Valentine’s Day Kids Yoga: Sweet, Simple & So Much Heart 💗
(For Kids Yoga Teachers & Movement Educators)
Valentine’s Day in a kids yoga class isn’t about romance. It’s about connection, kindness, emotional literacy, and joy-in-motion. Think hearts that breathe, partners that giggle, and poses that glow with empathy.
This Valentine’s Day kids yoga lesson is designed to help your students:
Build self-love and confidence
Practice calming breath work
Move their bodies with purpose
Strengthen friendships
And best of all? It’s plug-and-play for your classroom, studio, or after-school club.
💖 Favourite Valentine’s Day Yoga Poses for Kids
These heart-themed poses are easy to teach, visually fun, and meaningful:
1. Heart Tree Pose
Stand tall, one foot on the calf or ankle. Hands make a heart at the chest.
Cue: “Feel your heart grow strong like a tree.”
2. Cupid’s Bow (Warrior II)
Strong legs, arms stretched wide like Cupid’s bow.
Cue: “Send kindness across the room!”
3. Heart Star
Big wide star shape, then hands to heart.
Cue: “Shine love in every direction.”
4. Partner Butterfly
Sit facing a partner, soles touching, flap wings.
Cue: “What kind words can you share today?”
5. Hug Your Heart (Child’s Pose)
Wrap arms around yourself in child’s pose.
Cue: “You are safe. You are loved.”
Valentine’s Yoga Games & Activities
Heart Trace Breathing
Use a finger-tracing heart breathing card.
Trace up = breathe in
Trace down = breathe out
Printable:
👉 Little Yogis Heart Trace Breathing Card
Kindness Pass Game
Sit in a circle. Pass a heart prop while music plays.
When the music stops, that child shares:
A kind word
Something they love
Or a yoga pose to lead!
Pose & Match
Lay out yoga pose cards face down.
Kids flip two at a time and try to match the pose.
Printable:
👉 Valentine’s Yoga Pose Cards
Valentine’s Printables to Add Calm + Creativity
Use these for arrival activities, calm corners, or take-home gifts:
Heart Mandala Coloring Pages
“I Am Loved” Affirmation Cards
Valentine Yoga Coloring Pages
Grab the bundle here:
👉 Valentine’s Day Yoga Printables Pack
Props That Make It Magical
You don’t need much. Just a sprinkle of heart sparkle:
PropHow to Use💗 Heart Pillow or PlushBreathing buddy on belly🧣 ScarvesFlowing heart dances🎈 BalloonsPartner toss + breath games📿 Hoberman SphereGroup breathing🧻 Yoga DotsHeart paths to move & jump
Teacher Faves:
👉 Heart Breathing Buddy
👉 Yoga Pose Flash Cards
👉 Kids Yoga Starter Kit
Mini Valentine’s Day Mindful Moment
“Close your eyes.
Put your hands on your heart.
Feel it beat… thump thump thump.
Every beat says: I am loved.
I am kind.
I am enough.”
💕 Want This Done-For-You?
Our Little Yogis Curriculum Membership includes:
Valentine’s themed lesson plans
Pose cards + games
Breathing tools
SEL printables
Seasonal themes all year
👉 Join the Little Yogis Educators Community
Final Thought
When kids move with intention and breathe with heart, they learn the most important lesson of all:
Love starts inside.
Happy Valentine’s Day, teachers.
You’re planting kindness in every pose 💗