ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Smile and Learn English YOGA and RELAXATION for Children ????♀️ Relaxation Activities for Children ????♂️ Compilation
Hello, friends! Today, we’re going to have some fun and learn how to relax with yoga. Yoga is like a special kind of exercise that helps us feel calm and happy. Let’s meet some sea animal friends who will show us some cool yoga poses!
Our first friend is the turtle. The turtle will show us the Turtle Pose. Sit on the floor with your back straight. Bend your knees and touch your feet together. Now, lean forward a little and put your arms under your knees. Can you feel like a turtle with a shell on your back? Try to stay like this for a little while. Great job!
Next, we have the crab! Sit on the floor and bend your knees. Put your hands on the ground next to you. Lift your hips up, and look, your body is like a box! Try walking like a crab by moving forward and backward. Isn’t that fun? You can try this pose a few times.
Now, let’s meet the shark. Lie on your belly and put your arms by your sides. Lift your head and shoulders, and make a shark fin with your hands behind your back. Hold it for a few seconds, then relax. You can do this pose a few times too!
Our starfish friend is here! Lie on your back and stretch your arms and legs out wide like a star. Close your eyes and listen to the waves. Breathe in and out slowly. Feel your belly go up and down. This is a great way to relax!
Let’s greet the sun with a Sun Salutation! Stand up straight and put your hands together at your heart. Breathe in and reach your arms up high. Say, “Hello, Sun!” Now bend down and touch the ground, saying, “Hello, Earth!” Let’s move like a dog and a cobra, just like our animal friends!
Zen the cat will help us relax. Get on your hands and knees. Breathe in and out, and round your back like a cat stretching. This helps us feel calm and happy.
Let’s try bee breathing! Sit comfortably and close your eyes. Breathe in and out, making a buzzing sound like a bee. Feel how your body relaxes with each buzz. It’s fun and calming!
Let’s learn about mindful eating. When we eat, we pay attention to how our food looks, smells, and tastes. Try it with a piece of fruit. Look at it, touch it, smell it, and then taste it slowly. This helps us enjoy our food more!
Now, let’s relax our whole body. Lie down and close your eyes. Feel your toes, legs, tummy, arms, and head. Notice how each part feels. This helps us feel calm and peaceful.
Remember, you can do these fun yoga poses and relaxation exercises anytime you want to feel happy and relaxed. Have fun and enjoy your day!
Animal Yoga Adventure: Gather your friends or family and create a yoga adventure story using the animal poses you learned. Start with the Turtle Pose and imagine you’re on a journey under the sea. What other sea animals can you meet? Use your imagination to create new poses for each animal you encounter. Share your story and poses with everyone!
Yoga Pose Drawing: Grab some paper and crayons. Draw each of the yoga poses you learned, like the Turtle, Crab, Shark, and Starfish. Add your favorite colors and maybe even draw the sea or the sun in the background. Once you’re done, show your drawings to your friends or family and explain how each pose makes you feel.
Mindful Nature Walk: Go for a walk outside with a grown-up. As you walk, try to notice things around you like the sound of birds, the feel of the wind, or the smell of flowers. Can you find a place to sit and try the Starfish Pose while listening to nature? Talk about what you noticed and how it made you feel.
Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript:
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Hello, everyone! How’s it going? You look a bit scared. It’s just like any other storm. We could do some yoga if you’d like to relax. My friends, the sea animals will help us!
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Hello, my turtle friend! I was just telling everyone we could do some yoga. Will you show them the turtle pose?
Sure! I’ll show you the turtle pose. Ready? Sit on the floor and keep your spine straight. Flex your knees and touch the soles of your feet together. Exhale and lean just a little bit forward. Now bring your right arm under your right knee and your left arm under your left knee. Can you feel how your back is curved just like a turtle’s shell? Try to keep the pose for at least one minute.
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And this is the turtle pose! I think I’ll swim back to the sea.
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Hey there! I see you’re doing yoga. Would you like me to show you the crab pose? Let’s give it a go! Sit on the floor and flex your knees. Keep your feet firmly on the ground and bring your palms next to your wrists. Inhale and lift your hips, torso, and head. Your body now looks like a box! Look up and keep the pose for five seconds. Try walking like a crab, just like me! Move forwards and backwards. Well done! Now exhale and sit on the floor again. Rest a little and repeat the pose at least five times. The crab pose is really awesome, isn’t it? Would you like to learn more poses? Come with me then, deep in the sea! I have many friends there who can help you.
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This is my friend the shark. Hey, friend! Don’t worry, I’m a good shark. I’m going to show you the shark pose. Lie down on your belly and place your arms on each side of your body. Your palms should be facing upwards. Look up, inhale, and raise your head, shoulders, and ribs. Bring your hands and palms together and crisscross your fingers behind your back, making a shark fin. Keep the pose for five seconds. Exhale and bring your hands back to the initial position and come down. Repeat the pose at least five times. Amazing! You did so well! I think I can see my friend the starfish over there. Go say hello; she’ll show you how to do a really cool pose.
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Hey! You almost stepped on me! Never mind. Do you want me to show you the starfish pose? Lie down on your back, stretch your legs, and bring both hands over your head. Your feet and hands should be apart as much as you can to form a starfish, just like me! Close your eyes for a moment and try to be still and silent. Can you hear the sound of the waves? Now keep your legs stretched and bring your hands to your belly. Let’s focus on breathing for a moment. When we inhale, we see our belly rising because it fills with air. We raise our hands and keep them apart just a little. When we exhale, we see our belly emptying of air, and our hands go back to their initial position. Let’s inhale and exhale a few more times. We finish this pose by wiggling our arms and legs.
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Time to say goodbye! See you around! The storm is over. I told you it was going to be just fine. I think it’s time to go home. See you soon!
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Hey friends! Do you know who I am? I am the sun! I have come here today to greet you. Do you know how we are going to do this?
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Well, it’s not exactly like that. I really mean something more original: the sun salutation! Do you want me to teach you how to do it? Great! We are going to begin with the first pose. Stand up with your back straight and your feet firmly planted to the ground. Now bring the palms of your hands together at your heart. Breathe deeply, and when you exhale, breathe in while you raise your arms. When you reach up as high as you can, arch your back and loudly say, “Hello, sun!”
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Now we are going to say hello to the Earth. Breathe out while you lean forward, touching your palms to the ground, then say loudly, “Hello, Earth!”
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Perfect! Let’s continue with the salutation. Breathe in, and without taking your arms off the ground, move your right leg back, resting your knee and planting your foot on the ground. Now, pushing your hands to the ground, move your left leg back and raise your hips as high as you can, finishing in downward dog.
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Look who’s here! Yogi the dog! He came to show us his pose while we are doing the sun salutation.
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Hey, Yogi! Now lower your whole body to the floor and lie face down with the palms of your hands on the ground. We are going to do Cobra. We need Cobra Namaste’s help. Cobra Namaste, can you help us? Feel your breath, and as you breathe in, push your hands through the ground, lifting your head and chest at the same time. Breathe out through your mouth and teeth, making the sound of a snake.
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Let’s go back to our downward dog pose. Remember, you raise your hips as high as you can. Take a big step forward and lower your hips. With the left leg forward, breathe in. Now, without taking your hands off the ground, take another step forward. Go back to this position to say goodbye to the Earth. Goodbye, everyone! See you soon!
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And now we have to say goodbye too! While you breathe in, slowly lift your arms, stretch your legs and arms really well to say goodbye to me. Now you just have to go back to the first pose while you exhale. It would be great to see you back here to greet me every morning. See you soon!
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It seems like these kids are lost in the forest. Let’s ask them what’s happening. Hey, are you lost? You look really scared. Do you need help? Oh, look who is over there! Our friend Zen the cat! Maybe he can help calm you down.
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Hi friends! What’s happening? Did you get lost? I always do the following pose to make myself feel better. Would you join me? Get on your hands and knees on the ground. Breathe deeply through your nose, and when you exhale, round your back, lowering your chin to your chest at the same time. Press your hands to the ground, rest, and repeat again at least five times.
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How lucky that we found Zen the cat! Do you feel better? I see Yogi the dog! Let’s see if he will help us.
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Wow! I see that you guys are lost, but don’t worry! You are close to home. I’m going to show you my pose, and you will see how you will feel better. We are going to get on our hands and knees on the ground. Breathe deeply through your nose, and when you exhale, you’re going to stretch your legs and arms, pushing firmly with your hands on the ground and looking at your feet. Return to your knees and relax. You can repeat this pose many times.
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So much better, right? You aren’t going to believe it, but under those rocks, I see Namaste the Cobra! Don’t be afraid; she’s an old friend of mine.
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I am Snake Namaste! Do my pose to be as flexible as me. Lie down with your belly on the ground. Put your hands beside your shoulders. Feel your breath. Inhale, press your hands on the ground, lift your head and chest. Exhale through your mouth and teeth, listening to the snake sounds. Then rest again, putting your forehead on the ground, and repeat at least five times. Your house is that way, near the honeycomb. We are almost there!
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Look! Mantra the bee is coming out of the honeycomb! We are going to relax, friends. I am going to teach you bee breathing. Sit down with your legs crossed. Breathe deeply, and when you exhale, press your fingertips softly over your earlobes, covering your ears. Close your eyes and at the same time let out the sound until you exhale completely. Keep your eyes closed, then breathe again.
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Again, and repeat at least five times. You will see what a nice feeling it is! When you finish, I will fly up high to see where your house is. That way, you are very close!
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With the help of our friends and their poses, we have learned that there are different ways to relax when we feel tension in our bodies. Being calm and relaxed helps us see everything with more clarity, and we are able to do things better and solve our problems.
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Welcome to this relaxation session! Today we’re going to show you how to relax your arms, mouth, and stomach. When you have a fight with a friend or don’t do well in your exams, your muscles tense up, even though you may not notice. This makes you feel very uncomfortable. If you learn how to relax when you feel nervous or angry, you will be able to manage the tension and feel better right away.
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But before we start, find a quiet spot and sit comfortably. Now breathe in air slowly and watch how your tummy moves. Breathe out through your nose little by little. Let’s start picturing different situations. Ready? Imagine you’re a very lazy kitten and you want to stretch. Stretch out both your arms in front of you. Now move them above your head and then behind it. Feel how your shoulders stretch. Now let both your arms drop at the same time. Well done! Feel how your shoulders are now more relaxed than before.
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Imagine you have a huge gum in your mouth. It’s hard to chew. Give the gum a strong bite. Let your neck muscles help you. Now pause for a little and relax your jaw. Notice how your jaw feels more relaxed.
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Now imagine you’re lying on the grass. Look! There’s an elephant coming your way! He didn’t see you and put his foot on your stomach. Don’t move! Try to tense your stomach muscles. Keep them tense for a bit. Now relax your stomach as much as you can. It feels better, doesn’t it?
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Way to go! Our session is over. Did you feel how tense you were before and how you managed to relax your muscles? Now stay still with your eyes open until you feel ready to sit up. If you liked this exercise, repeat it as many times as you want during the day.
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Today we are going to learn a mindfulness technique known as bee breathing. What a fun name, right? Listen carefully to all the following steps. Sit on the floor in a comfortable position. Close your eyes and imagine that you are a tiny bee buzzing through the sky. The sky is blue with little clouds that look like cotton.
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Breathe in deeply, noting how the air enters your nose and fills your lungs. Now breathe out through your mouth very slowly. Again, breathe in and breathe out. Once again, breathe in and breathe out. One last time, breathe in and breathe out. Remember to keep your eyes closed.
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Now cover your ears with your index fingers. Breathe in, and with your lips together, make a sound like a bee makes when it flies. Go between buzzing loudly and quietly, paying very close attention to the vibration of your body as you do it. Repeat three more times: breathe in and the bee sound.
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What happens in your body when you increase the intensity of the sound? Try it again and focus on how you feel. Breathe in and a loud bee sound. What happens when you buzz more quietly? Let’s try: breathe in and a soft bee sound. Repeat this process one more time, buzzing softly and little by little growing louder. Feel how tension is released from all parts of your body and pay attention to how different intensities affect it.
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I’ll let you try it on your own for a minute.
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Well done! Now you can take your fingers out of your ears, but don’t open your eyes yet. To finish, we’re going to take a deep breath together once again. Breathe in and breathe out slowly. Again, breathe in and breathe out slowly. Very good! Now you can open your eyes and stand up slowly and carefully. How do you feel?
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When we focus on breathing, we don’t think about other things. This can help us to calm down and be present in the moment. Mindfulness allows us to train our minds to be in the here and now instead of thinking about the past or the future. What do you think?
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Do you know what mindful or conscious eating is? Mindful eating means giving our full attention to the process of eating without distractions or thinking about the past or the future. Today we’re going to put it into practice.
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Before you start, sit down at the table in a comfortable position. Make sure your back is straight. It’s important to try to always eat at the table and have no distractions. You will need a couple of pieces of fruit. I’m going to practice my mindful eating with a banana and an apple.
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Once you’re comfortable, close your eyes for a moment. Take a deep breath in through your nose and slowly breathe out through your mouth. Repeat that: breathe in and breathe out. Great! Now you can open your eyes.
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A key part of mindful eating is to start by asking, “Am I hungry?” If the answer is yes, it’s very important to learn to feel when you are full too. To do this, you must pay close attention to how you are eating.
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Now let’s pretend we are scientists. Are you ready? Start by looking at the first fruit. Observe its shape and colors. What does it look like? What shape does it have? Do the same with the other fruits. What does it look like? Are its colors different from the other one? What shape does it have?
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Look carefully! The next step is to touch the different fruits. Let’s start with the first one. What is its texture like? Is it bumpy or smooth? What shape does it have? Let’s move on to the second one. What texture does it have? Is it similar to the other one? What is its shape like? How are the two fruits different? How are they similar?
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The next step is to smell the food. So bring the first fruit up to your nose and take a deep breath in through your nose. What does it smell like? Does it have a strong smell? Take your time. When you are done, pick up the second fruit and repeat the same process. What does it smell like? Is it a familiar smell? Is it different from the smell of the first fruit?
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Now it’s time to taste! Start very slowly. Begin with the first fruit. Take a small bite and chew it slowly. Is it crunchy or soft? Is it juicy? Is it hot or cold? Finally, swallow. Once you swallow, look at the inside of the fruit. What is it like? Is it the same color as the outside?
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Now take a bite of the second fruit. Chew it very slowly and think about these questions: What texture does it have? How hot or cold is it? How is it different from the other fruits? Finally, swallow. Take a couple more bites of each fruit and chew them many times very slowly. Feel the taste. What do they taste like? Sweet, salty, maybe sour? Can you taste the different flavors?
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Keep eating calmly. Take as much time as you need. After eating, think about how you felt. Was it different from other times you’ve eaten those foods? Did you enjoy them differently? Remember that practice makes perfect. Being mindful of the food we eat helps us to learn to listen to our body and improve our relationship with food. It also helps us to enjoy our food more, so try it again and again with different foods!
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Welcome! This is a very easy activity. It’s all about relaxing and paying attention to every part of your body. You’re normally so busy playing and doing homework that you forget about yourself. What if you took a moment to observe how your body feels today?
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To do this activity, you should first find a quiet spot to lie down. Are you ready? Now close your eyes and extend your legs and arms at your sides. Lie down comfortably and breathe calmly. Now you’re going to bring your focus to your feet, trying to concentrate on feeling all those sensations you have there, from the tips of your toes to your ankles. Can you feel all your toes? Do you notice any tingling? Can you feel the floor under your heels?
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Now focus on your legs. How do they feel? Cold or hot? Can you feel them touching the floor? Focus on every part of your legs: the ankles, the knees, the parts touching the floor, and the parts that aren’t.
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Focus on your tummy. Take a deep breath. Feel how your tummy rises as you breathe in air and how it flattens as you breathe out. Up and down, slow and steady.
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If a part of your body doesn’t feel comfortable, it’s important you move it. You should feel relaxed. It’s time to focus on your arms, from the tips of your fingers to your palms, moving up to your elbows and then your shoulders. Feel each one of these parts. Focus closely on every one of them. How do they feel? Does anything hurt? Are they hot or cold? Do you notice a tingling feeling in any of your fingers? Do your arms feel comfortable?
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Finally, focus on your neck and keep moving up toward your head. How do your eyes feel? How do your lips, nose, and hair feel? Every part of your head. If there’s anything that makes you uncomfortable, try to move to feel better. You should be as comfortable as possible.
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Now start moving your fingers and your toes little by little. Stretch and start moving your body very slowly. Open your eyes when you feel
