Yoga with Kids - Fall Flow
Have you tried yoga with your kiddies yet? Fall's a wonderful time to teach kids about the importance of grounding down, finding our breath, and building strength through yoga. Here's a fun short + sweet 10-minute flow that you can do with your kids before school to get them fired up for the day or right before homework time so they can tackle everything with focus + confidence!
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MOUNTAIN POSE:
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"I rise from the earth."
Stand tall, feet parallel, and chest lifted.
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2) "I am strong and stable."
Flex your toes up to engage your legs.
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3) "I am tall and wide."
Press your palms together at your chest.
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4)"I am a majestic mountain."
Lower your arms.
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Yoga Talk:
Mountains go high into the sky above and deep into the earth below.
Can you be grounded and light at the same time? What is it like on your mountain?
Are you snowcapped? Is the sun shining? What can you see below?
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DRAGON POSE:
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1) "I am a powerful dragon."
Stand on your knees, arms at your sides.
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2) "I am alert and aligned."
Lunge one foot forward, hands on thigh.
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3) "I inhale and expand."
Stretch forward and down, then reach the arms up.
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4) "HAAAAA! I breathe out fire!"
Exhale with a big "HA!" Spread your fingers to the sky.
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Yoga Talk:
Try breathing fire often to cleanse and strengthen your lungs.
Why are dragons special? Why are you special?
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WARRIOR 1:
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1) "I step forward, breathe, and focus."
Start in a high lunge.
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2) "I plant myself firmly."
Turn your back heel down to the floor and press.
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3) "I am strong."
Bring your hands to your thigh.
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4) "I am peaceful."
Bend deep as you reach both arms up to the sky.
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Yoga Talk:
A peaceful warrior is someone who walks their talk, inspiring others by their example.
Can you think of anyone who is a peaceful warrior? Can you be both peaceful and determined?
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DOWN DOG:
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1) "I am ready to play!"
Bend your knees and fold down from child's pose.
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2) "I am a dog on all fours."
Come on to your hands and knees.
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3) "I am ready to stretch."
Curl your toes under and press hips up and back.
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4) "I push back and open."
Stretch legs straight, with your heels down and arms strong.
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Yoga Talk:
Can you name the parts of the body that you stretch in down dog pose?
What kind of dog are you? What is your bark like?
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AIRPLANE:
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1) "I prepare to fly."
Stand with feet parallel and under hips.
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2) "I lift off and balance."
Breath, focus, and stretch one leg back.
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3) "I climb into the sky."
Tip forward until you are parallel with the floor.
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4) "I soar on open wings."
Spread your arms out like wings.
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Yoga Talk:
If you could fly, where would you go and would you fly alone or with a friend?
Think of something that makes your heart soar and hold the thoughts as you try the pose again.
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Snap pics of you with your kiddies flowin' + share it with us on Instagram with #myphilosophie + #yogawithkids!
