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Kids Yoga Cards for Calming Poses

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Calming yoga cards cover: restorative poses to calm and relax, with a girl in a seated side bend under falling leaves
Introduce the deck before a quiet-time yoga session
Index of 24 calming yoga poses in sequence, from Easy Pose and Seated Side Bend through Happy Baby to Resting Pose
Plan the order of poses for a calm-down routine
Teacher intro on restorative yoga: forward bends, hip openers and spine stretches, plus the breath-body-mind connection
Background reading for the adult leading the session
Breath and body guidance: three deep breaths in Easy and Mountain Pose, Cat-Cow Flow, rubbing hands, then palms on chest
Ideas for adding breathing cues as children hold poses
Mind guidance with affirmations such as 'I am calm' and 'I am safe', an ocean visualization, and notes on target ages
Script ideas for positive intentions during practice
Pose counts by age: two poses for toddlers, five for preschoolers, ten for primary-aged children, all 24 for older kids
Helps size the session to the group and time available
Calming yoga tips: follow the sequenced flow, take deep breaths in each pose, focus on fun over perfect alignment
Quick reminders to review before leading a class
More yoga tips: wear comfortable clothing, practice barefoot, clear the space for safety, add music or relaxation stories
Setup and safety checklist for the yoga space
Easy Pose picture card: a girl sits cross-legged on the grass with her palms resting on her knees, eyes open and smiling
Show to the class as the opening pose of the sequence
Easy Pose instructions: sit cross-legged, rest palms on knees, rub hands together, palms on chest, take three deep breaths
Read aloud while children hold the pose
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Kids Yoga Stories: Calming Yoga Cards for Kids Use this deck of yoga cards to teach children calming poses and self-soothing techniques. The set includes an index card, tips for teaching yoga, 24 illustrated yoga pose cards, 24 corresponding description cards, and pose instructions. Kids of diverse backgrounds are featured. These yoga cards can be integrated into various settings to benefit kids. Some ideas: morning routines, transitions, brain breaks, P.E. classes, therapy sessions. Cards work for individual, small group, and whole class activities. Yoga helps children build strength, flexibility, confidence, body awareness, and healthy lifestyle habits. It also promotes better sleep, self-expression, adult/child interactions, and focus. Allow kids to re-center with these calming poses.

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