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Yawning Yoga
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Yawning Yoga
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Weight: 1.06 lbs
Hardcover – Picture Book
Written by Laurie Jordan, Illustrated by Diana Mayo
A beautiful bedtime routine for yogis of any age!
About This Book
Starting with a gentle Om, Yawning Yoga's simple instructions, gorgeous illustrations, and soothing poetry guide readers through a relaxing routine to end the day. Thoughtful poems depict a series of step-by-step yoga poses. Each of the poses is accompanied by its Sanskrit name, adding to the layers of learning.
Written by a specialist in yoga for children, this lovely introduction to the elements of yoga practice―including stretching, posture, and breath work―will help children and their caring adults ready their bodies for a restful sleep.
About The Author
Laurie Jordan, MSW, E-RYT 500, RCYT is a social worker turned yoga instructor and children's book author sharing her unique expertise to provide insight and special solutions to her students.
While Laurie works with folks of all ages, she has a soft spot for kids, knowing that good habits start young. After teaching yoga to thousands of kids and training hundreds of instructors in the specialty of kids' yoga, Laurie decided to write YAWNING YOGA to help families conquer bedtime jitters and soothe the restless child. Laurie lives in Brooklyn and teaches all over the metro area. Learn more at jordanyoga.com.
Reviews
"Mayo’s lush, colorful illustrations are striking and lend a dreamlike quality to the work. With the recent push toward mindfulness in schools, this is a helpful tool to extend those soothing practices at home. Ideal for pre-nap or pre-bedtime relaxation." ― School Library Journal
"The text is poetic and playful… the detailed illustrations combine acrylic paint, pencil, and found collaged textures, and are a delightful way to show happy children exploring the world through peaceful yoga techniques." ― Booklist
"Whimsical illustrations combine with free verse text and easy-to-follow directions to create a beautiful and useful children’s yoga guide." ― School Library Connection
PreS-Gr 2—Jordan walks children through 11 different yoga poses meant specifically to help them unwind and settle down before bedtime. The first page offers tips to readers, including holding each pose for three to five breaths and going through them at a comfortable pace. Each section describes a child-friendly position, including "dog-tired down dog," "seashell," and "jelly belly," along with its name in Sanskrit. A rhyme describing each pose is also featured ("when muscles feel all tense and tight, I do this stretch each and every night"). The more complicated poses are accompanied by small instructional images. Mayo's lush, colorful illustrations are striking and lend a dreamlike quality to the work. With the recent push toward mindfulness in schools, this is a helpful tool to extend those soothing practices at home. VERDICT Ideal for pre-nap or pre-bedtime relaxation. Consider for use in preschools or at home.—Kathryn Justus, Renbrook School, West Hartford, CT (From School Library Journal)
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