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Iyengar Yoga Kids Forest Adventure

The document outlines a playful Iyengar yoga session for children aged 6-12, themed around a magical forest adventure lasting 45-50 minutes. It includes various yoga postures and activities designed to engage children's imagination and mindfulness. The session is structured in chapters, guiding children through different forest experiences while practicing foundational yoga poses.

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Iyengar Yoga Kids Forest Adventure

The document outlines a playful Iyengar yoga session for children aged 6-12, themed around a magical forest adventure lasting 45-50 minutes. It includes various yoga postures and activities designed to engage children's imagination and mindfulness. The session is structured in chapters, guiding children through different forest experiences while practicing foundational yoga poses.

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Iyengar Yoga for Kids: The Forest Adventure

Introduction

A playful Iyengar yoga sequence for children aged 6-12, told through a magical forest adventure. This 45-50

minute session combines imagination, movement, and mindfulness with foundational yoga postures.

Opening: Beginning Our Journey (5 mins)

"Today, we're going on a magical adventure into a secret forest. But first, we must prepare."

- Sukhasana (Easy Pose): Sit tall, close eyes, feel the forest breeze.

- Chant "Om" 3 times: This sound protects us on our journey.

Chapter 1: Entering the Forest (10 mins)

"We begin walking down a tall mountain path..."

- Tadasana (Mountain Pose): Stand strong like a mountain.

- Vrksasana (Tree Pose): Be a tree swaying in the wind.

- Utthita Trikonasana (Triangle Pose): Reach for magic leaves.

Mini Game: Balance with eyes closed in Vrksasana for 3 seconds.

Chapter 2: Meeting Forest Friends (10 mins)

"As we go deeper, animals appear..."

- Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Dog): Become a playful dog.

- Marjaryasana-Bitilasana (Cat-Cow): Greet the stretching cat.

- Baddha Konasana (Butterfly): Flutter your butterfly wings.

Chapter 3: The Hidden Temple (10 mins)

"We find an ancient temple. It's time to sit and rest."


Iyengar Yoga for Kids: The Forest Adventure

- Dandasana (Staff Pose): Sit tall like statues.

- Paschimottanasana (Forward Bend): Bow to forest spirits.

- Setu Bandha Sarvangasana (Bridge): Cross the glowing bridge.

Chapter 4: Magic Rain & Rainbow Sky (5-10 mins)

"The skies open, and a soft rain falls. A rainbow appears..."

- Viparita Karani (Legs Up the Wall): Float like clouds.

- Savasana: Rest under the rainbow, listening to birds.

Closing: Return from the Forest (5 mins)

- Sit in Sukhasana.

- Chant: "Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu" (May all beings be happy).

- Namaste: "Our forest friends bow with us."

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