Seven Grandfather Teachings Yoga Cards for Kids
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Description
Embracing the teachings of Indigenous Peoples through movement & affirmations.
The information held within these cards is as shared with us by OJibwe Elders of Treaty 3/Agency 1 Land Northwestern Ontario, Canada.
In many Anishinaabe communities across North America, the Seven Grandfather Teachings offer ways to enrich life while living in peace and harmony with all of creation. These teachings link beautifully with the Chakras we see in yogic philosophy.
We can learn these teachings in many ways:
- through stories using our minds,
- through affirmations using our emotions,
- through connection with all our relations and this Earth, using our spirit,
- and through our movement and breath, using our body.
The yoga poses in these cards can help kids tune in to their own mino ayawin (health and wellness), as well as help them feel these teachings in their bodies, helping them to understand that these qualities are already a big part of them.
A deeper understanding of themselves as a whole can be a part of building minwaadizi (a good life).
The deck of 33 colorful cards includes:
- an index card listing the teachings
- instructions for 7 yoga poses associated with each teaching
- 7 illustrated cards showing the postures
- 7 matching circus cards
- yoga teaching tips
The yoga poses in the index are sequenced specifically to invite flow from one pose to the next.
Ages 3+
Download these Yoga Cards for Kids, print, and play!
The printing instructions for our digital PDF download yoga cards are here. Choose the printing method that suits your needs. For example, you can choose the thickness of paper, whether to laminate or not, and whether to print one-sided or double-sided.
For yoga card game ideas, click here.
When can you use these yoga cards for kids in your classroom or homeschool:
• during a transition time or subject change
• during morning meeting or circle time
• when you're stuck indoors
• for a brain break to calm their bodies and minds
• for a movement activity in your stations
• during your physical education class
• during your occupational therapy, physical therapy, or special education session
• with one child, small groups, or large groups
What are the benefits of yoga for kids:
• increases strength and flexibility
• helps them relax, unwind, and calm down to reduce stress and anxiety
• helps them sleep better
• promotes interaction between adult and child, as well as between multiple children
• improves their fine and gross motor skills, as well as their coordination
• develops self-confidence, self-expression, and body awareness
• promotes a healthy, active lifestyle
You might also like:
• Balancing Yoga Poses for Kids
• Hip-Opening Yoga Cards for Kids
• Yamas & Niyamas Yoga Cards for Kids
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Learn, be active, and have fun!
Giselle
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