Resource List for Young Yogis |
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I use a uniform rating I call the "Lakshmis" on all resources I review. I tend not to bother listing my opinions on resources with just a one or two Lakshmi rating. Also, I rarely give something five Lakshmis, since I reserve that rating for something that really blows my socks off! | ||
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My Daddy is a Pretzel |
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| This is a fun picture book with good step-by-step instructions for the yoga poses using colorful illustrations. You'll like the humor in it, comparing the work other kids' parents do, for example, baking, to the yoga poses "my daddy" does!
Level: Beginner, Ages: 3-8 |
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A Yoga Parade of Animals: |
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| This is a good yoga picture book. Each pose has a colorful illustration of the animal, photo of a kid, and good instructions shown as stick figures. Poses shown include: Lion, Alligator, Giraffe, Camel, Tiger, Whale, Blackbird, Stork, Eagle, Cobra, Bee, Frog, Sleeping Snake.
Level: Beginner, Ages: 3-8 |
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Like a Fish in Water |
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| This is a decent yoga book for young beginners. Although colorful, I found the illustrations unappealing.
Level: Beginner, Ages: 3-8 |
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The Happiest Tree: A Yoga Story |
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| This is a fiction picture book with yoga as a central theme. The story, setting and illustrations are culturally authentic and very appealing. The main character's clumsiness and eventual transformation will probably pique your interest in learning yoga.
Level: Beginner, Ages: 8-12 |
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Children's Book of Yoga: |
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| This is a comprehensive yoga book. It has good instructions for the yoga poses, and nice photos of kids and animals in the same pose. Poses are grouped by nature, birds, four-legged animals, desert creatures, etc. Bird poses include: Roadrunner, Pigeon, Pigeon II, Eagle, Ostrich. Animal poses include: Cat, Rabbit, Coyote, Dog, Beaver, Donkey Kick (nice!). Desert creature poses include: Rattlesnake, Scorpion, Spider, Lizard.
Level: Beginner-Intermediate, Ages: 3-12 |
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Yoga for Children |
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| This is a comprehensive yoga book with a lot of poses and very clear photos of children doing them. The Sanskrit names of the poses or asanas are included. The poses are conveniently classified based on their intent: work, rest, etc. They include: Bird, Butterfly, Cat, Crocodile, Dog, Flying Bird, Locust, Lotus, Mouse, Snake, Turtle.
Level: Beginner-Intermediate, Ages: 3-12 |
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DVDs |
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YogaKids |
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| This is a fun DVD, offering an easy way to start yoga. It starts out with breathing exercises, goes through about a dozen poses, and ends with some relaxation techniques.
Level: Beginner, Ages: 3-6 |
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Other Materials |
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The Kids' Yoga Deck: 50 Poses and Games |
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| This is a fun and usable concept - a deck of 50 cards with a yoga pose shown on each. The deck is conveniently color coded with the type of poses, making it easy to create a custom yoga routine for yourself.
Level: Beginner-Intermediate, Ages: 3-10 |
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Planet Yoga: |
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| This set of 2 CDs has appealing music to use while practicing yoga. The first CD has upbeat music for the dynamic poses (or some dancing or games) and the second CD has relaxing music good for cool-downs.
Level: All, Ages: All |
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