In NaMOOste, your child will learn:
- Basic yoga poses that help with strength and flexibility
- How to use yoga to develop social-emotional skills
- Mindfulness techniques that promote relaxation and focus
- And much more!
Painterly, watercolor-like spreads evoke a serene background, while the playful text explains the yoga poses and shares tools that encourage healthy states of mind, like having patience, calming a restless mind, being positive, and never giving up. Transitioning children from energetic movement during their day to a calm state before bedtime can be a tricky process. This playful picture book uses yoga to facilitate a mindful state as well as foster resilience, self-confidence, self-care, and self-regulation as important life skills.
Key Features:
- Engaging illustrations of 13 cute animals practicing yoga poses
- Easy-to-follow instructions for each pose
- Short, accessible lessons that teach important social-emotional skills
- A note to parents from a clinical psychologist who is also a yoga teacher, explaining why this book is a meaningful tool for parents and how to best use it
- A glossary of yoga terms and social-emotional terms such as resilience, independence, empathy, self-care, determination, and balance
- Perfect for children ages 4-8
NaMOOste is perfect for parents, grandparents, and caregivers looking for a fun and engaging way to introduce young children to yoga and mindfulness. It is also for parents interested in social-emotional learning and mindfulness. It appeals to children ages 4-8.
