Skill Drill Yoga Activities for KS1

A structured breathing exercise teaching students to breathe using belly, chest, and shoulders in sequence

Progressive balance activity using tree pose with creative alien planet theme

A flowing sequence of animal-inspired yoga poses coordinated with specific breathing sounds and patterns

Partners work together to create original sequences combining 4-5 animal movement poses

Learn and practice flowing sequence of six animal yoga poses with coordinated breathing and sounds

Children move through animal-themed yoga poses while making corresponding sounds and focusing on breathing

A fun sequence of animal-inspired yoga poses that develop balance, flexibility and imagination

A sequence of yoga poses inspired by Arctic animals including polar bear, penguin, and snow dog poses

Partner activity where one student holds yoga poses while the other travels around and interacts with the pose

A gentle sequence of stretches using imagery to help students explore movement and prepare bodies for activity

A mindful breathing exercise using balloon imagery to develop breath control and awareness

A calming yoga pose that helps children manage nervous feelings and build confidence

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

Flowing spinal movement activity alternating between Cat Pose (rounded spine) and Cow Pose (arched spine) coordinated with breathing to improve flexibility and body awareness

A foundational yoga activity that coordinates breath with movement to build strength and mindfulness

Partners take turns creating yoga poses for each other to copy, developing observation and imitation skills

Partners take turns demonstrating yoga poses for each other to copy and hold

Students explore creative ways to incorporate hoops into yoga poses and movements

A storytelling yoga sequence that guides students through Sun Salutation poses using desert adventure narrative

A themed yoga sequence taking students through a summer beach story with five connected poses

Learn basic yoga poses using animal imagery for engagement and understanding

Basic yoga poses that represent elements from nature, teaching balance, flexibility and body awareness through imaginative movement

Learn basic yoga poses using fun imagery like butterflies, mountains and trees

Learn and practice a sequence of yoga poses using hoops as props for balance and visual aid