Reviews
YOGA AUSTRALIA- BOOK REVIEW
Farmyard Adventure, by Louise Joy Evans
The Book: is very suitable for young children just beginning to learn about the world around them and specifically the farmyard. It has colourful illustrations and the author has very effectively used rhyme to engage the young readers. At first it seems to be a very simple book, but there is an underlying Yogic message. There is a refreshing innocence about this book and it’s suitable for children of the age of 2 to 8. Although, the main theme of the book is centred on Yoga it opens the young readers eyes to the wonder of the world and the enjoyment of the physical postures and mental practices of Yoga. The book gives a detailed list of precautions and suggests body and vocal warm ups and breath awareness before the physical postures. At the end of the book there is an online web address of www.joytime.com.au for the next Yoga adventure.
The Author: Louise Joy-Evans is an accredited Yoga teacher, registered nurse, masseur and author. She has been conducting Yoga classes for ten years and has been a registered nurse for fifteen years. Following the birth of her two children, Louise began to write yoga stories to share with them. Her aim was to create books for parents to read with their kids to learn about Yoga in a fun way. Louise also conducts school holiday yoga programs for parents and children to learn Yoga together. The overwhelmingly positive responses to these classes were the motivation behind this book. Louise is an inspirational health and wellness professional who has combined storytelling for children with her love of Yoga and physical wellbeing.
By Marian Joy McNaught
Yoga Australia - NSW State Representative
www.mandakini.com.au Bangalow Far North Coast NSW
Testimonials
The kindy yoga classes are an amazing way to kickstart the childrens day. They are fun and simple moves that all the students can try. I particularly love the way that the yoga positions are centred around one fun, engaging theme such as 'parties' or 'the zoo'. The children absolutely loved it. What a fantastic way to strengthen their bodies and their minds. Thank you, Louise for brightening our day.
Louise Macqueen. PE Teacher, Kingscliff Primary School.
Kindy class really enjoyed the fun yoga sessions with Louise! All the children joined in the rich variety of activities. Louise is a patient and enthusiastic teacher.
M. Corware. Teacher, Kingscliff Primary School.
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