Good Morning Yoga: A Pose by Pose Wake Up Story written by Mariam Gates and illustrated by Sarah Jane Hinder is a sweet new book that teaches Yoga to the very young. It does so by incorporating yoga poses into a little story filled with imagination. Last fall I recommended another children's yoga book called I Am Yoga. At that time I had only taken one yoga class myself. Since then I have been taking classes run by my sister in law. I have found them to be very soothing and inspiring. I have another friend who teaches yoga to children. When I found Good Morning Yoga I thought of her. This is a perfect companion book to I Am Yoga. I love the soothing way this new book is written. Each pose is written as a little adventure. I personally liked Mountain Pose and the way Downward Facing Dog is presented. In today's world children tend to not get up and move as much as they should. This would be a perfect practice for a child first thing in the morning or anytime. A way for them to stretch and move in a gentle manner. At the end of the book there is even a bit about meditation....which can be very calming. I think any book that instills a feeling of calm and focus can only be a good thing. At the link there are additional links to videos of the book...Something to enjoy!
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