Cat: Marjaryasana Stretches back and torso while massaging belly and spine Drop head while lifting belly and armpits away from the ground Hiss and meow like a scary Halloween cat
Bridge: Setu Bandha Sarvangasana
Bridge: Setu Bandha Sarvangasana Builds strength in back, legs, and ankles Keep nose pointing directly at the ceiling at all times Lift a leg or let someone crawl underneath your bridge
Cow: Bittilasana
Cow: Bittilasana Stretches front torso and neck while massaging internal organs Drop belly and lift head while bringing hips and shoulder blades closer together Moo and slowly wag your tail
Fish: Matsyasana
Fish: Matsyasana Relieves fatigue and anxiety, good for asthma as it opens the chest Keep your throat soft and allow your head to gently rest on the floor Lion Fish: Make a Lion face while in Fish ...
Sandwich: Paschimottanasana
Sandwich: Paschimottanasana Calms the mind and relieves stress Rather than bringing your nose to your knees, reach forward toward the toes Make yourself into a sandwich by spreading mustard, PB, etc. onto your legs
Cobra: Bhujangasana
Cobra: Bhujangasana Therapeutic for asthma and counteracts slouching Keep shoulders down and away from ears Inhale and press up into Cobra and hiss as you exhale to the floor
Bow: Dhanurasana
Bow: Dhanurasana Invigorates body and mind Roll shoulder blades together while lifting chest and reach your hands back for the outside of your ankles Rock forward and back, left and right
Child: Balasana
Child: Balasana Gently stretches back and hips while calming the mind Keep hips on heels and bring forehead to ground (or fists if floor is too far away) Listen to your long, deep breaths while you are in Child's Pose
4 Helpful Breathing Practices for Kids
Keep these quick stress-busters handy for portable peace! And for 10 more breathing practices for the whole family, follow this link to a KAY blog! Like what you read here? There’s so much MORE to explore and learn with Kidding Around Yoga. Check out our website for...
Enjoy Nature with Outdoor Family Yoga
There’s a strong connection between yoga and nature: being outside in nature helps us to be more present and aware, which goes hand in hand with yoga. Why not combine the two and practice yoga outside with your family? Knowing how to enjoy nature and practice yoga...


