Yoga teaches children relaxation while improving coordination and self-esteem. Yoga crafts incorporate elements of the practice into a creative activity. The craft projects enhance a child's enjoyment of yoga practice, whether she does it regularly or only occasionally. The yoga craft projects are best for children ages 5 and older who are able to handle the craft materials.
Book
A homemade book related to yoga allows the child to express his feelings and understanding about the practice. The concept of the book is up to the child. One idea is to make a how-to book with different yoga poses on each page. Take photos of the child performing the poses to use as the illustrations. Another idea is to have the child write and draw pictures about how yoga makes him feel.
Personalized Mat
A personalized yoga mat gives the child a customized space that makes yoga more meaningful. Keep the decorations near the edge of the mat so they don't interfere with the child's usable space. Acrylic paint is an option that will stick to most yoga mat surfaces. Glitter glue is another option for adding sparkly designs to the mat's edge. Hot glue objects like sequins or rhinestones around the mat. A decorated length of ribbon gives the child a customized tie to keep her mat rolled up when not in use.
Bag
Another item to decorate is a yoga bag. Bags that fit a yoga mat are one option for decoration. Another idea is to decorate a canvas bag that the child can use to store and carry all her yoga supplies, like clothing, her mat and water or snacks. Use fabric paint, glitter, sequins and similar craft materials to decorate the outside of the bag. Shapes cut from fabric also work and can be sewn or glued onto the bag using fabric glue.
Silhouette
A silhouette of the child doing a yoga pose is another option as a craft project. Hang a piece of paper large enough to trace the child's entire body. Place a source of light in front of her so her shadow reflects onto the wall. Trace her body as she stands in a yoga pose. Another option is to place the paper on the floor and trace around her body. Let the child decorate the outline of her body to include clothing, facial features and other details.
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