Car Yoga for Kids
Imagine: it’s summer, you’re driving to the beach and things are taking a bit longer than usual. The kids are getting a bit cramped & whiny in the backseat. Normally, the solution is to pull over, plead, bribe them with snacks… or threaten to turn that car around! Or, you can teach the kids these car-friendly yoga poses for kids before the trip so they have the tools to stretch out, calm down, and expend a bit of energy from the safety of their car seats!
Family travel can sometimes involve being stuck in your seat for longer than kids are used to – whether you find yourself in a plane, train, or automobile. (I will always love you, John Candy.) I’m 100% committed to keeping my daughter safe so I wanted to come up with a few car-safe yoga poses for kids can be done everything from in harness-style car seats to regular seat belts and don’t compromise safety while allowing your child to get a great stretch.
Be sure to practice these yoga poses before your next big trip so your children can give them a try whenever they feel the need.
Bonus: these poses are also good for kids to know for the classroom!
Mountain Pose
Sit straight, put your hands on your legs, and take a few deep breaths. (This is also a good way to ensure that children’s seat belts are not too tight – they need to be able to sit with straight spines while being strapped in.)
Seated Sun Salutation
*a modified pose*
Just like how you would stretch your arms straight up and look up through them towards the sun in regular sun salutation, you can easily modify this pose for sitting. Children may need to put their arms more in a “V” shape than straight-up like they would if doing this pose outside of the car.
Seated Crescent Moon
*a modified pose*
Touch your hands together above your head and stretch to one side, forming a slight crescent shape with your body. Children should not be able to move too far to the side, but they can still get a good stretch in their arms and shoulder area.
Seated Boat Pose
*a modified pose*
Using your stomach muscles, pull your knees up as far as they can go, keeping your legs bent. (Your stomach should be pulled in, not pushed out, for this pose.)
Seated Cat Pose
*a modified pose*
Curve your back, slumping forwards and letting your head hang down. Again, there won’t be an option to move too much, but you can still achieve a great stretch in your back.
I hope these modified yoga poses help make your car trips a little less antsy and give busy little bodies something to do for a few minutes!
What are your tips and tricks for helping kids be less antsy during car rides?
Great Post. Thanks for sharing the information
Nice Post Thank you For Sharing
very informative content.
Great work. Lovely content . Thanks for sharing.
very nice information for kids yoga . thanks for share .
Its really very helpful post for me.Thanks for sharing your great experience.
very nice blog and shared very knowledgeable information
Nice article, Thanks for sharing this artilce.
Wonderful article, Thanks for sharing this, Have a nice day ahead.
awesome Post this post is very positive. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Your blog is very informative. it helps me so much. Again thank You So Much For share this post
Great post. Thank you for sharing.
Wonderful article
Hey thank you for your tips, we are going to add these tips to our studio and let you know parents react to this. Thank you for your support.
Very Nice and Interesting blog………
Thanks for sharing this useful information with us………….
Sanskriti Yogpeeth provides the best yoga teacher training in Rishikesh. Deepening your yoga practice, including asana, pranayama, and meditation, will prepare you to instruct others. You’ll go away to know more about Hatha, Vinyasa, yoga philosophy, pranayama, and meditation.
Thanks for sharing this
nice post, thanks for sharing this information
Very nice and interesting car yoga kids blog. thanks for share .
Great post. Thank you for sharing.
wonderfull article in kids yoga i appericiate all the information about kids yoga really like it !!
Wonderful article, I have just read. You can check out our Yoga Blog Rishikesh. Thank you so much!
To become a certified yoga instructor in India, we at Hariom Yogvidya School provides 200hr-ttc, 300hr-ttc and 500hr-ttc in association with yoga alliance, with this certificate you will be legally certified to teach all over the globe.
Very informative blog thanks for sharing good information
We are a traditional yoga school in Rishikesh, India, located in the tranquil mountains at the foot of the Himalayas. Shiva Yoga Ashram follows a traditional yoga lineage, with a modern twist. Shiva was the one, the ‘Adidev’ who initiated yoga culture. He has handed down the learnings of this holistic science 5,000 years ago, to the Saptarishis. The rishis spread the knowledge throughout India and created sub-lineages of their own as well. You will find yoga being practiced with subtle modifications in and around the country today. So, it is just apt that you visit India, with the intention to learn yoga and spreading the knowledge elsewhere, across the globe. We are the best Yoga school Rishikesh teaching authentic yoga to all yoga enthusiasts.
Now, you can join the Yoga School In Rishikesh, to master the intricacies of various asanas, breathing techniques and meditation. No matter why you are enrolled in the course, for self-practice, or for your career, this will put you on track. Shiv holistic yoga school is a renowned school in Rishikesh, and has been imparting yoga education for a long time. So, they are in a good position to teach you traditional and authentic yoga. Join the school to perfect your yogic practices.