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BOOKS IN BRIEF | EASTERN HORIZON 63

BOOKS IN BRIEF

Lyudmila Klasanova, Do you Want to try? Yoga for he dreams of a teacher who shares with him the
Kids. Eternal Tree Books: USA. 2022. magical sound that will grant his wish. ‘Ommmm’
opens up his imagination and his dreams where he
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speaks to the animals, who share their secrets to their
power, strength, and calm in the way they pose and
“Do You Want To Try? Yoga for Kids” is a colorfully
stretch.
illustrated book of a child’s introduction to a range
of simple yoga poses. Using animals and their
The extra benefits of this simple introduction to yoga
corresponding yoga poses provides an easy way for a
for ages 2 to 6:
child to learn their first poses. Each animal suggests
• Channels a young child’s natural energy with a
the child, named Kalsang, try the pose and express the
simple introduction to familiar yoga poses.
animal’s character: “If you want to be like me, strong
• Illustrations demonstrate a child’s poses side-by-
and majestic, try the lion pose.” Or “If you want to be
side with easy to mimic animal images.
more flexible, try the cat pose.”
• Affirmations based on the animal’s traits provide
connection and mindfulness.
“Do You Want to Try? Yoga for Kids” is not a how-to
• Parents can watch their child discover the poses
book, but builds familiarity with the poses by relating
effortlessly and naturally.
to their animal images.

Gentle suggestion of the benefits of yoga for body
Kalsang, active and squirmy as most children are,
awareness, focus, and calm suit even the youngest. EH
dreams he will one day speak with animals. At night,