11 Ways Airlines and Airports Are Bringing Yoga and Wellness to the Sky

9. Family-friendly calm techniques for children in flight

Traveling with children raises different wellness needs, and short, playful breathing and movement exercises help. Use guided imagery—ask children to pretend they’re blowing out birthday candles slowly—to teach long, steady exhalations that lower agitation. Gentle in-seat stretches or micro-yoga poses like seated "butterfly" help small bodies avoid stiffness. Quiet games that involve breathing or slow movement also distract without screens. Parents can pack a small calm kit: a favorite soft toy, a compact sensory item, and a simple breathing card with steps to follow. Airlines and airport spas often offer family rooms; planning a short massage or quiet break at the terminal can reset kids before boarding. These approaches respect cabin space while giving caregivers tools to keep children comfortable and rested during travel.