TARA STILES: YOGA ANIMALS
BIG BLEND RADIO INTERVIEW: On this episode, celebrated Yoga instructor Tara Stiles discusses her new book, “Yoga Animals: A Wild Introduction to Kid-Friendly Poses.”
A 2016 report in Harvard Health Publishing showed 37 million Americans practice yoga, an increase of almost 50 percent since 2012, and one out of four people believe “yoga is good for you.” More people are turning to the practice of yoga via the internet as social distancing has been in effect. Several studies back up the belief that yoga can help manage health conditions that put people at higher risk of COVID-19 by improving cardiovascular fitness and flexibility and reducing stress, anxiety and pain.
National Geographic Kids has teamed up with celebrated Yoga instructor, Tara Stiles in an effort to include the kiddos with “Yoga Animals: A Wild Introduction to Kid-Friendly Poses.” Stiles was named the “Coolest Yoga Instructor Ever” by Vanity Fair. The Strala Yoga founder assures yogis young and old to have fun, go with the flow and do what feels right. It is sure to cure corona virus cabin fever, not to mention, inspire young ones to get moving, practice mindfulness, and calm down during a long, socially-distanced day.
Get ready to reach like a giraffe, curl up like a cat, and bounce like a bunny! Rhyming text and stunning photos of animals in their natural habitats encourage young yogis to stretch along with nature-inspired yoga poses. Learn all about your favorites animals, practice mindful movements, and unleash your inner animal. National Geographic Kids and Stiles created a fantastic pose-by-pose picture book for young yogis that feature animal-inspired stretches and movements. More: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/books/yoga-animals/