Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Chapter 1 Benefits of Yoga for Children 2
Benefits of Yoga 2
Developing Children and Yoga 3
Kid Appeal 6
Chapter 2 Teaching Yoga to Children 7
Kids' Yoga by Age 7
Teaching Tips 16
Chapter 3 Basic Posture Guide 21
Seated Postures 25
Standing Postures 41
Prone Postures 80
Supine Postures 114
Chapter 4 Essential Elements 134
Breathing and Centering 134
Relaxation 138
Warming Up 142
Chapter 5 Kids' Yoga Support 162
Hocus Pocus, I Can Focus: Yoga for Concentration, Focus, and Self-Regulation 163
Stress Busters: Yoga for Stress and Anxiety Relief 167
Energy Equalizers: Yoga to Regulate Energy Levels 170
The Chill Zone: Yoga for Relaxation and a Better Night's Sleep 173
Healthy Kids: Yoga Tips for Health and Wellness 177
Chapter 6 Fun Themed Lesson Plans 196
Shape Yoga: Toddlers (18-36 months) 196
Bee Yoga: Preschoolers (3-4 years) 199
Beach Adventure Yoga: School-Age Kids (5-8 years) 202
Partner Yoga: Tweens (9-12 years) 206
Restorative Yoga: Teens and Young Adults (13-18 years) 211
Chapter 7 Connect: Yoga Games 214
Games for One or More Players 216
Games for Three or More Players 228
Games for Larger Groups 238
Acknowledgments 240
Index 241
About the Author 248