Yoga for kids, toddler to tween, is something we all need to embrace and practice, but where should we start? From mommy & me yoga to tween yoga, here are my favorites.
Yoga For Kids 2 – 9 years old
YOGA WITH ADRIENNE is a go-to resource in the yoga world and she offers a few great options for kids. FREE YOGA FOR KIDS called Rainbow Yoga is great for kids any age. If you’re looking for something for kids age 6+, try her FREE KIDS YOGA VIDEO called Yoga in the Park.
For the younger kids, ages 2-9, try COSMIC KIDS YOGA. I like to call it ‘yoga stories’ because she keeps the kids attention by telling a story. Her adorable Australian accent takes you on journeys, including our favorites, POKEMON YOGA and FROZEN YOGA. Cosmic Kids Yoga is FREE on YouTube, or you can subscribe to the COSMIC KIDS APP
Try MINI BEAN YOGA for kids age 2-5. This does require parent supervision, so don’t expect to turn it on and clock out ;). But, it should capture their attention and burn some energy! Explore basic yoga postures in a fun, playful way and bring your home musical instruments to dial up the fun!
BEAN YOGA is great for kids age 6-9 and classes are donation-based. As with the other classes from Yogi Beans @ HOME, donations from $3 – $12 are suggested. Once you enroll, you get a ZOOM link to join the class.
Try this YOGA FOR KIDS BOOK on Amazon called ‘I am Yoga’. It’s a great introduction to yoga poses and the philosophy of yoga. It’s great for young readers. and my daughter used to ‘teach a yoga class’ to her stuffed animals using this book.
Gaia offers YOGA FOR KIDS with different themes like outer space and dino-mite yoga for younger kids. They also offer classes for older kids and tweens in a variety of different styles.
FAMILY YOGA
Yogi Beans @ HOME offers FAMILY YOGA twice a week via online classes for kids ages 4-10 years. This is a great option for trying yoga as a family because no experience is necessary. For real. Try basic yoga poses through fun yoga-themed adventures with an emphasis on teamwork and collaboration via partner poses and group games. To register for a class, make an online donation (between $3 – $12) and you’ll get a zoom link to join.
YOGA FOR TWEENS
Yogi Beans’ offers TWEEN YOGA CLASSES for kids age 9-12 that explores poses a little more complicated and content way more ‘cool’ than your average kids yoga however, no prior yoga experience is required. In other words, this class is appropriate for those heading into their teen years, or that have the attitude of a teen;). To register for a class, make an online donation (between $3 – $12) and you’ll get a zoom link to join.