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Do Savannah Yoga!

Do Savannah Yoga!
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Practice savannah animal inspired yoga poses, breathing, balance, and gentle stretches to improve flexibility, focus, and strength with safe, guided movements.

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Step-by-step guide to do savannah animal yoga

What you need
Adult supervision required, comfy clothes, small stuffed animal optional, water bottle, yoga mat or towel

Step 1

Spread your yoga mat or towel in a clear space so you have room to move.

Step 2

Put on comfy clothes that let you bend and stretch easily.

Step 3

Put your water bottle within reach so you can take sips when you need to.

Step 4

March in place for one minute to wake up your muscles and get your heart ready.

Step 5

Place both hands on your belly so you can feel your breaths.

Step 6

Take five slow deep breaths feeling your belly rise and fall each time.

Step 7

Stand tall and reach both arms overhead like a giraffe reaching for leaves and hold for five slow breaths.

Step 8

Fold forward at the hips and swing your arms side to side five times like an elephant trunk.

Step 9

Come to your hands and knees to get ready for playful breaths.

Step 10

Do Lion’s Breath three times by inhaling big then exhaling with a loud friendly roar and sticking your tongue out.

Step 11

Step your right foot forward into a low lunge and hold for five slow breaths like a cheetah ready to sprint.

Step 12

Switch legs and hold your low lunge on the left side for five slow breaths.

Step 13

Stand tall and balance on your right foot like a flamingo lifting your left knee and hold for five slow breaths.

Step 14

Switch to balance on your left foot like a flamingo and hold for five slow breaths.

Step 15

Share your finished Savannah Yoga practice on DIY.org so others can see your animal poses and calm breathing.

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Help!?

What can I use if I don't have a yoga mat, towel, or water bottle?

Use a folded blanket or non-slip rug instead of the 'yoga mat or towel' for cushioning, and set a cup or sippy cup within reach where the instructions say to 'Put your water bottle within reach'.

I'm wobbling in the flamingo pose and my knee hurts in the low lunge — how can I fix those?

If you wobble during 'Stand tall and balance like a flamingo' lightly touch a chair or wall with one fingertip and keep the lifted knee lower, and for the 'low lunge' step slide a folded towel under the back knee for padding and shorter hold times.

How can I adapt the routine for a 3-year-old versus a 10-year-old?

For preschoolers shorten 'March in place' to about 30 seconds and reduce pose holds like 'giraffe' and 'flamingo' to 1–2 breaths with parent support, while for older kids increase 'March' to 2 minutes and extend holds in 'low lunge' and 'flamingo' to 8–10 breaths or add variations.

How can we make Savannah Yoga more fun or challenging?

Turn the sequence into a safari story using stuffed animals as props for each animal pose from the instructions, time poses with a stopwatch to increase challenge, and 'Share your finished Savannah Yoga practice on DIY.org' with photos or a short video.

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Facts about yoga for kids

🐘 Elephants are the largest land animals and use their trunks to smell, touch, and grab, inspiring slow, mindful movements.

🦒 Giraffes have very long necks (around 2 meters) — perfect inspiration for tall stretching poses.

🌾 Savannas cover about 20% of Earth's land surface and are home to many of the animals used as yoga pose ideas.

🦁 The yoga move called "lion's breath" (Simhasana) lets you roar out stress while stretching your face and throat.

🧘‍♀️ Yoga has been practiced for over 5,000 years and helps kids build flexibility, balance, and calm focus.

How do you do Savannah Yoga?

Start with a gentle warm-up: ankle circles, shoulder rolls, and deep breaths. Introduce savannah animals and model poses — Lion (open mouth roar pose), Giraffe (tall stretch), Elephant (forward fold with arm trunk), Flamingo (balance on one leg), Cat/Cow (spine mobility). Use slow, guided breathing between poses, hold each 10–30 seconds, and link two or three poses into a short flow. Finish with a quiet "resting savannah" relaxation lying on the back and breathing.

What materials do I need for Savannah Yoga?

You'll need a soft, non-slip surface like a yoga mat or carpeted floor, comfortable clothing that allows movement, and a small, safe space free of obstacles. Optional items: a favorite stuffed animal for pose prompts, yoga blocks or cushions for support, a timer for pose length, and calm background music. Most importantly, supervision or an adult guide ensures safe alignment and helps adapt poses for different ages.

What ages is Savannah Yoga suitable for?

This activity suits preschool and elementary children, roughly ages 3 to 10, with simple poses and lots of demonstration. Toddlers (2–3) can join using very short, playful sessions and parent assistance. Older kids (11–12+) can try longer holds, balance challenges, and guided relaxation. Always adapt based on your child's coordination and attention span, and supervise to modify poses for safety or developmental needs.

What are the benefits and safety tips or variations for Savannah Yoga?

Benefits include improved flexibility, balance, focus, breath control, and body awareness — great for emotional regulation. Safety tips: clear the floor, avoid forced stretches, encourage soft landings, and stop if a child shows pain. Variations: tell a savannah story while moving, add partner poses, make it a calming bedtime routine, or create a "pose card" game. Consult a pediatrician before starting if your child has medical concerns.
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