Fly Like A Butterfly: Yoga for Children

by Shakta Khalsa

"...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 .

Genres: Childrens, Nonfiction, Parenting, Spirituality, Health

128 pages, Paperback

First published June 30, 1999

Reviews

[Brandi ;) · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG!!! I love this book! I have been looking for the perfect book to use when I teach my kids yoga class and this one is IT!! I love the games, the creative descriptions of the asanas and the songs. This book is everything I've been looking for and more. My students love the new stuff I've been teaching them out of this book. I can't rave enough! I borrowed it from the library 1st, but immediately went out and bought it. Fabulous, absolutely fabulous.

[Adynah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Comprehensive introduction to kid friendly Kundalini yoga! Not too over the top. Introducing mantras to children can be a little tricky - certainly would not incorporate in the classroom. However, if I was a parent I would likely use a lot of these sequences with my own children. Great book overall!

[Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very special book about yoga for children. I took a workshop with the author one time, and she is a very special person-- just shines through this book. She used to offer a teaching training for doing yoga with children- probably an amazing course.

[Jessi Waugh · Rating 5 out of 5]

There was a yoga-for-children-book bonanza this past decade, and I've read most of them, yet this old book is better than 90% of the new ones. The ideas are fresh and true to yoga, the stories compelling, and kids will like what this book has to offer.

[Stella · Rating 3 out of 5]

A great book on the beauty of teaching yoga to children. A must read for anyone interested in teaching the little ones.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great stories for incorporating yoga into kids classes. The kids are true yogi's and their outfits are a bit hokey to some children. I used this successfully with preschoolers to 3rd grade dancers.

[Romi Ahluwalia]

Beautiful book to help introduce children to yoga

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

excellent!

[createitlibrarian (Amanda) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book could easily be updated for today's children and yoga teachers. It's an excellent resource to get some ideas flowing.