I really enjoyed teaching a children’s yoga class at the weekend, and feel so grateful for the joyful, kind energy of the children who joined me. There was such a sense of calm, connection, and quiet magic in the room as we moved, rested, and shared together. I wanted to share some of the poses, games, and messages we explored during the session, inspired by the Snow Moon and the gentle wisdom of nature during this time of year.
The Snow Moon Seasonal Energy:
The beginning of February is Mother Nature whispering, "Hang tight, I'm defrosting." It's that sweet midway point between the deep freeze of winter and the first hints of spring. The days are still chilly, but deep underground something magical is happening. Seeds are resting, gathering energy, and getting ready to grow.
Just like nature, this is a time for us to slow down, snuggle in, and take gentle care of ourselves—because brighter days are on their way.
Yoga Pose: Child’s Pose
Curl up small like a cozy animal in a snowy den. Let your body rest and feel safe and warm.
Affirmation:
“I grow quietly, with care and nourishment, just like nature.”
Wellbeing Activity:
Plant a seed in soil. As you plant it, whisper a wish or a goal you hope will grow with time and care.
Children’s Yoga Game: Pass the pulse around the moon
- Sit together in a circle, like the moon—whole and connected.
- Everyone holds hands and softly closes their eyes. Take a slow breath together.
- The teacher begins by sending loving, kind energy with a gentle hand squeeze to one neighbour.
- When you feel the squeeze, imagine that loving energy filling your heart.
- Pass the same loving energy along by gently squeezing the next hand.
- The energy travels quietly around the circle, from child to child.
- When the squeeze returns to the teacher, the loving energy has made a full circle—what we send out comes back to us, just like the moon moving through its cycle.
Story Time
Long ago, there was a goddess named Persephone. Each year, she spent the winter months in the underworld.
While Persephone was away, her mother Demeter rested the earth, and plants stopped growing. Deep in the soil, seeds lay hidden in the dark and cold, quietly gathering strength.
But Persephone did not stay there forever. When spring arrived, she returned to the earth, bringing warmth, flowers, and new life with her.
Her time underground was not about loss, but about hidden transformation—just like seeds resting beneath the soil before they grow.
This story reminds us that even when things feel slow or quiet, important changes are happening inside, getting ready for something new.