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)
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Dinosaur Yoga Ideas for Kids
To be honest, putting together Dinosaur Yoga ideas was not on my radar until I received a few requests from Kids Yoga Stories readers. I’ve never been particularly interested in dinosaurs, and my daughter never showed much interest in the topic, either. So I asked Nikki if we … [Read more...] about Dinosaur Yoga Ideas for Kids
5 Circus Yoga Poses for Kids + Printable Poster
Bring the circus alive by acting out performers' tricks with this circus yoga sequence for kids. I’ve never been entirely sure how I feel about animals being in a circus, so when I found out about a traveling circus put on by teenagers without animals, I couldn’t wait to take … [Read more...] about 5 Circus Yoga Poses for Kids + Printable Poster
Unicorns for Kids: 5 Magical Yoga Poses for Kids
In these difficult times, we’re finding that many children are having a rough time not being able to see their friends and struggling through distance learning. All these new circumstances have left many children feeling unmotivated and with low self-esteem. And their … [Read more...] about Unicorns for Kids: 5 Magical Yoga Poses for Kids
Cinco de Mayo for Kids: Yoga Poses for Kids
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 … [Read more...] about Cinco de Mayo for Kids: Yoga Poses for Kids
Earth Day Ideas
Every day is Earth Day! If you’ve been cruising around our website for a while, you might have guessed that I love to write yoga sequences and yoga books that incorporate character education, global education, and especially environmental education. Some of my happiest moments … [Read more...] about Earth Day Ideas
12 Easter Yoga Poses for Kids + Easter Yoga Game
Our local Easter egg hunt marks the beginning of spring for us here in the Northeast of United States. Though we’ve lived here for six years now, the cold winter season still comes as a shock to our family. So any time there’s a chance to bring out cute and colorful spring and … [Read more...] about 12 Easter Yoga Poses for Kids + Easter Yoga Game
Insect and Bug Yoga for Kids
My daughter is terrified of spiders! My husband has taught her to be afraid of spiders from his upbringing in Australia. With all the poisonous spiders in his homeland, the children are taught to stay away from spiders and to always check dark places before putting their hands … [Read more...] about Insect and Bug Yoga for Kids
5 Reptile Yoga Poses for Kids
I’ll never forget the first day in my job as a day camp leader as a teenager. I’d worked with children for years, but that was my first full-time summer job working with children. One boy with very challenging behaviors took over the group. At home that night, after … [Read more...] about 5 Reptile Yoga Poses for Kids
Bird Yoga: Learn about our Feathered Friends through Movement
Parrot, penguin, and peacock! Three totally different animals that share the main two things that set birds apart from other animals—they all have feathers and wings. Even though penguins don’t use their wings to fly, they use them to jet through the water. So if … [Read more...] about Bird Yoga: Learn about our Feathered Friends through Movement
Yoga for Spring + Printable Poster
Spring is almost here! Looking out over a snow-covered backyard, I am definitely ready for spring here on the East Coast of the USA. It’s time to get out the spring-themed library books, get outside to observe the changing of the seasons, and put away our winter coats. What … [Read more...] about Yoga for Spring + Printable Poster
St. Patrick’s Day for Kids: Books and Yoga Poses (Printable Poster)
Looking for fun activities to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day for Kids? Why not read some children’s books and act out this world-renowned Irish holiday through yoga exercises for kids! See below for a list of our five favorite St. Patrick’s Day books that we found in our local … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day for Kids: Books and Yoga Poses (Printable Poster)
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)
5 Ice Skating Yoga Poses for Kids
I grew up a figure skater! And once I aged out of competitive figure skating, I became a figure skating coach. So, not surprisingly, getting on skates now with my daughter in the winter is an absolute delight. And for some reason, every time I come into Warrior 3 Pose, I’m always … [Read more...] about 5 Ice Skating Yoga Poses for Kids
Australia for Kids: Learn about Australia through Yoga Poses for Kids
Australia Day is coming up, and we’re busy preparing for our local Australia Day party! We’re teaming up with a few other Australian families who are also living here in New England and celebrating an expat Aussie Day. We’ll be having shrimp, sausages, and meat pies. It’s … [Read more...] about Australia for Kids: Learn about Australia through Yoga Poses for Kids
