Finding yoga music to appeal to the mid school age crowd can be challenging, so how do you appeal to this age where music is so important. They love the current hits but only for such a brief time – by the time I get it downloaded and figure out where it fits they have moved onto something else. The biggest hits that get played on the radio all the time get old really fast. So how do you stay “hip” but not break the bank and date yourself too quickly?
Here are some of my favourites to play for the age range 9 – 12. These are all great picks for in a yoga class or in the classroom.
The World’s Greatest – R. Kelly (can be fun to act this one out too)
Imagine – Avril Lavigne, Jack Johnson, The Beatles
Strength, Courage & Wisdom – India.Aire
Beautiful Flower – India.Aire
Better Together – Jack Johnson
Change the World – Eric Clapton
Dreams on Fire – Slumdog Millionaire Soundtrack
Jai Ho – Slumdog Millionaire Soundtrack (love this for group statues)
Latika’s Theme – Slumdog Millionaire Soundtrack (Great for the 3M walking meditation game)
Fly Like an Eagle – Seal
I am – Guru Singh and Seal
Hanuman -Wah!
The Heart of Life – John Mayer
How my Heart Behaves – Feist
Love, Peace & Freedom – David Newman
Ordinary Miracle – Sarah McLachlan
The Sound of Sunshine – Michael Franti
Proud – Heather Small
Sunrise – Bliss
Sunrise – Norah Jones
Superwoman – Alicia Keys
Sure Looks Good to Me – Alicia Keys
Try – Nelly Furtado
Through the Eyes of an Angel – Miten with Deva Premal
What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
Waiting on the World To Change – John Mayer
I would love to hear what your favourite yoga music for tween songs are too – so post a comment or share them on flourish’s facebook page.