Stretch Into a Yoga Pose
Learn and practice a simple yoga pose like Tree Pose, focusing on balance, mindful breathing, gentle stretching, and safe alignment while holding for short intervals.
Step-by-step guide to Stretch Into a Yoga Pose
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Step 1
Find a quiet safe space and spread your mat or towel on the floor.
Step 2
Stand tall at one end of your mat with your feet hip-width apart and your arms relaxed by your sides.
Step 3
Take three slow deep breaths in through your nose and out through your nose to calm your body.
Step 4
Shift your weight slowly onto your left foot so your right foot can lift.
Step 5
Bend your right knee and place the sole of your right foot on your left ankle or calf but do not put it on your left knee.
Step 6
Press your right foot gently into your left leg to help you feel steady and balanced.
Step 7
Lift the crown of your head up to make your spine long and keep your shoulders relaxed.
Step 8
Bring your hands together at your chest in a prayer position.
Step 9
Choose a small sticker or toy to look at and fix your gaze softly on that spot.
Step 10
Breathe slowly in and out five times while staying steady in the pose.
Step 11
Lower your hands and gently step your right foot back down to stand with both feet on the mat.
Step 12
Shift your weight onto your right foot and repeat Steps 5 to 11 on the other leg.
Step 13
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Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can we use instead of a yoga mat or sticker if we don't have them?
If you don't have a yoga mat, use a folded towel or blanket on the floor and if you don't have a small sticker or toy for Step 9, mark a spot on a wall or use a coin on the mat.
I'm losing balance when I lift one foot—what should I try?
If you wobble when you shift your weight onto one foot in Step 4, lightly touch a wall for balance, keep your supporting knee slightly bent, or place the lifted foot lower on your calf instead of the knee per Step 5.
How can we adapt this pose for younger or older children?
For younger kids, have an adult hold their hand and reduce breathing to one or two slow breaths in Step 3 with shorter holds, while older children can close their eyes, lift their arms higher, or hold through the five breaths in Step 10 for more challenge.
How can we make this activity more fun or personal?
To enhance the activity, let kids decorate the mat, pick a meaningful sticker for Step 9, add a gentle timer for the five breaths in Step 10, or photograph the pose to share on DIY.org as Step 12.
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Facts about yoga for kids
⏱️ Holding a simple pose for 10–30 seconds is a kid-friendly way to build strength and confidence.
🧠 Balance-focused activities like yoga improve coordination, focus, and body awareness in kids.
💨 Mindful breathing (pranayama) can help slow the heart rate and calm the mind.
🌳 Tree Pose (Vrikshasana) is a classic balance pose that helps strengthen ankles, calves, and legs.
🧘♀️ Yoga began in ancient India and has been practiced for thousands of years.
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