Harry Potter Yoga: Practice Poses While You Watch
Harry Potter Yoga Workout: Practice Poses While You Watch
Turn your next Harry Potter movie marathon into a fun, movement-filled experience. Follow this interactive yoga circuit to move, breathe, and stay energized while watching your favorite films. Perfect for a solo practice or a group activity with friends.
You’ll need:
- Yoga mats
- Yoga pose cards for reference
- Healthy snacks and drinks
- Printed or digital posters for quick pose reminders
Move with your breath, practice safe alignment, and focus on having fun as you build strength and flexibility.
How It Works
Each time a specific event happens in the movie, do the matching yoga pose.
For example:
Someone says “Voldemort” → Gratitude Pose
A spell is cast → Breath of Joy
A pet appears → Cat Cow to Down Dog
General Rules for Any Harry Potter Movie
| When This Happens | Do This Pose |
|---|---|
| A spell is cast | Breath of Joy |
| A password is used | Plank (5 breaths) |
| Someone cries | Playing With Fire |
| Harry flies | Serious Crow Playful |
| Fred and George finish a sentence together | Rectangular Relationship |
| Someone says “Voldemort” | Gratitude |
| A pet is shown | Cat Scratch Fever → Down Dog |
| Someone dies | Calm Down |
| Draco mentions his father | No Whining |
| Harry touches his scar | Forward Fold |
| Enter the Room of Requirement | Go to Your Room |
| Ron says “bloody hell” | Yoga Burpees (x5)* |
| Enter the Forbidden Forest | Root Tree Rise |
| Someone says “You Know Who” or “He Who Must Not Be Named” | Straight Leg Lunge → Jump Switches (10x) |
| You see Harry’s parents | Lighten Up |
| They are in Hogsmeade | Laughter Milkshake |
| Hermione raises her hand | Warrior 1 Up |
| You see centaurs | No Table Yes |
*Yoga Burpee: Start in Tall Mountain → Forward Fold → Plank → return to standing.
Movie-Specific Pose Triggers
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
| Every Time This Happens | Do This Pose |
|---|---|
| Points are rewarded or taken away | You’re Up Then You’re Down |
| A painting talks | Oompa Loompa |
| You see Professor Quirrell | Bring It On |
| They enter the restricted area (3rd floor corridor) | Go to Your Room |
| A staircase moves | Bridge |
| Hagrid says, “I shouldn’t have said that.” | Flexibility Kick Freedom |
| Seamus causes an explosion | Calm Steam Silly |
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
| Every Time This Happens | Do This Pose |
|---|---|
| Dobby interferes | Whistle While You Work |
| Lucius Malfoy appears | No Whining |
| “Mudblood” is said | Washing Machine |
| The monster attacks | Get Up |
| You see spiders | Triangle with Wisdom |
| Parseltongue is spoken or you hear the basilisk’s voice | Snake |
| Lockhart acts egotistical or cowardly | Plank (hold for 5 breaths) |
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
| Every Time This Happens | Do This Pose |
|---|---|
| You see the Whomping Willow | Root Tree Rise |
| The Time-Turner is used (for its duration) | Solid Ground Flow |
| You see the Grim or Sirius’s Animagus form | Crossbow |
| Ron and Hermione fight over their pets | Double Dog Dare |
| Buckbeak appears | Effort Pigeon Surrender |
| Dementors appear | Bubble Gum Breath |
| Sirius Black is mentioned | Warrior 2 Decide |
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
| Every Time This Happens | Do This Pose |
|---|---|
| An unforgivable curse is cast | Warrior 3 with Intention |
| Viktor Krum’s name is said | Strength with Flexibility |
| Rita Skeeter appears | Bring It On |
| During Tasks 1 & 2 (duration) | Oompa Loompa Wall Sit |
| Mad-Eye Moody drinks from his flask | Just a Sip |
| Cedric Diggory appears | Warrior 2 with Clarity |
| Someone asks another person to the Yule Ball | Warrior 2 Decide |
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
| Every Time This Happens | Do This Pose |
|---|---|
| Harry has a vision | Warrior 2 with Clarity |
| Dumbledore’s Army meeting | Network |
| Occlumency is used | We Will Rock You |
| Umbridge giggles or says “Um hm” | Mountain Range Laughter |
| Luna Lovegood appears | Over the Rainbow |
| The Daily Prophet flashes on screen | Hold On a Minute |
| You see thestrals | Camel |
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
| very Time This Happens | Do This Pose |
|---|---|
| The Half-Blood Prince is mentioned | Half-Lift |
| You see Professor Slughorn | Laughter Hero |
| Draco works on the Vanishing Cabinet | Double Check |
| Memory appears in the Pensieve | Lotus Breath |
| Death Eaters attack | Bring It On |
| Teenage love moment | Fish |
| Felix Felicis potion is shown | Just a Sip |
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Parts 1 & 2)
| Every Time This Happens | Do This Pose |
|---|---|
| Harry says, “Dumbledore told me…” | Because I Said So |
| Harry stares at the Snitch | Bring It On |
| A Horcrux is found | Double Check |
| A Horcrux is destroyed | You’re Up Then You’re Down |
| You see into Voldemort’s mind | Warrior 3 with Intention |
| Death Eaters attack | Hold On a Minute |
| The Deathly Hallows symbol appears | Twist and Target |
| Someone dies | Calm Down |
| Nagini appears | Snake |
| A Death Eater apparates | Don’t Rock the Boat |
Tips for a Fun, Safe Game
Switch up poses if something feels uncomfortable
Stay hydrated and take breaks when needed.
Practice good form to avoid injuries.
Make it social by inviting friends or hosting a themed movie night.
Let us know if the 19 hours flew by!
