# Yoga-Posing Plushies The Meddy Teddy Encourages Children to be Healthier and More Mindful By Meghan Young | Published 2016-05-13 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meddy-teddy References: [meddyteddy](http://www.meddyteddy.com/) The Meddy Teddy is an adorable [stuffed animal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pause-with-panda) that carries a powerful message for children -- even if they won't fully appreciate it until they are older. It is a yogi toy that encourages kids to lead healthier and more mindful lives, which is an invaluable lesson in this digital heavy world. Able to take on a range of yoga poses, the Meddy Teddy can be used as a fun tool by parents and teachers to help impart the value of [yoga and meditation practices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meditational-yoga). More than that, yoga itself is a great alternative to other fitness options as it teaches kids the importance of flexibility, muscle development and [positive body image](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartfuls), amongst other things. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Yoga for Kids:** Opportunity to create innovative yoga programs and products specifically designed for children. - **Mindfulness Toys:** Disruptive potential to develop toys that promote mindfulness and wellness in children. - **Health, Wellness, and Education:** Innovative approaches to merging health, wellness, and education to instill positive habits in children. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Manufacturing:** Opportunity for toy manufacturers to create yoga-inspired toys for children. - **Fitness and Wellness:** Potential for fitness and wellness industries to tap into the growing demand for yoga and mindfulness programs for kids. - **Education and Parenting:** Disruption in the education and parenting sectors with the introduction of yoga and mindfulness practices for children. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mental Health Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-calmness-crew.md) - [Children Meditation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-meditation-turtle.md) - [Meditative Screen-Free Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calm-tonie.md) - [Poem-Sharing Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mood-bears.md) - [Anxiety Soothing Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hugimals-antianxiety-plushie.md) - [Anxiety Relief Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worry-monster.md) - [Posture-Improving Stuffed Animals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funbaruzu.md) - [Illuminating Mental Wellness Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pawz-the-calming-pup.md) - [Emotional Exploration Plushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emotional-baggage-by-solobo-toys.md)