| Princesses are loved by little girls. Out of my three | | | | moneylender, etc) intend on wreaking havoc in the |
| darling daughters two of them have been princess | | | | princess' ideal world, or both. |
| aficionados. I have lost count of how many princess | | | | To warm up practice Dragon Breath (inhale deeply |
| parties, princess costumes and princess cupcakes I | | | | and exhale powerfully with fire) and Sleeping Beauty |
| have been responsible for organizing and creating. So | | | | Breath (yawn & stretch). |
| if you are in a similar situation and have a special little | | | | The adventure then begins. "Once Upon a Time..." |
| princess in your life who is looking for something | | | | She can traverse rivers in a boat (Boat Pose), cross |
| princess themed and fun to do, you are in luck | | | | mountain ranges (Mountain Pose), travel through Magic |
| because this article is all about how to create a | | | | Forests (Tree Pose Group Variation), stroll through |
| princess themed yoga class. It is fun, easy, and will | | | | lovely gardens (Flower Pose), visit the Great Pyramids |
| involve your princess and her court of closest friends | | | | (Pyramid Pose), swim with Dolphins (Dolphin Pose), etc. |
| and advisors. | | | | Truly your imagination is the limit. |
| First of all, you need to define what kind of princess is | | | | During her adventures, the princess will meet new |
| desired. I personally like my princesses to be friendly, | | | | friends such as Warrior and Dragon who help her to |
| adventuresome, creative, problem solvers, graceful, full | | | | vanquish the villain and save the world. This is often |
| of integrity, compassionate, and lovers of fine | | | | done through magic combined with strength of |
| chocolate. I most often use Dancers Pose to | | | | character. Recall the fairy tales of your childhood and |
| represent the princess. | | | | create a wonderful, heart warming conclusion to your |
| Next your princess needs a side-kick, usually an animal, | | | | adventure that ties up all the loose ends. Personally I |
| with which she shares her adventures and dreams. I | | | | like drinking the magical nectar of the lotus flower |
| often let the kids in the class/at the party choose the | | | | (Lotus Pose) which can only be ingested by 'the pure |
| side-kick and name it. Some possibilities include dog, | | | | in heart' so that the princess can conquer any foe and |
| cat, frog, mouse, donkey, rabbit, tiger, etc. If there is not | | | | vanquish all evil. |
| a corresponding yoga pose invent one allowing the | | | | For a yoga game alter Swami Says into Fairy |
| kids creativity and physical expression to flow. | | | | Godmother Says and review many of the poses used |
| Now we need an adventure upon which the princess | | | | throughout your adventure. |
| may embark. This step often involves either a fun filled | | | | As always, complete your yoga session with relaxing |
| location (Nile River, Amazon Forest, European City, | | | | Corpse Pose as the princess and her court settle |
| Enchanted Island), or a villain (sorcerer, witch, landlord, | | | | down to a well earned rest. |