6 Halloween-Themed Yoga Poses for Students

There are many benefits to yoga such as improving self-awareness and boosts attitude, has a positive impact on mental health, and is an easy way to get your students moving. Little to no equipment is needed for this fun activity. We recommend using yoga mats for comfort and sanitary purposes.

In the midst of spooky-season, here are 6 easy Halloween-themed yoga poses to try with your students!

(Black) Cat Stretch

Instructions

Begin on hands and knees
- Hands beneath shoulders, knees beneath hips
- Back flat, eyes looking at floor
Inhale and arch spine upward, tuck tailbone, bend
neck, and look underneath body
Hold for 3-4 breaths

Werewolf (Upward Facing Dog)

Instructions

Lie face down
- Elbows bent, close to the body
- Hands alongside chest
Inhale, push through hands, and lift body
- Chest and hips raised
- Look straight ahead
- Knees, shins, and toes on floor
- Hips and thighs are slightly off of floor
Hold for 3-4 breaths
Exhale, slowly lower body

Frog

Instructions

Stand with feet wider than shoulder-width apart, toes turned out
Inhale, bend knees, lower hips to floor
Keep torso upright, shoulders back
Place hands on floor
Knees stay in line with toes, but do not go over toes
Slowly sway side to side for 3-4 breaths
Inhale, return to standing

Witch (Chair Pose)

Instructions

Stand with feet hip-width apart, toes forward
Inhale, slowly bend knees
Sit back as if sitting in a chair, thighs parallel to floor
Raise arms in front of body
- Palms facing each other
- Weight in heels
Hold for 2-3 breaths
Exhale, rise to standing position

Half Moon Pose

Instructions

Stand with feet together
While looking forward, straighten arms overhead alongside ears, clasp hands together by interlocking fingers, point index fingers up
Keeping torso straight and shoulders, head, and arms aligned, slowly bend body to one side by pushing hips out
Hold for 10 seconds and then return to starting position
Repeat on opposite side