Yoga for Kids and Parents: 10 Fun Poses to Do Together at Home
Do you want a fun activity with your child?
Try yoga together today. It is free and easy. And your child will love it.
You do not need any experience. You also do not need a studio. Just find a small space at home.
Here are 10 simple poses to start right now.
Why Try Family Yoga at Home?
Children learn best through play. So yoga feels like a game to them. As a result, they enjoy it every time.
But family yoga does more than exercise. It builds a bond between you and your child. So you both feel closer after every session.
Moreover, yoga helps children in many ways. It improves their focus at school. It also helps them feel calmer every day.
Read more here: How Yoga Helps Kids’ Brain and Concentration
3 Rules to Follow Before You Start
Keep these simple rules in mind.
- Keep it short. Start with just 10 minutes.
- Be silly. Use fun names and make animal sounds.
- Follow your child. Let them repeat poses they like.
Now let us start moving.
10 Easy Yoga Poses for Kids and Parents
Pose 1 — Mountain Pose: The Tall Tree
Stand up straight together. Put your feet side by side.
Close your eyes. Take three slow breaths. Then imagine you are tall, strong trees.
Pose 2 — Tree Pose: The Wobbly Tree
Stand on one foot. Put the other foot on your ankle.
Lift your arms up like branches. Hold for five breaths. Then swap sides and try again.
Pose 3 — Cat Cow: Grumpy Cat and Happy Cow
Get on your hands and knees. Breathe in and lift your head up. That is the Happy Cow.
Then breathe out and drop your head down. That is the Grumpy Cat. Repeat this five times.
Pose 4 — Downward Dog: The Stretching Dog
Start on your hands and knees. Then lift your hips up high.
Make a V shape with your body. Hold for five breaths. Wag your tail and bark too!
Pose 5 — Child's Pose: The Sleeping Turtle
Kneel on the mat together. Then fold your body forward.
Rest your head on the mat. Breathe slowly and feel calm. This pose is great for stress.
Pose 6 — Cobra Pose: The Rising Snake
Lie flat on your tummy. Put your hands under your shoulders.
Lift your chest up slowly. Look straight ahead. Then hiss like a big snake!
Pose 7 — Butterfly Pose: The Resting Butterfly
Sit down and press your feet together. Let your knees drop out to the sides.
Flap your knees up and down like wings. Breathe slowly. This pose helps your child relax.
Pose 8 — Warrior Pose: The Strong Warrior
Step one foot forward. Bend that knee into a lunge.
Stretch both arms out wide. Look straight ahead. Hold for five breaths. Then swap sides.
Pose 9 — Star Pose: The Shining Star
Stand with your feet wide apart. Stretch both arms out to the sides.
Take a big breath in and stretch wider. Then breathe out and hold the shape. Repeat five times.
Pose 10 — Savasana: The Still Starfish
Lie flat on your backs. Let your arms rest by your sides.
Close your eyes. Breathe slowly for two minutes. This is the best pose to end every session.
How to Build a Yoga Habit Together
One session is a great start. But doing it regularly brings the best results.
So try to practice three times a week. Keep each session to 10 or 20 minutes. Then slowly add new poses each week.
You will see changes very soon. Your child will feel calmer and sleep better. Moreover, they will start asking you for more yoga!
Try Our Online Yoga Courses for Kids
Do you want a full guided yoga programme for your child?
Try The Jungle Yoga Trail. It is great for ages 4 to 8. So it uses fun stories and music to make yoga exciting.
You can also try The Yoga Explorers or The Yoga Adventureland. Both courses include lifetime access. They also come with a fun certificate for your child.
For screen-free fun, try our Yoga Flashcards. Your child can pick poses and practice alone. Our Mandalas and Affirmations Book is also great after a yoga session.
Not sure where to start? Check our Free Resources first. Or join our Live Online Classes for Kids.
Conclusion
Family yoga does not need to be perfect. It just needs to happen.
So try one pose with your child right now. Laugh when you wobble. Then see how your child feels after.
That small step is all it takes to begin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What age can kids start family yoga?
Kids can start from age 3. Ages 3 to 6 enjoy short 10-minute sessions. But older kids aged 7 to 12 can do 20 minutes easily.
Q2. Do I need yoga experience to do this with my child?
No experience is needed at all. Just follow along with your child. The more fun you have, the better it works.
Q3. How long should a family yoga session be?
Start with just 10 minutes. That is enough for young children. Then build up to 20 minutes over time.
Q4. How many times a week should we do family yoga?
Try three times a week for the best results. But even once a week makes a real difference. So start small and grow from there.
Q5. What is the best Yoga Guppy course for beginners?
The Jungle Yoga Trail is perfect for ages 4 to 8. It uses stories, music, and animal poses. It also comes with lifetime access and a certificate.
