Yoga basics for kids combat childhood obesity

If you're looking for inspirational stories for kids, look no further. According to a WJBK FOX 2 News report, children in Detroit are using yoga and stretching to watch their weight. This city-wide initiative was started by a local nonprofit dedicated to fighting childhood obesity.

Called the Work It Out Foundation, the organization has partnered with the Children's Hospital of Michigan to bring yoga basics for kids to a number of elementary schools in the city.

Currently, more than 1,700 Detroit schoolchildren are enjoying the benefits of yoga, all thanks to the nonprofit's work, the Detroit Free Press Digital Host reports.

Studies have shown that yoga is an effective way to get kids moving and help them stay at a healthy weight. For instance, a report published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice found that a 12-week yoga program helped teens at risk for type 2 diabetes shed unwanted pounds.

The Kaplan University Center for Health and Wellness adds that yoga is good for all sorts of childhood-specific problems, including stress, wandering attention and body image issues.

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