What are the benefits of yoga and mindfulness in schools?

Yoga and mindfulness have been shown to improve both physical and mental health in school-age children (ages 6 to 12). Yoga improves balance, strength, endurance, and aerobic capacity in children. Yoga and mindfulness offer psychological benefits for children as well. A growing body of research has already shown that yoga can improve focus, memory, self-esteem, academic performance, and classroom behavior, and can even reduce anxiety and stress in children.

*https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/more-than-just-a-game-yoga-for-school-age-children-201601299055