The Yoga Adventure for Children: Playing, Dancing, Moving, Breathing, Relaxing (Smartfun Books) Summary and Reviews

The Yoga Adventure for Children: Playing, Dancing, Moving, Breathing, Relaxing (Smartfun Books)
by Helen Purperhart

The Yoga Adventure for Children: Playing, Dancing, Moving, Breathing, Relaxing (Smartfun Books)
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Author: Helen Purperhart
Illustrator: Barbra Von Amelsfort
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-06-04
ISBN: 0897934709
Number of pages: 144
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Publisher: Hunter House

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Book Review: Yoga can be a springboard for self-discovery
Summary: 4 Stars

Physical activity is natural to children and vital for their healthy development. But in today's mechanized society--with TV, computer games and competitive sports--it is becoming difficult for some children to get the exercise they need in a natural, healthy, and enjoyable way. Being that I enjoy yoga so much there are times when my kids would join in and quickly become frustrated and strain ness with some of the positions that they put themselves. So this little book have made there little lives a whole lot easier.

Beside this, Can you think of an activity that promotes concentration, motor skill development and self-confidence for kids? And, is fun and healthy for kids and adults to enjoy together? It's "Yoga Adventure," Why do I feel like (I'm in a infomercial) 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 camel, from caterpillar to butterfly and many others! "Yoga Adventure" provides simple exercises and games you and your children can do together that can help your kids.

The poses emphasize coordination, flexibility, strength, and good posture, while increasing concentration and body awareness. Yoga promotes self-esteem and the development of inner joy and peace for all children, but especially those with physical, emotional, or developmental disabilities. Parents, childcare workers, and healthcare workers will find this book perfect for introducing a fun new form of fitness to children as well as a meaningful group activity.

These exercises are suitable for kids from age four and up--no matter what their physical abilities are, Yoga adventure is a safe, healthy, and fun way for families to exercise, play, and grow together. My own kids learned the positions fairly easily. They are 6 and 8 years old. My daughter enjoys doing the cobra, shark, owl, elephant and the flower meditation. And my son takes well with the circles, teddy breathing, eagle, walk in the woods and balloon meditation. They really enjoy imitating animals through out the whole session which is a great way to not only stretch but also reflect. Highly recommended.

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