Yoga Animals

A Wild Introduction to Kid-Friendly Poses

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Adorable animal photos and lyrical text guide kids step-by-step through easy animal-inspired yoga poses.

Roar like a lion! Arch like a kitten! Stretch like a cobra! Did you know that many yoga poses were inspired by animals? Let these creatures inspire your young ones to get moving, practice mindfulness, or calm down after a long day. Simple step-by-step instructions explain the kid-friendly moves. Kids will get a kick out of the accompanying photos of animals that mimic each pose, and the sweet poem is sure to delight.

The foreword by Tara Stiles, founder of Strala Yoga, reminds us that we're never too young to start enjoying the health benefits of yoga and mindfulness. Animal Yoga is the perfect intro to this ancient practice--great for engaging (and quieting!) a class, reading aloud one-on-one, or helping restless little ones fall asleep at bedtime or naptime.
PAIGE TOWLER lives in Washington, D.C., where she edits children's books. Her poetry for children has appeared in anthologies such as Hey, Baby!, The Poetry of US, The Book of Nature Poetry, and more. View titles by Paige Towler
"Animals, action, and accurate information—packaged for kids. A winner." -- Kirkus Reviews


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Adorable animal photos and lyrical text guide kids step-by-step through easy animal-inspired yoga poses.

Roar like a lion! Arch like a kitten! Stretch like a cobra! Did you know that many yoga poses were inspired by animals? Let these creatures inspire your young ones to get moving, practice mindfulness, or calm down after a long day. Simple step-by-step instructions explain the kid-friendly moves. Kids will get a kick out of the accompanying photos of animals that mimic each pose, and the sweet poem is sure to delight.

The foreword by Tara Stiles, founder of Strala Yoga, reminds us that we're never too young to start enjoying the health benefits of yoga and mindfulness. Animal Yoga is the perfect intro to this ancient practice--great for engaging (and quieting!) a class, reading aloud one-on-one, or helping restless little ones fall asleep at bedtime or naptime.

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PAIGE TOWLER lives in Washington, D.C., where she edits children's books. Her poetry for children has appeared in anthologies such as Hey, Baby!, The Poetry of US, The Book of Nature Poetry, and more. View titles by Paige Towler

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"Animals, action, and accurate information—packaged for kids. A winner." -- Kirkus Reviews


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