Helen Purperhart – författare

This book is a unique combination of yoga, play, dance, music, drama and drawing. It requires very little preparation before use within all educational institutions and child care facilities. Of course, parents can also make use of this book with their child at home. Practicing yoga together offers an opportunity to both parents and the child to laugh, play and have fun together. The exercises are good for the mental and physical development of the child, and are fun to do as well. Many yoga positions are inspired by animals and stimulate suppleness and strength and all aspects of yoga are included in the games: relaxation, breathing, concentration, meditation, self-awareness and visualization. Also, concepts like karma, chakra and the elements are explained and developed without too much detail. The games in this book can also be used to increase children's concentration and self-esteem, and to stimulate children to express more creativity, imagination, and better social skills. Ages 4-12

Yoga provides not only an excellent, low-impact workout, it also helps young people in key areas such as body awareness, flexibility, concentration, stress reduction, and self-expression. The exercises and games in this easy-to-follow guide are specifically designed to fit the needs of teenagers and to show teens how to work out and train their bodies in a relaxed way. It requires no advance knowledge or preparation and can be used by anyone working with teens between the ages of 10 and 20. The exercises are divided into static postures, dynamic postures, and exercises in pairs. There are also visualization and meditation exercises based on the four elements of nature as well as an introduction to the basics of yoga philosophy. The book can be used with large and small groups or as part of a parent-teen activity. Practicing yoga together is a perfect opportunity for parents and teens to exercise, talk, and spend time together in a healthy, positive manner.

The Yoga Adventure for Children is an illustrated manual for teachers at primary schools and yoga teachers who wish to create children''s classes. Featuring 80 drawings of poses, the book playfully acquaints children with yoga stretches and postures and the philosophy behind the practice. Blending yoga, play, dance, music, drama, and drawing, the book requires very little preparation before use. Parents too can share The Yoga Adventure for Children with their child at home. Practicing yoga together offers an opportunity to both parents and the child to laugh, play, and have fun together.Many yoga positions are inspired by animals and stimulate suppleness and strength, and all aspects of yoga are included in the games: relaxation, breathing, concentration, meditation, self-awareness, and visualization. Concepts like karma, chakra, and the elements are explained and developed without too much confusing detail. The games in this book can also be used to increase children''s concentration and self-esteem, and to stimulate them to express more creativity, imagination, and better social skills.

This ingenious book uses the postures and movements of zoo animals to teach yoga movements to children. The first part of the book covers theoretical and practical information for parents and teachers working with yoga. Part two takes readers to every part of the zoo, from the insect and reptile houses to the ape cage and the oceanarium. Here youngsters come face to face with a tiger, look in the eyes of a giraffe, do the monkey dance, and walk as gracefully as a flamingo. Part three introduces the rules of the yoga lifestyle through a number of animal fables. Part four contains background information about the animals described in the book.