# Simple yoga asanas can combat poor posture in children 2026-08-10T15:01:55+00:00 | Health & Science | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Yoga offers simple tools to counter the stiffness and poor posture that long school hours and screen time cause in children, says a yoga teacher writing in Deccan Chronicle. Basic asanas such as tree pose, cat-cow and downward dog strengthen core muscles, align the spine and build body awareness. A five-breath exercise before asanas can calm a restless child within a minute. Experts say that ten to fifteen minutes of practice a few times a week, treated as play rather than a task, is enough to improve strength and flexibility over time. ## Coverage - deccanchronicle.com Tags: children's health, fitness basics, parenting, posture, screen time, yoga Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/simple-yoga-asanas-can-combat-poor-posture-in-children/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/simple-yoga-asanas-can-combat-poor-posture-in-children/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.