Cool Down Yoga Activities for KS1

A calming cool-down combining story, breath awareness and personal reflection on adventurous goals

A guided relaxation session using Arctic-themed storytelling to promote calm, focus and mindful breathing

A fun movement game that develops listening skills, quick reactions, and social cooperation

A listening and reaction game where students move according to instructions then quickly find back-to-back partners

A calming mindfulness activity using balloon imagery to teach diaphragmatic breathing and body awareness

Children lie down and imagine a balloon in their tummy that inflates and deflates with their breathing

A guided relaxation where students focus on different parts of their body to develop awareness and achieve calm

Calming seated pose that helps students manage anxiety and nervous feelings

A calming yoga pose that helps children manage nervous feelings and develop emotional regulation

Calming seated pose to help children manage worried or nervous feelings through breathing and gentle movement

A seated yoga pose that helps children manage nervousness and anxiety through gentle movement and breathing

Calming cool-down activity using child's pose, breathing, and story relaxation to transition from activity to calm

Reflective circle activity where students share positive thoughts while performing symbolic hoop movement

A calming cool-down combining environmental storytelling with breathing focus and reflection on kindness

A calming breathing exercise using balloon imagery to help students develop breath awareness and relaxation skills

Guided relaxation activity focusing on breath awareness through hand placement and mindful observation

Students lie relaxed and count claps while focusing on careful listening and concentration

A guided visualisation activity that helps students relax and develop mindfulness skills

Students lie quietly with eyes closed, counting how many claps the teacher makes

A guided relaxation activity combining comfortable positions, story listening, and breath counting

A calming cool-down activity combining story listening, breathing awareness, and environmental consciousness to end physical activity sessions peacefully

A calming cool-down activity using Child's pose with guided relaxation and mindful reflection

A calming guided relaxation combining Child's pose, storytelling, and mindful breathing to end PE sessions peacefully

A calming activity combining storytelling with mindful breathing and concentration practice