Week 1 · Tiger
Bella the Balanced Cat
Bella teaches you how to stay steady and not fall over, just like walking a beam or standing on one foot.
Cats have a special inner-ear structure that tells them which way is up. Their tails help them adjust mid-air, which is why they almost always land on their feet.
Animal facts
- No two tigers have the same stripe pattern, just like fingerprints.
- Tigers use their long tails like a balance pole on thin branches.
- A tiger can leap more than 20 feet in a single bound.
- Soft paw pads help tigers walk quietly.
Home breathing
Sniff in like a curious cat. Yawn the breath out slowly.
Stay steady. Move with control.
Class drills
Single-Leg Ninja Stance
Stand on one foot like a cat on a tree. Hold 5 seconds, then switch.
Rock & Freeze
Sway side to side. On Freeze, stop without falling.
Tip-Toe Ninja Walk
Walk on tiptoes across the mat without wobbling.
Extra games
Use these when energy is high, low, or you have extra minutes.
Cat Pose Freeze
Gear: Music
- Move like cats.
- When music stops, freeze in a balance pose 5–10 seconds.
Tightrope Tail
Gear: Tape, beanbags
- Walk taped lines with a beanbag on the head.
- Add turns, stops, or crouches.
Cat Crossing
Gear: Paper plates
- Scatter plates as stepping stones.
- Cross the room stepping only on plates.
Whisker-to-Whisker
Gear: None
- Pairs touch palms and balance together.
- Progress to one foot or tiptoes.
Kitty Beam
Gear: Pool noodles
- Walk split noodles as curved beams.
- Try backward or sideways for older ninjas.