Better sleep - New born babies need a total of 16 hours sleep a day, gradually decreasing to 12 hours a day by the time they are three. Yoga helps promote sleep and, as babies do most of their growing during nap times, aids in physical development.

Colic and Constipation Prevention - Yoga helps relieve any tension in the abdomen, preventing common stomach problems.

Improved Fine Motor Skills - Emphasis on precise motions, and stretching and balancing positions hones fine motor skills in children.

Reduced Chance of Obesity - As many as 30% of children in England alone are estimated to be overweight and obese. Yoga encourages physical development, as well as healthy and balanced living.

Baby-Parent Bonding - Yoga offers an active means of communication and helps parents and babies get to know each other better. Bonding through skin-to-skin contact is encouraged.

Confidence - Babies that practice yoga are much more in control of their bodies. They are mobile, confident, have better head control and tend to crawl earlier.

Enhances Concentration - Yoga enhances the focus and awareness of babies and infants requiring concentration and attention - skills that are essential in all learning environments.

Settled Behaviour - Regular movement promotes calm behaviour with less extreme ups and downs.

Confidence - Through yoga, children learn to relish peaceful stillness and understand the importance of peace in their daily lives.