Are you just getting started in yoga? Or have you been practicing a long time and would like to practice some at home on your own? Do you have a little one you would like to share your yoga time with?
Yoga Pretzels is a simple box of 50 durable and beautifully illustrated cards designed for young and old. On the front of each card is an illustration of one yoga pose with key words to help describe the energy behind each pose.
Warrior pose uses key words like “strong” and “focused”. On the back, illustrations and a small amount of text help you and your little one get into the pose. Usually two questions follow each pose to use with a more mature child. Warrior pose brings up trust with these questions: “What does it mean to be trustworthy?” and “Are you trustworthy?”
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I have used these cards with a kids yoga class. Laying the cards out on the floor, we worked together to pick out which yoga poses we wanted to do and then we decided on the best order for the poses. It worked well for kids who might other wise have a hard time getting focused on yoga. The partner poses were great for supporting interaction and simple fun. These cards also help to give meaning to each pose before you try to actually do them together. Breathing and a few moments of quiet? Yes, we did that, too.
If you are new to yoga classes and would still like to practice a little at home, these cards will remind you of poses you have already learned in class, some include meditation and breathing time as well. After practicing yoga for many years, I have also enjoyed them, practicing my own yoga at home. The cards are so cheerful and simple; they free the mind.
Yoga Pretzels by Tara Guber and Leah Kalish
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