The winter solstice has come and gone. When I look out the window I don’t really recognize it as winter yet, even in Minnesota. Truthfully, I’m not complaining, but I realize that it’s only a matter of time before winter is in full swing around here. Yoga is a great way to stay nice and toasty inside, especially when those temperatures go subzero. If you haven’t ever experienced that temperature, consider yourself lucky! A winter theme can easily be integrated into yoga poses making it even more fun. My winter themed yoga consists of poses for the season and poses for the holidays that occur during the winter!
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Winter Yoga For Kids
A winter theme can add a little extra fun to yoga. Winter is one of the best times to incorporate yoga and get those wiggles out! If you love these pose ideas you can get ready made cards with full instructions in the shop. Don’t miss out on your chance to get the FREE winter yoga story from the FREEBIE library using these poses!
Snow Dog Pose
Downward Dog – Wag your tail in the snow!
Snowman Pose
Star Pose
Ice Skater Pose
Dancer Pose – Imagine gliding across the ice!
Ski Pose
Chair Pose – Move your hips side to side like you are skiing!
Sled Pose
Staff pose or Seated Forward Fold Pose – Imagine you are flying in a sleigh!
Snowflake Pose
Stand with your feet wide apart. Reach your hands out to the side as far apart as you can. Remember to keep your body nice and tall. Spin and twist like a falling snowflake!
Snowball Pose
Happy Baby Pose – Roll side to side like a snowball!
Snowboard Pose
Warrior Pose
Snow Tree Pose
Tree Pose – Shake off the snow!
Snow Fort Pose
Reverse Warrior
Build A Snowman Pose
Squat down to the floor. While holding this position work on rolling your snowball to make your snowman. Stack your snowballs on top of each other to make your snowman Be sure to breathe!
Winter Yoga Obstacle Course
Along with the Winter Yoga story we also love to use yoga in obstacle course format!
More Winter Gross Motor Ideas
Now that you’ve worked on winter fine motor activities, how about checking out a few of these winter gross motor activities!
Winter Themed Gross Motor Ideas
Winter Games Gross Motor Activities
Snowball Relay Winter Movement Game
Indoor Ice Skating Winter Gross Motor
Winter Yoga Cards
Save yourself time and effort and grab Winter Yoga Cards from Pink Oatmeal. These cards are ready for you to use right now with adorable designs and poses that were created with kids in mind!
Get all of the different versions of Pink Oatmeal’s Winter Yoga in a pack. This pack is by far the best value and contains a BONUS winter story book. Don’t miss out on your chance to get the winter yoga pack.
Winter Resources From Pink Oatmeal
Pink Oatmeal has a huge selection of winter resources for you to choose from. Get everything you need to work on motor skills all winter long!
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE WINTER RESOURCES FROM PINK OATMEAL
Click on the name of the images in the photos below to get a full detailed view of the winter resource available at Pink Oatmeal!
Winter Movement Games Winter Yoga Story Winter Fine Motor Activities Winter Yoga Winter Yoga Bundle Winter Motor Bundle Winter Movement Bundle Winter Yoga Cards and Printables Winter Sports Fine Motor Activities Winter Sports Stations Winter Friends Pre-Writing Winter Counting Movement Game Winter Movement Game Winter Sports Movement Game Winter Wheelchair Game Gnome Upper Extremity Game Winter Brain Break Cards Penguin Life Cycle Winter Sensory and Motor Path Printables Reindeer Life Cycle
These are great ideas, thank you for sharing! I wouldn’t have thought of the snowball or snowflake!