You could also practice Flower Pose with a group of people in a circle. Take a few deep breaths in Flower Pose then come out of the pose on an exhale. Hold your arms steady under your legs, with your palms facing up (or in a gyan mudra), and pretend to open up like a blossoming flower. Lift your chest, squeeze your shoulder blades together, and ensure that your spine is straight. Balance on your sitting bones and weave your arms under your legs. On an inhale, firm your belly and lift your legs. The “SPRING” FOCUS YOGA POSE is Flower Pose.Ĭome to sitting on your buttocks in a Cobbler’s Pose by bending your knees, placing the soles of your feet together, and sitting with a tall spine. Image from Rachel’s Day in the Garden yoga book This flower breath is an easy way to help your child become aware of their breath. You could also imagine yourself sitting in a meadow of fresh flowers. You could pretend to smell a different flower on each inhale. Repeat the cycle of a strong inhale and gentle exhale for a couple of minutes, if possible. Then take in a deep breath, pretending to smell that flower. Imagine the color and smell of that flower. Close your eyes (if that is comfortable) and begin to tune in to the sound of your breath.
The “SPRING” FOCUS BREATH is flower breath.Ĭhoose a standing or comfortable upright sitting position (such as sitting in a chair, sitting cross-legged, or sitting on your heels). There are tons of ways to integrate yoga, but teachers and parents with limited time often find it difficult to focus on quick ideas.įor this reason, we have put together a monthly theme post that includes:
Spring yoga sequence how to#
One of the challenges readers have shared over the years is deciding how to add yoga into their curriculum, classes, or home life with ease and simplicity. Brain research shows us that adding movement to the learning experience stimulates your child’s thinking, ultimately making learning more fun and engaging. Learning about spring can come from discussions, reading books, doing related kids’ activities, and art projects, but you can also learn through breathing techniques and yoga poses. Then make a list of things that remind you of spring, including flowers, bees, butterflies, gardening, squirrels, baby farm animals, caterpillars, rainbows, birds, and leaves on the trees. During chilly spring showers, you can take out your favorite spring-themed children’s books. To start, you could take a walk outside and look for signs of spring. As we explore the outdoors with our children, we can act out what we see, hear, feel, and smell through simple yoga poses for kids. This simple plan gives you one thing to focus on each month so it’s easier to bring the benefits of yoga to your children.Īfter a cold winter playing indoors, I am literally ready for a breath of fresh air. I have also included a three-pose flow sequence, a Spanish-integration idea (thanks to Spanish Playground), and links to other theme resources. Welcome back to our monthly theme project that focuses on a single breathing technique, yoga pose, and yoga book. Are you looking for easy yoga ideas for kids?
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