The sound of the Tibetan bowl rings in another yoga class.

But this time the students are a little younger than usual in New York.

Yoga has become more mainstream as a form of physical exercise in recent years. And not just for adults.

At Yogi Beans on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, children also benefit from yoga. The private studio offers classes to mothers with infants as young as 6 weeks old.

Co-owner Lauren Chaitoff says "crawlers" to 15-year-olds can sign up for classes. And unlike most activities, it's not competitive.

"You know the same principles you'll find in an adult class you'll find in a Yogi Beans class. There's going to be the poses so that's the physical. So for a parent that wants their child to have a physical activity you're getting that in yoga. And what's great about the physical component of yoga is that it is non-competitive. It's called a yoga practice."

The physical practice includes strengthening, coordination, balance, and flexibility exercises but yoga also teaches mindfulness, focus, concentration and relaxation, which sets it apart from typical after-school activities.

Chaitoff says she simplifies the exercises for children, but the same principles apply for children and adults.

"You know in ballet, you're usually working up to a recital. In judo or martial arts you're trying to achieve a certain belt. In yoga you're just able to be. You're able to practice. It's not about how good your pose is. It's your own personal practice, so that I think is really important. We're really about making children feel good and confident in their bodies and in their ability."

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Baby Yoga Big Hit in New York