Yoga

[eaccae]

Has anyone's child here ever tried yoga? I am desperately trying to find an activity for DS. He is sooooooooooooooooo energetic and very athletic - but hates sports, didn't want to do karate, etc. I was actually thinking about yoga for him. He does seem to need his down time when he comes home - and with his impulsiveness - I am wondering if this might be a good idea. (He does love all stretching). Any thoughts or experience?

[kstquilter]

i have no experience with yoga but dd danced alot for most of her life. it was an activity that allowed her to participate from the time she got there until she left. i would think yoga would be the same way. plus allow ds a litlte down time. i'd be willing to give it a shot.
karen

[catatonic]

Yoga sounds like a great idea. You made me wonder if my son might enjoy it. He wants to do soccer, but I've heard team sports and ADHD aren't always a very good combination, so I'm not sure what to do.

[susanthemom]

Hi Elizabeth,

We've picked up yoga videos and kid's books on yoga(with pics and all) from the library, but I haven't much luck in getting my son(7) to care about it much. He just sort of looks at me funny and heads in the other direction. But my 5 yr son(not adhd) loves it. He loved the silliness of some of them(videos), but they're a little too goofy for the oldest. None of them really get the peaceful side of it at all at this age. It might be a totally different experience with a teacher woking with kids, but depending on where you are, one might be hard thing to find. Hope this helps alittle. Susan

[eaccae]

Thanks guys. Yes - there is a place right down the road that offers yoga for children DS's age. I am going to look into it this Friday and check it out.

[MommaToFive]

What a great idea!! I hope it helps! Let us know how it goes.... I may have to look into it as well.. My son doesn't do well in "competitive sports", allthough he wants to play soccor, football, and softball... Maybe this is something he would like!!

Erin