Story and Stretch: A Guide to Teaching Kids Yoga Using Seasonal Stories

Gribble-Dates, Michel L

ISBN 10: 0997356006 / ISBN 13: 9780997356007

Published by Ombrella, 2016

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Synopsis:

Every child deserves to be taught the tools necessary to grow into a healthy and peaceful individual. Now, you can effectively teach those tools to one or 1,000 children using Story and Stretch: Narrative Yoga for Kids, a body-centered life education and yoga play therapy program. The Story and Stretch method, clearly outlined in this book, combines the ancient art of oral storytelling and the healing practice of yoga to help kids connect with their inner world of creativity while acquiring listening and literary skills, body awareness and character development. Written by mom, certified yoga instructor, and former elementary teacher, Michel Le Gribble-Dates, this book is designed for anyone who works with children ages 3 and up. It includes twelve stories with instruction on how to lead children through recreating the stories using yoga poses, as well as breathing, meditation, and mindfulness exercises, yoga games, visualization prompts, discussion questions and extension activities.

Review: "To watch your child in a state of peaceful contemplation is the best feeling in the world. Story and Stretch has been the greatest experience for our kids. They are learning life lessons in every class, enjoying movement, and gaining physical and mental strength! " - Julie, Parent "When I am feeling angry, sad, or real excited and can't calm down, I remember to do my Yoga breath and get on with my day. My favorite pose is Tree Pose because I love to balance and take deep breaths. When I am in Tree Pose, I imagine what a wonderful day I am going to have and what my future will be." - Tyler, Elementary Student "I could not believe it when I walked into the gym and saw our 50 four-year-old children fully engaged in the story through yoga and having a ball! This innovative program is a winner all the way around!" - Janie, Preschool Director "Yoga class makes me feel happy and calm. The Sun Salutation is SO fun!" - Marnie, Elementary Student "The children are captivated by the story and totally fascinated with the Yoga positions, and it keeps 50 children's attention for an hour!" - Robin, Teacher "I feel happy when I go to yoga!" - Emma, Preschooler "Children from 3 years to freshmen in high school were all together and engaged in experiencing the story through yoga." - Jamie, Director of Children's Ministries

Bibliographic Details

Title: Story and Stretch: A Guide to Teaching Kids ...
Publisher: Ombrella
Publication Date: 2016
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good