Calming Stories for Kids
Even little kids can have big feelings! That’s why Shining Kids Yoga founder, Andrea Creel, created special calming relaxation stories just for kids ages 3-10! These guided visualizations engage children’s senses and imaginations while introducing evidence-based relaxation and emotional regulation techniques. Your child can listen to these stories at bedtime to help them fall asleep, after a difficult day or emotional outburst, or whenever you want to help your child feel more calm and peaceful inside!
Click the links below to listen to the stories:
Rainbow Affirmation Relaxation Story
Magical Unicorn Relaxation Story
Snowy Day Magic Carpet Relaxation Story
Flower Butterfly Relaxation Story
I am Thankful Relaxation Story
Heart Cloud Relaxation Story (lovingkindness meditation for kids)
Would you child benefit from a relaxation story on a different topic (trucks, bugs, Disney, the beach…)? Send Andrea a message with your special request and she will create a short relaxation story just for your child! Email your request to info@shiningkidsyoga.com
Andrea Creel, MSW, LMSW, E-RYT 200, YACEP
Andrea is the founder of Shining Kids Yoga, which began as an after-school program at her son's elementary school in 2014. She has been teaching yoga to all ages since 2005. Andrea completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training at Tranquil Space Yoga in Washington, D.C. In addition, she received specialized training in children’s yoga from the Radiant Child Yoga program, training in postnatal yoga from Baby OM, and training in therapeutic yoga from The Samarya Center.
Andrea is the author of Mystery Pose: A Yoga Guessing Game (affiliate link) and the creator of two yoga card games for kids: Double the Fun Yoga Cards and Yoga Pose or Dare. She is also the creator and facilitator of the Shining Kids Yoga Kids Yoga Teacher Training, a 17-hour certification program in teaching yoga to kids.
When not teaching or practicing yoga, Andrea enjoys playing board games with her son, Quinn, singing karaoke, and trying out new vegetarian recipes!