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Creative Yoga for Children: Using Imagery to Reinforce the Essential Principles of Movement

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Look Inside · 8 pages

Creative Yoga for Children cover showing a forward fold, a seated meditation pose, and a standing balance
Front cover of the illustrated yoga guide
Yoga guide contents listing 12 chapters, from the introduction and breathing to poses and creative meditation
Contents for the 12 chapters and biographies
Yoga guide foreword by Dr. Madeleine Singer introducing breathing, movement, and relaxation for ages 4–13
Foreword introducing the book's approach
Chapter One introduction defining asana as a yoga pose and connecting posture, breathing, body, and mind
Chapter One: introduction to yoga practice
Chapter Two explains yoga as union and lists benefits related to stress, focus, strength, and confidence
Chapter Two: yoga and its benefits
Chapter Three introduces breath as a magic genie and gives guidance for gentle breathing without holding
Chapter Three opening and breathing mechanics
Breathing chapter introduces vertical, horizontal, sagittal, and three-dimensional exercises for any position
Introduction to four forms of breathing practice
Vertical breathing exercise uses an imagined balloon along the spine to guide inhalation and exhalation
First breathing exercise: vertical breathing
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Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

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About This Product

Creative Yoga for Children: Using Imagery to Reinforce the Essential Principles of Movement

A highly effective teaching tool specifically designed for educators in various environments such as public schools, private academies, and home-based learning settings. This unique guide successfully merges yoga routines into the regular curriculum of learners ranging from kindergarten to fifth grade.

Beyond Physical Exercise

The scope of yoga goes beyond mere physical exercise, and it intrinsically affects students' well-being. Creative Yoga for Children employs creativity in using colorful image cues that serve as guides into over 60 distinct yoga poses. These poses extend from simple stretching exercises to balancing postures named after animals and shapes.

The Benefits and Uses

  • Pose Variety: The poses are easy to follow suit for starting off their day with positive energy or maintaining internal calmness before test-taking endeavours.
  • Versatility: Each pose has been thoughtfully crafted, making them useful across different settings such as small group sessions or whole group activities. They can also be given out as gentle homework assignments encouraging self-practice at home after long school hours.
  • Focused Learning: Alongside revitalizing breathing exercises, these stimulating physical movements enhance concentration skills, leading to prolonged attention spans - a crucial feature underpinning productive classroom engagement.

The Non-Competitive Approach & Its Impact on P.E & Health Curriculum

A key feature of this resource is its ability to reduce stress levels during class sessions through its non-competitive approach. It prompts children's natural propensity towards calmness, focus and readiness not just within their lessons but also extends to rest their daily activities.

What You'll Get

Your package will include a PDF file of 56 print-ready pages that fall under the category 'eBooks'. With Creative Yoga For Children, incorporating creativity into movement principles has never been simpler!

Doing More for Your Learners

If you're an educator keen on fostering wellness awareness among your students while also boosting classroom productivity via active learning, this invaluable resource is just right for you!

What's Included

1 PDF with 56 ready to print pages

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