It's fall ya'll!
There’s something magical about fall—the crisp air, colorful leaves, and the gentle reminder that nature is always changing and growing.
This season, we’re inviting little yogis to slow down, stretch, breathe,
and explore with a tiny acorn on a big adventure.
Along the way, children will discover that growing doesn’t happen all at
once. Just like a little acorn, we all need time, patience, sunshine, and a
little encouragement to become who we’re meant to be.
So find a cozy spot, take a deep breath, and get ready to move, imagine,
and grow together.
The Little Acorn’s Big Adventure
Once upon a time, beneath a great big oak tree, there lived a tiny
little acorn.
The acorn looked up at the enormous tree above and wondered,
“Will I ever be big and strong like that?”
The wind rustled through the leaves.
“Not yet,” whispered the tree. “But every big tree begins as something
small.”
The little acorn decided it was time for an adventure.
“Hello, world,” whispered the little acorn. “I wonder what adventures are waiting for me?”
(Child’s Pose - kneel down, bring your hips towards your heels, and your head down to the ground, rest your arms alongside the body. Take a slow breath in and out.)
Suddenly, a warm breeze came dancing through the forest.
Swoosh! Swoosh!
(Standing Side Stretch / Windy Tree - Stand tall with your feet firmly planted. Reach your arms overhead and gently sway from side to side.)
The little acorn watched the leaves dance and dance.
“Maybe being small doesn't mean I can't move with the wind!”
The little acorn rolled out from beneath the tree and began to explore.
As the acorn rolled along, it met a busy little squirrel.
“Where are you going?” asked the squirrel.
“I’m looking for somewhere to grow,” said the acorn.
“Well,” said the squirrel, “you'll need to be brave!”
(Low Squat / Squirrel Pose - Bend your knees and squat down with your hips low. Imagine you are gathering acorns.)
The squirrel scurried here and there, collecting food for winter.
The little acorn tried to keep up.
“Whew!” laughed the acorn. “That squirrel is fast!”
After saying goodbye to the squirrel, the little acorn continued down the
forest path.
Soon, it came to a little stream.
The water sparkled in the sunshine.
“Oh no,” said the acorn. “How will I get across?”
Just then, Little Acorn saw a tree lying across the stream. It took a deep breath and discovered it could be brave as it rolled over to the other side.
(Bridge Pose - Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet on the floor. Press your feet down and gently lift your hips to make a bridge.)
“I'm stronger than I thought!” it said.
On the other side of the stream, the acorn found a quiet patch of earth.
It looked warm and soft.
“This might be the perfect place,” thought the acorn.
It nestled into the soil.
(Child’s Pose - kneel down, bring your hips towards your heels, and your head down to the ground, rest your arms alongside the body. Take a slow breath in and out.)
It was dark. It was quiet. And the little acorn waited.
But days passed. Then more days passed.
“Why am I not a tree yet?” wondered the acorn.
One morning, the rain came.
Drip, drop. Drip, drop.
It drank the water. Then the sun came out. The earth warmed.
And something amazing happened. A tiny root began to grow.
(Low Lunge / The Sprout - Come into a low lunge, step one foot forward and bringing the other knee toward the floor. Imagine roots reaching down into the earth. Reach your arms toward the sky.)
The little acorn wasn't a big tree yet. But it was growing. A little bit every day.
Weeks went by. The tiny sprout stretched toward the sunlight.
It grew a little taller. Then a little taller still.
(Tree pose - Stand tall. Place one foot against your ankle or calf, turning your knee gently out to the side. Reach your arms upward like branches. If you wobble, that's okay!)
The little acorn finally understood what the great oak tree had meant.
Growing wasn't about becoming big all at once.
It was about taking one small step—or one small stretch—at a time.
Many seasons passed. The little sprout became a young tree.
Its branches grew stronger. Its roots grew deeper.
(Mountain Pose /
The mighty oak tree smiled.
“I used to wish I could grow faster,” it thought.
“Now I know that I was growing all along.”
And one autumn morning the tree looked down and saw a tiny acorn resting beneath its branches. And another tiny acorn began dreaming of its own
big adventure.
THE END
Now lie down on your mat. Close your eyes if that feels comfortable. Place your hands on your belly.
Take a slow breath in...and out. Imagine you are a little acorn. You don't have to hurry.
You don't have to be as big as anyone else. You can grow in your own time. Whisper to yourself:
“I am growing. I am strong. I am exactly where I need to be.”
When you're ready, open your eyes.
Just like our little acorn discovered, growth takes time. There’s no need to rush. Every little step counts.
Want more playful ways to move, breathe, and grow together?
Visit our website for more kids yoga stories, activities, and
inspiration.
www.ayogastorytellingadventure.com
XOXO
Kathe and Mel
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