Helen Purperhart

The Yoga Adventure for Children: Playing, Dancing, Moving, Breathing, Relaxing Helen Purperhart

This book is a unique combination of yoga, play, dance, music, drama and drawing. It requires very little preparation before use within all educational institutions and child care facilities. Of course, parents can also make use of this book with their child at home. Practicing yoga together offers an opportunity to both parents and the child to laugh, play and have fun together.

The exercises are good for the mental and physical development of the child, and are fun to do as well. Many yoga positions are inspired by animals and stimulate suppleness and strength and all aspects of yoga are included in the games: relaxation, breathing, concentration, meditation, self-awareness and visualization. Also, concepts like karma, chakra and the elements are explained and developed without too much detail.

The games in this book can also be used to increase children's concentration and self-esteem, and to stimulate children to express more creativity, imagination, and better social skills. Ages 4-12