“Our bodies are our gardens ─ our wills are our gardeners.”

William Shakespeare

Yoga for Kids

Go on a fun yoga adventure and learn amazingly easy moves to relax with your child.

All you need are:

• Yoga mat (can be replaced by towels or thick blankets)
• Comfy clothes

Try this out and tag us at @publiclibrarysg with #librarysg 😀

Source: Betsy the Banana | A Cosmic Kids Yoga Adventure! (31 January 2016 )

Be curious! Read these eBooks for more calming poses and mindfulness exercises.

Meddy Teddy: A Mindful Yoga Journey

Apple Jordan

Publisher: Random House Children’s Books

Say Namaste to Meddy Teddy, a rising star in the yogi world, in his debut picture book! In his first-ever companion book, Meddy Teddy encourages readers to try yoga poses as he comes out of hibernation, greets the springtime, and teaches his forest friends how to mindfully get through a variety of situations.

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Breathe Like a Bear

Kira Wiley

Call Number: J158.1 WIL
Publisher: Random House Children’s Books

Breathe Like a Bear is a beautifully illustrated collection of mindfulness exercises designed to teach kids techniques for managing their bodies, breath, and emotions. Best of all, these 30 simple, short breathing practices and movements can be performed anytime, anywhere. This book is sure to help kids find calm, gain focus, and feel energized during the day.

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Tip for parents:

Yoga can help your kids to better their physical and mental health. Benefits include calming your kids, improving their focus and increasing their self-confidence.

Source: More than just a game: Yoga for school-age children

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