10 Playful Yoga Videos For Kids

Yoga is the best way to improve the well-being of our kids. 

It is scientifically proven that daily Yoga practice helps build muscles, promote bone health, boost immunity, increase focus, put in better sleep, increase self-esteem, improve self-awareness, and many more. [1]

For these reasons, It’s our responsibility that we should teach Yoga to our children for their brighter future. 

But, in reality, It’s hard to teach Yoga to kids because they don’t like to fix themselves in one place and follow instructions from the couch, nor they are serious about Yoga practice. 

However, If you can teach them Yoga in a funny and creative way they may pay attention to you and follow what you do. 

So, here in this post. I will introduce 10 Best Playful Yoga videos for Kids and Yoga Youtube channels that will teach Yoga to your kids in a most cheerful way. 

1) On The Farm Yoga By Cosmic Kids Yoga

Length: 12 minutes 

Artist: Jaime from Cosmic Kids Yoga

Jaime has a Youtube channel full of Yoga and Mindfulness videos for Kids. She is a sweet teacher, excellent at storytelling, and encouraging kids to practice yoga. 

In this, Jamie will do yoga by telling stories in a playful and engaging way that will inspire young children to do the same.

Also, She makes videos on Yoga, Mindfulness, and Relaxation on different themes, so I would recommend following her Youtube channel Cosmic Kids Yoga for more such practices for your kids at home. 

2) Yoga for Kids By Sophia Khan

Length: 25 minutes 

Artist: Sophia Khan from Maa yoga

Theme: Fun Activities and yoga Poses

In this 25 minutes Yoga video, Sophia and the two cute kids practice breathing exercises, animal poses, fun activities, and relaxing movements. 

Sophia has made this Yoga class so playful and entertaining with the other two kids that your kids will take an interest in it and practice Yoga for 25 minutes in a stretch. 

If you want to teach Yoga to your kids and practice it long, then this video is perfect for them.  

3) Family Cardio Workout 

Length: 13 minutes 

Artist: Anna Renderer From POPSUGAR Fitness 

Theme: Exercises and Workout 

This one is out of the box. As the name suggests, It’s a workout video wherein Anna guides 4 members’ family, including two kids, to do 10 minutes of cardio exercise in a playful way. 

In this, Anna will practice skipping to warm up legs, single-legged hop, balancing, frog hop, squatting, hopscotch, Planck, jumping jacks, crunches, and sprawl.  

If your kids are between 3-7 years of age, they will love doing and following these easy exercises. 

However, It’s a family workout, so, as a parent, you can also join this workout and give company to your kids. It would be really entertaining and funny, and your kids will love it if you join them. 

4) 30 Days Kids Workout Challenge

Length: 7 minutes 

Theme: Workout 

This 7 minutes workout video is beautifully animated with two characters and energetic music. It can grab your kids’ attention and encourage them to perform exercises.

It covers the following exercises: 

  • Sidebands
  • Running man
  • Ski Hops
  • Side Deep Squats
  • The Windmill
  • High Step March
  • Punches

Each exercise is done with 20 counts, and after each round, 25 seconds pause is be given to take lite rest. 

When you play this workout, it looks like a playing video game. The animation, music, and count down give an experience of playing that makes it perfect for keeping your kids engage in the practice. 

So if you have naught kids who can’t practice Yoga for a long time, this animated workout is perfect for them. 

5) Standing Yoga for Kids

Length: 17 minutes 

Theme: Basic Yoga poses

This animated video will teach several standing Yoga poses to your kids in the easiest way.

It includes the following yoga poses and teaches step by step how to perform them. 

  1. Palm Tree Pose (Tadasana)
  2. Upward Salute (Urdhva Hastasana)
  3. Tree Pose (Vrikshasana)
  4. Chair Pose (Utkatasana)
  5. Extended Triangle Pose (Utthita Trikonasana)
  6. Worrier Pose (Virabhadrasana)
  7. Standing Forward Bend (Uttanasana)
  8. Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Shvanasana)
  9. Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskar)

Your kids may like the animated Yogi in the video and engage with him during the Yoga practice. 

This video is best for children who are keen and sincerely want to practice Yoga at home. Also, it’s perfect for adults who wish to learn basic yoga poses step by step.

6) Yoga For Kids with Alissa Kepas

Length: 17 minutes 

Artist: Alissa Kepas from Alo yoga 

Theme: Yoga Poses 

Alissa is an engaging yoga teacher and will fascinate your kids to do Yoga. I especially like her humor and storytelling skill which make her special from other Yoga teachers.

In this Yoga class, Alissa will make the animal, tree, and other different poses with some exciting tales combined with them. I am sure that your kids will like it and take an interest in it.

The one thing I like most is that Alissa repeatedly takes feedbacks and encourages kids by appreciating their efforts in between the Yoga practice. This creates a flow and keeps your kids engaged in practice. 

I would recommend this Alo Yoga class to every child who cannot concentrate on yoga practice.

7) Clapping Yoga 

Length: 2 minutes 

Artist: Bari Koral 

Theme: Clapping Exercise 

This short clapping exercise is specially designed for toddlers. It is composed of lovely song and music that can easily grab your kids’ attention. 

It’s a playful exercise and can make your kids energize and happy. 

You can play it when your kids are annoying you or in a bad mood. This video may make them fresh instantly and direct their focus from teasing to play. 

8) Yoga class for children

Length: 15 minutes 

Theme: Animal Poses 

If your kids want to learn different animal poses, then this video is perfect for them. 

In this, your kids will learn cat, dog, and snake poses with proper instructions. It may strengthen their back, arms, and tummy and make them fit. 

The one thing that makes this class unique is the way of delivering instructions for poses. The animated animal will give instructions to kids and help them to move correctly. 

I think this one is best for kids above age five. 

That’s it; that was my list of 10 playful Yoga videos for kids. 

I hope your kids will enjoy this Yoga collection and practice them regularly. 

9) Manduka Yoga Class For Kids

Length: 33 minutes 

Artist: Mary Crawley from Yoga ed. Company

Theme: Yoga

This 33 minutes long Yoga class is suitable for children above age 5, and It may promote their physical and mental health and make them stronger and brighter. 

The instructor Mary Crawly has a confident personality, and she has conducted this class actively and creatively. 

Mary will start this Yoga session with some mindful and relaxing exercises; then, slowly, she will move them towards the difficult activities. 

If your kids are interested and can do Yoga for 30 minutes, then this yoga class is perfect for them because it includes various exercises that may improve their well-being. 

10) Yoga for Kids From C&B Yoga

Length: 12 minutes

Artist: Connie Bedford from C&B Yoga 

Theme: Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation)

Sun Salutation is an ancient exercise to give respect to the Sun, and It’s a powerful way to supercharge our body and mind. 

Regular Sun Salutation helps improve heart health and blood circulation, stimulate the digestive system, respiratory system, nervous system, strengthen the body muscles and bones, keep you disease-free, and more. [2]

In this yoga video, Connie will teach the modified version of the sun salutation in an easy way so that every child can do it effortlessly. 

If your kids are above age 5, I highly suggest you encourage your child to practice Sun salutation.

As a parent or teacher, teaching yoga to children at an early age is a really fruitful activity, it can be beneficial not only for your children but also for the whole society.

You can also teach children meditation and mindfulness, these methods can also be beneficial for them.

That’s it. I hope you like this post. And if you have any ideas to share feel free to comment below.

Thank you.

References

1) The Benefits of Practicing Yoga: 38 Ways Your Practice Can Improve Your Life
2) Benefits of Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation)

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