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Mountain Shape • Zig Cue

  • Writer: Trail Built Kids
    Trail Built Kids
  • Feb 9
  • 1 min read

Updated: Apr 16

This shape builds quiet strength and ready awareness


For kids—and grown-ups too


Good For


Body awareness • Focus

Control • Confidence


Try it After sitting • Transition time

Before recess • Ages 3+


Build the Shape


  • Stand with feet hip-width

  • Press feet down, feel grounded

  • Legs strong, body tall

  • Shoulders relax, chest open

  • Eyes forward, steady breath


Strong like a mountain.

Steady in the wind.


Also called 


Mountain pose


Other activities to try


  • Jump 10 times in place

  • Bend one knee to bellybutton

  • Stretch arms up and around


ZigZag Creature Tip


Quillip likes this shape.

Sharp focus

Explores carefully


Next try this shape

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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.




 
 

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