Animal Habitats Yoga: Connecting with Nature Through Playful Poses and Books
Let’s go on a yoga adventure today to learn about animal habitats through movement and literacy!
What better way to learn about habitats in your classrooms and homes than through playful movement! Convert your learning spaces into mini habitats by adding other themed visuals, props, figurines, music, or bits of nature.
In this yoga journey, we’ll dive into six distinct animal habitats: snow, forest, rainforest, ocean, desert, and garden. Each offers a blend of movement, mindfulness, and imagination.
6 Animal Habitats: Learning through Yoga Poses and Books
Along our journey, we’ll share the wonderful Over and Under series by Kate Messner and illustrated by Christopher Silas Neal, coupled with related themed-yoga poses, yoga cards, and yoga stories.
The Over and Under book series are beautifully illustrated with vibrant images of the various animal habitats and are perfect for preschoolers to third graders. You can learn more about the animals at the back of each book.
1-Snow Animal Habitat:
As we enter a winter wonderland, we channel the peaceful energy of hibernation through gentle yoga poses. Imagine a calm snowscape as you move through poses inspired by hibernating creatures. Embrace the tranquility of the season and tap into the rejuvenating power of stillness.

Get Over and Under the Snow here.
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2-Forest Animal Habitat:
Take a pretend stroll through the heart of the forest with our pond-side yoga adventure. Feel the crisp air as you engage in yoga poses inspired by woodland creatures and the soothing sounds of nature. From the tree pose to the frog pose, our forest yoga sequence brings the magic of the woods to life, promoting balance and flexibility.

Get Over and Under the Pond here.
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3-Rainforest Animal Habitat:
Venture deep into the Amazon rainforest with yoga poses that mimic the vibrant and diverse ecosystem. Picture yourself surrounded by lush greenery and exotic animals as you flow through jungle-inspired movements. This rainforest yoga sequence encourages exploration and connection with the rich biodiversity of one of Earth’s most precious habitats.

Get Over and Under the Rainforest here.
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4-Ocean Animal Habitat:
Let the soothing waves guide your yoga practice in the ocean habitat. Dive into the yoga poses inspired by ocean animals, riding the imaginary waves with a graceful flow. These ocean and beach yoga sequences not only enhance flexibility but also provide active learning experiences of ocean animals in a fun, engaging way.

Get Over and Under the Waves here.
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5-Desert Animal Habitat:
Feel the heat of the desert sun as you navigate through yoga poses inspired by canyon landscapes and resilient desert animals. Embrace the strength and endurance of these unique creatures, cultivating a sense of determination and focus. The desert habitat yoga sequence is a journey into the heart of arid beauty, promoting resilience and self-discovery.

Get Over and Under the Canyon here.
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6-Garden Animal Habitat:
Step into the enchanting world of the garden, where we explore various insects and bugs. Engage in playful yoga poses that mimic the movements of garden animals, fostering a connection with the buzzing life around us. The garden habitat yoga sequence invites creativity and imagination, making it a perfect practice for young learners.

Get Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt here.
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Animal Habitat Yoga offers a holistic approach to wellbeing by integrating the art of yoga with the beauty of nature. Whether you find peace in the stillness of snow, the serenity of the forest, the vibrancy of the rainforest, the calming waves of the ocean, the resilience of the desert, or the playful energy of the garden, this learning experience encourages a deeper connection with our planet. So, roll out your mat, embrace the spirit of exploration, and let Animal Habitat Yoga be your guide to an active learning experience that children will love!
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