Nature-Based Yoga for Kids and Families [Print Replica] Kindle Edition

Nature-Based Yoga for Kids and Families seamlessly integrates nature and yoga, bringing a refreshing new look at how to teach yoga to children. It invites and supports parents, educators, therapists, and yoga instructors to implement movement, mindfulness, positivity, self-love, and ecological consciousness through yoga. With adaptations for every age from newborn to teens, this book is the one-stop shop for everything you need to start implementing yoga into your work with kids and families. Whether you're practicing under the open sky or in the cozy corner of your home, this book inspires appreciation for the natural world through the lens of yoga.Stunning Illustrations: One of the hallmarks of this book is the captivating hand-drawn illustrations that breathe life into each of the 125 individual and partner poses. These inclusive and diverse images help every-BODY feel seen, aiding in the visualization, practice, and exploration of each posture.Tons of Content: Within these pages lies an abundance of content, featuring over 225 activities seamlessly blending nature with mindfulness practices. Additionally, explore 30 nature-themed, hour-long lesson plans thoughtfully categorized into biomes, fauna, emotions, seasons, and imagination, each accompanied by detailed instructions and vivid relaxation scripts. Immerse yourself in 30 rhyming yoga stories, individually crafted to delve into nature. Discover 185 creative ways to make yoga mobile with "poses in motion.” Practice embodiment with 432 ideas that transform yoga postures into creatures, plants, activities, emotions, and objects.Hundreds of Activities with Tools to Create Your Own: This manual not only provides hundreds of activities but also introduces a systematic approach to “abstract” ideas and postures. This unique method first lays out a series of questions to help create yoga poses, games, and activities related to the idea. Secondly, it delivers distinct pose adaptations that, when implemented, transform a posture into anything imaginable.Tools for Teaching: Teaching yoga to children is a unique endeavor, and this manual equips instructors with the tools to succeed. It helps you connect with your intuition and inner child, instills confidence in holding space, outlines incorporating a growth mindset, offers guidance on classroom management, and provides everything you need to plan your own classes.Ready-Made Lesson Plans: Benefit from 30 ready-made lesson plans that can be seamlessly adapted to any environment you work in. Say goodbye to the stress of planning and hello to effortlessly engaging yoga sessions. Each lesson plan is easily adaptable to suit different time and location constraints.The author, Jessica Schirmer, is a passionate yogi and nature enthusiast. With a B.S. in Human Development, and as a mother of two, the eldest of seven children, and a yoga and forest school teacher, her expertise and personal experiences uniquely qualify her to curate this rich resource. She is also a seasoned 500-hour registered yoga teacher (500-RYT) with additional certifications in prenatal (RPYT) and children's yoga (RCYT).Nature-Based Yoga for Kids and Families isn't just a book; it's a holistic guide that empowers you to create transformative yoga experiences for children and families, no matter your environment. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, this manual will help you unlock the full potential of yoga in a natural, playful, and enriching way. Order your copy today and nurture the body, mind, and soul while connecting with the beauty of the natural world. Read more