The (Downward) Dog Days of Summer and the Calm of Kids Yoga

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The dog days of summer—those hot, hazy weeks when energy runs low and tempers can run high—are the perfect time to introduce kids yoga into your routine. While the sun blazes and routines relax, yoga offers children a cool, calming way to stay grounded and engaged.

At It’s Yoga Kids®, we make movement fun and meaningful—even in the heat! From playful “downward dogs” to gentle breathing and rest, yoga helps kids beat the summer slump by:

• Regulating emotions when the heat gets intense
• Building strength and flexibility without overexertion
• Creating calm through mindful movement and rest
• Encouraging hydration, breath awareness, and body care

Try a “cool down” yoga break:

🦁 Lions Breath to release frustration
🐶 Down Dog for stretching and stability
☮️ Savasana with a story for relaxation

As summer winds down, yoga helps kids transition back to structure with more ease, focus, and peace of mind.

Let the dog days be your cue to pause, stretch, and smile—together. ☀️🐾🧘‍♂️