Children today are faced with overstimulation as they strive to keep up with the demands of our fast-paced society. Practicing simple yoga postures is the ideal way for kids to naturally unwind and obtain physical activity at the same time. With The ABCs of Yoga for Kids , children can practice yoga, a non-competive form of exercise, while learning the alphabet and reading lyrical explanations of the actual yoga poses. Yoga helps children become calmer and more self-aware. In addition, it develops their flexibility, coordination, focus and strength. The ABCs of Yoga for Kids uses the alphabet, rhyming vignettes, and colorful illustrations to introduce children to basic yoga postures in a kid-friendly way. Endorsed by Sinjin Smith, Olympian & World Champion Volleyball Player, as well as David Simon, M.D., Medical Director of the Chopra Center for Wellbeing and author of The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga and Free to Love, Free to Heal , this book appeals to both children and adults seeking to incorporate healthy activity into their daily lifestye.
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A truly beautiful and fantastic book! The yoga instructions are simple and clear. As a spiritual teacher and author, I have not seen anything like it. I am so glad to have found this gift! I cannot wait to share it with my child. -Jonathan H. Ellerby, Ph.D. Spiritual Director of Canyon Ranch Health Resorts. Author of Return to the Sacred: Ancient Pathways to Spiritual Awakening --The ABCs of Yoga for Kids<br /><br />This charming book lovingly connects our next generation of yogis to their bodies and their world. Establishing this connection early in our children's lives give me hope for our planet. - David Simon, M.D. Medical Director of the Chopra Center for Wellbeing. Author of The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga and Free to Love, Free to Heal. --The ABCs of Yoga for Kids<br /><br />Yoga helped me compete at the highest level of my sport well into my 40s. Many people think yoga is only for adults, but this book makes us realize that yoga's benefits can now be shared with children as well, enabling them to enjoy life to the fullest by staying active and healthy starting early on. -Sinjin Smith Olympian & World Champion Beach Volleyball Player --The ABCs of Yoga for Kids
This charming book lovingly connects our next generation of yogis to their bodies and their world. Establishing this connection early in our children's lives give me hope for our planet. - David Simon, M.D. Medical Director of the Chopra Center for Wellbeing. Author of The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga and Free to Love, Free to Heal. --The ABCs of Yoga for Kids
Yoga helped me compete at the highest level of my sport well into my 40s. Many people think yoga is only for adults, but this book makes us realize that yoga's benefits can now be shared with children as well, enabling them to enjoy life to the fullest by staying active and healthy starting early on. -Sinjin Smith Olympian & World Champion Beach Volleyball Player --The ABCs of Yoga for Kids
This charming book lovingly connects our next generation of yogis to their bodies and their world. Establishing this connection early in our children's lives give me hope for our planet. - David Simon, M.D. Medical Director of the Chopra Center for Wellbeing. Author of The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga and Free to Love, Free to Heal. --The ABCs of Yoga for Kids
Yoga helped me compete at the highest level of my sport well into my 40s. Many people think yoga is only for adults, but this book makes us realize that yoga's benefits can now be shared with children as well, enabling them to enjoy life to the fullest by staying active and healthy starting early on. -Sinjin Smith Olympian & World Champion Beach Volleyball Player --The ABCs of Yoga for Kids
About the Author
A yoga teacher for over 7 years, Teresa Anne Power helps children unleash their imagination while doing yoga. She has been practicing yoga herself for 25 years, and currently teaches yoga to preschoolers and kindergarteners at St. Matthew's Parish School in Pacific Palisades, California. A member of The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, Teresa has published yoga articles in Yogi Times , the Palisadian-Post , and Violet magazine. She lives in Pacific Palisades, California with her husband and two teenage children.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a lovely book for introducing young children (3-8 or so) to yoga poses, and for reinforcing their ABCs too. For each letter of the alphabet, one or more poses are offered, along with a rhymed verse describing each pose, and an adorable illustration of a child doing the position. Some of the poses are presented using the usual English translation of their name, such a Cobra under the letter 'C' or Downward Dog under 'D', while others are renamed to fit in the alphabet theme, like Dinosaur, Flower, or Flamingo. Both the pictures and rhymes are really cute. My kids, ages 4-6, like to do each pose in this book in sequence. However, they also like to just have me read the book, while they look at the illustrations.
Overall, I think this is a great book to get for your own kids, or as a gift for others.
Overall, I think this is a great book to get for your own kids, or as a gift for others.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By G. Schlegel
Format:Hardcover
My kids had so much fun reading the book and doing the poses. They enjoyed being able to do the poses on their own because the words and pictures are easy for them to understand and follow. When they were done reading the book and doing all the poses they really felt proud of themselves. A great book!!
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
True to yoga's philosophy of the unity of life, yoga's physical practice of bringing the body into balance and lot's of fun for kids. We especially enjoyed the Namaste song.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By J. Crane
Format:Hardcover
This book is fantastic. It is clear and to the point. Each letter has a pose or two, either because it looks like the letter but mostly because the name of the pose starts with that letter. The kids (4 and 6) have loved it! Good drawings and each pose has a little saying/poem to describe how to do the pose but you don't really need that you can just look at the drawing. I bought one for my kids and just bought another for a friend's child' birthday.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I love this book, I have used it for work (as a pediatric occupational therapist) and at home for my own children. A great way for kids to move and learn the ABC's.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By D. Latella
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
My grandchildren and I have a wonderful time doing Yoga with this book. Itis so colorful, and the poses realte to things chidlren know. I recommend it for everyone. I have fun doing these poses along with them.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I loved this fun, yet comprehensive book, filled with yoga poses from A-Z with fun rhyming descriptions! The illustrations are light and whimsical. Kids can do the poses and also feel like a cobra or a cow or a chair--so wonderful for their imagination and empathy, and at the same time, building strength and flexibility! As a yoga teacher, I found the book inspiring, and as the mother of four, I can't wait to read and try the poses with my kids.
By ISH
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I love this book and used the paperback copy (scholastic edition) so much with my weekly gymnastic classes that I wore out the spine. This hardcover edition is beautiful and sturdy. ABC's of Yoga teaches multiple yoga poses ( over 40 poses or more!)for each letter and has a charming poem for each pose that describes the body position and movement.The children love to look at the pictures and hear the poems.
The best part is that my students will come up to me later in the week( after gymnastics day) and show me the poses that they learned that week! I highly recommend this book!
The best part is that my students will come up to me later in the week( after gymnastics day) and show me the poses that they learned that week! I highly recommend this book!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect!
I have a four year old son and practice yoga regularly. My son knows that while he sleeps mommy does yoga. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Lizeth
5.0 out of 5 stars
my kid loves it
my kid loves it. wonderful book that teaches the basics of yoga in a simple way. highly recommend it. wonderful
Published 2 months ago by yovitaivanova
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good
Its not a great deal but It gives you ideas for naming the postures making It more Fun for class and for kids
Published 3 months ago by Faride Chein
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wonderful book for beginning young yogis
what a great buy! not only are the yoga positions great but every position has a rhyme. each letter of the alphabet has several positions. the pictures are great as well. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Linda Scoble
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The ABCs of Yoga for Kids
This book is terrific - for teachers, parents, even teenagers just learning about yoga. I use it in class with 2-4 year old students and I bring it home so I can do this with our... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Susan Baracchini
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun!
I use this in my classroom for quick breaks. The kids love it and they have so much fun doing it. Easy to follow and understand.
Published 6 months ago by kmiller
5.0 out of 5 stars
huge hit at home and at school
we got a copy of this for my son when he was 1 and he still loves it at 2 1/2. We do a few poses every night before he goes to bed and he started showing his teachers and friends... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Sophie Latoux
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very versatile!
This is a very sweet yoga book book that can be used from preschool age to lower elementary. The kids love to try to guess what the pose is just by having me read it out loud. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Kathleen Gregory
5.0 out of 5 stars
SUPERB
Awesome illustrations and poems. It gives great ideas for breathing and being calm. My daughter (5) loves this book for herself! Read more
Published 15 months ago by Chasity Renea Morris
5.0 out of 5 stars
WONDERful!
My three-year-old daughter LOVES this book. She brings it to me often to do with her. When I'm doing something else, she follows the pictures and does the poses herself. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Deborah Kosi
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