

With bright illustrations, the books are designed to mirror the Cosmic Kids look, and to allow children to get to know a range of characters from the Cosmic Kids shows. The story concludes with a relaxation and some affirmations to reinforce the message of the book. It’s all about staying calm and thinking positively. When we face up to Rex the Tex Alligator, Crooked Coyote, Brainshake Rattlesnake and the other bandits, we find that our inner Zappy Happy can make all sorts of scary situations seem fine after all. Luckily, Sheriff Updown finds a secret weapon: a Zappy Happy that turns bad guys into good ones. In this story we’re off to the Wild West to have an adventure with Sheriff Updown, the rabbit who takes on all the bad guys. Each book is themed around a specific area of well being in the case of Lulu, this is coping with feelings of frustration and anger, and finding and managing our own inner power. Aimed at 4 to 8-year-olds, the Cosmic Kids yoga books offer children a chance to take the yoga more slowly than is possible in a fast-moving video, to spend more time in their favorite poses, and also to enjoy reading or listening to the story. The hugely successful Cosmic Kids YouTube channel helps children discover yoga by joining presenter Jaime on monthly yoga adventures, each one a story featuring a lovable animal character that achieves something amazing.

There’s also information at the back to help parents and teachers introduce children to yoga, even if they don’t practise yoga themselves. The story concludes with a relaxation and some affirmations to reinforce the soothing message of the book. The Cosmic Kids’ mission in this adventure is to scatter starshine and bring a peaceful sleep and lovely dreams to all. In this truly magical adventure we encounter Twilight the Unicorn in an enchanted night-time forest, as well as a host of other characters, incuding an owl, a mouse and the moon and stars themselves. Each book is themed around a specific area of wellbeing – in the case of Twilight, this is relaxing at bedtime and exploring the world of dreams. Aimed at 4 to 8-year-olds, the Cosmic Kids yoga books offer children a chance to take the yoga more slowly than is possible in a fast-moving video, to spend more time in their favourite poses, and also to enjoy reading or listening to the story. Sounds like exactly what we need right now.Īnd with these resources, you can encourage your kids to practice their Spanish as well.The hugely successful Cosmic Kids YouTube channel helps children discover yoga by joining presenter Jaime on monthly yoga adventures, each one a story featuring a loveable animal character that achieves something amazing.

Yoga brings that marvelous inner light that all children have to the surface. In addition, their concentration and sense of calmness and relaxation improves. Doing yoga, children exercise, play, connect more deeply with the inner self, and develop an intimate relationship with the natural world that surrounds them. Physically, it enhances their flexibility, strength, coordination, and body awareness. This is what Yoga Journal has to say about the benefits for kids: Like most people, I’m feeling a range of emotions: unease for the future, mixed with the immediate question of what to do with long-term cooped-up kids! I’ve practiced Yoga on and off for the past decade, and I think it’s time to get back to it– with the kids now. I NEVER imagined I’d be writing those words, but here we are. For at least two weeks, no children in Peru can leave their homes except for a medical emergency. Inside: A list of Spanish yoga videos and resources for kids and families.Īs I write this post, we’re under mandatory quarantine.
