Kids Yoga Poses to Build Strength, Flexibility and Balance

Looking for ways to support your child’s wellbeing through movement? Kids yoga is a fantastic place to start, and you don’t need to be a yoga expert to join in. Even simple poses can help children feel more confident, calm, and connected to their bodies.

In this post, we’re exploring three powerful yoga poses from Hanu’s latest video: Mountain Pose, Cat-Cow Pose, and Dancer Pose. Each one brings unique benefits for children’s physical and emotional development, while being fun and easy to try at home.

Mountain Pose – For Strength and Stillness

Mountain Pose (Tadasana) might look simple — just standing tall — but it is a foundational pose in kids yoga. It teaches children how to feel grounded and strong, like a mountain that doesn’t waver, even in a storm.

Benefits for Kids:

• Encourages good posture and body awareness
  

• Builds core and leg strength
  

• Helps children feel calm and focused through stillness
  

• Great as a starting pose to reset during the day
  

Hanu’s tip: “Stand tall, take a deep breath, and feel your feet root into the ground like tree trunks.”

Cat-Cow Pose – For Flexibility and Breath

Cat-Cow Pose is a gentle, flowing movement that stretches the spine and gets children tuned in to their breath. It is especially helpful for releasing tension and warming up the body.

Benefits for Kids:

• Improves spinal flexibility
  

• Promotes healthy breathing patterns
  

• Relieves stress and physical restlessness
  

• Helps children understand how their breath connects to movement
  

Hanu’s tip: “Arch your back like a stretching cat, then dip down like a mooing cow, and breathe with each movement.”

Dancer Pose – For Balance and Confidence

Dancer Pose (Natarajasana) is a fun and expressive balance pose that challenges coordination and concentration. It is a playful way for children to feel graceful, strong, and proud of their progress.

Benefits for Kids:

• Builds balance and coordination
  

• Strengthens legs, ankles, and core muscles
  

• Boosts focus and concentration
  

• Encourages confidence through movement
  

Hanu’s tip: “Wobbling is part of learning. Just smile, breathe, and try again.”

Why These Poses Matter in Kids Yoga

Yoga is not just about stretching. It is about helping children grow in every way. With just a few minutes of movement each day, poses like Mountain, Cat-Cow, and Dancer can help your child feel:

• Stronger in their body
  

• More flexible in movement and thinking
  

• Balanced in both focus and emotions
  

It is not about being perfect. It is about play, breath, and feeling good from the inside out.

Watch Hanu Show You How

Check out our latest Hanu Moves video, where Hanu teaches these three poses with his usual jungle joy and mindfulness. It is the perfect way for your child to follow along and move with confidence.

Discover More with Hanu Moves

At HanuMoves.com, we turn kids yoga into storytime adventures, combining movement, mindfulness, and imagination. From yoga mats and storybooks to helpful resources for home and classroom, everything is designed to help children thrive.