Surya Namaskar for kids is a playful Good Morning, Sun version of the classic sun salutation, where each step becomes a friendly action. At Anand Yoga Centre in Kolathur we turn it into a happy flowing game, reaching up to the sky, folding to touch the toes, and woofing in downward dog. Many children find it a cheerful, energising way to start the day. It is a gentle, fun warm-up, not a cure for anything.
Each classic step turns into a friendly action with a sound or a wiggle.
Surya Namaskar means a salute to the sun, and we move through it like a happy morning dance to greet the day.
A runner's lunge, a caterpillar plank, a hissing baby cobra and a woofing dog turn each step into play.
Want the proper steps and alignment for the classic version? Here is the full sun salutation guide for grown-ups.
See the pose →Move slowly and happily through each friendly action, one breath at a time.
Stand at the top of the mat, press the palms together at the heart, and say a bright Good morning, Sun.
Stretch both arms high and grow tall, reaching all the way up to that big warm sun.
Fold forward like a floppy rag doll and reach gently down towards your toes.
Step one foot back into a long runner's lunge, looking forward ready to race.
Step the other foot back and hold a strong, straight plank like a long, stretchy caterpillar.
Now we make our way gently back up to standing and thank the sun.
Slowly lower the knees and body down to the mat, soft and controlled like melting snow.
Lift the chest into a little baby Cobra and give a friendly hiss like a happy snake.
See the pose →Press up into downward dog, an upside-down V, and give a cheerful woof.
See the pose →Step the feet back to the top, rise up and reach to the sky once more to thank the sun.
Bring the palms back to the heart and take one slow, happy breath to end your morning sun salute.
Keep it gentle and happy, with only a baby cobra and no deep backbends, headstands or forcing. It is a cheerful, energising way to start the morning, a fun warm-up rather than a cure for anything.
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Play more →Reviewed by Sailaja Anand, yoga teacher at Anand Yoga Centre, Kolathur. Last updated 2026-06-15.
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