Reynolds and author and certified yoga instructor susan verde team up again in this book about creativity and the power of selfexpression. Her other books include you and me, i am yoga, the water princess, and i am peace. Susan verde is the author of the museum and you and me, also illustrated by peter h. She earned a bachelors degree in elementary education and a masters in reading remediation and became an elementary school teacher at a private school in bridgehampton, ny. Meettheauthor recording with susan verde about i am yoga. Susan verde grew up in greenwich village in new york city. Here are wonderful books and resources for our youngest tender hearts. In this episode, kids yoga teacher and author, susan verde, shares her best practices for teaching kids and creating programs in schools.
When i found the book, i am yoga by susan verde, i knew i had to have it. Why its important to bring yoga and mindfulness practices to children the best and. This book teaches students the importance of yoga, as well as the importance of relaxation. Our kids are more stressed than we realizeuse this practice to bring them peace. Certified yoga instructor and author susan verde wrote i am yoga, a picture book which helps children explore mindfulness through relationships and. Reynolds teams up with author and certified yoga instructor susan verde in this book about creativity and the power of selfexpression. Peter reynolds is the illustrator behind the megaselling judy moody and stink series, as well as many other bestselling and awardwinning picture books that he has written and illustrated, including the dot winner of the christopher award and ish. Yoga has been a support for me for as long as i can remember. Reynolds is the renowned illustrator behind the bestselling judy moody, stink, and i am series. She earned a degree in elementary education and a masters in reading remediation and spent many years teaching in the elementary school system on the east end of long island. The girl begins with the grounding deep breaths of mountain pose and continues through a complete yoga sequence.
Childrens author teaches yoga, mindfulness, and compassion interview susan verde has bachelors and masters degrees in elementary education and reading remediation, and is a certified kids yoga and mindfulness instructor as well as an awardwinning author of childrens books. In these strange times, we could all use a little comfort and mindfulness. She is a licensed yoga instructor and lives in east hampton, new york. She is now a certified kids yoga instructor and teaching in both the school system and the studio setting. In verdes i am yoga latest, as all the student musicians at school gear up for the talent show, an exuberant girl makes her plans as well. Booklist praised, the rhymed text captures the excitement of a being sparked by art. Living life like a child, with a huge sense of wonder, always mindful and ready to have fun. My practice helps me feel grounded and helps me calm my mind. Simple poses for little ones yoga bug board book series board book.
Susan verdes first picture book, the museum, illustrated by peter h. Susan verde is the author of the museum, you and me, and i am peace. Susan verde, i am human, i am yoga, i am peace, i am love. Mindfulness the eric carle museum of picture book art. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. I am yoga is a great read for students of all ages. Even though it is a short and simple picture book, it has a great message.
Susan is a former elementary school teacher with a masters in reading remediation. Susan is a frequent contributor to mindbodygreen, yogadigest, and other online magazines and has appeared on multiple podcasts livehappy and kidlittv talking about writing, parenting, mindfulness, and yoga. Reynolds teams up with author and certified yoga instructor susan verde in this book about creativity and the. I am yoga encourages children to explore the world of yoga and make room in their hearts for the world beyond it. When the world feels chaotic, find peace within through an accessible mindfulness practice from the bestselling picturebook dream team that brought us i am yoga. Kids yoga in schools w susan verde love teaching yoga. Just doing some poses or meditating can help shift my. Brilliant authorillustrator brian russo shows readers just how relaxing yoga can be. Buy a discounted hardcover of i am yoga online from australias leading online bookstore. Its a perfect day for yoga, and bunny is practicing his poses and wishes his friends would do yoga with him. I am peace, a book of mindfulness by susan verde childrens. I found all 4 books to be incredibly useful and full of creative, unique ways to adapt asanas using blocks.
Kids yoga is growing in popularity as the benefits of mindful practices becomes more apparent. Susan verde is an awardwinning author who surely agrees with this statement. A native of greenwich village in new york city, she now lives in east hampton with her three children and their dog. Each page shows the girl doing a different yoga position and says how she feels when doing the yoga position. Join facebook to connect with susan verde and others you may know. I am yoga by susan verde, 9781419716645, available at book. Booktopia susan verde books on the booktopia susan verde. Susan is a yoga and mindfulness teacher and describes herself in this order as author, yogi, and mom. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Akin to i am yoga by susan verde, yoga frog by nora carpenter, and good night yoga by mariam gates, yoga bunny helps readers wind down as they learn beginning yoga poses, from downward dog to tree pose. Susan verde has made yoga a part of her life for over 15 years. Her other books include you and me, i am yoga, the water princess, and i am peace, all illustrated by peter h.
A certified yoga and wellness instructor, she lives in east hampton, new york, with her family. Childrens books featuring bold and brave girls are both becoming easier for parents to find, and also cover a large range of. Not only does it strengthen bodies and calm minds, but with a little imagination, it can show us that anything is possible. Meettheauthor recording with susan verde about the museum. Join julie daniel from yoga for kids of central new york for a special afterhours event. Eyal shifronis guide to iyengar yoga practice with props includes a series of 4 volumes that take different approaches within the iyengar method, separating the focus on chair yoga, standing poses, sitting asanas and inverted poses. Storymakers susan verde and emily arrow i am yoga youtube. This book uses powerful imagery and affirmations to help students understand how yoga can empower them and calm the world around them.
About this event join julie daniel from yoga for kids of central new york for a special afterhours event. I am yoga, by susan verde kids story book read aloud by. A wonderful classroom and naptime story, this book is perfect for fans of susan verdes i am yoga and i am peace, mariam gatess good night yoga, and deborah underwoods the quiet book. Reynolds is the renowned illustrator behind the bestselling judy moody and stink series, as well as many other bestselling and awardwinning picture books, including the dot and ish. Written in first person, the book flows with a young girl as she shifts from turmoil to selfregulated calm through a series of poses. We will read i am yoga by susan verde followed by a yoga session led by julie. Verde approaches yoga as more than mere physical exercise.
Join julie daniel from yoga for kids of central new york for a special afterhours event we will read i am yoga by susan verde followed by a yoga session led by julie. Susan verde s first picture book, the museum, illustrated by peter h. Click below to buy gift cardscodes instore only gift card. Explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month. Reynolds is the illustrator behind the bestselling judy moody and stink series, as well as many other bestselling and awardwinning picture books that he has written and illustrated, including the dot and. Her books include the museum, you and me, i am yoga, i am peace, i am love, my kicks, and rock n roll soul. When i am feeling stuck or having a hard time gathering my thoughts i take it to the mat. Red balloon bookshop 651 224 8320 891 grand avenue st. I am yoga kindle edition by verde, susan, reynolds. Reynolds is the renowned illustrator behind the bestselling judy moody and stink series, as well as many other awardwinning picture books, including the dot and ish. In addition to writing books, she is a certified yoga and mindfulness instructor for kids of all ages. I am peace, a book of mindfulness by susan verde childrens books read aloud. Susan verde is the author of the museum, you and me, i am yoga, and my kicks. Reynolds teams up with author and certified yoga instructor susan verde in this book about.