As my daughter’s school year comes to a close, I find myself thinking of ways to integrate yoga into our summer days together. I aim to create yoga as a lifestyle for our family. Embracing all the facets of the yoga philosophy is important to me: including sitting silently, … [Read more...] about Summer Yoga Ideas for Kids (Printable Poster)
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Holiday Yoga Lesson Plans for Kids
Yoga for kids is a great way to celebrate the various holidays throughout the year. Holiday yoga gets children learning, moving, and having fun! The following lesson plans are designed for children ages three to eight, but they could be adapted for younger or older … [Read more...] about Holiday Yoga Lesson Plans for Kids
18 Heart-Opening Valentine’s Day Yoga Poses for Kids (Printable Poster)
Valentine's Day is almost here. Even though every day is "love day" for those around us, this special day makes us stop and think about what love means to each of us. It's also a great opportunity to talk to our children about love and happiness. As a teacher, I always looked … [Read more...] about 18 Heart-Opening Valentine’s Day Yoga Poses for Kids (Printable Poster)
85 Fun and Engaging Yoga Themes for Kids (Printable Poster)
Why use yoga themes in your children’s yoga classes? I saw this question in a kids yoga online forum and thought it was a great question. You’ll find loads of yoga theme ideas on our website (for ages 2 to 8), and I take using themes for granted because that’s how I was taught … [Read more...] about 85 Fun and Engaging Yoga Themes for Kids (Printable Poster)
Fun and Easy Chair Yoga Ideas for Kids
Are you looking for easy chair yoga themes for your classroom or homeschool? I’ve put together a list of themes from our monthly chair yoga series to give you a starting point to introduce movement in the classroom in a fun, creative, and easy way. Each theme includes five … [Read more...] about Fun and Easy Chair Yoga Ideas for Kids
5 Zoo Yoga Poses for Kids (Printable Poster)
It’s no secret that young children love animals. And my daughter is no exception. My husband and I have been taking her to visit the zoo since she was only a couple of months old. Over time, she learned to act out the animals through zoo yoga poses for kids before she could … [Read more...] about 5 Zoo Yoga Poses for Kids (Printable Poster)
Beach Yoga Poses for Kids (Printable Poster)
Try a trip to the beach through beach yoga poses for kids! Moving and playing together is great in any weather, but summer is especially enjoyable for beach yoga poses for kids. The sequence below will lead your family on a beach-inspired journey in your living room, backyard, … [Read more...] about Beach Yoga Poses for Kids (Printable Poster)
Monthly Kids Yoga Themes
Are you looking for easy kids yoga themes? Enter the Monthly Kids Yoga Themes Giveaway via the link near the bottom of this post. One of the challenges readers have shared over the years is how to add yoga into their curriculum, classes, or home life with ease and … [Read more...] about Monthly Kids Yoga Themes
5 Pirate Yoga Poses for Kids + 5 Pirate Books for Kids
To be honest, writing a Pirate Yoga sequence was not on my radar when I've been putting together kids yoga ideas. My daughter is more into mermaids, fairies, and princesses. Then, this summer, she was invited to a pirate-themed play date where a small group of children: Made … [Read more...] about 5 Pirate Yoga Poses for Kids + 5 Pirate Books for Kids
St. Patrick’s Day Yoga
I love St. Patrick’s Day! Don’t you? I have fond memories of celebrating St. Patrick’s Day (March 17th) with family and friends around the world. The shades of green and joyous attitudes on this special celebration are hard to beat. It’s also a fun holiday to celebrate with … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day Yoga
Seasonal Kids Yoga Lesson Plans
Yoga for kids is a great way to celebrate the various seasons throughout the year. Seasonal yoga gets children learning, moving, and having fun! The following kids yoga lesson plans are designed for children ages three to eight, but they could be adapted for younger or older … [Read more...] about Seasonal Kids Yoga Lesson Plans
Animal Yoga Ideas for Kids
Yoga poses were invented thousands of years ago in India. It’s said that a group of people invented yoga postures by mimicking their natural environment. And that’s precisely why so many yoga postures are modeled after animals. Children generally love animals, so it only makes … [Read more...] about Animal Yoga Ideas for Kids
How to Do Yoga in your Classroom (Printable Poster)
Yoga is a combination of physical postures, breathing techniques, meditation, character education, and healthy living practices. Bring the healthy benefits of yoga to your classroom curriculum with these forty-five classroom yoga ideas. How to do yoga in your classroom … [Read more...] about How to Do Yoga in your Classroom (Printable Poster)
Summer Olympics for Kids Yoga
My daughter only watches TV in the winter. (We started our screen-free practice after reading Mitten Strings for God: Reflections for Mothers in a Hurry by Katrina Kenison.) With the Summer Olympics coming up, I’m thinking of ways to teach my daughter about the Olympics … [Read more...] about Summer Olympics for Kids Yoga
Rhyming Poems for Kids Yoga
Please enjoy these yoga poems for kids, 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. Do you write your own rhyming poems for your kids yoga … [Read more...] about Rhyming Poems for Kids Yoga
