Animal Yoga

Activity Description: Introduce yoga poses that mimic animal shapes and movements to explore unique animal traits.

Items Needed:

Yoga mats or towels
(Optional) Printed or digital animal yoga guide

Before the Meeting Starts:

Choose the Yoga Poses. (5 min)
- Poses can be selected using online resources like kids yoga guides. Try simple ones Butterfly, Turtle, and Crane.

Instructions (Estimated Total Time: 15 min):

Explain the activity. (2 min)
- Explain that animal yoga involves stretching into shapes that mimic different animal movements.
Try several poses. (10–15 min)
- Guide the youth through at least three positions using a guide.
- Demonstrate each shape clearly. Help them hold each position safely for a few moments.
(Optional) Reflect. (5–10 min)
- Lead a brief discussion about how animals come in all shapes and sizes. Ask them to share what unique traits their favorite animals have?

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Published on May 16, 2026, Author:

Tia Kennard

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Carpenter, Alice, et al. 5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers for Animals. Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., 2010, pp. 50–51.
Takahama, Valerie, et al. How to Guide Girl Scout Daisies through 5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers for Animals. Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., 2010, p. 84.

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