How to Draw a Kid Doing Yoga (Easy Step by Step)
A kid sitting cross-legged with closed eyes is a calm, friendly drawing to try. It is built from a big round head, a few straight and curved lines for the arms, two flat rounded shapes for the legs, and a rounded rectangle for the cushion.
- Easy
- 10 minutes
- 8 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a kid doing yoga step by step
How to Draw a Kid Doing Yoga · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch this oval. It only shows where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase it at the end.
Step 2: Round head and topknot
Draw a big round head, but leave a small gap at the bottom for the neck. Add a little curled topknot poking up from the top, like a small leaf.
Step 3: Calm face
Draw two small curved lines for closed, sleepy eyes, with the curves bending like tiny smiles. Then add a small, gentle smile below and between them.
Step 4: Shoulders and outer arms
Under the head, draw a short flat line for the shoulders. From each end, draw a long slanted line going down and out, like the sides of a tent, to make the outside of each arm.
Step 5: Inner arms
Just inside each shoulder, draw a short wavy curve going down and in to make the inside of each arm. Then draw a short straight line straight down from the end of each curve.
Step 6: Hands
At the bottom of each arm, draw a small curved line that joins the outer arm line to the straight line next to it. This closes off the arm to make a hand.
Step 7: Crossed legs
Draw two long, flat, rounded shapes for the legs. Start one at the bottom of each arm and sweep it across to the middle, so they cross, one tucked over the other.
Step 8: The cushion
Draw a wide rectangle with rounded corners under the legs for the cushion. Then add a curved line under each leg, so the bottom of the legs sits on the cushion.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your kid doing yoga? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a weightlifter or how to draw an archer next.
Tips for drawing a kid doing yoga
- Draw the head first and make it nice and round. Everything else sits underneath it, so a good circle helps the whole drawing.
- The crossed legs are the trickiest part. Draw one flat rounded shape, then draw the second so it crosses over the first in the middle.
- Keep the arms the same length on both sides. Draw each outer arm line first, then match it on the other side.
Free kid doing yoga coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this kid doing yoga coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your kid doing yoga drawing
Try a bright shirt color, soft blue or green for the cushion, and a warm skin tone for the face and hands. For a creative twist, color the background like a sunrise or add stars around the head.
Kid doing yoga fun fact for kids
Yoga began in India thousands of years ago, and many poses are named after animals and nature, like cat, cow, cobra, tree and mountain.
Questions about drawing a kid doing yoga
What shapes do I need to draw a kid doing yoga?
You need a big round shape for the head, slanted and curved lines for the arms, two flat rounded shapes for the legs, and a rounded rectangle for the cushion.
How do I draw crossed legs?
Draw one long flat rounded shape on one side, then draw a second one from the other side that crosses over it in the middle. Finish with a curved line under each leg.
How do I make my yoga kid look more peaceful?
Use small curved lines for the closed eyes and a small, gentle smile. Keep the shoulders level and the arms relaxed.
