Yoga with 5-7 Year Olds

The other morning, we had a little yoga session at home with my 5 and 7 year old sons.

We used two books as our springboards for movement.

First, we used the Kid Moves Preschooler book as inspiration – simply looking at the images and me reading some of the text. Even my first grader still enjoys this book.

Second, we read Baron Baptiste's My Daddy is a Pretzel. It has a cute, simple storyline to help inspire the poses. "Niki says her mommy's a gardener. Sometimes, my daddy's a tree (leading into the tree pose)."

In My Daddy is a Pretzel, there are playful illustrations and clear instructions for parents and teachers new to teaching yoga poses. 

Both books demonstrate the simple power and novelty of using a book as a springboard for movement. Kids like mine enjoy the visual component of the books, supporting their movement experience.