8 Books for the Mindful Young Yogi: Kids Mindfulness and Yoga Books

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The Children’s Book Review | November 20, 2018

Move over “family pjs” … here come the “family leggings!” We partnered with Flexi Lexi Fitness to bring you this list of gorgeous and guiding books for the mindful young yogi in your life. From beautifully illustrated picture books that walk readers through yoga poses, to activity books that teach meditation and other mindful techniques, these kids mindfulness and yoga books will add just the right amount of calm to your busy. In honor of our Flexi Lexi leggings, Llamaste!
 

Good Morning Yoga: A Pose-by-Pose Wake Up Story

Written by Mariam Gates

Illustrated by Sarah Jane Hinder

With alluring illustrations and a diverse set of characters, this lovely picture book is worthy of being a part of your daily reading and yoga practice.

Age Range: 4-8

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Good Night Yoga: A Pose-by-Pose Bedtime Story 

Written by Mariam Gates

Illustrated by Sarah Jane Hinder

Good Night Yoga is the perfect companion to Good Morning Yoga. It is a great choice for soothing busy brains and getting ready to wind down restless bodies.

Age Range: 4-8

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I Am Yoga

Written by Susan Verde

Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds

Make space in your heart for this whimsical book and the set of 16 poses that are delightfully introduced.

Age Range: 4-8

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I Am Peace: A Book of Mindfulness

Written by Susan Verde

Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds

Gentle, loving, and kind are the first three words that come to mind when describing this peaceful book that introduces kiddos to the practice of mindfulness.

Age Range: 4-8

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Breathe and Be: A Book of Mindfulness Poems

Written by Kate Coombs

Illustrated by Anna Emilia Laitinen

Breathe and Be ever so calmly lightens the load of the busy brain with wistful poems that leave readers feeling transformed and connected.

Age Range: 4-8

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A Handful of Quiet: Happiness in Four Pebbles

Written by Thich Nhat Hanh

From Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh comes a solid, hands-on practice that can help “relieve stress, increase concentration, nourish gratitude, and can help children deal with difficult emotions.”

Age Range: 5-9

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Teach Your Child Meditation: 70 Fun & Easy Ways to Help Kids De-Stress and Chill Out

Written by Lisa Roberts

Instructional and playful and filled with 70 different activities, readers can easily experiment with the way they de-stress and chill out.

Age Range: 5-12

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Mindfulness for Kids:30 Fun Activities to Stay Calm, Happy, and In Control

Written by Carole P. Roman and J. Robin Albertson Wren

Introducing the valuable concept of mindfulness with ease, this book is a meaningful and actionable resource that encourages self-awareness, kindness, and compassion in ways that children can easily relate.

Age Range: 6-10

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