I Love Yoga: A Guide for Kids and Teens
Ellen Schwartz, Ben Hodson
Language: English
Pages: 62
ISBN: 2:00278782
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
Illustrated by Ben Hodson.
Age range: 10 years
Overview
Selected for inclusion in the Best Books for the Teen Age 2004 List by the New York Public Library.
Yoga has been practiced for thousands of years, but its surge in popularity among young people is new. I Love Yoga is not a how-to book. It is the book for those who are already hooked, as well as for those who are just curious about this ancient activity.
Ellen Schwartz – author of I’m a Vegetarian – presents the history of yoga, different styles, yoga benefits, concerns, cautions, misconceptions, equipment, and basic postures. There is information for those with physical disabilities and tips on yoga as part of a lifestyle – even for those who do not use the poses – especially to de-stress. Fascinating information is offered in a teen-friendly format.
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(Hint: You might want to bookmark this page – or even copy out the list – and refer to it often, especially when you’re starting out.) You can do yoga just about anywhere, but the ideal place is an airy room or patch of level ground outdoors. If possible choose a quiet place where you can concentrate without distractions. The best times to do yoga are in the morning before breakfast or in the evening before bed, but anytime is okay. Try to do it at the same time each day. Aim for at least once
muscles. It’s also about restoring your energy and bringing yourself to a deeper state of calmness after the concentration and effort of the poses. It gets you ready to face the world again, refreshed and renewed. Finish each yoga session with several minutes of relaxation. You may do this lying down in the Corpse pose (see next page) or sitting in a comfortable position. Keep in mind that once you stop doing the poses, you may cool down quickly. To avoid getting chilled, cover yourself with a
branches of yoga; the path of physical mastery; the yoga of the poses Integral yoga: a style of hatha yoga that tries to blend postures, relaxation, breathing, and meditation into a person’s entire life Inverted: upside-down; refers to yoga postures that reverse the body’s usual position, such as Downward Facing Dog and Shoulder Stand Iyengar (eye-YEN-gar) yoga: a style of hatha yoga that emphasizes the proper placement of the body Jnana (GYAN-a) yoga: one of the six branches of yoga; the
and knees or on your stomach, such as Cobra and Cat Raja yoga: one of the six branches of yoga; the path of inner focus or meditation Swami Rama: a famous yogi who took part in medical experiments using yoga techniques Ramakrishna (rah-mah-KRISH-na): a famous yogi who taught that many paths lead to God Sage: a wise, learned person Samadhi (SAHM-dee): the goal of meditation; a state of pure joy in which the self unites with God Sanjna (SANJ-a-na): the wife of Surya, the Hindu Sun god
actually, the complete Encyclopedia Britannica! So don’t worry. Just do it! Yoga Dude Q: Yo, Yoga Dude, Yoga’s easy. All you do is sit there and relax, right? What’s the big deal? Chillin’ A: Yo, Chillin’, That’s what you think, my icy friend. Yoga may look easy. After all, you park yourself in a position and hang there for a while, right? Well, just try holding yourself up in the Plank for more than a minute. Or try standing as still as a statue as you balance on one foot in the Tree. You