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How to Teach Forward Fold: A Kids Yoga Pose for Calm, Connection, and Focus
If you’ve ever watched a group of kids pause, bend forward, and take a deep breath, then you know how powerful just a moment of stillness can be.
Forward Fold Pose (also called Standing Forward Bend) may look simple, but for both kids and grown-ups, it’s a grounding reset for body and mind.
In a world where our young learners are constantly rushing between transitions and combatting over-stimulation, Forward Fold offers a rare moment of quiet curiosity. It’s the yoga equivalent of a deep sigh.
Seated Forward Fold for Kids: Calm Minds, Happy Bellies
Feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, or just plain wiggly? Kids feel it too…and often their bodies don’t know what to do with all that energy. Add in long stretches of sitting at desks, and it’s no wonder they complain of tight legs or “tummy aches.”
That’s where kids yoga comes in. One of our favorite go-to poses is the Seated Forward Fold. This pose may look simple, but it’s a powerful tool for stress relief, digestion, and mindfulness for kids.
How to Relieve Stress with Crocodile Pose: A Kids Yoga Tool for Calm and Focus
Back-to-school transitions, classroom chaos, bedtime battles…sometimes kids just need a reset. That’s where Crocodile Pose comes in.
This simple, restorative yoga pose is one of our favorite ways to help kids relax, regulate, and reconnect with themselves. It’s beginner-friendly, deeply calming, and easy to integrate into a classroom, therapy session, or home routine.
And best of all? It teaches kids a skill they’ll carry for life: how to calm their bodies and tune into their breath.
Wave Relaxation with Ocean Breathing (Mindfulness for Kids)
If you’ve ever stood by the ocean and felt your body relax, you know the power of water. Its steady rhythm, soothing sounds, and endless movement can calm the mind, release tension, and invite a deep sense of peace. In kids yoga, we can bring that same calming feeling into the classroom or home - no beach trip required!
A Morning Reset for Parents and Teachers
Hi I’m Alexia Nicole! I’m a Yo Re Mi Teaching Artist, as well as an actress and writer. I am so excited to give you some great wellness tips to try. Feel free to send these to friends and family, especially other teachers and parents!