Mary Kaye Chryssicas
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Total reviews: 10
Average rating: 5.0 of 5
Not just for Yogis 5 out of 5 stars.
4 of 6 people found this review helpful.
This book is a little treasure for teenagers, whether or not they have experienced the incredible benefits of yoga. It combines the ancient wisdom of yoga and the author's sound advice for teenagers growing up in a complicated world. Parents who missed the message growing up will benefit too! The DVD is a great bonus. A special gift for any teengager you know.
A fun, colorful introduction to yoga! 5 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.
This a great book for young teenage girls (no boys are pictured). The young models are all very pretty, but also very natural and "real," a refreshing departure from the overly made-up and airbrushed models we are used to seeing. This is a great book for promoting true self-esteem in girls. The yogic principles are presented in a way that teens can easily understand and apply to their lives. This is a very well-designed and possitive book for teens. For younger kids, please take a look at this: Power Brain Kids
Light and pretty introduction 3 out of 5 stars.
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
This small, short book gives a user-friendly survey of yoga that is appropriate for teens and tweens. Frankly, I think the younger audiences will gravitate more to this than the over-thirteen set, who might be a little put off by the very "fun" tone.
This book is not going to give an exhaustive introduction to yoga. It provides information on some of the benefits, some of the styles, and some of the uses for yoga (stress reduction, weight management, supplement to sports-training, etc.). There is some information about breathing, but it's pretty light, which is probably the biggest disappointment of the book.
My other gripe about the book is that while there is quite a bit of talk about body acceptance, most of the models used seem to be of the standard willowy and thin type, even if they don't all have model looks (which is a relief). Since there is talk about weight loss and management, I'd hate to think that the use of these models give teens the idea that they can attain that kind of body through the use of the routines the author describes.
It is a colorful, inviting release, but it won't and shouldn't be the only guide you'll need, even as an introduction.
