Dear Reader,
It’s emotions week for us. Today I did yoga with my toddler. Since she is only a toddler I chose to start with only 5 poses. The poses are inverted sitting, resting, sea lion, train, and downward dog.
I was amazed at how much my toddler loved doing this activity. She actually sat still for longer than she has ever before. If you know my child you know she id constantly moving and getting into things so any time I can get her to sit still it is a miracle.
My toddler’s favorite pose was the inverted sitting pose. She thought it was so fun to sit with her legs up the wall.
Resting pose is as simple as it sounds. Lie flat on your back with your hands resting beside you.
Sea Lion pose is one of the hardest I chose to do with my toddler. Lay on your belly and lift your top half up on your arms. Make sure you are leaving your legs resting on the floor and bending back at the waist.
Train pose is another fun one. Sitting with your back and legs straight move your arms around in a circle like they are your wheels.
The last pose is one I think is the most well known yoga pose. Downward dog you form a triangle with your body and the floor. Legs straight, bend at the waist and place your hands on the floor.
Your child’s poses might not be 100% correct, but know they will get better over time so don’t be a perfectionist on them. This is supposed to be calming, not stressed because they can’t get it right away.
Anyways, have fun. It is so much better when you don’t place too much expectations on it.
