Yoga for Kids: Memory & Focus

This is the second episode of the Yoga for Kids series with Lavina Bharwani and her co-host Kabir, built around concentration games that make focusing feel like play. It centres on activities such as the Hand Flip Challenge, using fun coordination tasks to help children practise paying attention and holding their concentration. The playful, peer-led style keeps kids engaged, so they are working on focus and memory without it feeling like schoolwork.

It is made for children and is handy for anything that calls for concentration, from school lessons to homework. The intention is gentle and practical: to give kids enjoyable ways to sharpen their focus and memory that they can return to at home. Because it leans on games rather than difficult postures, children of a range of ages can take part and feel a sense of achievement.

Set up in a calm spot with few distractions, so your child can concentrate on the activities; a small clear space is all you need. Let them follow along and repeat the games at their own speed, and join in yourself, as doing the challenges together often keeps younger children more engaged. Treating it as fun rather than a test tends to get the best out of it.

Keep the mood relaxed and encouraging, and do not worry if your child finds a game tricky at first, that is part of the fun. Let them take breaks whenever they like, and never turn it into pressure. If your child has any condition that affects physical activity, check with your doctor before starting.

This episode complements the calm-and-emotions and posture episodes, and works well as a short reset before homework or study time.