Underwater World

Kids love animal themed yoga poses – and underwater animals make for a class filled with happiness!

During class, children learn all about ocean animals, as they travel bottom of the ocean and back. 

This yoga lesson plan includes:

• A centering activity and guided group discussion, helping children come together and prepare for class
• Warm-up yoga flow, so kids can get their bodies moving together
• Yoga poses set to a rhyming storybook about our oceans
• Yoga game, to increase active movement and teamwork
• Themed large muscle movement as a group
• Savasana – which connects students to each other as class winds down
• Calming mindfulness project, as children explore underwater imagery

The steps in this class can easily be adjusted to fill a 45-60 minute yoga class. This lesson plan is appropriate for children 3-8 years old. 

Be sure to click through each activity, so you can be familiar with the entire class plan.