Jenga is a super fun and challenging game that can be played with 2 or more players. While I was in Mexico a couple of weeks ago, lounging by the pool, I was invited to play the Jenga version with the HUGE Jenga pieces. Anyway, it got me thinking about how fun it would be to develop a new yoga game out of a classic fav! So there we were at the pool playing Yoga Jenga… Everyone loved it because it gave them the opportunity to play a game that they are already familiar with and they were able to practice yoga poses, while working together, and having lots of fun. So today I am going to share with you all how to liven up your Jenga game by adding yoga into the mix!
How to play Yoga Jenga
Before playing write the names of yoga poses on Jenga Blocks in a permanent marker. (you could also write on a blank white sticker instead of directly on the block)
Set up the Jenga Blocks as if playing a normal game.
Each player takes a turn carefully drawing out one block out at a time being careful not to let the tower fall
The player will read aloud the pose and demonstrate it. Everyone then practices the yoga pose.
The player places the block onto top of the tower.
Continue around the circle with each child selecting a block. As per normal Jenga rules, when the blocks fall, the game is over.
Kids and adults of all ages enjoy Yoga Jega. It is a fun way to learn and practice many many poses. You could also play this game using kid friendly exercises or you could use feelings instead of yoga poses to help kids talk about their emotions and experiences, building their vocabulary of emotion words and improve their communication skills.
I hope you enjoy this game as much as we have!
Namaste,
Cassy