Kids Yoga Class with 5 Fun Yoga Poses!

1. Child’s Pose — Our Resting Cave

Let’s begin our adventure by curling up in Child’s Pose. Kneel on your mat, touch your big toes together, and let your belly rest on your legs. Stretch your arms forward like you’re crawling into a cozy cave.

Take a few deep breaths here. This is your safe place, where you can rest any time you need to.

Child’s Pose Tip for Kids: Pretend you’re a little turtle hiding in your shell or a cozy seed planted in the earth!

2. Downward Dog — Stretch Like a Puppy

From Child’s Pose, push your hands into the ground and lift your hips to the sky — now you’re in Downward Dog! Your body makes a big upside-down “V” shape.

Wag your tail, bark like a happy dog, or even pretend you’re stretching just like your pet does in the morning!

Why We Love Down Dog: It wakes up our whole body and makes our arms and legs super strong.

3. Warrior 2 — Strike a Brave Pose!

Now stand up tall and step your feet wide. Turn one foot out, bend your front knee, and stretch your arms out like you’re flying. Say hello to Warrior 2 Pose!

Feel your strong legs and brave heart. You’re standing tall like a superhero ready to protect the world.

Warrior 2 for Kids: What kind of warrior are you? A peace warrior? A rainbow warrior? A giggle warrior? Choose your mission!

4. Extended Side Angle — Reach and Stretch!

From Warrior 2, keep your legs strong and lean over your bent leg, placing your elbow on your thigh. Stretch your top arm up and over your ear — reach, reach, reach!

This is Extended Side Angle Pose, and it’s like you’re making a diagonal line from your foot to your fingers. Imagine you’re painting a rainbow across the sky!

Fun Idea: Can you balance something imaginary (like a cloud or star!) on your reaching hand?

5. Tree Pose — Find Your Balance

Let’s finish standing tall and peaceful in Tree Pose. Place one foot on your ankle, calf, or thigh (just not on the knee), and bring your hands together like branches above your head.

Try to stand as still as a tree. Can you feel your roots growing down into the earth?

Tree Pose Fun: What kind of tree are you today? A strong oak? A wiggly willow? A blossoming cherry tree?

Wrapping Up: A Little Calm, A Lot of Fun

We end our yoga adventure by coming back to Child’s Pose, our cozy cave. Close your eyes, take a few slow breaths, and thank your body for all it did today.

Kids yoga is all about moving, playing, breathing, and learning to listen to our own inner calm. Whether your little one is brand new to yoga or already loves to strike a pose, this flow is a gentle and fun way to introduce body awareness, balance, and breath.

Namaste, little yogis! 🌟