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Cinco de Mayo for Kids: Yoga Poses for Kids

Giselle · May 2, 2022 ·

Cinco de Mayo Poses for Kids | Kids Yoga Stories

Cinco de Mayo (SINK-oh DAY MY-OH) is the biggest Mexican holiday in the United States. It is a special day to honor and celebrate the Mexican heritage and culture. The 5th of May (“Cinco de Mayo” in Spanish) was the day in 1862 when the Mexican army won an unlikely victory over the French forces at the Battle of Puebla. The anniversary of that date is a time to celebrate freedom and liberty. If you want to find out more about the history of Cinco de Mayo, take a look at this great explanation from Mommy Maestra.

Personally, I look forward to the 5th of May each year to be able to celebrate my love for the Latino culture. I taught at an American International School in Guatemala for many years and remember fondly the parades, dancing, music, fireworks, and food. The sights and sounds of these spectacular Spanish holidays are enriching and unforgettable.

As per usual, we went to the library and took out all the Cinco de Mayo for kids books in our district. Most of the books were non-fiction books, and I’ll bet you’ll be able to find similar ones in your local library, too. One of our favorites was from the Cloverleaf Holiday Books series, titled Marco’s Cinco de Mayo, by Lisa Bullard and Holli Conger.  


5 Cinco de Mayo Yoga Poses for Kids

Cinco de Mayo is yet another fun holiday to practice through Mexican-themed yoga poses for kids! You could either choose some Mexican-inspired yoga poses to go on a pretend journey to Mexico, or follow the Cinco de Mayo-themed yoga sequence below.

These are suggested yoga poses, and you can certainly change or adapt according to your child’s interest, age, and enthusiasm. The yoga postures are also listed in a particular sequence to invite flow from one pose to the next: 

1. Pretend to be a Mariachi (mahr-re-AH-chee) band.

How to practice Mountain Pose: Stand tall with your legs hip-width apart and feet facing forward. Take your arms in front of you like a mariachi band member holding a guitar as you play Latin music.

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Mountain Pose

2. Pretend to dancing at a Fiesta (fee-ES-tah).

How to practice Tree Pose: Stand on one leg. Bend the knee of the leg you are not standing on, place the sole of your foot on the opposite inner thigh or calf (just not your knee), and balance. Pretend to be dancing at a fiesta (party) celebrating Cinco de Mayo. 

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Tree Pose

3. Pretend to be swinging at a Piñata (pin-YAH-tah).

How to practice Warrior 1 Pose: Stand tall with your legs hip-width apart, feet facing forward, and straighten your arms alongside your body. Step one foot back, angling it slightly outward. Bend your front knee, bring your arms straight up toward the sky, and look up. Imagine you have a stick in your hand and that you’re swinging at a piñata. 

Warrior 1 Pose

4. Pretend to be Mexican Bandera (ban-DARE-ra) flapping in the wind.

How to practice Half Moon Pose: From a standing position, step your left foot back while opening your hip out to the side. Tilt forward, place your right hand flat on the ground (or on a block) in front of your right foot, while simultaneously lifting your left foot. Open your hips and extend your left arm up to the sky. Align your shoulders over each other and open your chest. If possible, try gazing out to the left. Imagine being a Mexican bandera (flag) flapping in the wind. Switch sides and repeat the steps. 

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Half Moon Pose

5. Pretend to be a Mayan Ruin standing tall in the Mexican sun.

How to practice Downward-facing Dog Pose: From all fours, lift your knees to an upside-down V-shape, with your buttocks up in the air. Ensure that your palms are flat on the ground and that your spine and legs are straight. Press your heels toward the ground and look back through your legs. Pretend to be a Mayan ruin in the hot Mexican sun.

Downward-Facing Dog Pose for Kids | Kids Yoga Stories
Downward-facing Dog Pose

Other Cinco de Mayo for Kids Activities:

  • Make mini-piñatas and fill it with treats and sweets.
  • Make a tissue paper Mexican flag. 
  • Play or sing Cinco de Mayo songs and rhymes.
  • Make Mexican pork tacos.
  • Study the Mexican Culture.
  • Make a sombrero and maracas.
  • Make Guatemalan worry dolls.
  • Learn about the history with fun printables.

Happy Cinco de Mayo! ¡Viva el Cinco de Mayo! 


Check Out Our Mexico Yoga Cards for Kids

Learn about the beauty and culture of Mexico!

Pretend to be Mexican dancer, a Quetzal, and the Mayan Ruins. Poses include revolved chair pose, star pose, and eagle pose.

The yoga poses in this deck are sequenced specifically to invite flow from one pose to the next. This takes the guess work out of figuring out which pose to do next.

Download these Mexico Yoga Cards to learn through movement in your home, classroom, or studio.

The set includes 53 cards: an index card, pose instructions, yoga teaching tips, 20 Mexico yoga pose cards, and 20 matching Mexico cards.

The yoga kids are multicultural from a variety of countries.

Download Mexico Yoga Cards for Kids here.

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Mexico Yoga Cards for Kids

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Cinco de Mayo Yoga for Kids

You May Also Enjoy Our Holiday Yoga Ideas for Kids

YOGA POSES CELEBRATING HOLIDAYS FROM AROUND THE WORLD.

Imaginative and fun ways to celebrate a variety of holidays.

This e-book has a total of eighteen playful and engaging yoga sequences that you can copy or print off and practice with your children in the classroom or at home.

This digital download includes twelve yoga poses for eighteen holidays from around the world, straight-forward instructions, and colorful visuals.

It’s a perfect addition for in the classroom, playroom, or anywhere else kids practice yoga! Ages 4+. 

Purchase Holiday Yoga Ideas for Kids here.

Holiday Yoga Ideas for Kids | Kids Yoga Stories
Holiday Yoga Ideas for Kids

Check Out Our Collection of Spanish Yoga Books for Kids:

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