Fun Yoga for kids

Week 2—Exploring Movement and Balance

Objective:

To help children develop balance and coordination while exploring fun yoga poses and creative movement activities.

1. Warm Welcome and Intro (3 minutes)

Hi, friends! Welcome back to Mindful Movement: Fun Yoga for Kids. I’m Miss Natz, and I’m so happy to have you here for another yoga adventure!

Today, we’re focusing on balance—finding our strength and calm, even when we’re wobbling!

2. Warm-Up (5 minutes)

Fun Stretches and movements to prepare the body:

• Side Stretches: Stand tall, reach one arm up, and stretch to the side like a rainbow. Switch sides.

• Toe Taps: Tap toes in front, side and behind while standing tall.

• March and Balance: March in place, then pause and balance on one foot like a flamingo. Switch sides.

3. Balancing Poses (10 minutes)

1. Warrior III Pose (Airplane Pose):

• Stand on one leg, extend the other leg back, and arms out to the sides like airplane wings.

• Encourage imagination: Let's fly like planes! Strong and steady.

1. Tree Pose:

• Balance on one foot, placing the other foot on ankle or thigh.

• Raise arms like tree branches/ hands on hips.

• Pretend to sway in the breeze.

1. Star Pose:

• Stand with feet wide apart and arms stretched out like a star.

• Shift weight from one foot to the other, like a twinkling star in the sky.

1. Repeat steps 1 to 3 on the opposite foot.

4. Mindfulness Activity (5 minutes)

Focus Breathing:

• Stand still in Mountain Pose and place hands on belly.

• Take slow breaths, focusing on feeling strong and grounded.

• Imagine roots growing from your feet and into the earth.

5. Cool-Down and Relaxation (3 minutes)

Butterfly Pose:

• Sit with feet together and gently flap the knees like butterfly wings.

• Calm visuals: imagine you're a butterfly resting on a flower in a peaceful garden. Close your eyes and breath in through your nose, and out through your mouth.

Week 3—Stretch, Strength, and Imagination

Objective:

To develop strength and flexibility through yoga poses while engaging imagination through creative movements and storytelling.

1. Warm Welcome and Intro (3 minutes)

Hi, friends! Welcome back to Mindful Movement: Fun Yoga for Kids. I'm Miss Natz, and I'm so happy you're joining me for another adventure!

Today, we're focusing on stretching and strength, plus we'll be using our imaginations to explore amazing worlds!

2. Warm-Up (5 minutes)

Stretches to prepeare the body:

• Reach and Sway: Stretch arms up, then sway side to side like tall trees in the breeze.

• Forward Fold: Bend forward to touch toes and imagin picking flowers or seashells.

• Cat-Cow Stretch: On hands and knees, round and arch the back like a purring cat and a happy cow.

3. Strength and Stretch Poses (10 minutes)

1. Downward Dog Pose:

• Hands and feet on the ground, lift hips up high.

• Pretend to be a playful puppy stretching!

1. Plank Pose:

• Hold a strong plank position with hands and toes on the ground.

• Pretend to be a superhero flying through the sky!

1. Bridge Pose:

• Lie on the back, bend knees, and lift hips to create a bridge.

• What's crossing your bridge? A car, boat. A unicorn?

4. Imaginative Movement Activity

(5 minutes)

Story Telling Yoga Flow:

Guide learners through short yoga adventure:

• Mountain Pose – be a tall mountain where animals live. Think of what animals live on your mountain

• Tree Pose – become the trees that grow near by

• Downward Dog – Act like playful puppies exploring the forest.

Think of your own ideas or poses that could be added to the story.

5. Cool-Down and Relaxation (2 minutes)

Happy Baby Pose:

• Lie on the back, hug knees to the chest and gently rock side to side.

• Place your hands on the inside of your foot and slowly extend your legs.

• Pretend to be a happy baby looking at the sky.

Week 4—Imagination in Yoga

Objective:

To encourage creativity and self-expression through imaginative yoga poses, storytelling, and playful movement.

1. Warm Welcome and Intro (3 minutes)

“Hi, friends! Welcome back to Mindful Movement: Fun Yoga for Kids. I’m Miss Natz, and I’m so excited to explore yoga adventures with you!

Today, we’re going to use our imaginations to turn yoga into an exciting adventure. Get ready to stretch, move, and pretend!”

2. Warm-Up (5 minutes)

Dynamic Stretches:

• Reaching Rainbow: Stand tall and stretch arms side to side like colorful rainbows.

• Big Bear Hugs: Open arms wide and hug yourself tightly like a big, cuddly bear.

• Marching Adventures: March in place, lifting knees high and swinging arms. Pretend to be hiking through a magical forest.

3. Imaginative Yoga Poses (10 minutes)

1. Lion Pose

• Sit on knees, place hands on the ground, let out a gentle roar like a friendly lion

• Imagine you are the king/queen of the jungle!

1. Cobra Pose

• Lie on the tummy, lift the chest and hiss softly like a snake

• Pretend to slither through the tall grass

1. Frog Pose

• Squat with hands on the ground, jump gently like a frog.

• Imagine that you're hopping from lily pad to lily pad in a pond

1. Star Pose

• Stand with arms and legs wide like a twinkling star.

• Pretend to be a star shining brightly in the night sky.

4. Story Telling Yoga Adventure (5 minutes)

Theme: A Jungle Adventure

Use these poses to act out the journey:

• Mountain Pose: Start as tall mountains in a jungle.

• Tree Pose: become jungle trees swaying in the wind.

• Lion Pose: Meet a friendly lion along the way.

• Cobra Pose: Spot a curious snake slithering nearby.

• Star Pose: End the adventure by looking at the starry sky.

5. Cool-Down and Relaxation (3 minutes)

Child's Pose: Rest in a cozy position, imagining youre resting under a big jungle tree.

Week 5—Playful Flow Sequences

Objective:

To introduce children to yoga flows by combining poses they’ve learned, promoting fluid movement, coordination, and self-expression

1. Warm Welcome and Intro (3 minutes)

“Hi, friends! Welcome back to Mindful Movement: Fun Yoga for Kids. I’m Miss Natz, and I’m so glad to see you ready for another yoga adventure!

Today, we’re going to use the poses we’ve learned to create fun flows, like dancing through yoga!”

2. Warm-Up (5 minutes)

Prepare the body with gentle movements:

• Swinging Arms: Stand tall, swing arms forward and back like elephant trunks.

• Side Stretch: Stretch arms overhead and sway gently side to side.

• Flowing Cat-Cow: Move between rounding and arching the back, pretending to be animals preparing for yoga adventures.

3. Flow Practice: Combining Poses (10 minutes)

1. Sunshine Flow:

• Mountain Pose: Stand tall like a mountain.

• Forward Fold: Bend forward to touch toes.

• Downward Dog: Lift hips up and stretch arms forward.

• Cobra Pose: Lower hips and chest to stretch.

1. Nature Flow:

• Tree Pose: Balance on one foot like a tree.

• Warrior III (Airplane) Pose: Lean forward and stretch arms like airplane wings.

• Child's Pose: Kneel and rest like a turtle under a tree.

Repeat Nature Flow on the other side

4. Creative Movement Activity (5 minutes)

Build Your Own Flow:

Go over poses for the learners:

• Cat-Cow

• Cobra

• Downward Dog

• Tree Pose

• Warrior Pose III

• Forward Fold

• Mountain Pose

Learners will combine their favorite poses into a short sequence.

Use themes like Ocean Creatures, Forest Animals or Space Explorers

Share ideas for them to use:

• Star Pose for twinkling stars.

• Frog Pose for hopping to different planets.

• Bridge Pose for connecting magical worlds.

5. Cool-Down and Relaxation (2 minutes)

Butterfly Pose: Sit with feet together, gently flap knees like butterfly wings.