Cool Down Yoga Activities for Reception

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

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

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

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

Gentle stretching using nature imagery to engage children in flexibility and relaxation

A calming flowing movement that coordinates breathing with wave-like arm movements for relaxation

A guided mindfulness visualisation where students imagine a peaceful green field with flowers, sunshine, and a bright rainbow

Guided relaxation using sunshine visualisation to calm the nervous system, combined with gratitude practice for nature and environmental mindfulness