Namaste, Reader!

This week during our Kids Yoga Club, I asked a simple True or False question:

“Is it easy to be quiet?”

Without hesitation, every single student shouted together:

“NO!”

It made me laugh — and it made me think. They’re right. Being quiet, sitting still, managing our big feelings… it’s not easy at all, especially for kids.

Why is self-control so challenging for children?

Because their brains are still growing. The part of the brain that helps with patience, focus, and emotional regulation (the prefrontal cortex) doesn’t fully develop until early adulthood! Add in a world filled with constant stimulation, excitement, and busy schedules, and it’s no wonder staying calm feels like a major task.

But here’s the good news:

Self-regulation can be learned.

And yoga gives kids the perfect tools to practice — with kindness and playfulness.

In our classes, we use movement to help kids release extra energy, breathing practices to settle their bodies, and mindful moments to notice their feelings without judgment. Every wobbly tree pose, every giggly breathing game, and every attempt at a one-minute “quiet challenge” is a step toward building those skills.

You can try it at home too!

Here’s a simple practice:

• Movement: Do 30 seconds of jumping jacks or silly dancing.
• Breathing: Then sit down and take three slow, deep breaths together — smelling the flower (inhale) and blowing out the candle (exhale).
• Stillness: Challenge yourselves to sit quietly for 30 seconds. (It’s harder than it sounds — and that’s okay!)

Self-control doesn’t come overnight. It comes through practice, patience, and plenty of laughter along the way.

Thanks for letting me share this sweet (and noisy) moment with you!

From My Heart 2 Yours,
Taylor Lee Hitaffer, RYT-500, CYMC
​Heart2Brain Yoga​

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