Once Upon a Pose: A Guide to Yoga Adventure Stories for Children

I love this book. Donna Freeman is the expert of Kids Yoga and teens in Canada. Her book has 10 wonderful stories with kids showing the poses. There is a nice balance of information on yoga philosophy, the fun pose and stories and I love that it’s in French as well (even though I don’t speak French). 

I normally only do Wheels on the Bus, the traditional way in my toddler yoga classes, but decided to try her variation in the elementary school where I teach 18 kids each week. We had several buses going at the same time and the kids had a blast with this pose. I highly recommend you check out her book and share it with the kids in your life. We also indulged in some fun Yoga Tag. As a Kids Yoga teacher, it’s reassuring to know other teachers are doing similar things.  I also really like how she has recommended reading, resources and glossary and index at the end, so that you can find more an more resources to help kids successfully enjoy YOGA!

Thanks Donna!

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Once Upon a Pose: A Guide to Yoga Adventure Stories for Children

Once Upon a Pose will provide parents and teachers with all they need to know to practice yoga with kids. This one-of-a-kind guide shows you step-by-step:

• - how to teach yoga to kids ages 3-12
• - pose descriptions with cheerful models
• - breathing exercises with suggestions for asthmatics
• - relaxation techniques with easy to implement five minute guided imagery sessions.

There is a multitude of fun yoga games and activities, and a section on yoga for special needs children. Each of the ten yoga adventure stories have French translations and take 20-40 minutes to complete, making it perfect for meeting the Daily Physical Activity requirement.

Also included are 108 classroom applications for Preschool to Grade 6, along with numerous ideas to incorporate yoga into the program of studies taught in schools. In depth yet ultimately usable, Once Upon a Pose was designed for teachers, parents, and anyone interested in working with children. Doing yoga with your kids has never been easier!

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