Some things they are teaching kids these days...

Look what they are teaching the kids these days...

This does not look like a good book, but apparently it's being read to children during class in many schools. Check out the trailers here...very scary looking...

Skeleton Creek (ages 9-12)
www.scholastic.com/skeletoncreek/


And how about this? Here's an article that says how good yoga is for kids...

Experts say yoga is good for stressed-out kids
Studies show kids get health benefits from yoga
www.buffalonews.com

Now that is interesting, because according to the American Yoga Association, yoga is harmful for children. Check this out...

Yoga and Children

Yoga exercises are not recommended for children under 16 because their bodies’ nervous and glandular systems are still growing, and the effect of Yoga exercises on these systems may interfere with natural growth. Two of my great teachers, Rama and Lakshmanjoo, advised me of the dangers that Yoga asans may pose for young children. Children may safely practice meditation and simple breathing exercises as long as the breath is never held. These techniques can greatly help children learn to relax, concentrate, and reduce impulsiveness. Children trained in these techniques are better able to manage emotional upsets and cope with stressful events.

There is no doubt that Yoga postures (asans) and breathing techniques affect the physical body. People these days commonly accept the fact that such therapies as acupressure, neuromuscular massage, and reflexology can have systemic effects due to pressure applied to certain areas of the body. The physical basis for the effects of Yoga asans may be related. The asans and breathing techniques provide a deep massage and strong compression of the parts of the body where endocrine glands are located. Many Yoga stretches seem to target the nerves in the legs, arms, neck, and spine.

In sum, our position is that growth is in large measure controlled by the glandular system. It is a vastly complicated process, and the powerful physical and mental effects of Yoga asans may interfere with natural growth.

- http://www.americanyogaassociation.org/general.html