“The Brave Tiger” – a lovely suggestion for your next kids’ yoga class.
“In a dense and colourful jungle, filled with bamboo and birds, lived a young tiger named Tara. She was not the biggest or the fastest tiger but she had a curious heart. One day, Tara heard the elders speak of the Cave of Echoes — a hidden place said to awaken the brave spirit within. Determined to find it, Tara set off on her journey.
As the sun peeked through the leaves, Tara stretched her body to wake up her spine. She arched her back like a hissing cat, then gently opened her chest like a tiger greeting the morning light. – Marjaryasana-Bitilasana
She took her first steps through the tall grass, crouching low as she moved forward with intention and focus. With one leg bent and the other stretched behind her, she felt strong and steady. – Anjaneyasana
Tara paused to scan the treetops and listen. She stretched her front paws forward and lifted her hips high, just like when tigers crouch low to observe their surroundings. – Adho Mukha Svanasana
Beside the trail stood a row of swaying bamboo trees. Tara stood tall on one paw, balancing like the bamboo — flexible, yet unshakable. – Vrksasana
At last, Tara found a small opening behind hanging vines. She lay down on her belly, lifted her chest and looked inside. The cave whispered ancient sounds — deep echoes of the jungle’s heart. – Bhujangasana
Inside the Cave of Echoes, Tara stepped into a wide stance. She extended her front paw and gazed forward with strength and focus. She could feel her heart beating bravely, and she knew: courage was already within her. – Virabhadrasana II
After her journey, Tara curled up under the stars. She folded her body gently and breathed deeply. She had found the cave — but more importantly, she had found her own inner roar. – Balasana”
You can close the session by reminding the children that just like Tara, we all have a brave heart inside us — and through breath, movement and stillness, we learn how to hear it.
