Halloween Poem for Young Yogis
Please enjoy this Halloween poem for your young yogis, written by kids yoga and mindfulness teacher from the United Kingdom, Victoria Rietdyk. Victoria is passionate about incorporating her love of poetry into her kids yoga lesson plans. See her four Rhyming Poems for Kids Yoga here.
Here’s a spooky yoga poem to help you and your playful pumpkins celebrate and have a happy Halloween incorporating yoga poses. This is a great way to get your young yogis exploring poses in their Halloween costumes. Why not include the yoga poem while out trick or treating?
Halloween Poem for Young Yogis
In Halloween costumes, the spooky young yogis
Create twisted branches in moonlit trees.
 Triangle Pose |
 Tree Pose |
Candles in pumpkins light up the night.
There’re ghosts and skeletons. Rrrr what a sight!
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 Mountain Pose(shake arms and legs) |
Devilish werewolves and scary-looking dogs,
Turning phantom princes into freaky frogs.
 Dolphin Pose |
 Downward-Facing Dog Pose |
 Squat Pose |
Slinky cats, mischievous on the mat.
How do you arch your back like that?
 Cat Pose |
 Cow Pose |
Crescent moon and a moving star,
Witches on brooms flying so far.
 Crescent Moon |
Mountain Pose |
 Chair Pose(like a witch on a broom) |
A long deep breath, then a big “BOOOO,”
Casting spells with a witches brew.
 Cobbler’s Pose(with a deep breath) |
Joining in with magic mindfulness,
Stirring a cauldron, wearing a long black dress.
| Cobbler’s Pose (pretend legs are a cauldron and take turns with each arm to stir the witches brew) |
A black pointed hat with a cape to the ground,
There are spiders and bugs creeping around.
 Extended Mountain(point fingers) |
 Standing Forward Bend |
 Happy Baby |
Mummies and zombies causing a shiver,
Ghouls and vampires making us quiver
| Mountain Pose (shake arms and legs) |
Ghostly pirates walking the plank
On a haunted ship. Many years ago it sank.
 Plank Pose |
 Boat Pose |
 Resting Pose |
Holding his wand, here comes the wizard.
Look out! Hide! Before he turns you into a lizard.
| Extended Mountain (point fingers) |
 Lunge(step one foot forward, then back, and then repeat on other side) |
Bats swoop by in the nighttime sky,
Owls keep watch from the trees so high.
 Warrior 3 Pose |
 Gyan Mudra(sit on heels, use both hands in an A-Okay sign over eyes to look like owl eyes) |
Candlelit houses throughout the land.
It’s all just good fun. Take hold of my hand.
| Extended Mountain Pose (fingers flutter like a candle flame, then children can create a house rooftop by touching fingers) |
Take a deep breath. Enjoy what you’ve seen.
It’s time to relax! What a wonderful Halloween!
| Resting Pose |
Download printable version of this Halloween Yoga Poem here >>
Buy yoga poses images here >>
See yoga pose descriptions here >>
Buy yoga cards for kids here >>
Halloween Poem for Young Yogis (without posture images)
In Halloween costumes, the spooky young yogis
Create twisted branches in moonlit trees.
Candles in pumpkins light up the night.
There’re ghosts and skeletons. Rrrr what a sight!
Devilish werewolves and scary-looking dogs,
Turning phantom princes into freaky frogs.
Slinky cats, mischievous on the mat.
How do you arch your back like that?
Crescent moon and a moving star,
Witches on brooms flying so far.
A long deep breath, then a big “BOOOO,”
Casting spells with a witches brew.
Joining in with magic mindfulness,
Stirring a cauldron, wearing a long black dress.
A black pointed hat with a cape to the ground,
There are spiders and bugs creeping around.
Mummies and zombies causing a shiver,
Ghouls and vampires making us quiver
Ghostly pirates walking the plank
On a haunted ship. Many years ago it sank.
Holding his wand, here comes the wizard.
Look out! Hide! Before he turns you into a lizard.
Bats swoop by in the nighttime sky,
Owls keep watch from the trees so high.
Candlelit houses throughout the land.
It’s all just good fun. Take hold of my hand.
Take a deep breath. Enjoy what you’ve seen.
It’s time to relax! What a wonderful Halloween!
Halloween picture credit to Victoria Rietdyk
About the Author
Victoria Rietdyk lives in a lovely part of Lancashire, UK. She is the proud mum to a handsome young man and two cheeky little pooches. She’s happy to be able to share the joy of yoga with children.
Find Victoria on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Download our Halloween Yoga Cards for Kids
Celebrate Halloween through yoga moves for kids!
Be a cat, crow, and crooked tree through yoga poses for kids! Download these 52 Halloween yoga cards to celebrate Halloween through movement in your home, classroom, or studio. The download includes an index card, yoga tips, pose instructions, 20 yoga pose cards, and 20 matching Halloween cards. Ages 3+.
“I love these Halloween Yoga cards! They are so colorful, and the graphics are amazing. I like how the cards show both the pose and picture on one side. I am excited to use them!” – Kathy
Purchase the Halloween Yoga Cards for Kids PDF Download here.
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