🧡 Gratitude in Motion: A Thanksgiving Practice

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Thanksgiving is a time to pause, give thanks, and reconnect with what truly matters — family, friends, and the small moments of joy we often rush past. For kids, it’s also a wonderful opportunity to practice gratitude through movement, breath, and mindfulness.

Yoga helps children connect their bodies and minds, creating space to notice and appreciate the present moment. When we blend yoga with gratitude, we teach kids that thankfulness isn’t just something we say — it’s something we feel and live.

Here’s a simple Kids Yoga Gratitude Flow to try this Thanksgiving:

Mountain Pose (Thankful and Tall)
Stand with your feet grounded and hands at heart center. Take a deep breath and say one thing you’re thankful for. Feel your feet rooted in gratitude.

Tree Pose (Growing Gratitude)
Balance on one foot and imagine you’re a tree soaking up the love and support around you. Think of someone who helps you grow — a friend, teacher, or family member.

Child’s Pose (Peaceful Pause)
Kneel, fold forward, and rest your forehead on the ground. Take a few slow breaths and whisper “thank you” with each exhale.

Partner Pose (Thankful Together)
Sit back-to-back with a sibling or parent. Breathe together and feel the support of someone you love. Gratitude grows when it’s shared.

At the heart of Thanksgiving is connection — to each other, to nature, and to the moment we’re in. Yoga gives kids a way to embody gratitude, turning the holiday into a living practice of appreciation, calm, and joy.

This year, instead of just saying “thank you,” let’s move through gratitude.

🧡 Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at It’s Yoga Kids® — may your hearts, bellies, and breaths be full.