Fly Like A Butterfly: Yoga for Children

From School Library Journal
PreS-Gr 4-Khalsa is enthusiastic about the exercises she includes but the presentation is uneven. Directions for the movements are mixed with brief stories or images for the participants to focus on. For example, "the yoga mountain story" is presented along with poses that reflect the action of the tale. Appealing black-and-white photographs of Khalsa's young students performing the exercises appear throughout. A separate section explains how each action helps the body and mind. Unfortunately, the instructions are sometimes unclear; the author often eliminates steps or does not fully explain a position. Also, she does not specify if all of the movements are safe for younger children. This book is confusing and mediocre at best. Thia Luby's Children's Book of Yoga (Clear Light, 1998) is a better choice.-Barb Lawler, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, PACopyright 1999 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

Library Journal, May 1, 1999
"Parents with young children will quickly discover this gem on library shelves." (Recommended as part of a library's core collection.)

Book Description
"...an extensive repertoire of...postures that are perfect for children....challenging, imaginative, and fun, and they will really get kids in shape...Khalsa uses the poses to tell a story--a unique and inspiring book that radiates simplicity and joy--two of the most telling fruits of yoga."--Yoga International. "Parents with young children will quickly discover this gem...helps parents get youngsters involved in healthy activities by introducing them to animals and adventures through exercises like the spider stretch, bear walk, or fish pose; controlled breathing; and even relaxation techniques."--Library Journal--starred review.


Card catalog description
Introduces the philosophy and poses of yoga with the help of photographs, stories, and movement games.


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Yoga has never been made so accessible and so fanciful! Author Khalsa has crafted a book of yoga poses for children that is both instructional and magical. Artfully linked together with stories and songs, Fly Like A Butterfly makes yoga for children a trip through fantasy land. Beautiful photos of her young students holding simple yoga poses guide readers through the book. A must for parents and children alike.


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