How can I make yoga fun for kids?

As a kids yoga teacher, you face several challenges when it comes to engaging and retaining your young students. Some of these challenges include keeping your children focused and attentive, maintaining their interest throughout the class, and ensuring they have fun while learning and practicing yoga.

To address these challenges, it's important to create a fun and playful environment in your classes. Children are more likely to stay engaged and interested when they are having fun. That's why I have created a comprehensive library of yoga games in downloadable and video formats specifically designed for kids. The objective here is to provide you with multiple ideas for kids' yoga games that make your classes interesting and effective.

By incorporating these games and activities into your classes, you can introduce variety and excitement, making the yoga experience more enjoyable for children. The library offers a wide range of resources, including games for breathing, mindfulness, memory, movement, and trust. You'll also find yoga-themed games, partner poses, and creative movement activities that engage children physically and develop essential skills such as focus, body awareness, emotional regulation, and cooperation.

Another challenge you may face as a kids yoga teacher is addressing the different developmental stages and interests of your students. Children have varying levels of physical abilities, attention spans, and interests. That's why it's essential to continually introduce new ideas and innovative approaches to keep them engaged and prevent boredom.

A library of games and activities can provide you with a diverse set of resources that cater to the individual needs of each child across the age group. Whether it's a game that focuses on balance, a story-based activity that stimulates the imagination, or a partner pose that encourages teamwork, a library offers a wide range of options to engage children at different levels.

By using these tools, you can create a playful and fun environment in your classes, cater to the diverse needs of your students, and foster a sense of accomplishment. These games and activities will help you ensure that children stay engaged, have fun, and develop a love for yoga, ultimately encouraging them to come back and continue their practice.

A growing library of games, activities, and videos to make your kids yoga class interesting

What's included...

  • Downloadable Engaging and Interactive Games

    We offer 57 yoga games in downloadable PDF format, complete with game rules, benefits, and recommended age groups. These games introduce elements of play, creativity, and interaction, ensuring active participation and enjoyment for children during yoga sessions.

  • Ebook of 10 unique games for tweens & teens

    These games are tailored to engage them in the practice of yoga while addressing important aspects such as trust-building, teamwork, self-expression, and building confidence. Each game is thoughtfully crafted to cater to the unique needs and interests of this age group, promoting their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. These games foster a sense of connection, self-discovery, and personal growth, empowering tweens to explore and embrace the benefits of yoga in a fun and engaging way.

  • Video Demonstrations

    To provide visual guidance on how to implement the games effectively, we provide 15 yoga & mindfulness games with accompanying videos. These videos enhance understanding and enable teachers, parents, and anyone working with children to seamlessly incorporate the games into their classes.

  • Targeted Areas of Development

    Our library covers a wide range of games that focus on breathing, mindfulness, memory, movement, and trust. By incorporating these games into yoga classes, children engage physically and develop essential skills such as focus, body awareness, emotional regulation, and cooperation.

  • Special Snakes & Ladder's Yoga Game

    We offer a unique downloadable yoga game based on the classic Snakes and Ladders with engaging yoga activities. This game combines the excitement of a traditional board game with the benefits of yoga, fostering active participation and motivation among children.

  • Additional Engaging Videos

    In addition to the games, our library includes extra videos that provide tips for making classes engaging. These videos cover various aspects such as creative storytelling, integrating music, and effective communication techniques, equipping teachers with the tools to create captivating yoga experiences.

  • Age-Appropriate Games

    Recognizing the diverse age groups of children, our library offers games suitable for ages 3 to 18 years. This ensures that teachers, parents, and caregivers can find games tailored to the specific needs and interests of each age group, promoting engagement and enjoyment.

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Sneak peek of kids yoga games included...

Yoga Compliment

Age group: 8+
Benefits: The Yoga Compliment game promotes positive affirmations and builds self-esteem in children. It encourages them to appreciate and acknowledge each other's efforts and strengths. The game fosters a supportive and uplifting environment while incorporating yoga poses, enhancing physical fitness, flexibility, and body awareness.
Materials needed: No specific materials are required for this game. A spacious area to play and practice yoga poses would be ideal.

  • HOW TO PLAY:

  • 1. Start with one child standing in the middle of the circle

  • 2. The child in the middle chooses another child and gives them a genuine compliment

  • 3. The child who receives the compliment performs a yoga pose of their choice

  • 4. The child in the middle joins the person performing the pose, holding it for a few breaths

  • 5. The child who received the compliment returns to the circle, and it becomes their turn to be in the middle

  • 6. Continue the game with each child taking turns being in the middle, complimenting someone, and performing a yoga pose together

Land, Sea, Sky

Age group: 8-12 years old
Benefits: Land, Sea, Sky is a dynamic and exciting yoga game that offers several benefits to children. It helps improve their memory and recall skills as they associate specific yoga poses with different environments. The game promotes physical activity and coordination as children quickly transition between poses and spaces. Additionally, it energizes the participants and adds an element of fun and engagement to their yoga practice.
Materials needed: Yoga mats or designated mats for "land", Open floor space for "sea", Clear space for "sky", Music player or device to play and pause music.

  • HOW TO PLAY:

  • 1. Designate mats as 'land,' the open floor as 'sea,' and leave the remaining space as 'sky.'

  • 2. Start playing upbeat music and have children run or move freely.

  • 3. When the music stops, call out "Land", "Sea", or "Sky".

  • 4. Children quickly assume a yoga animal pose for that environment and move to the corresponding area.

  • 5. Encourage holding poses until the music resumes.

  • 6. Call out "Center" or "Screen" to indicate returning to the center or facing the screen depending on whether you are playing it online or offline.

  • 7. Restart the music and continue playing, pausing at random intervals, and giving different instructions for "land," "sea," or "sky".

  • 8. Repeat the game for multiple rounds, allowing children to explore various yoga animal poses.

Making Shapes

Age group: 4-8 years old
Benefits: Enhances focus and attention, improves coordination and body awareness, promotes creativity and self-expression, encourages teamwork and communication .
Materials needed: None.

  • HOW TO PLAY:

  • 1. Gather children in a circle or designated space and explain the game while demonstrating an example.

  • 2. Each child says their name and forms the shape of the first letter of their name using their body.

  • 3. Encourage creativity and different poses or positions to create the shape.

  • 4. Applaud and cheer for each child's effort.

  • 5. Repeat the game multiple times, allowing each child to have multiple turns.

Sea and Shore Yoga Adventure

Age group: 6-12 years old
Benefits: Provides a fun and interactive warm-up for kids, enhances listening and following instructions skills, promotes physical activity and movement, increases familiarity with different yoga poses, can be adapted for both online and outdoor settings.
Materials needed: Yoga cards with various yoga poses, Open indoor or outdoor space with designated areas for "Sea" and "Shore".

  • HOW TO PLAY:

  • 1. Divide the space into "Sea" and "Shore" areas.

  • 2. When the instructor says "Sea," run to the designated area, and when they say "Shore," run to the other area.

  • 3. After a few rounds of running between "Sea" and "Shore," call out "Center" or "Screen" to indicate that they need to come back to the center of the space or to face the screen in an online setting.

  • 4. When the children reach the center or face the screen, the instructor will show or tell them a yoga pose from a yoga card. The children should perform the pose individually or together as guided.

  • 5. Repeat the game, alternating between running and yoga poses.

  • 6. Use different poses and adapt the game for different settings.

Yoga Card Hide and Seek

Age group: 4-6 years old
Benefits: Promotes focus and concentration, increases familiarity with various yoga poses, enhances observation skills, encourages creativity and imagination.
Materials needed: Yoga cards with different yoga poses, Yoga mats.

  • HOW TO PLAY:

  • 1. Gather children in a designated area with their yoga mats.

  • 2. The instructor hides a yoga card under one of the mats while children close their eyes or go into child's pose.

  • 3. Children open their eyes and take turns guessing who is sitting on the card by pointing.

  • 4. The person on the card reveals themselves, and all children perform the pose together.

  • 5. Repeat with new rounds, hiding different cards under different mats.

Hot Lava Yoga Game

Age group: 8-12 years old
Benefits: The Hot Lava Yoga game is a thrilling and engaging activity that offers several benefits to children. It helps improve balance, coordination, and body awareness as participants navigate the imaginary "hot lava" and maintain their yoga poses. The game promotes creativity and problem-solving skills as children find creative ways to stay off the "lava" and explore different yoga poses. Additionally, it provides an opportunity for active play, energizing the participants and adding an element of excitement to their yoga practice.
Materials needed: Open floor space.

  • HOW TO PLAY:

  • 1. Set up an imaginary "hot lava" area using visual cues and gather children around it to explain the rules.

  • 2. Play energetic music and have children move freely, running, and dancing around.

  • 3. When the music stops, it announces rising lava, and children must freeze on a yoga mat in a pose.

  • 4. Hold poses until the music resumes.

  • 5. Restart the music and pause at random intervals for rising lava.

  • 6. If a child's foot or body touches the lava, they can reset by doing a designated yoga challenge before rejoining the game.

  • 7. Repeat for multiple rounds, exploring different poses and skills.

Pin the Tail Yoga Trust Game

Age group: 8-12 years old
Benefits: The Pin the Tail Yoga Trust game promotes trust, balance, and body awareness. It encourages children to rely on their senses and intuition while engaging in yoga poses. The game also helps develop concentration, coordination, and mindfulness.
Materials needed: You will need a large poster or drawing of an animal or character with a tail, blindfolds or scarves to cover the participants' eyes, and sticky notes or tape for "pinning" the tail.

  • HOW TO PLAY:

  • 1. Explain to the children that they will play a trust game called "Pin the Tail" where they need to place a tail on a poster while blindfolded.

  • 2. Show them the poster of an animal or character with a missing tail.

  • 3. Proceed with the game, taking turns blindfolding the participants and guiding them towards the poster.

  • 4. Participants trust their instincts, friends' cues, and balance to place the tail in the correct position.

  • 5. Remove the blindfold to see how close they were.

  • 6. Repeat the process for each participant, fostering unity and trust within the group.

Yoga Adventure Quest

Age group: 6-12 years old
Benefits: Imagination, creativity, mindfulness, body awareness.
Materials needed: Yoga cards or pictures representing various elements of nature and animals, Open space.

  • HOW TO PLAY:

  • 1. Prepare yoga cards or pictures representing elements of nature and animals.

  • 2. Explain the Yoga Adventure Quest to the children, where they'll explore nature and animals through yoga poses.

  • 3. Play soothing background music to create a serene atmosphere.

  • 4. Instruct children to choose a starting point and use their imagination for the adventure.

  • 5. Encourage them to explore the space, pausing at yoga cards or pictures to perform corresponding poses or animal movements.

  • 6. Emphasize mindful movement and focus on breath during each pose or movement.

  • 7. Continue the quest, exploring different yoga cards or pictures.

  • 8. Conclude with a gathering and guide children through a brief relaxation or closing meditation.

A comprehensive list of resources for all yoga teachers working with children

    1. Why Yoga for Kids ?

    2. FREE 20 Minute Video- Yoga Games for Kids

      FREE PREVIEW

    1. Breathing Game with Scarf- (Age 6-12 Yrs Old)

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. Tennis Ball Breathing Game-(Age 6-12 Yrs Old)

    3. Back to Back Breathing Activity

    4. Breathing Game for Kids -Straw & Pom-Pom Balls-Deep Breathing vs Shallow Breathing-(Age 6-12 Yrs Old)

    1. Fun & Engaging Mindfulness for Kids-Suitable for Kids 4-12 Yrs Old

    2. Fun Mindfulness Activity for Kids -Improve Focus & Concentration -Suitable for Kids 3-12 Yrs Old

    3. Toega-Yoga for Toes- Suitable for Kids 4-8 Yrs Old

      FREE PREVIEW

    4. Different Ways of Doing Toega

    1. Kids Yoga Game- Yoga Twister-Suitable for Kids 6-12 Yrs Old

    2. Kids Yoga Twister Game-Details

      FREE PREVIEW

    3. Kids Yoga Game-Yoga Magician- Suitable for Kids 6-12 Yrs Old

    1. Trust Game for Tweens & Teens

    1. Obstacle Game

    2. Warm-Up Game -Forest & Beach & Toega- (Suitable for Kids 4-12 Yrs Old)

    3. Snake is coming

About the library

  • $39.90
  • 26 lessons
  • 1.5 hours of video content

Bonus material to support you in your kids yoga journey

We are here to support you as a yoga teacher!
In addition to all the games and activities, you will have access to:

  • Secret tips

    Exclusive videos and tips for making your kids' yoga classes even more engaging!

  • Q&A support

    Email access to ask any questions. Our team will happily provide answers, suggestions, and any additional support you may need.

What children and yoga teachers say about our yoga games?

I didn't know kids could be engaged in so many different activities

Mary Mathew

"Fun as well as hitting the right notes in the yogic way. And Parul whose love for kids is so evident at every step of the way has also the patience and keen understanding of them to know what works and what doesn't. Definitely for those who need to know how to work around kids becoz loving them is just not enough, we need to know how to resonate with them too."

A must!

Szilvia Cseko

"A must for those who want to experience fun and engaging activities for the youth. She is incredibly knowledgeable, well trained and knows how to engage each age group. You never feel bored or stressed it's pure fun and knowledge. Thank you so much Parul!"

Awesome!

Crystal Leong

"Awesome! Parul is a great instructor and her lessons are superb and informative. I have learnt so much and have gotten so many ideas!"

Her energy is contagious

Suruchi Thapar

"Parul has been a blessing. She has helped me to start my own yoga practice for kids in a fun and educational way. Her energy is contagious and I felt that her strategies are structured and useful in every class. She is always willing to help and suggest where to find resources! Thanks Parul."

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are yoga warm-up activities for kids included?

    Yes, many of the yoga games included in our library can serve as excellent warm-up activities for children. E.g. Hop Stop Yoga, Sea & Shore etc.

    These games often involve gentle movements, stretches, and poses that help to warm up the body and prepare it for the yoga practice. Incorporating these games as warm-up activities before a yoga session can enhance the overall experience for children and contribute to an engaging & effective practice.

  • Is there anything special I would need in order to implement the games and activities with kids during my yoga classes?

    To implement these yoga games and activities with kids during your yoga classes, you won't need any special or elaborate equipment.

    Most of the games can be conducted with simple and easily accessible resources like yoga mats or designated spots, paper, markers or crayons, and possibly visual references or yoga cards for poses.

    Some games may require additional items like blindfolds or scarves, but these can be commonly found materials.

    The emphasis is on creating a playful and engaging environment rather than relying on specialized equipment, making it accessible and feasible for your yoga classes

  • Will you add more resources, ideas, tips, and games in the future?

    As the creator of these kids yoga games, I am dedicated to continuously expanding and enhancing the content!

    As I develop and discover new games, I will incorporate them into the course to keep it fresh and engaging. Additionally, I will be introducing more yoga courses focused on games in the future.

    Stay tuned and regularly check for updates to benefit from the new content and courses!

  • Do I have lifetime access to your library once I purchase it?

    Yes, once you purchase the library, you will have lifetime access to it. This means that you can refer back to the library and access its resources, ideas, tips, and games for as long as you need. It provides you with ongoing support and the ability to revisit the content whenever you want to enhance your kids yoga classes.

  • Are you certified to teach yoga to children?

    Yes, I am certified to teach yoga to children. With 8 years of experience, I have dedicated my teaching practice to children and teens. I hold multiple certifications in kids yoga and I am a registered Yoga Alliance teacher.

    In addition to teaching, I am also a lead trainer for a 95-hour Kids Yoga Teacher Training program. With over 4,000 hours of teaching experience, I am well-equipped to introduce children to yoga in a fun, creative, and effective manner.

    I have specialized training in various yoga styles and modalities including Hatha, Yin, Yoga Therapy, Anatomy, Prenatal, Mindfulness, and Sound Healing.

    Furthermore, I have created Yoga Alliance-approved Kids Yoga Teacher Training courses and successfully trained over 100 students in the past year alone. My primary goal is to inspire children and teens, fostering their enjoyment and interest in yoga while providing them with a solid foundation for their practice.

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