Countdown to Calm (Grades K-5)

This yoga activity can help you feel rocket-fueled and ready to reach for the stars! When Dr. Mae Jemison (the first Black woman to become an astronaut and travel into space) was a child, she dreamed of dancing in space surrounded by millions of stars. (Want to learn more about Mae Jemison? Visit our virtual …

Mindful Munchies (Grades K-5)

Relax around the ‘campfire’ as you practice mindful eating. Most everyone would agree that snacks eaten outdoors or around the campfire always taste better.  We all tend to be more relaxed when we’re outside of on vacation.  Even if we can’t get out to the great outdoors, we can get that relaxed feeling by using …

Imagine Yourself (Grades K-2)

Anything is possible when we use our imagination! In tree pose, you are a bendy willow, stretching high into the sky. You are sparkly, shiny, great in star pose. Reach your arms wide and become a bird soaring high above the clouds. In boat, you can sail around the world and explore all the places …

Mystery Box (Grades K-2)

Get in touch with all of your senses in this mystery activity! In this activity, we won’t be able to use our eyes to see and will have to rely on our other senses. This game helps kids notice with all of their senses and learn to take the time to get the answer to …

Play It Forward (Grades K-5)

The whole family can join in this yoga game — or play with friends over video chat! In this activity, what comes next is a mystery! It’s an active way to build connections and play with others who may be close by or at a safe distance. Learn to “wait for it,”  get silly, creative …

Lion Lessons (Grades K-2)

Roar like a lion in this simple yoga lesson. In this simple video, children’s yoga instructor Christine Carpenter will lead you through a simple exercise that will take you from fierce and fired up back down to calm cub. Show us your lion’s roar by tagging #CapRegSummer or emailing photos or videos to summeradventure@neric.org!

Rainforest Poses (Grades K-5)

Learn about the wonderful world of rainforests through yoga. Rainforests are some of the world’s most diverse habitats. Tropical rainforests can contain thousands of different species. It’s estimated that tropical rainforests are home to about half of the world’s plant and animal life, even though they only take up about 6% of the earth’s land …