A new school year is like opening a fresh notebook — the pages are clean, the pencils are sharp, and anything can happen!
In yoga, we have a Sanskrit word for this feeling, sukumara which
means beginner’s mind. Someone with a beginner’s mind looks at the world
with curiosity, excitement, and an open heart — similar to the way a child
approaches a new experience.
We’re here to help you encourage your little ones. When we roll out our yoga
mats, each pose is a little adventure, a new experience. We might wobble in Tree Pose, or feel our spine wake up in Cat Pose. School is the same way, reminding us, some days
will be smooth and easy, and others might feel wobbly. That’s okay. Wobbles
help us grow stronger inside and out!
Yoga also teaches us to pause and breathe. When kids feel nervous about meeting a new teacher or making new friends, they can take a deep breath in, let it out slowly, and remember — every inhale is a new beginning, and every exhale lets go of worry.
As we step into this school year, think of it as a yoga flow:
- Start with Mountain Pose —
stand tall and believe in yourself.
- Balance in Tree Pose —
even when life feels a little wobbly.
- Be flexible like Cat Pose —
ready to adapt to changes.
Every day is a chance to learn, share kindness, and discover something
new about ourselves. Just like on the yoga mat, we don’t have to be perfect — we
just have to keep showing up.
Here’s to a school year full of strong bodies, calm minds, and joyful hearts. Please enjoy this short “New School Year” yoga storytelling adventure with your kiddos!
New School Year
Bree woke up early for her very first day at a
brand-new school. She took a deep breath, stretched wide, and felt ready for
the day.
(Mountain Pose –
stand tall, feet together, arms by sides, breathe deeply.)
She peeked out the window and saw the sun climbing over the hills.
(Sun Salutation
Arms – sweep arms up high, looking toward the sky.)
On the way to school, she passed a beautiful
tree full of chirping birds.
(Tree Pose – one
foot on the other leg, arms reaching up like branches.)
A friendly cat strolled by and brushed against
her legs.
(Cat Pose – on
hands and knees, round the back gently.)
When Bree reached the schoolyard, she saw kids
running and hopping. She joined them, feeling light and bouncy.
(Frog Pose – squat
low, hands on the floor, little hops.)
In the classroom, she sat ready to listen and learn.
(Easy Pose – sit
cross-legged, hands resting on knees, soft smile.)
During recess, her new friends invited her to
pretend they were airplanes flying around the playground.
(Airplane Pose –
stand on one leg, arms out wide, lean forward.)
At the end of the day, Bree lay down and
thought about all the new things she had learned.
(Resting Pose –
lie on back, arms and legs relaxed, eyes closed.)
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