Activities

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1. Stand tall and shift weight onto one foot. 2. Place the other foot on the standing leg. 3. Raise arms like tree branches and balance.

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None

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1. Sit on the floor with feet together. 2. Hold ankles and gently flap knees up and down. 3. Pretend to be a butterfly flying.

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None

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1. Roll the dice and read the pose shown. 2. Demonstrate and hold the pose for 10 seconds. 3. Take turns rolling and performing.

Materials needed:

Yoga dice or custom dice with pose names

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1. Form a line with kids in downward dog. 2. One child crawls through the tunnel. 3. Rotate roles until everyone has a turn.

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None

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1. Stand tall with feet together and arms at the sides. 2. Close eyes and take deep breaths. 3. Focus on feeling strong and steady like a mountain.

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None

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1. Start on hands and knees. 2. Arch the back like a cat and then dip the belly like a cow. 3. Repeat the movement slowly.

Materials needed:

Yoga mat

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1. Read a yoga story aloud. 2. Pause to perform yoga poses that match the story. 3. Encourage creativity in interpreting the poses.

Materials needed:

Yoga storybook

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1. Teach poses like mountain, forward fold, and cobra. 2. Combine poses into a flowing sequence. 3. Repeat several times.

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Yoga mat

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1. Teach each warrior pose one by one. 2. Hold each pose for a few breaths. 3. Transition smoothly between poses.

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Yoga mat

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1. Lie on the back and lift legs towards the ceiling. 2. Support lower back with hands. 3. Hold the pose, pretending to be a candle.

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Yoga mat

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1. One child plays Simon and gives pose commands. 2. Others follow only if the command begins with 'Simon says.' 3. Take turns being Simon.

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None

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1. Pair up kids and demonstrate partner poses. 2. Let them try poses like back-to-back chair. 3. Rotate pairs to try different poses.

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Yoga mats

Steps:

1. Sit comfortably and close eyes. 2. Inhale deeply to inflate the 'balloon' and exhale to deflate. 3. Repeat slowly for a calming effect.

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None

Steps:

1. Play music and let kids move freely. 2. Pause the music and call out a yoga pose. 3. Kids freeze in the pose until music resumes.

Materials needed:

Music player

Steps:

1. Call out animals like cat, cow, or cobra. 2. Teach yoga poses that match each animal. 3. Create a fun story to tie the poses together.

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None

Steps:

1. Sit comfortably and close eyes. 2. Imagine inhaling each color of the rainbow. 3. Exhale slowly and repeat for all colors.

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None

Steps:

1. Stand with feet wide apart and arms stretched out. 2. Reach fingertips in opposite directions. 3. Hold the stretch for several breaths.

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None

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1. Kneel and sit back on heels. 2. Stretch arms forward and lower forehead to the ground. 3. Breathe deeply and relax.

Materials needed:

Yoga mat

Steps:

1. Teach Warrior I, II, and Reverse Warrior poses. 2. Transition between poses smoothly. 3. Repeat the flow to music.

Materials needed:

Yoga mat

Steps:

1. Lie face down and place hands under shoulders. 2. Press into hands and lift the chest. 3. Hold the pose while breathing deeply.

Materials needed:

Yoga mat

Steps:

1. Sit on the floor and lift feet off the ground. 2. Balance on your sitting bones and hold arms forward. 3. Engage your core to maintain balance.

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None

Steps:

1. Lie on your back and lift your legs. 2. Hold your feet with your hands. 3. Rock gently side to side while smiling.

Materials needed:

Yoga mat

Steps:

1. Start on hands and knees. 2. Straighten legs and lift knees off the ground. 3. Hold the pose with a strong core and straight back.

Materials needed:

Yoga mat

Steps:

1. Lie on your back with knees bent and feet on the ground. 2. Press into your feet and lift your hips. 3. Hold the pose while breathing deeply.

Materials needed:

Yoga mat

Steps:

1. Sit on the floor with legs extended forward. 2. Reach arms towards toes and fold at the hips. 3. Hold the stretch while relaxing the back.

Materials needed:

Yoga mat

Steps:

1. Stand tall and bend your knees slightly. 2. Cross one leg over the other and wrap arms in front. 3. Hold the pose while balancing.

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None

Steps:

1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart. 2. Raise one arm and lean to the opposite side. 3. Hold the stretch and switch sides.

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None

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1. Kneel on the floor with feet under hips. 2. Sit back on heels and rest hands on thighs. 3. Close your eyes and take deep breaths.

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None

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1. Stand tall with feet together. 2. Hinge at the hips and let your hands hang towards the floor. 3. Relax your neck and breathe deeply.

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None

Steps:

1. Lie on your belly with arms extended forward. 2. Lift arms, chest, and legs off the ground. 3. Hold the pose and pretend to fly.

Materials needed:

Yoga mat

Steps:

1. Stand with feet wide apart. 2. Extend one arm towards the ground and the other towards the sky. 3. Hold the stretch and switch sides.

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None

Steps:

1. Sit on the floor with knees bent and hands behind hips. 2. Lift hips off the ground to form a table shape. 3. Hold the pose while breathing deeply.

Materials needed:

Yoga mat

Steps:

1. Start in a lunge position with hands on the ground. 2. Lower hips towards the floor and hold the stretch. 3. Switch sides after a few breaths.

Materials needed:

Yoga mat

Steps:

1. Lie on your back and place hands under hips. 2. Arch your back and lift your chest towards the sky. 3. Gently rest the top of your head on the floor.

Materials needed:

Yoga mat

Steps:

1. Sit with one leg crossed over the other. 2. Reach one arm behind your back and the other over your shoulder to clasp hands. 3. Hold the pose and switch sides.

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None

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1. Stand tall with feet together. 2. Bend your knees as if sitting in an invisible chair. 3. Hold the pose while keeping your back straight.

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None

Steps:

1. Start in a high lunge with arms reaching towards the sky. 2. Keep the back leg straight and front knee bent. 3. Switch sides after holding the pose.

Materials needed:

Yoga mat

Steps:

1. Sit with legs extended forward. 2. Cross one leg over the other and twist your torso. 3. Place one hand behind you and the other on the knee. 4. Switch sides.

Materials needed:

Yoga mat

Steps:

1. Kneel on the floor with knees hip-width apart. 2. Place hands on your lower back or heels. 3. Lift your chest and lean back while looking up.

Materials needed:

Yoga mat

Steps:

1. Start in a lunge position. 2. Gradually slide your front foot forward and back knee backward. 3. Hold the stretch and switch sides.

Materials needed:

Yoga mat

Steps:

1. Kneel on the floor and sit back on your heels. 2. Take a deep breath and exhale loudly while sticking out your tongue. 3. Repeat several times.

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None

Steps:

1. Sit with legs extended and hands behind hips. 2. Lift your hips towards the ceiling. 3. Hold the pose while keeping your body straight.

Materials needed:

Yoga mat

Steps:

1. Start in a squat position with hands on the floor. 2. Lift your knees onto your arms. 3. Lean forward and balance on your hands.

Materials needed:

Yoga mat

Steps:

1. Sit cross-legged and place hands on knees. 2. Inhale and arch your back, looking up. 3. Exhale and round your back, tucking your chin. 4. Repeat several times.

Materials needed:

Yoga mat

Steps:

1. Lie on your back with arms and legs extended. 2. Relax your body and imagine you're a starfish. 3. Take deep breaths and feel calm.

Materials needed:

Yoga mat

Steps:

1. Start in a standing position. 2. Tilt your torso forward and lift one leg back. 3. Extend one arm towards the floor and the other towards the sky. 4. Hold the pose and switch sides.

Materials needed:

Yoga mat

Steps:

1. Lie on your belly with arms by your sides. 2. Lift your chest, arms, and legs off the ground. 3. Hold the pose and breathe deeply.

Materials needed:

Yoga mat

Steps:

1. Sit with legs extended wide apart. 2. Reach arms towards one foot and hold the stretch. 3. Repeat on the other side.

Materials needed:

Yoga mat

Steps:

1. Stand with feet wide apart and arms extended to the sides. 2. Twist your torso and touch one hand to the opposite foot. 3. Repeat on the other side in a windmill motion.

Materials needed:

None

Steps:

1. Lie on your back with arms by your sides. 2. Close your eyes and relax your body. 3. Take slow, deep breaths and enjoy the calmness.

Materials needed:

Yoga mat