Yogi Says: an Easy and Active Yoga Game for Kids!

I got an email from a subscriber recently asking for some ideas for the game, “Yogi Says.”

Now, I did not invent this game, either the “Simon says” version or the newer adapted version of Yogi Says…

But I do enjoy the game and I have played it quite a bit with my students.

And I’ve got lots of ideas for these games, my dears.

Here’s why we love Yogi Says

• Yogi Says is fun for kids!
• It’s easy to do in 2 minutes or less
• Most kids know how to play already
• It’s competitive in a way that doesn’t make kids cry
• It builds mindful listening skills

They really like having leadership opportunities, so feel free to let them lead the game once you’ve played it a few times. Especially at ages 7 and up.

Before that, they may be a bit forgetful and not as able to remember what poses or actions they can do.

They really like having leadership opportunities, so feel free to let them lead the game once you’ve played it a few times. Especially at ages 7 and up.

Before that, they may be a bit forgetful and not as able to remember what poses or actions they can do.

Ok, here are the prompts for Yogi Says! Enjoy 🙂

You can download a printable version of this in my Kids Yoga and Mindfulness Freebie Library right here:

Yogi says…

1. Tree Pose
2. Frog hops
3. Warrior 1
4. Hop on your right/left foot
5. Pat your head
6. Reach for the stars
7. Chair Pose
8. Shrug your shoulders
9. Warrior 2
10. Roll your shoulders
11. Cobra Pose
12. Move like a robot
13. Rub your ears
14. Turn around
15. Dancer Pose
16. Shake your right/left leg
17. Low Lunge
18. Click your heels
19. Wobbly knees
20. Forward Fold
21. Warrior 3
22. High Plank
23. Run in place
24. Wiggle your arms
25. Scrunch your nose
26. Downward dog
27. Stomp your feet
28. Raise your right/left hand
29. Shake your hips
30. Thumbs up
31. Surfer Pose
32. Star Pose
33. One foot up!
34. Airplane Pose
35. Bunny hops
36. Show your teeth
37. Shark Pose
38. Swim in place
39. Touch your elbows
40. Wave at a friend
41. Wiggle your eyebrows
42. Triangle Pose
43. Give yourself a hug
44. Twist at your waist
45. Pretend to climb stairs
46. Eagle Pose
47. Balance on your toes
48. Make a silly face
49. March in place
50. Circle your arms

Enjoy!! What other poses and movements have you done with kiddos?

With more space, you can definitely add in more action movements, and animal movements. Those are always a big hit. Especially for kids 7 and under.

Have fun and keep doing yoga.

Check out these other popular kids yoga games posts:

• How to Play Engagingly Creative Kids Yoga Games with Your Kids or Students
• The Best Yoga Games for an Amazing Summer Camp
• 5 Active Kids Yoga Games to Have Fun in a Group

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