Introduction
Hello, wonderful parents and little explorers! At Makoons Preschool, we believe in making learning fun, and what’s more joyful than celebrating International Yoga Day with preschoolers and toddlers? Every year on June 21st, the world comes together to practice yoga – and yes, preschoolers can join too! As the best preschool in India, we ensure that even our youngest learners experience the joy and benefits of yoga in a playful, engaging way.
In this blog, let’s dive into why yoga is amazing for your child and explore 10 super-fun yoga day celebration ideas that will boost their physical and mental fitness!
When & Why We Celebrate International Yoga Day?
International Yoga Day is celebrated on June 21st of every year. The world celebrates Yoga Day as a reminder to stay physically and mentally fit through simple movements like walking, exercises, and yoga poses.
Why June 21? It’s the sunniest day of the year (summer solstice) – ideal for illuminating little minds and bodies! At Makoons, we don’t only celebrate the day – we make it an occasion because:
Global Wellness Mission
Yoga Day brings to our minds that health is a global right, even for preschoolers! It’s our time to sow seeds of lifelong well-being.
Little Bodies, Big Needs
Preschoolers are confronted with giant feelings, expanding muscles, and active minds. Yoga provides them with tools to:
- Bounce without breaking (flexibility),
- Breathe through heavy emotions (calmness),
- Concentrate like little owls (focus).
Joyful Togetherness
It’s a day for laughter, stretching, bonding, and transforming individual poses into partner games where everyone gets to shine!
What is the Importance of International Yoga Day for Preschoolers?
International Yoga Day isn’t just for grown-ups! For kids, yoga is like playtime with a purpose. Yoga for preschoolers helps them:
- Physically: Balance like flamingos, stretch like rubber bands!
- Emotionally: Breathe away grumpiness with “flower power” breaths.
- Socially: High-five friends in partner poses!
At Makoons, we blend yoga into daily fun with yoga day activities for kids because happy bodies = bright minds!
Top 10 Yoga Day Celebration Ideas for Kids
Here are 10 yoga day activities for preschoolers with Hindi and English yoga pose names and instructions.
1. Animal Yoga poses
- Activity: Turn your classroom into a jungle.
- Poses:
- Lion Pose (Simhasana): Kneel, roar like a lion, stick out your tongue! “Roar away worries!”
- Butterfly Pose (Baddha Konasana): Sit, press soles of feet together, flap “wings” like a butterfly!
- Frog Pose (Mandukasana): Squat low, place hands between knees, JUMP like a frog!
2. Yoga Story Magic
- Activity: Read “The Hungry Caterpillar” while acting out poses!
- Poses:
- Caterpillar Pose: Lie on tummy, wiggle forward like a caterpillar.
- Tree Pose (Vrikshasana): Stand on one leg, arms like branches – “Sway in the story’s wind!”
3. Yoga Freeze Dance
- Activity: Dance to “Baby Shark,” FREEZE in poses when music stops!
- Poses:
- Mountain Pose (Tadasana): Stand tall like Everest! “Freeze like a snowy mountain!”
- Star Pose: Jump feet apart, arms high – “Be a twinkling star!
4. Crafting Yoga Mats
- Activity: Use non-toxic paints to decorate mini mats. Add animal stickers for pose inspiration!
- Tip: “Paint suns for Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar)!”
5. Turn Breathing Fun
- Activity: Place stuffed animals on tummies. Breathe deep to make them “rise and fall.”
- Breath: “Phool aur Candle” (Flower & Candle): Smell an imaginary flower (inhale), blow out a candle (exhale).
6. Yoga with Partner Pose
- Activity: Pair kids for:
- Double Tree Pose: Stand side-by-side, join hands, lift outside legs. “Grow together like forest friends!”
- Boat Pose (Naukasana): Sit facing partner, hold hands, lift legs to form “boats.”
7. Nature Yoga walk
- Activity: Walk in a garden, pause to mimic nature:
- Flower Pose: Squat low, slowly “bloom” by standing tall with arms overhead.
- Snake Pose (Sarpasana): Lie on tummy, lift chest, hiss! “Find hidden garden snakes!”
8. Yoga Relay Race
- Setup: 4 stations – Crawl like a tiger (station 1), balance in Eagle Pose (Garudasana) – wrap one leg around the other (station 2), roll like a log (station 3), end in Child’s Pose (Shishuasana) – kneel, forehead to floor (station 4).
9. Yoga Charades
- Activity: Kids pick cards showing poses (e.g., Tortoise Pose (Kurmasana) – sit with legs wide, stretch arms under knees). Class guesses!
10. Yoga With Family
- Activity: Invite parents for:
- Group Circle Pose: Sit in a circle, hold hands, lean back – “Make a sunflower!”
- Laughing Yoga: Hold bellies, laugh like silly monkeys!
10 Super Easy and Fun Yoga Poses for Kids (With Hindi Names)
1. Tadasana (Mountain Pose)
How to: Stand tall, feet together. Reach arms high like a mighty mountain.
2. Marjariasana (Cat-Cow Pose)
How to: Kneel on all fours. Arch your back up (cat), dip back down (cow). “Meow and moo!”
3. Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)
How to: Lie on your tummy, push hands to lift your chest. “Hiss like a cobra!”
4. Setu Bandhasana (Bridge Pose)
How to: Lie on your back, bend your knees, lift your hips high. “Make it a rainbow bridge!
5. Virabhadrasana (Warrior Pose)
How to: Step one foot back, bend front knee, arms high. “Be a brave warrior!”
6. Balasana (Child’s Pose)
How to: Kneel, sit on heels, fold forward. “Snuggle like a sleepy mouse!”
7. Sukhasana (Easy Pose)
How to: Sit cross-legged, hands on knees. “Breathe like a calm saint”
8. Halasana (Plow Pose)
How to: Lie on back, lift legs overhead (feet touch floor behind if possible). “Be a farmer’s plow!”
9. Chakrasana (Wheel Pose – Kid Version)
How to: Stand, arch back gently with hands on hips. “Make a rainbow with your body!”
10. Shavasana (Resting Pose)
How to: Lie flat on your back, palms up. “You can steal a good nap too”
Let’s Celebrate Yoga Day Together with Makoons Preschool
At Makoons, we invite YOU to our Yoga Day celebration for preschoolers!
- Parents: Join our special class – wear comfy clothes!
- Community: Grandparents? Neighbors? Everyone’s welcome!
We’ll snap photos (with your permission!) to share on our social media. Imagine your little kids featured in our “Yoga Stars” gallery, confidently stretching and learning while having fun with Body Parts Names in English—a perfect blend of movement and early education!
Conclusion
Celebrating International Yoga Day at Makoons Preschool isn’t just one day of fun – it’s the start of a lifelong adventure! We hope these yoga day celebration ideas inspire you to play yoga at home too. Remember:
“Little poses today, big confidence tomorrow!” Visit Makoons Preschool today to see how we make learning an adventure!
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