About the Book
A playful, exuberantly illustrated book that introduces yoga to kids ages 5 to 8 with simple postures and techniques to foster a calm mind and healthy body How can a magic tree, a cow with a fidgety son, or a wise lion teach kids about being kinder, calmer, and stronger? With yoga! In Let's Play Yoga!, these and other colorful characters promote balance and discernment--through creative stories kids can read on their own, all grounded in traditional yoga poses. This vibrant book also includes: - The ten principles of yoga: nonviolence, truth, non-stealing, right use of energy, detachment, cleanliness, contentment, discipline, self-study and trust.
- Stories to help you learn: Wise and playful teachers, from Gomu the spotted cow to Vriksha the magic tree, show how practicing yoga--and living its principles--is a gift to yourself and others.
- Thirteen yoga poses: Step-by-step illustrations show how to do Tadasana (mountain pose), Trikonasana (triangle pose), and more, plus meditation and breathing exercises.
- And an abundance of benefits: By "playing yoga," kids will cultivate balance, discipline, and focus. The result? They become more aware of their own feelings, thoughts, and actions; more engaged at school; and happier at home.
In the hands of talented authors, yoga becomes a lifelong skill to help kids pave the way to a more compassionate future for all, even as they explore new ways to move.
About the Author: Márcia De Luca has been studying and practicing yoga, meditation, and Ayurveda for over 35 years. She devotes herself to her chosen mission: to inspire people to find their wholeness, teaching them paths to integrate body, mind, and spirit. She studied with Deepak Chopra, Dr. David Frawley (Vamadeva Shastri) and several teachers in India. She advises companies and offers talks, workshops, and tailor-made courses. Márcia and Lúcia Barros, coauthor of Let's Play Yoga!, are the founders of Bindu Escola de Valores, teaching mindfulness and values to children, teachers, parents, and institutions to help them find the best versions of themselves, and to take part in building a world that is healthy, compassionate, and happy. Lúcia Barros holds two master's degrees, in sociology and in journalism, from the University of London and City University. Over twenty years ago, she started to study yoga and meditation with Márcia De Luca, coauthor of Let's Play Yoga!, and together they engaged in many projects. Lúcia conducts research on meditation and happiness, teaches mindfulness applied to education and innovation, and business and sustainability at universities in Brazil and England. Lúcia and Márcia are founders of Bindu Escola de Valores, teaching mindfulness and values to children, teachers, parents, and institutions to help them find the best versions of themselves, and take part in building a world that is healthy, compassionate, and happy. About the Illustrator:
Bruna Assis Brasil studied journalism and graphic design, pursuing graduate studies in illustration and visual communication techniques at the EINA School in Barcelona. She has illustrated eighteen children's books to date.
