This month, we’re sharing a holiday-themed yoga practice along with a magical Christmas story to bring your family closer. We hope you enjoy the adventure!
A Magical Christmas Eve Yoga Adventure
It was Christmas Eve, and the world outside shimmered under a blanket of snow, sparkling like a winter wonderland. Friends and family gathered around the glowing warmth of the fireplace, their cheeks rosy from the cold and their hearts brimming with excitement. “How can we make this night even more magical?” someone wondered aloud.
Just then, a soft, shimmering voice drifted in with the gentle winter breeze: “Let the magic begin!”
Everyone fell silent, and one by one, they stood, planting their feet firmly into the ground. With arms slowly stretching upward like branches of a tree, they imagined themselves as Christmas trees in a peaceful forest. “We are trees,” they whispered together, fingers wiggling like twinkling lights. “Standing bright and strong, we light the way for all who wander here.” A warm glow filled the room as they imagined their trees shining with joy.
Christmas Tree pose – Tree Pose
Stand with feet together in Mountain pose. Come up on to the toes of one foot and turn your knee out to the side. Rest the heel on the side of the foot, or up on the calf, not on the knee. Bring your hands together at your heart and balance. When you are ready lift your arms overhead and grow your tree, then open the arms. Breathe. Slowly release and repeat on the opposite side.
The sound of soft crunching snow broke through the stillness. A playful reindeer appeared, bounding toward them, its antlers glistening with frost. “Hurry!” it called with a cheerful laugh. “The stars are waiting to show us the way!”
Everyone followed eagerly, running with nimble legs like a reindeer as they leaped through the frosty fields. The crisp winter air rushed past them, and they felt free and swift on a mission to spread cheer.
Reindeer pose – Warrior I
Standing tall step the right foot forward, turn the left toes out to the side at an angle. Inhale and lift the arms overhead (these are your reindeer antlers), exhale as you bend the front knee. Pause and breathe. Feel strong and steady like a warrior, feel strong and sleek like a reindeer.
Before long, they reached an open meadow blanketed in snow. Above, the night sky stretched endlessly, twinkling with countless stars. “Let’s become stars, too!” they said.
Stretching arms and legs wide, they gazed upward in awe, becoming stars in the quiet winter night and imagined their light shining down for all to see. Fingers wiggling like the brightest twinkles in the sky, they sent kindness out and filled the air with magic that seemed to reach every corner of the world.
Star pose
From standing tall in mountain pose. Step the feet out wide, turn the toes out bringing them into alignment with the knee. Reach the arms out at shoulder height. Twinkle like a star.
They lowered themselves gently onto the soft snow, the reindeer curled up beside them. It was time to rest. Breathing in deeply and exhaling slowly, they listened to the calm that surrounded them. The snow fell like a peaceful lullaby.
Child’s pose
Come to sitting on your knees, hips resting on your heels, toes touching. Inhale and fold forward bringing the forward to the ground. The arms rest alongside the body, palms facing up. Pause and breathe.
With eyes fluttering closed, they heard a soft voice, “You’ve done well, your light, joy, and kindness have made this Christmas Eve truly magical.”
The End
Holiday Tip
You might not have time for story and yoga every day, however, it’s great if you can take a few minutes each day for mindful breathing as a family. Sit together, close your eyes, and breathe deeply. It’s a simple way to stay centered and enjoy the magic of the season.
Here’s wishing you a holiday filled with peace, love, and memorable moments. Remember, it’s the time you share—not the things you buy—that your children will cherish forever.
Warm Wishes for a happy, healthy holiday!
XOXO
Kathe and Mel
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