When I found a rare moment to roll out my yoga mat in the living room, my young son took it as an invitation to jump on Mommy like I was a jungle gym. Needless to say, all of my muscles tensing for the impact from a rambunctious boy was not conducive to a relaxing session.
I’m sure that if I had Taeeun Yoo’s new book, “You are a Lion! And Other Fun Yoga Poses,” recommended for kids ages 3-5, I would have been more successful at diverting my son off of me and onto his own mat. This author-illustrated hardcover is a wonderfully drawn tool to help introduce your little one to the benefits of yoga — flexibility, focus, and more — while making it easier for you to continue your own downward-facing dogs.
Yoo has reminded this reader of another side effect from practicing yoga — and parenting: fun!
“You are a Lion!” by Taeeun Yoo (Nancy Paulsen Books), $16.99. — Lisa J. Curtis
