam free and create any number of fantastical experiences.

The traditional elements of a yoga class (postures, breathing and relaxation) are taught to the children through the mediums such as story telling, dance, dressing up and games.

The most important element in any kids yoga class is FUN.

The benefits of yoga are well documented and include such things as increasing strength and flexibility, improving circulation, boosting the immune system, improving sleeping patterns etc.

Kids yoga classes have great value on many levels. Engagement in regular yoga classes for kids promotes physical, psychological and social health and wellbeing.

On a purely physical level, yoga classes that are structured for kids help to facilitate an active, healthy lifestyle.

Psychologically, a regular practice of yoga postures, breathing techniques and relaxation exercises help to quell an overactive nervous system and balance brain chemistry, which helps to increase motivation and promote a positive outlook on life.

The nurturing atmosphere encourages children to relax and have fun while they develop not only strength, coordination, flexibility and balance, but also body awareness, better focus and concentration.

A kids yoga class is a multi-sensory environment which explores kinesthetic, visual, aural, inter and intra personal learning. Kids learn to listen to each other as well as express themselves creatively.

Kids yoga classes will be held in Calis Thursdays 4.30-5.15 starting December 15, with an introductory offer of 7 TL per class.

Beginner and general level classes for adults are held Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Full details can be found at www.turquoiseyoga.com

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