5 Reasons You Should Try Virtual Family Yoga by Drunk Yoga® with Your Kids This School Year

I’m sure you’re wondering how in the world you’re going to keep your kids busy and interested this school year with the loss of in-person classwork and school. I’m sure you’re also wondering how you’re going to stay sane with what seems to feel like an everlasting summer with the kids at home. Look no further, Drunk Yoga® has got you covered. 

Now I know what you’re thinking; drinking + yoga + kids = complete, utter disaster. Well I’m here to tell you that at Drunk Yoga®, we aren’t actually about getting wine drunk and bending into downward dog. At Drunk Yoga®, we intoxicate our spirits through uplifting and joyful conversation, with just a hint of yoga. 

Drunk Yoga® focuses on the importance of joy through community, and how we do that is through a fun, interactive, virtual experience geared towards bonding and connecting with those around you, while also getting some good stretchin’ in.

So, why would this be perfect for moms and kids this school year? Well, let’s dive in.

1.) Drunk Yoga® provides a great opportunity for parents and kids to bond

Like mentioned before, at Drunk Yoga® we are all about community, connection and forming solid, joyful bonds with those around us. At our parent and kid-friendly classes, we emphasize the importance of expanding the meaningful relationship between a parent and child. With silly interactive games, easy and fun yoga poses and lots of dancing, you and your child will enjoy a laughter-filled, engaging time. 

2.) Yoga is mentally stimulating for children

With coronavirus, children are being held back at home and are missing out on the many benefits of being in a new environment, surrounded by new people and situations. Yoga can be a way to receive many of the same benefits from attending school in person, from the comfort of your own home.

According to Harvard.edu, yoga has been proven to improve focus, memory, self-esteem, academic performance and behavior while also lessening anxiety and stress in children. Plus, it’s just plain fun!

3.) Yoga is the perfect alternative to sports and physical activity

No in-person school means no sports and fitness. With the lack of physical education and sports teams, kids are more likely to be unsatisfied, bored and lazy. Yoga can act as a substitute for all of the physical activity your child is so used to getting in school. 

According to the CDC, physical activity is highly recommended for children between the ages of 6 to 17, as it can help improve bone and muscle strength, cardiorespiratory health and reduce the risk of many health conditions. 

At Drunk Yoga®, we instruct yoga in an accessible and fun way so that it’s easy and enjoyable for all. The simple physical fitness that is the result of yoga can be a more interactive way for your children to get their necessary physical activity in. 

4.) Human interaction is critical during the COVID-19 pandemic

If you’ve suffered from the quarantine blues, you know exactly how important interaction with others is. Whether it be making a phone call to a friend, scheduling a Zoom meeting with your relatives or simply just waving “hi” to your neighbor across the street, the littlest interactions make the biggest difference.

At our Drunk Yoga® virtual classes, you’ll get a chance to interact with multiple people from all different walks of life and from all over the country (and world too!). This is the perfect opportunity to get some much needed human interaction for both you and your children, without having to risk anyone’s health!

5.) Yoga is a huge stress reliever

If you didn’t know already, yoga and meditation (even at home!) is proven to decrease stress and anxiety, along with encouraging relaxation, improved fitness and many other health benefits. As a parent during the coronavirus pandemic, you may be experiencing some extreme bouts of stress. At Drunk Yoga®, we provide a virtual hour of relaxation and fun that will be sure to get you out of your hectic mindset. Plus, your kids will appreciate seeing you happier and stress-free too. 

For more information on Drunk Yoga®’s kid friendly virtual yoga classes, go to www.dodrunkyoga.com. Also, follow Drunk Yoga® on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube to learn more about all that they have to offer. 

Cheers,

Drunk Yoga®