“Yoga for Kids and Their Grown-Ups: 100+ Fun Yoga and Mindfulness Activities to Practice Together” by Katherine Ghannam
This book begins by explaining about mindfulness and the benefits for kids participating in yoga practices, such as building flexibility, balance and concentration.
This book is divided up into 13 different chapters which include breathing exercises, basic poses, yoga games, relaxation, meditation, yoga sequences, etc.
I liked that in Chapter 2 called family yoga time-that it offers suggestions with how to structure sessions based on ages and what would be beneficial to them for their age range. I found it very helpful since I have a 7-year-old and 16-year-old. I highly recommend reading chapter 2 because it also has tips, safety with practicing yoga, and suggestions on where and when to practice.
On every page it shows the name of the yoga pose, a picture of the pose, step-by-step instructions on how to do that pose, tips, suggested age range (all ages, 5 and up, etc.), and what kind of pose (strengthening, energizing, grounding, heart opening, rejuvenating, soothing, concentration, calming).
Cute water color pictures, easy to read, easy to do. We have really enjoyed this book! I highly recommend it and it’s great for all ages!
I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.
About the book:
With 100+ fun activities for you and your child to do together, Yoga for Kids (and Their Grown-Ups) creates meaningful ways to connect while teaching them the concepts of yoga and mindfulness.
Doing yoga with your child is a special way of spending time with them. Yoga for Kids offers simple guidance for playful activities to help you bring the benefits of yoga and mindfulness into your child’s life. Regardless of your own skill level, Yoga for Kids has practices and techniques that you and your child will be able to enjoy.
As a former teacher and certified yoga instructor, Katherine Priore Ghannam has seen firsthand the positive affects of teaching yoga to kids. In Yoga for Kids, Katherine shows you exactly how to teach your child to disconnect from distractions and connect with themselves—right at home.
Yoga for Kids includes:
Over 100 engaging activities, including essential poses, breathing exercises, meditations, yoga games, and more
Clear illustrations of every pose and sequence
Kid-friendly language to name and describe poses
From down dog to walking meditations, Yoga for Kids provides everything you need to teach your child yoga and mindfulness techniques. With Yoga for Kids your child will learn healthy ways of playing with their bodies—and with you.
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Biography
Katherine Ghannam is the founder of Headstand, a non-profit organization based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Leading a national movement to integrate mindfulness and yoga in K-12 schools, she oversees school programming, fundraising, strategic partnerships, and organizational sustainability. Katherine leads workshops training teachers around the country and strategizes with school leaders to develop cultural shifts for greater wellness in K-12 schools. She began her studies in mindfulness and yoga seventeen years ago as a way to relieve stress as a public school teacher. Katherine is the recipient of a Jefferson Award for outstanding service to her community and has been featured on CBS and NBC news for her commitment to building more serene and sustainable environments for K-12 students and teachers.
Katherine’s new app, Time In Kid, is the creative mindfulness resource for kids and parents who want to spend time in, not time out.
Fitness, Family & Book blogger. Certified Group Fitness Instructor, Active Aging and Silver Sneakers Coach. Walking Coach. Certified Nutrition Coach. Teaching fitness classes for all levels of fitness and ages since 2015. ✨Empower & Inspire✨
