JAIME AMOR ON YOGA FOR KIDS

Going back to school after six weeks of summer holidays may feel daunting for some children, not to mention those starting “big school” for the very first time.

So our digital guest editor Giovanna wants to shine a light on Jaime Amor, founder of Cosmic Kids Yoga, which encourages children to practise yoga and mindfulness from as young as four, who has filmed a Back to School 1, 2, 3 routine exclusively for hello! readers.

“We wanted to come up with a routine that was really easy for kids to remember. Within this, we have our three tools: Move, Breathe and Believe,” she tells us.

“The tools are all rooted in quite grown-up practices of yoga, movement, mindfulness and meditation, but they’re simplified to a point where a four-year-old can do them.

“In the video, I guide kids through a quick and easy ‘Hello Sun’ sequence, which is basically a sun salutation, to start our engines and get the whole body moving. But if kids only have a minute, they can strike a power pose, which gets endorphins rushing and boosts confidence.

“The Breathe aspect is all about giving kids the tools to relax when they feel stressed or when they want some quiet time to relax. It’s something children can do sitting at their desk if they’re feeling a bit nervous.

“Then the final aspect is Believe – and it can be a bit American, this idea of: ‘I’m great, I’m awesome,’ but there’s a lot of merit in kids taking themselves to the bathroom, looking themselves in the eye in the mirror and just going: ‘You know what, I can do this, I’m fine.’

“So Back to School 1, 2, 3, has quite grown-up concepts like affirmations and breathing, but we’ve put them into a package that kids can totally get. I’m really hoping kids will use it each morning to get into the habit of setting yourself up for a successful day.”

Visit hellomagazine.com to see Jaime’s exclusive video for hello! readers, offering a quick five-minute routine to set children up for the day and calm any nerves they may have.