Kids ages 6 and up should get at least one hour of physical activity a day, and yoga can be a fun way to help them reach this goal.

Along with the physical benefits, practicing yoga encourages mindfulness and teaches kids tactics like deep breathing, Dr. Gina Robinson with Cleveland Clinic Children’s said.

During yoga, this allows them to be in the moment and tune out the distractions of cellphones and other devices.

Deep breathing can also be used outside of yoga to help kids manage difficult emotions from stress to anxiety.

If you want your child to try yoga or something new in general, Dr. Robinson said it’s important to lead by example.

“We are our best example for our children,” said Robinson. “So we want our kids to participate in things. We want them to try new things, a lot of the times, it helps if we do it with them.”

Whether it’s yoga or riding a bike, Robinson says it’s crucial to work with your child to find something they enjoy.

That way, they’re more likely to reach their daily activity goals.