Celebrate the Summer Solstice and International Yoga Day with Family Yoga Fun!
The official start of summer arrives with the Summer Solstice on June 21st! This special day marks the moment when the Sun reaches its highest point in the sky above the Tropic of Cancer, giving us the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
What makes June 21st even more meaningful is that it is also International Yoga Day. Since 2015, people around the world have come together on this day to celebrate the many physical, mental, and emotional benefits of yoga.
What better way to honor both the Summer Solstice and International Yoga Day than with family-friendly outdoor yoga activities?
Whether you’re a parent, teacher, camp counselor, or yoga instructor, taking yoga outside is a wonderful way to connect children with nature while encouraging movement, mindfulness, and fun.
Our Favorite Outdoor Yoga Activities for Kids and Families
How to Play Summer Beachball Yoga
Add excitement to your yoga practice with a beach ball! Write yoga poses, mindfulness prompts, or movement challenges on a beach ball. Toss it to a friend and complete whichever activity your thumb lands on. It’s a simple and engaging way to get kids moving and laughing while practicing yoga.
Can your toes do yoga? Toega is a playful activity that helps strengthen little feet while improving coordination and body awareness. Children love the challenge of using their toes in creative ways while developing important motor skills.
Turn a classic game into a yoga adventure! Write yoga poses on Jenga blocks and perform the pose shown on each block you remove. This game combines balance, movement, teamwork, and plenty of giggles, making it perfect for families, classrooms, camps, and yoga groups.
Benefits of Outdoor Yoga for Kids
Practicing yoga outdoors offers even more benefits for children:
• Encourages physical activity and healthy movement
• Builds mindfulness and focus
• Promotes appreciation for nature
• Reduces stress and anxiety
• Strengthens family and community connections
Do you love yoga and kids? Keep the fun of International Yoga Day going all year long! Introduce the joy and fun of yoga to children while instilling the benefits they will have for life. Enrollment is now open for our Kids Yoga and Mindfulness Teacher Training! Find out more here.
