Author Lauren Chaitoff, in collaboration with Yogi Beans, has released a new book titled “108 Awesome Yoga Poses for Kids,” designed to introduce children to the benefits of yoga in a fun and engaging way. A parent herself, Chaitoff understands the challenges of practicing yoga at home with children around. She explains that her motivation behind the book was to share the mental, physical and emotional benefits of yoga with children early on, noting, “I have always been passionate about sharing the benefits of yoga with children.”
The book aims to make yoga accessible to children by keeping it playful and visual, which is essential for young learners. Each pose is accompanied by a photo, so kids can flip through the pages and choose poses they want to try. “Kids just sit with their parents, flip through the book and say, ‘I want to try that,’” Chaitoff explains, emphasizing the importance of making yoga fun and engaging. The book suggests themes, such as ‘space’ or ‘safari’, which can guide children through different poses as a daily or weekly activity.
Chaitoff emphasizes that the book encourages short, adaptable exercises for children, suggesting that just a few poses a day can introduce yoga without the need for a long, structured session. “You could do one or two poses in the morning or evening,” says Chaitoff, noting that the poses are organized by theme to add variety.
For many, yoga is a practice that begins later in life, often in response to stress. Chaitoff sees her book as a way to help children build a foundation in yoga from an early age, promoting awareness and presence in their bodies. She explains, “Yoga is a practice, not a perfection,” an affirmation she uses with both children and adults, emphasizing that yoga is about personal growth and not about achieving perfection in every pose.
“108 Awesome Yoga Poses for Kids” offers a creative and fun approach to yoga, making it an accessible entry point for families interested in starting a daily practice together.
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