Angel Bear Yoga Main Lesson Book [Hardcover]

Christi Eley (Author), Aries Cheung (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 15, 2007

The Angel Bear Yoga Main Lesson Book is a unique yoga program built around the foundation of character development and nature appreciation. It was designed specifically to teach children ages 3-9 how to see character all around them in their world and how to embody it in nature poses. With it's plot-driven themes and fun characters (the Angel Bear, Sweet Pea), the program was designed to keep children's interest and allow them to learn through movement. In this way, children will feel motivated to exercise, strengthen their own character and care about their world. This 3-ring hardback volume contains over 50 lesson plans based on character traits (peace, joy, laughter, abundance, preseverence, etc)represented by symbolic yoga poses. Likewise, artistic exercises are included to allow for free expression. So too are meditative exercises, "heart affirmations", visual imagery, relaxation tools and nature facts tying back into the character trait being discussed. This complete yoga program is perfect for classrooms wishing to introduce both healthy exercise and character. Parents will find Angel Bear Yoga to be helpful in strengthening family communication, creating a more peaceful household and great for quality time. This versitile program can be done in just minutes a day or for vary long sessions, depending on the user. No yoga experience is necessary and you can move at your own pace and skill level. Perfect by itself or with other Angel Bear Yoga products we offer. Now is your chance to own a completely unique yoga program without all the expensive and time-consuming workshops. Winner of the coveted iMedia Parenting Award! Try it out today!

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About the Author

Christi Eley is a certified Yoga Instructor in children's yoga training. She received her children's yoga training and certification through YogaKids (Phase 1), a premiere international yoga program for children. She also completed YogaEd. Teacher Training Certification, a nationally-recognized program working to bring yoga into schools throughout the country. Her extensive background in child development includes certification in Infant Massage and Prenatal/Postnatal Yoga. She also is Itsy-Bitsy Yoga trained. She has taught at a variety of locations including preschools, public and private schools, yoga studios, sporting centers, children's museums, camps, churches, and more. All together, she has reached thousands of children with her message of character building though yoga. She is the mother of two daughters, who she home-schools with the help of her husband, Mark, co-creator of the program.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 152 pages
• Publisher: Angel Bear Yoga Productions; 1st edition (February 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0978906004
• ISBN-13: 978-0978906009
• Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 10.3 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,151,818 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Too Disorganized for Me, September 30, 2008

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This review is from: Angel Bear Yoga Main Lesson Book (Hardcover)

I'm not a yoga professional. In fact I know very little about yoga at all. What I am is a home schooler who is using a curriculum which recommends Angel Bear Yoga for kindergarteners. So I thought I'd give it a try.

Angel Bear is a wonderful program. I bought the dvd as well, and we adore it. I like their attitude and approach. Although I was concerned about the character building aspect, I needn't have been--its not religious. So I really like the program. However this manual is very badly put together. I tried to use it with my daughter and it was a complete flop. Everything is broken down into sections, so in order to do one lesson you have to find all the different components in all their different places, figure out what order they should go in, and all without losing the attention of a hyper 5 year old. I'm going to try prepping the lessons first, but honestly--how much work would it have been to simply leave them together? Why deconstruct a manual into useless bits?

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sheri Grace MS. Ed., July 9, 2007

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This review is from: Angel Bear Yoga Main Lesson Book (Hardcover)

Both of my sons have benefited from Angel Bear Yoga, though they were 7 and 10. This is a program that I would recommend to others, both parents and educators based on my experiences as a parent, Special Educator and Parent Educator.

Children are excited and interested in the poses and story and during this experience, the stage is well set for future discussion of values and attitudes in a way that is appropriate for young children. In addition, the program improves physical fitness and coordination and successfully provides an outlet for physical energy and movement that children need. For parents, Angel Bear Yoga provides a wonderful opportunity to share time and love with their childeren.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mother and Yoga instructor, June 20, 2007

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Tamera (Fort Thomas, KY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Angel Bear Yoga Main Lesson Book (Hardcover)

Christi Eley has created a wonderful and unique yoga program for children. Her Angel Bear Yoga program uses an adventursome storytelling approach to not only teach fun and healthy yoga poses, but also to teach children about positive character traits and and how all things in nature reflect back to character. This program truly nutures the child's spirit. The Angel Bear Adventure stories CD is great for relaxation and quiet time at the end of the yoga session. My 4 year old loves doing Angel Bear Yoga. As a yoga instructor, I will soon be adding Angel Bear Yoga classes to my class schedule so that I can share the program with other children. I recommend Angel Bear Yoga to both parents and teachers. The program is easy to follow and fun to teach. The main lesson book and other accessories provide you with everything you need to teach the program even if you have little or no previous yoga experience.