Kira Willey, author portrait
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Kira Willey

Kira Willey, author of Breathe Like a Bear and the Mindfulness Moments for Kids series, is a children’s music artist, kids’ yoga and mindfulness expert, and creator of Rockin’ Yoga school programs. She has released five albums of kids’ yoga and mindfulness songs; her work has won Parents’ Choice Gold, four Independent Music Awards, and the ASCAP Foundation Children’s Songwriting Award. Her hits include “Colors,” which was featured in a worldwide Dell ad campaign. Kira created and hosts several yoga-for-kids programs which air on PBS TV affiliates nationwide; and her TEDx talk, “Bite-Sized Mindfulness,” can be viewed online. Learn more at kirawilley.com!
The Joyful Child
Breathe Like a Bear: First Day of School Worries
Mindfulness Moments for Kids: Hot Cocoa Calm
Peaceful Like a Panda: 30 Mindful Moments for Playtime, Mealtime, Bedtime-or Anytime!
Mindfulness Moments for Kids: Three Calming Activities
Mindfulness Moments for Kids: Bunny Breaths
Mindfulness Moments for Kids: Listen Like an Elephant
Mindfulness Moments for Kids: Breathe Like a Bear
Breathe Like a Bear

Books

The Joyful Child
Breathe Like a Bear: First Day of School Worries
Mindfulness Moments for Kids: Hot Cocoa Calm
Peaceful Like a Panda: 30 Mindful Moments for Playtime, Mealtime, Bedtime-or Anytime!
Mindfulness Moments for Kids: Three Calming Activities
Mindfulness Moments for Kids: Bunny Breaths
Mindfulness Moments for Kids: Listen Like an Elephant
Mindfulness Moments for Kids: Breathe Like a Bear
Breathe Like a Bear

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