Description
Group Yoga
Book Summary
This book is a practical and visual guide for introducing yoga when working with groups of children. Through poses, games, breathing exercises, and creative activities, it offers tools to foster concentration, relaxation, and emotional connection. It is a resource designed for educators, counselors, and parents who are looking for playful and conscious dynamics to share with little ones.
What is it about?
The work proposes a participatory approach to yoga, where the adult acts as a guide and the child as the protagonist of their own experience. It combines physical postures (asanas) with attention games, stories, mandalas, mudras, and moments of meditation and relaxation. Each activity is designed to release tension, control breathing, stimulate creativity, and strengthen the connection with oneself and the group. It is not just a sequence of exercises, but a space for shared creation where imagination and active listening are essential.
Main Topics
- Children's yoga and group dynamics.
- Breathing and relaxation exercises for children.
- Concentration and mindfulness games.
- Creative expression through postures, sounds, and art.
- Emotion management and interpersonal connection.
Who is it recommended for?
It is aimed at early childhood educators, recreational activity leaders, occupational therapists, children's yoga teachers, and parents interested in incorporating wellness practices and conscious play into their relationship with children. It is ideal for those seeking structured yet flexible activities that foster calm and creativity in group settings.
What this book provides
- A varied repertoire of playful and yoga activities ready to be applied with groups of children.
- Tools to improve concentration, emotional management, and relaxation in little ones.
- Proposals that integrate movement, breathing, and creativity in the same play space.
- A clear guide so the adult can facilitate yoga sessions independently and safely.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Alonso, Pablo
- Publisher: Ediciones Jaguar
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Family and health, complementary therapies, healing and health, illustrated books, activity books and material, children's and young adult fiction and true stories, personal and social issues
- Collection: MIAU
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication Date: February 2019
- Number of pages: 96
- Weight: 336 g
Editorial Review
A practical and well-structured resource for those who wish to bring yoga to children from a playful and group-oriented perspective. Its focus on active participation and creativity sets it apart from traditional posture manuals, making it a useful tool for both the classroom and the home. The combination of physical, breathing, and artistic exercises offers a complete proposal for working on children's well-being in an integral way.