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bedroom. For an added bonus, perform stretches outside, reaping the benefits of sunshine and fresh air. In the morning, wake up and face the school day empowered by the warrior poses. Welcome the morning with a few sun salutations. In the afternoon, use fun, creative animal poses to transition into your afternoon activities. Before bedtime, relax with meditative breaths to release stress and emotions carried throughout the day. Allow yoga to help your kids reflect on their day and prepare for rest.


Try It at Home Try the gorilla pose by standing tall with your legs wide apart. Bend forward at the waist and let your arms hang down in front. Swing your arms back and forth like a gorilla. Take a big breath in and rise up, beating your fists on your chest. Embrace the power of being strong and fierce while also being a gentle and kind member of the family. Try the cobra pose by lying on your stomach, palms of your hands under your shoulders. Press into your hands, lifting your shoulders off the ground. Visualize what is around you. Think about your path for the day. For the cloud pose, inhale and bend your knees. Curl your arms in front of you to scoop invisible clouds that hold frustra- tions and negative feelings. Exhale, straighten your legs and throw the clouds above your head into the sky. Yoga practice can wake up hibernating muscles, giving them a good stretch and releasing their energy. When this occurs, children have less pent-up energy, which easily translates into a better night’s sleep. This completes the circle as better sleep aids in concentration, self-image and better mood. Try a few yoga moves with your kids at home, with friends or in a class. Enjoy time together while collecting the benefits of a healthy activity for the whole family.


Courtney Morris Gardner, MSN, RN, PNP, is a PNP in Marion, NC. She established and coached a Girls on the Run team at a local middle school for the last three years.


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