Yoga Games for Children: Fun and Fitness With Postures, Movements, and Breath (Hunter House Smartfun Book) - Softcover

Bersma, Danielle; Visscher, Marjoke

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0897933907 ISBN 13: 9780897933902

Publisher: Hunter House, 2003

Synopsis

This spiral-bound introduction to yoga for children contains variations on traditional yoga postures that help children develop physical strength, flexibility, and self-expression, and 16 structured lessons based on themes such as the seasons, rain, snow, and animals. Illustrations.

About this title

Synopsis:

YOGA GAMES FOR CHILDREN, the ninth book in the series in the Hunter House SmartFun activity books series, is a simple, accessible introduction to yoga for children ages 6-12. These games help young people develop body awareness, physical strength and flexibility, and increase players' sense of themselves both physically and emotionally. There are 54 exercises and games-relaxation games, breathing games, yoga movements, trust games and co-operation games-organised into 16 lessons based on themes like the Seasons, Rain, Snow and Animals. All the exercises and games are variations on traditional yoga exercises and have been adjusted for children. Each game contains an age guideline, an estimated time of play, and other specific suggestions including materials needed, these games also do not require any props.

About the Author:

Danielle lives in Utrecht, Holland.

Marjoke lives in Schagen, Holland.

Marjoke lives in Schagen, Holland.

About this edition

• Publisher: Hunter House
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0897933907
• ISBN 13: 9780897933902
• Binding: Spiral-bound
• Number of pages: 160
• Illustrator: Kooistra Alex