Family Yoga
Tornado Pose
Extended Mountain Pose – Add spinning to the pose to make a tornado!
Downward Dog
Place both hands and feet directly on the ground while facing down. Hold pose for 10 seconds and repeat 3 times.
Weather Themed Yoga
Thunderstorm Pose
Sit tall with legs criss-crossed. Make big circles with your arms clapping your hands together like thunder!
Partly Sunny Pose
Squat on the floor. Keeping your hands on the ground raise up as high as you can by straightening out your knees. Repeat.
Warmer Weather Pose
Start out kneeling. Place your hands on your knees. Spread your fingers out wide. Raise up into a tall kneel. Raise your arms above your head with the raising temperature.
Wind Pose
Tree Pose – Don’t let the wind knock you over!
Lightening Pose
Stand tall place both arms over your head, lean forward at the hips!
Mountain Pose
Stand with your feet together and your hands at your side. Keep your weight evenly spread across your feet. Hold for 3-5 slow breaths.
Standing Half Forward Fold
Move your feet hip-width apart. Bend at the hips and reach your hands towards your toes. Keep a straight back and look slightly ahead. You can get a yoga block* to rest your hands on, or rest them on your shins. Hold for 3-5 slow breaths.
Plank Pose
Place your hands on the outside of your feet. Walk your feet back into plank pose. Your hands should be directly below your shoulders. Try to keep a straight line between your head and your feet. Pull your tummy in and hold for 3-5 slow breaths.
Warrior I: Right & Left Leg Forward
Bring your right leg forward in between your hands. Raise your chest into the air and place your arms up next to your ears, hands together reaching for the sky. Your right leg should be bent at 90 degrees. Your back leg should be straight, with your left foot flat and pointed diagonally away from your body. Hold for 3-5 slow breaths.
**Repeat pose on opposite leg**
Tree Pose: Right & Left Leg
Shift your weight to your left leg. Start to raise your right knee. Grab a hold of your right ankle and place your right foot on the inside of your thigh. Hold your right knee open and off to the side. If you can, lift your hands into prayer pose in front of your heart. Hold for 3-5 slow breaths.
**Repeat pose on opposite leg**
