June is the perfect time to take yoga off the mat and into the fresh air. With longer days, warm sunshine, and nature in full bloom, outdoor yoga becomes a simple way for children to move, breathe, and connect with the world around them.
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Why Outdoor Yoga?
Practicing yoga outside helps children:
- Feel more connected to nature
- Engage their senses (what they see, hear, and feel)
- Release energy while also finding calm
- Build mindfulness in a natural, playful way
Even a small backyard, park, or patch of grass can become a
meaningful space for movement and imagination.
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Simple Nature Yoga Flow
This short sequence invites children to connect movement,
breath, imagination, and sensory awareness.
Each pose follows a gentle rhythm:
Move → Sense → Imagine → Say
Encourage slow breathing between poses and allow children
to move at their own pace.
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Why Add the Senses?
Sensory awareness helps children:
- Stay present in their bodies
- Calm their nervous system
- Focus attention without pressure
- Connect movement with real-world experience
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Tree Pose — “Strong and Steady”
How to do it:
- Stand tall on one foot
- Place the other foot on your ankle, calf, or inner thigh
- Bring hands together at your chest or reach them upward
Sense:
- Feel your standing foot pressing firmly into the ground
- Notice small adjustments as your body finds balance
- Feel your breath moving slowly and steadily
Imagine:
You are a tree with strong roots growing deep into the earth and branches
gently moving in the breeze.
Say:
“I am strong and steady like a tree.”
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Butterfly Pose — “Light and Free”
How to do it:
- Sit on the floor
- Bring the soles of your feet together
- Let your knees open wide like wings
Sense:
- Feel your knees gently rising and falling
- Notice the stretch through your hips
- Feel your breath becoming soft and even
Imagine:
You are a butterfly resting in a warm garden, gently opening and closing your
wings.
Say:
“I am light, free, and full of joy.”
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Flower Pose (Low Squat) — “Growing and Blooming”
How to do it:
- Squat low with feet flat or heels lifted if needed
- Keep your chest lifted
- Bring hands together or open them outward
Sense:
- Feel your legs supporting your body
- Notice warmth in your thighs and feet
- Feel the ground steady beneath you
Imagine:
You are a flower slowly opening toward the sunlight.
Say:
“I grow and bloom and reach for the sun.”
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Cloud Stretch — “Letting Go”
How to do it:
- Stand tall with arms reaching overhead
- Gently lean side to side
Sense:
- Feel the stretch along your side body
- Notice your arms moving through open space
- Feel your breath expanding through your chest
Imagine:
You are a soft cloud drifting slowly across the sky.
Say:
“I can float, dream, and let go.”
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Ladybug Rest — “Safe and Calm”
How to do it:
- Kneel and sit back on your heels
- Fold forward and rest your forehead on the ground
- Let your arms relax by your sides or in front
Sense:
- Feel your body fully supported by the ground
- Notice the weight of your body softening
- Feel your breath slow and steady
Imagine:
You are a tiny ladybug resting safely on a soft leaf.
Say:
“I am safe, calm, and peaceful.”
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Closing Moment: Gratitude in Nature
End by sitting quietly together. Invite children to place a
hand on their heart and silently or aloud say:
“Thank you, nature, for helping me
feel calm, strong, and happy.”
Take a moment to notice the sounds, air, and feeling of
being outdoors.
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A Final Note – FREE eBooks for International Yoga Day
As we move through June, it’s also a wonderful time to
recognize International Yoga Day (June 21st)—a global reminder of the
benefits of breath, movement, and mindfulness for people of all ages.
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Explore our collection of kids’ yoga stories, designed to support mindfulness,
movement, and imagination in a simple and engaging way.
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Download your FREE eBooks on June 19, 20, and 21
Featured Titles:
These resources are ideal for:
• Parents looking for calm, screen-free activities
• Teachers and educators
• Therapists and group facilitators
• Anyone supporting children’s emotional wellbeing
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Wishing you a peaceful International Yoga Day filled with movement, breath, and
moments of calm.
XOXO,
Kathe and Mel
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