Children's Book of Yoga: Games & Exercises Mimic Plants & Animals & Objects [Hardcover]

Thia Luby (Author)

Book Description

This book contains valuable, fun information on how children ages 3 to 12 can enjoy the benefits of learning a variety of yoga poses by imitating animals or objects in the environment, along with learning new ways to develop deep, healthful breathing. Classic yoga poses are presented in this book together with original poses and games created by the author. Children naturally imitate things around them and these exercises will stimulate their imaginations along with enhancing physical and neurological skills. Practising yoga builds a strong foundation for children to grow from in order to become self-assured, clear-thinking, responsible people in the world.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 7-From the full-color cover, to the many interior glossy photographs of children in various yoga positions, this book is appealing to the eye. It is also full of educational recreational activities that combine two things children love-animals and movement. Younger children will especially enjoy imitating the positions and shapes of the various animals, plants, and objects that appear in the large photographs throughout the volume. Beginning with the easiest exercises and progressing to the more difficult, the instructions and descriptions are brief but clear. The physical benefits of the poses are stated and the few positions not recommended for children under six are noted. Various ethnic groups and boys and girls are shown practicing. Both children and adults will appreciate this treasure. Luby makes exercising seem like fun.
Barb Lawler, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, PA
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 111 pages
• Publisher: Clear Light Pub; 1st edition (July 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1574160036
• ISBN-13: 978-1574160031
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #727,442 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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42 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Won a national award from the School Library Journal 1998, January 19, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Children's Book of Yoga: Games & Exercises Mimic Plants & Animals & Objects (Hardcover)

This is a fabulous book visually; with large color photos of the animal/object and children in the pose. It is also full of new information and poses created by the author. It won a national award for one of the best children's books of 1998 from the School Library Journal. I highly recommend it!!

64 of 67 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Took it out from the library, then bought my own copy., June 16, 2000

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This review is from: Children's Book of Yoga: Games & Exercises Mimic Plants & Animals & Objects (Hardcover)

This book is *truly* worthwhile. I took it out from the library (along with a number of other children's yoga books) and found it superior to the rest.

It contains very clear pictures of an object/animal on one page, alonng with a brief comment/question to ask a child, and the other has a child in a similar pose, wearing similar coloured clothing.

There is also suggestions for yoga poses for various aliments, headache, etc.

I am on a *tight* budget, but ordered this book after my first reading of it. What better recommendation do you need?

Buy this book, and everyone at work will think you are cool.

30 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent, October 14, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Children's Book of Yoga: Games & Exercises Mimic Plants & Animals & Objects (Hardcover)

This book is now available. It is a beautiful book with color photos throughout and new poses and games to play. Many poses were created by the author. Children ages 3-12 will enjoy learning new poses from this book. There is also information for teachers and parents.