The ABCs of Yoga for Kids: A Guide for Parents and Teachers - Paperback

by Teresa Anne Power (Author), Kathleen Rietz (Illustrator)

The ABCs of Yoga for Kids: A Guide for Parents and Teachers is a companion to The ABCs of Yoga for Kids, an award-winning bestselling picture book that uses the alphabet, rhyming vignettes, and colorful illustrations to introduce children to yoga in a kid-friendly way. This guide supports parents and teachers who wish to learn more about yoga for kids, including how to implement yoga in children's daily lives. Readers will gain insight into what yoga is, how it can contribute to a child's active lifestyle, and how it can be used to alleviate many childhood challenges. This easy-to-use guide offers basic instructions for teaching yoga to kids and a sample children's yoga routine. A bonus CD is included with the book, featuring three original children's yoga songs.

Author Biography

TERESA ANNE POWER is an internationally recognized expert on children's yoga and the author of the bestselling award-winning book The ABCs of Yoga for Kids, which has sold over 250,000 copies. Teresa has taught yoga to thousands of children and has spoken at numerous libraries, schools, bookstores, yoga studios and school conferences across the U.S. She has been featured in many newspapers and magazines, including USA Today Magazine. She also teaches Children's Yoga Training Workshops and volunteers her yoga expertise at Let's Move LA, Children's Bureau, Connections for Children, Pathways and The Neighborhood Youth Association. Teresa has appeared on local and national TV talking about the health benefits of yoga for kids, including a Fox News affiliate and Good Morning Arizona. She also writes articles about children's health and fitness on Examiner.com. For more information, please visit Teresa's website at www.abcyogaforkids.com.