Yoga is a fun and easy activity for children to do for Physical Education.
Yoga has many physical benefits for children. It increases strength and flexibility, enhances coordination, and helps kids develop an awareness of their bodies.
Yoga has mental and emotional benefits as well. It helps children calm their minds and improves concentration.
Yoga is enjoyable for children to do. Many of the poses have fun names like giraffe pose, three-legged dog pose, and mountain pose. Since the poses usually resemble the names, they are typically pretty easy for children to learn.
Below is a list of sites with helpful resources about yoga for kids. Some have videos, some pictures with instructions, and others offer free printables. Feel free to explore them and use them as you see fit with your children.
Yoga for Kids
Namaste Kid: This site has images of kid-friendly yoga poses with instructions.
Cosmic Kids Yoga: This YouTube channel has yoga poses, stories and other fun stuff.
Yoga Kids: Learn one pose per week on this site.
Kids Yoga Stories: Get free yoga resources on this section of the Kids Yoga Stories site.
Love to Know: You’ll find free kids’ yoga videos on this page.
From the Heart Up: Get helpful tips and free printables for teaching your child yoga on this page.
I hope you found these resources helpful. Feel free to share this list with anyone you know who needs info on teaching yoga for kids.
More help on this site with yoga for kids:
- Yoga Apps for Kids
- Ideas for Physical Education Activities for Your Homeschool
- The Best YouTube Channel for Teaching Kids Yoga
- Free Yoga Posters for Kids (In the Membership Area)
- Free Yoga Cards for Kids (In the Membership Area)