20 Yoga Games For Preschoolers

Yoga games offer a treasure trove of benefits for kids—blending movement, mindfulness, and play in ways that support both body and mind. The following provides 20 Yoga Games For Preschoolers.

1. Yogi Says

A yoga twist on “Simon Says.” Call out poses like “Yogi says do Tree Pose!” If you don’t say “Yogi says,” they freeze. Great for listening skills and body awareness.

2. Animal Yoga Adventure

Invite children on a pretend journey through the jungle, ocean, or farm. As you narrate, they act out animals with poses—like Downward Dog for a puppy or Cobra for a snake.

3. Yoga Freeze Dance

Play music and let them dance freely. When the music stops, they freeze in a yoga pose. It’s a fun way to build balance and self-regulation.

4. Yoga Pose Bingo

Create bingo cards with simple poses. As you call out or demonstrate each one, children mark them off. The first to complete a row wins a calming breath together.

5. Tunnel Swim

Children crawl through tunnels like sea creatures, encouraging sensory exploration and freedom of movement.

6. Mirror, Mirror

One child leads with slow yoga poses while the others copy like a mirror. It builds focus, coordination, and empathy.

7. Yogi Yogi Go (like Duck Duck Goose)

Children sit in a circle. One walks around tapping heads saying “Yogi, yogi…” then shouts “Go!” and both race around the circle—ending in a yoga pose instead of a tag.

8. Pose Challenge

Call out a body part (e.g., “elbows!”) and ask children to invent a pose that uses it. It sparks creativity and body awareness.

9. Sea, Shore, Shells

Call out one of the three words:

Sea = Boat Pose
Shore = Mountain Pose
Shells = Child’s Pose Kids quickly shift into the matching pose—great for listening and quick thinking.

10. Grandma’s Yoga Steps

One child (Grandma) faces away while others sneak up. When Grandma turns, everyone freezes in a yoga pose. If someone wobbles, they go back.

11. Musical Mats

Like musical chairs, but with yoga mats! When the music stops, each child strikes a yoga pose on a mat. No one gets “out”—just lots of fun and flexibility.

12. Sandwich Race

Children pretend to be sandwich ingredients (like lettuce = forward fold, tomato = twist). In teams, they race to “build” a sandwich by doing each pose in order.

13. Pose Detective

One child demonstrates a pose while others guess what it is—like “tree,” “dog,” or “warrior.” Great for memory and observation skills.

14. Red Light, Green Light – Yoga Style

Instead of running, children move forward using yoga poses. When you say “Red Light,” they freeze in a pose. Builds self-regulation and balance.

15. Let’s Tell Yoga

Split into teams. One child draws a yoga pose card and describes it without naming it. Their team guesses and then performs the pose together. It’s like charades with a mindful twist.

16. Yoga Hopscotch

Create a hopscotch grid with yoga poses instead of numbers. As children hop, they pause to hold the pose in each square. Great for balance and sequencing!

17. Pose & Paint

Call out a yoga pose and a color. Children hold the pose while “painting” the air with imaginary brushes in that color. It’s a creative way to blend movement and visual expression.

18. Dragon Breath

Children sit in a circle and take turns doing “dragon breath”—deep inhales through the nose and long, fiery exhales through the mouth. Add a gentle arm movement for extra flair. It’s calming and energizing all at once.

19. Yoga Laundry Line

Hang up cards with yoga poses on a string like laundry. Children “pick” a pose, act it out, and then hang it back. You can theme it—like jungle animals or bedtime stretches.

20. Magic Carpet Ride

Each child sits on a yoga mat “carpet.” Guide them through a story—flying over mountains (Crescent Moon Pose), diving into the sea (Cobra Pose), or landing in a forest (Tree Pose). It’s storytelling meets movement.

Yoga games offer a treasure trove of benefits for kids—blending movement, mindfulness, and play in ways that support both body and mind.