Winter animals do many things to prepare for the cold. Some of them hibernate, some migrate, while others adapt. I created this class based on many other awesome winter animal lesson plans and books I’ve read and used throughout the years. Zephyr actually gave me most of my ideas based on what he learned about hibernating animals in school! Also a big thank you to the Next Generation Yoga Winter Animals Lesson Plan and Kids Yoga Stories Book Jenny’s Winter Walk. Winter Animals Yoga 1) Mountain Pose: Our mountains have snow at the top. Imagine the snow melting down our mountain. Bring your hands down from the top of your head to your sides. 2) Eagle Pose: Eagles and hawks use mountains to find their way during migration. Imagine you are an eagle, flying over the mountain ranges. 3) Warrior 3: Other birds like geese migrate South. Let’s imagine we are a… Read More »
Fall Yoga for Kids
The fall yoga for kids lesson is one of our favorites! As the weather goes from hot to just gorgeous, we know fall is coming. The air is cooler at night and in the morning which means we have to add another layer of clothes. The days are full of bright blue skies, a warm sun and loads of leaves and acorns on the ground. At my apt, we have spent the last week or so watching the squirrels as they scurry around collecting acorns, dropping them all over the cars and the street, and snatching the heads off of our sunflowers. They have been so busy preparing for winter. It’s so much fun to do yoga with kids this time of year. Every preschool & early elementary teacher teaches the signs of fall to their kiddos, so as a yoga teacher, it just reinforces what they are already learning.… Read More »
