Are you looking for a fun addition to your jungle theme or jungle unit? Maybe you are looking for a fun brain break or want to try yoga that the kids can relate too? Maybe you have kids that love animals or the jungle? Safari and jungle yoga is your answer to all of these questions! Check out all the fun safari and jungle yoga pose ideas and make yoga fun!
Safari and Jungle Yoga Pose Ideas
When it comes to yoga and kids I let the kids be creative with the poses. I don’t focus on perfection, and I always make sure it’s safe and fun! Get these Safari and Jungle Yoga Cards already made for you in the shop! Also be sure to check out the Jungle Brain Break Ideas for even more fun movement with a jungle or safari theme!
Leopard
Cat Pose – Arch your back like this giant cat!
Tiger
Start out on your hands and knees. Reach your right arm in front of you. Reach your left leg behind you. Hold. Repeat on the opposite side. Continue repeating side to side.
Lion
Lion Pose – Add a ROARR!
Monkey
Start with feet hip width apart. Move down into a squat position. In this position move side to side. Add Monkey noises if you’d like.
Parrot
Dancer’s Pose
Zebra
Cow Pose
Gorilla
Stand tall with your arms at your sides. Bend forward at your hips. Let your hands hang in front of you, touching the floor if you can. Hold the pose and breathe or if you feel like it, let your arms swing.
Hippo
Child’s Pose
Tree
Tree Pose
Snake
Cobra Pose – Add a hiss like a snake.
Giraffe
Start on your hands and knees. Reach one hand up to the sky as high as you can reach and hold for a few seconds. Switch sides and reach your opposite hand up to the sky and hold a few seconds. Repeat.
Jeep
Sit tall with your legs straight in front of you. Make sure your spine is nice and straight. Lift your arms so that you can mimic driving the steering wheel of the jeep. Look for jungle animals!
Rhino
Stand tall. Keep legs hip width apart. Place your palms together in front of your body and slowly raise them above your head. Bend forward at the hip. Hold and breathe!
Compass
Sit on the floor with your legs spread out to the side in front of you. Stretch your arms above your head. Move your arms to different positions on the compass. Talk about different directions and move your arms into that position!
Elephant
Forward Fold – Clasp your hands together and swing your trunk side to side.
Safari and Jungle Yoga Cards and Printables
Think about how great it would feel to have everything you needed created for you to make jungle yoga happen now! Not only will you have fun themed jungle and safari movement ideas, but you can also feel confident knowing that you and your kids will love these moves and be so engaged in learning. This is the perfect way to combine movement and learning! Pink Oatmeal has everything you need ready to go. Buy it today!
Jungle and Safari Movement Pack
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