Yogahgaia : a joyful yoga journey together with children (bok, danskt band, eng)

Yogahgaia : A joyful yoga journey together with children is an easy-to-read guide and storybook designed to introduce children to the world of yoga in a creative and inspiring way.

This book is intended for teachers, parents, and caregivers who want to teach children yoga through storytelling and role play. Featuring simple explanations and a blend of imaginative and instructive images, the book provides a step-by-step guide on how to introduce yoga practice to children.

It begins by helping children to feel secure on their yoga mats through playful exploration of different poses, breathing exercises, mantras, and meditation. Then the poses are performed in sequence with the support of an engaging story about a magical journey to the Yogahgaialand.

Yoga for children is incredibly beneficial. It helps them to calm down and relax, giving them a lifelong mechanism for coping with stress. It raises their body awareness and gives them routines to maintain their flexibility and fitness. It helps improve their focus and concentration, enabling them to tap into their full potential in both school and life in general.

All exercises and positions have been developed after many hours of training with children aged 2-8 years. The author is a certified yoga teacher with many years of experience as a teacher of traditional yoga as well as yin and children’s yoga.