Exciting News from Upside Down Yoga Kids!
We’re thrilled to introduce our new crafts, designed with love and intention to support your little ones' development!
At Upside Down Yoga Kids, we embrace a growth mindset and prioritize transparency, always aiming to serve you better. We believe crafts are so much more than just fun—they're a meaningful way for kids to express their emotions, spark creativity, and grow essential skills.
For preschoolers aged 3–6, crafts play a crucial role in improving gross and fine motor skills while nurturing their imagination. These activities also help kids with emotional development, self-expression, and managing their shorter attention spans.
Our craft sessions are designed to fit perfectly into 30 minutes, keeping them simple, engaging, and age-appropriate. We focus on using non-toxic materials to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all.
Get ready for your little ones to explore, create, and grow with us!
Stay tuned for more updates about our classes and crafts. Let’s inspire a world of creativity together!
Class Number | Yoga theme and class Objective | Mindful Crafts and materials | Emotions Addressed | Skills Developed |
Class 1 | Rooted in Nature – Tree Pose, Chair Pose, Downward Dog.
Objective: Learn grounding and balance, focusing on tree pose to feel rooted and calm. Story: The Great Oak Tree teaches children to stay grounded like the oak tree's roots |
Mindful Bird – Paper, colored pencils, scissors.
Emotion: Feeling secure, calm, and balanced. | Calmness, Grounding, Focus. | Balance, Focus, Relaxation. |
Class 2 | Flow Like a River – Cat-Cow Pose, Body band, twists relaxing the body.
Objective: Learn to flow and transition smoothly between poses.
Story: The River’s Dance shows how we can flow and bend just like the river's gentle moves. | Craft: Strip Storybook – Paper, markers, staples.
Emotion: Curiosity and calmness in movement. | Fluidity, Flexibility, Relaxation. | Flexibility, Breathing, Body Awareness. |
Class 3 | Calm as the Ocean – Belly Breathing with yoga blocks
Objective: Focus on deep belly breaths, learning to calm the body and mind.
Story: The Ocean’s Deep Breath teaches | Craft: Breathing Dice – Cardboard, markers.
Emotion: Peacefulness, Relaxation. | Calmness, Patience, Relaxation. | Breathing Control, Awareness. |
Class 4 | Strength of a Warrior – Warrior Pose.
Objective: Build confidence and strength with warrior pose, learning self-assurance.
Story: The Brave Little Warrior stands tall and strong like the warrior pose, teaching us to face challenges boldly. | Craft: Mindful Pendulum – String, beads, pendulum.
Emotion: Feeling brave and strong. | Confidence, Strength, Courage. | Strength, Posture, Focus. |
Class 5 | Metamorphosis – Butterfly Pose. Objective: Explore the transition from caterpillar to butterfly, promoting change and growth.
Story: The Magical Butterfly shows how, with patience, we can transform, just like the caterpillar. | Craft: flower collage.
Emotion: Feeling brave and strong. | Growth, Transformation, Joy. | Flexibility, Imagination, Patience. |
Class 6 | Shining Bright – Star Pose, Warrior 1, 2 and 3.
Objective: Learn to shine with confidence, standing tall like a star in the sky.
| Craft: Glow-in-the-Dark Painting – Black paper, fluorescent paints.
Emotion: Feeling of brilliance and radiance. | Confidence, Bravery, Joy. | Balance, Confidence, Creativity. |
Class 7 | Inner Light – Mountain Pose.
Objective: Build strength and stability, grounded like a mountain. | Craft: Decorative Lantern – Plastic lantern, colorful stickers.
Emotion: Feeling safe, strong, and steady. | Calmness, Strength, Stability. | Strength, Focus, Grounding. |
Class 8 | Grounded and Strong – Downward Dog.
Objective: Explore the dog pose for strength, flexibility, and focus. | Craft: Mindful Necklace – Elastic string, beads, charm.
Emotion: Confidence and Calmness in difficult situations | Strength, Focus, Flexibility. | Flexibility, Strength, Balance. |
Class 9 | Setting Intentions – Seated Forward Bend.
Objective: Foster mindfulness by setting personal intentions while stretching. | Craft: Intention Wreath – Paper, ribbons, glue, scissors.
Emotion: Calmness and focus while setting goals
| Clarity, Focus, Determination. | Flexibility, Mindfulness, Goal Setting. |
Class 10 | Grateful Heart – Child’s Pose.
Objective: Learn gratitude and relaxation in child’s pose. | Craft: Decorative Lantern – Plastic lantern, colorful stickers.
Emotion: Calmness and focus while setting goals.
| Gratitude, Peacefulness, Relaxation. | Self-awareness, Calmness, Gratitude. |
Class 11 | Peaceful Mind – Savasana. Objective: Find deep relaxation and inner peace in savasana. | Craft: Breathing Wheel – Cardboard, colored pencils, fastener.
Emotion Deep Calm Peace and Restfulness | Peace, Calmness, Rest. | Relaxation, Mindfulness, Peace. |
Class 12 | Dream Big – Star Gazing Pose. Objective: Encourage dreaming big and feeling limitless.
Story: The Dreamer’s Journey reminds us to dream big, like the owl who gazes at the stars. | Craft: Dream Mobile – String, paper stars, markers, scissors.
Emotion: Hope, excitement, and creativity | Imagination, Inspiration, Dreaming | Creativity, Imagination, Confidence. |
All activities are subject to change if materials are unavailable or if class preparation requires adjustments. During holidays, we strive to prepare something extra special and engaging for the children. The spreadsheet serves as a guide for parents to stay informed about what’s happening in our classes. Each craft activity has been thoughtfully designed to align with our themes and to spark creativity in children.
Patricia L Oliveira
We’re thrilled to bring fun, creativity, and mindfulness to After School Programs, Libraries, and Community Centers across San Francisco! Partnering with amazing organizations like @lascuola_sf, @presidioknollsschool, and @sfpubliclibrary, we’re offering engaging yoga sessions, creative crafts, and activities designed to inspire and enrich children’s minds and bodies. From practicing mindful breathing to exploring imaginative themes through yoga postures and hands-on crafts, your kids will enjoy a holistic, fun-filled experience. Check out our schedule and join us for these unforgettable moments!
Patricia L Oliveira
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