The Complete Idiot's Guide to Yoga with Kids

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Penguin, 2000 - Health & Fitness - 382 pages
Can you think of an activity that promotes concentration, motor skill development, self-confidence and self-esteem for kids? And, is fun, healthy, and for kids and adults to enjoy together? It probably sounds too good to be true, but most likely you've already heard of it...it's yoga! Yoga is great for kids, it's not just for adults! Yoga helps kids increase their self-awareness, build self-esteem, and strengthen their bodies all in a fun and creative fashion. There's no need to be an athlete, contortionist, or weirdo! Yoga is for everyone!

With The Complete Idiot's Guide to Yoga with Kids, you can learn how to get kids interested and started in yoga, teach them how to stretch, concentrate, and express creativity using their mind and body. This book is full of various stretching exercises, poses, and activities for adults and kids to enjoy together or individually. Kids will love to use their imagination to pose as a tree, a tiger, a butterfly, and many others to promote stretching, concentration, creativity and imagination. With this book, you can experience the benefits and fun of yoga with kids today!

 

Contents

Why Yoga Is Great for Kids
Health Benefits of Yoga for Kids
10
Developmental Benefits of Yoga for Kids
24
Growing with the Tree of Yoga
38
Kids on the Eightfold Path
40
Energized Focused and Carefree Kids
58
Kids Choose
70
Doing Yoga with Kids
80
Super Yogini
210
Yoginis on Top of the World
228
Yogini Fun and Games
242
Quiet Time
252
Especially for New Families
262
Yoga for Postpartum Moms and BrandNew Dads
264
Yoga with Infants and Toddlers
276
Hey Kids Do Yoga with Your Little Brother or Sister
290

Setting Up a Yoga Space
82
Practicing Yoga with Kids
92
Finding the Right Yoga Teacher or Class
106
Yoga Songs Play and Postures
120
Chanting and Breathing
122
Nature You Be a Mountain Ill Be a Tree
140
What Animal Are You?
154
Exploring the Desert
170
Exploring the Wild
180
Super Yoginis on the Move and Staying Still
192
Kids on the Move
194
Yoga All Day Long
302
Eating for Strong Minds and Bodies
304
Yoga to Make Kids Feel Better
314
Yoga for Kids with Special Needs
324
Yoga for Teens
334
Surprise A Yoga Kids Party
342
Glossary
352
Resources
358
Index
366
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About the author (2000)

Jodi B. Komitar is an experienced writer on health subjects for parents and kids. She has published several articles and other books on various health subjects such as yoga, meditation, and massage, including three Complete Idiot's Guides. She holds a MFA in creative writing from the University of Florida.

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