9 Fun Summer Yoga Poses for Kids
/We love the summer! For many families, summer break marks the end of the school year and classroom adventures and on to more adventures traveling, visiting loved ones, and spending more time in nature.
Summer 2020 will look a little different than previous years, but that doesn’t mean the summer fun has to stop completely. This guide to summer themed kids yoga poses will help you celebrate all the things you love about summer while still being mindful of safety and social distancing — whether at home or on the go!
Here are some of our favorite summer yoga poses and activities for children and the whole family. Pair these poses with storytelling and reap the child development benefits of a music, movement and mindfulness practice.
1. Sun Dance (Sun Salutation for Kids)
We start off celebrating the summer with our hands up high, reaching for the sky and kicking off our sun dance. This musical summer yoga pose uses a sun salutation sequence to get children warmed up and energized. Did you know a regular sun dance routine can help boost your immune system?
2. Row Your Boat (Boat Pose for Kids)
Anyone else love the water? Why not take a boat out with us? This musical activity explores all the different boats you can use for an adventurous summer day on the lake or at sea. Learn more about how to master boat pose with our Boat Yoga Pose guide.
3. Surf’s Up (Warrior 2 for Kids)
Ever dream of surfing or riding along a boogie board? Let’s try it together by combining Warrior 2, Sphinx, and Locust pose for a fun adventure catching the perfect wave.
Read how Warrior Pose helps us gain confidence and boost self esteem.
4. Jump in the Water
Sometimes it gets a little too hot during the summer. When we get too hot, we look for some water to cool off! Maybe a swimming pool, the ocean at the beach, or a light toe-dip in a local stream (of course, always with a grown up). Let’s Jump in the Water!
5. Bicycle (Bicycle and Bridge Pose for Kids)
Summer weather is perfect for a bike riding adventure! Put on your helmets and protective gear and enjoy the cooling summer breeze as you ZOOOOM through the park. If you love this pose, you’ll have a blast with this list of fun transportation yoga activities for kids.
6. Palm Trees (Tree Pose and Star Pose for Kids)
Palm trees immediately make me think of an island vacation, coconut juice, and relaxation: a quintessential summer adventure! Since palm trees aren’t found everywhere, Palm Trees pose is the perfect substitute.
Are there palm trees where you live? Pair palm tree pose with our relaxation video for the ultimate vacation calm.
7. Scooter Scat
Time to go riding today! Whether to the park, on a walk, or around the block, a scooter adventure is a perfect summer activity — and now you can even do it at home. Read more about how The Scooter Scat helps develop motor skills, coordination, core strength, and balance.
8. Canoe (Partner Yoga for Kids)
Not all summer adventures have to be energetic, there are plenty of summer fun ideas that promote calm and relaxation. Canoeing is a calming activity on the water, and Canoe Pose can be done with a partner! If you want more partner yoga fun, check out our partner yoga guide.
9. Lawnmower (Upward Salute Side Bend for Kids)
Along with fun summer adventures comes summer upkeep. As the blooms from spring stand strong, so does the grass in parks and maybe even your own backyard! Don’t forget to use the lawnmower to chop, chop, chop down the fast growing grass!
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Which summer adventure will you take first?
Don’t forget: the Yo Re Mi App offers tons of adventures for the summer. We go camping, to the beach, and even spot wildlife. If your itching to travel, you can even join us on trips to destinations like Egypt and Mexico!
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