My Little Yoga

About the Book

My Little Yoga is a bright and cheerful children’s book aimed at bringing mindfulness into children’s lives. The yoga postures illustrated by Mason Monkey and his other Costa Rican jungle friends are exercises for strength and flexibility that are appropriate for children of all ages. There is a breath exercise that introduces kids to deep breathing for focus and calming as well as relaxing poses that begin to incorporate the idea of mindful stillness into their lives. My Little Yoga is a wonderful learning tool for yoga teachers and school teachers from preschool to early education.

About the Author

Jessica Freedman has always had a love for animals and the practice of yoga. After graduating from the University of Tampa, she went to work in the zoological education department at Busch Gardens, Tampa Bay. It was here where she was able to share her passion of animals with children. During her time at the zoo, she also became a yoga instructor and found a deep love for this strong and quiet practice. She taught a variety of yoga but was strongly drawn to prenatal, Mommy and Me, and toddler classes. Having children embrace their yoga practice and make it such a positive aspect of their early childhood development is a goal she wants to make accessible to children all over the world. After having a family of her own, the inspiration for My Little Yoga was born. She is a devoted wife and mom to her own family of monkeys.