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Preparation and Safety

Age 5-7

National
Develop balance, agility and co-ordination.
Curriculum
Time Can be adapted to any setting or time frame.

Session to happen on a carpeted floor or mats

with enough space to stretch out arms and legs.

Pet Show Yoga

Preparation If possible, have a bag with animals, pictures and
stories inside to promote discussion.

Session to happen on a carpeted floor or mats

Safety with enough space to stretch out arms and legs.
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Dog 1
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Cat 2
Downward Facing Dog - Adho Mukha Svanasana Cat Cow Pose - Marjaryasana Bitilasana

Calms the mind; relieves stress; energizes the body; Stretches torso and neck; gently massages spine and
strengthens arms and legs; stretches upper and lower body; internal organs.
relieves headaches, back pain and fatigue.
Start by kneeling on hands and knees.
1 Begin on hands and knees with toes tucked under. 1 Make sure hands are below shoulders,
and knees are below hips.
Exhale, straighten knees and lift hips,
2 so you are in an upside-down V. Inhale, look up to the ceiling, and

Hold this position for as long as 2 allow your belly to sink toward the
floor.
3 you like. Let your head hang
Exhale, round your back towards the
down and breathe.
3 ceiling, and look at your belly.
To release, exhale and
4 bring knees to the floor. 4 Repeat.

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Snake 3
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Mouse 4
Locust Pose/Snake Pose - Salabhasana Child’s Pose - Balasana

Strengthens spine and backs of arms and legs; stretches Stretches the hips, thighs, and ankles; calms the mind; relieves
shoulders, chest, and belly; improves posture; helps relieve stress. stress and fatigue.

Begin by lying on your tummy. Exhale, and lift your 1 Kneel on the floor, touching your big toes together.
1 head and upper torso off the floor. Sit back on your heels and separate your knees hip-
2 width apart.
2 Gaze forward or slightly upward. Exhale, bringing your head down, and rest it on the floor
3 in front of you.
3 Hold this position, then release.
Place your hands wherever they are comfortable by your
4 head, your knees, etc.
Relax and breathe, holding
5 this pose.
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Tortoise 6
Three-Legged Dog Pose - Tri Pada Adho Mukha Svanasana Happy Baby Pose - Ananda Balasana

Calms the mind; relieves stress; energizes the body; Gently stretches inner groin and spine; calms the mind; helps
strengthens arms and legs; stretches upper and lower body; relieve stress and fatigue.
relieves headaches, back pain, and fatigue.

Begin in downward-facing 1 Lie down on your back.

dog (hands and feet on
1 the floor, bottom in the Exhale, bend your knees
air in an upside-down V). 2 into your belly, and hold
onto your feet.
Lift one leg, hold, then
2 lower with an exhale. Allow your body to
3 gently rock side to side.
Repeat with the
3 opposite leg.
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Parrot 8
Floor Bow Pose - Dhanurasana Aeroplane Pose - Dekasana

Stretches entire front of the body; strengthens back muscles; Improves balance; develops concentration; strengthens legs,
improves posture. chest, and arms.
Begin on your belly, with your hands by your body,
1 palms up. 1 Begin in mountain pose. Extend arms out to either side.

Exhale and bend your knees. Reach back with your When you feel balanced, exhale
2 hands and take hold of your ankles. 2 and lean forward, lifting one leg
straight behind you.
Inhale and lift your heels towards
the ceiling and your thighs away Hold this pose, then return
3 from the floor. Your chest will lift 3 your leg to the ground and
away from the floor. your arms to your sides.

4
Gaze forward. Hold this position, 4 Repeat with opposite leg.
and release as you exhale.
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Guinea Pig 10
Frog Pose - Ardha Bhekasana Polar Bear Pose

Tones legs; increases hamstring flexibility. Stretches arms, legs, sides, and chest; releases tension.

Begin on your knees, then sit back on your heels. Spread

Squat on the floor, balancing on your 1 your knees comfortably apart.
1 toes, knees spread wide, hands on the
floor between your legs.
2 Bend forward, bringing your chest to the floor.

2 Look up and inhale.

Bring your hands in
As you exhale, straighten your legs 3 front of you, lacing
3 and lower your head toward your your fingers together.
knees.
Exhale through your
4
Return to squatting position, then 4 mouth, warming your paws.
repeat.
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Lion Pose - Simhasana Triangle Pose - Trikonasana

Stretches the hips, thighs, and ankles; calms the mind; relieves Stretches and strengthens legs, chest, and spine; relieves
stress and fatigue. stress; improves digestion.
1 Stand in mountain pose. Exhale, and step feet wide apart.
Start on your knees, then sit back onto
1 your heels. Spread your fingers out and 2 Raise your arms parallel to the floor, palms down.
press your palms into your knees. Turn your left foot in slightly and your
3 right foot out 90°. Exhale.
2 Take a deep breath in through your nose.
Bend through your hips, and
Open your mouth, stretch out your tongue, rest your right hand on your
3 open your eyes wide, and let out your 4 leg. Stretch your left arm toward
breath through your mouth. the ceiling.
Inhale and return to standing.
4 Repeat a few times. 5 Repeat on opposite side.
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Relaxation 14
Mountain Pose - Tadasana Resting Pose - Savasana

Improves posture; strengthens core muscles and legs.

Calms the body and mind; helps relieve stress and headaches.

Stand tall with your weight Lie down on your back, with arms next to your body and
1 balanced evenly on your feet. 1 legs slightly apart.
Close your eyes, focus on deep breathing and relaxation.
2
Firm your thigh muscles and pull in
your tummy.
2 For full benefit, relax for 2-5 minutes depending on age.

Press your shoulders back and hold

3 your arms out straight, a little way
from your body.
Breathe deeply and hold as long as
4 needed (at least two long breaths).
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