Nursery Boys Start Yoga Young - Oct 2011

The ancient art of yoga is being taught to the youngest children at Altrincham Prepartory School.

Timperley yoga coach Sandra Stenhouse is taking the four and five year-olds in APS’s reception class through the fundamental principles of the exercise.

Yoga coach Sandra Stenhouse said: “Yoga is a wonderful exercise promoting flexibility, strength and concentration. Working in a group, it also promotes cooperation and team-work. The younger the children start, the sooner they will master the fundamental principles.”

Sandra added: “For me it has also been a wonderful way of relieving stress and becoming calmer and more focused, and these are very positive qualities to attain at any age.”

Sarah Makepeace-Taylor, APS's Early Years Coordinator, said: “For centuries yoga has helped to promote a healthy mind and a healthy body. Our boys love their sessions, above and beyond anything else, yoga is great fun.”

Pictured with Sandra are Tyler (4) and Thomas (4).