Gate Stretch Shape • Zig Cue

This side-reaching shape helps build mobility, flexibility, and body awareness through long stretching movement

For kids—and grown-ups too

Good for

Mobility • Flexibility

Awareness • Coordination

After movement • Stretch and reset

Before sports • Open the body

Quiet movement • Slow things down

Ages 3+

Build the shape

• Start kneeling tall

• Extend one leg out wide

• Reach one arm overhead

• Stretch gently to the side

• Keep chest open

• Press grounded hand lightly down

• Breathe slow and steady

Also called

Gate Pose

Other activities to try

• Reach side to side

• Add slow flowing arms

• Stretch both sides evenly

ZigZag Creature Tip

Saila likes this shape.

Long and flowing

Moves like grass in the wind

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This practice is for educational purposes. 

Please listen to your body and modify 

as needed. Younger children should use 

guidance and supervision.