Puberty can be tough. Your body is suddenly changing, and your mind needs time to cope up with the new things. It can get overwhelming. Having someone to share your thoughts and doubts with, someone to confide in, a friend, parent, or sibling can be beneficial. And if you are not comfortable sharing your feelings, join a yoga class to release all the bottled up unwanted emotions and thoughts.
Yoga is a great tool not just to develop good posture and flexibility but also for empowering young girls to keep self-doubt and low self-esteem at an arm’s length. Let’s take a look at the benefits of yoga and some of the yoga postures that are immensely helpful for teenage girls.
Benefits of yoga for teenage girls
1. Reduce anxiety
2. Improve focus and concentration
3. Boost self-image
4. Build up confidence and will-power
5. Develop self-discipline
6. Physical fitness and flexibility
7. Develop a positive attitude and enthusiasm
Best yoga postures for teenage girls
Adho Mukha Shvanasana (Downward Facing Dog)
Teenage girls are really conscious about their bodies. We do not realize it but often to hide our feelings and safeguard ourselves from the outside critical world we start rounding the shoulders. It’s as if instinctively we are closing the heart to protect it from getting hurt. Downward dog helps opens the shoulders and develop a straight and long spine. By correcting the posture, it also improves breathing. So you are more comfortable and confident with yourself. This posture really helps to clear the mind and bring it to a calm state. Hold each yoga position for a few breaths initially (5-6 breaths) and gradually increase the time to 2-3 minutes. Once you come out of the posture, relax in balasana to feel the calming effect of this posture on your mind.