Children’s Book of Yoga: Games & Exercises Mimic Plants & Animals & Objects

Description

A unique and original new program of yoga especially designed to appeal to children| this book presents six complete| entertaining yoga workouts with over 40 poses for children ages 3 to 12. The exercises and games are based on imitation of animals| natural forms| and interesting manmade objects chosen because of their natural appeal to a child’s imagination. A yoga teacher with 17 years of experience| Luby has developed new poses| exercises and games that capture children’s enthusiasm for play| learning| and challenging physical activity. Her innovative program stresses the multiple benefits of yoga for children–including improved strength| coordination| flexibility| and balance–while it improves self-confidence and motivation for learning.

The workouts are shown with color photographs of children demonstrating each pose and game| matched with pictures of the animal| object| or form that inspired it–such as a cat stretching| a tulip opening| a tree standing balanced and tall. Activities are graded by difficulty and age| and complete instructions are included that make it easy and fun for adults to teach the activities to one child or a group. Children’s Book of Yoga offers parents and teachers a unique and appealing way to encourage early learning of habits and activities that will make a lasting difference in the quality of children’s lives.