Yoga For Kids

The stretching and strengthening techniques used in yoga are an ideal way for children to grow flexible and strong. As well as building supple muscles and flexible joints, yoga is also about positive thinking, self-confidence and inner calm: hyperactive, non-athletic or shy children will all benefit from the expression of feeling and imagination through movement that yoga brings. This volume is a practical workbook aimed at children of all physical abilities from the age of three upwards. Through a mixture of exercises, animal poses, meditation and gameplaying, it shows children what yoga can do for them, and will help to give them the best possible start in life.

• Safe, healthy and enjoyable yoga exercises to help

children grow flexible and strong in body and mind

• Simple movements designed for 3- to 11-year-olds

of all physical abilities and levels of experience – poses

are shown in over 250 photographs

• Explains the roles of thinking, breathing and meditation

in yoga, and shows how to get started with fun warm-up

exercises, stretches and movements

• Includes classic yoga postures, plus specially designed

poses and games to inspire – children will love trying

The Lion, The Tortoise and The Dragonfly