Try the Aeroplane Pose
Practice the Aeroplane yoga pose by balancing on one leg, stretching arms like wings, and focusing on steady breathing to improve balance and concentration.
Step-by-step guide to practice the Aeroplane yoga pose
Step 1
Lay your yoga mat or towel flat on the floor in an open space.
Step 2
Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart and arms relaxed by your sides.
Step 3
Pick which leg you want to start balancing on.
Step 4
Shift your weight slowly onto your chosen standing leg.
Step 5
Bend the standing knee just a little to feel steady and strong.
Step 6
Lift your other foot a few inches off the ground behind you.
Step 7
Stretch your arms out to the sides like airplane wings at shoulder height.
Step 8
Hinge forward slowly at your hips so your chest moves toward the floor.
Step 9
Lift your back leg a bit higher until your body makes a straight line from fingertips to toes.
Step 10
Focus your eyes on one spot in front of you to help keep your balance.
Step 11
Keep your hips level so they stay even and square to the floor.
Step 12
Breathe slowly in through your nose and out through your mouth for five steady breaths.
Step 13
Lower your back foot slowly down and stand up tall again.
Step 14
Repeat the same steps on the other leg two more times.
Step 15
Share a photo or description of your airplane pose on DIY.org.
Final steps
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Help!?
What can we use if we don't have a yoga mat or towel?
If you don't have a yoga mat or towel, use a non-slip carpet, a folded blanket, or a rug and make sure it's flat in an open space as instructed.
I'm losing balance or my hips keep tilting—how can I fix it?
If you wobble or your hips tilt while hinging forward, slow down, shift more weight onto your chosen standing leg, bend that knee slightly, fix your gaze on one spot in front of you, and lower your back foot a bit until you feel steady.
How can I adapt the Aeroplane Pose for younger or older kids?
For younger children, practice near a wall or with a hand on a chair or parent's hand and lift the back foot only a few inches while taking two to three slow breaths, while older kids can aim for a straight line from fingertips to toes, hold for five breaths, and repeat the full sequence on each leg as instructed.
How can we make the activity more fun or challenging after we can do the basic pose?
To extend the activity, turn it into a 'long flight' challenge by timing how long you can hold the straight line from fingertips to toes for five or more breaths, decorating your mat, and sharing a photo or description of your airplane pose on DIY.org.
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Facts about yoga for kids
✈️ Stretching your arms like wings not only looks fun — it also builds shoulder stability and posture.
🧠 Balancing poses boost concentration and can help kids feel calmer before a test or performance.
🦵 Practicing one-legged poses helps children improve coordination and balance as their motor skills grow.
🌬️ Steady, belly-focused breaths (pranayama) help keep the body calm and the balance steady.
🧘♀️ The Aeroplane (similar to Warrior III) strengthens the standing leg, core, and back all at once.
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