Resources
Recently a cool Dad suggested I add a list of recommended books on the website, as he had been looking for some books to start conversations with his kids on emotions and how we can manage them. So, I turned to my own experiences both as a student and a teacher of yoga and this short list is a good beginning. Some are more specific to teens and that is reflected in the title. In my experience, there is no “it” book or tool that will ‘fix’ everything, rather it is simply what resonates for you and/or your child. Some of the books touch on subjects not often discussed, such as death and dying. In addition, a variety of traditions are represented. There is beauty in our differences, AND we all share humanity. Enjoy!
Storybooks:
Guided Meditation or Mindfulness:
Workbooks:
Storybooks:
- Spider Spins a Story: Fourteen Legends from Native America by Jill Max
- Visiting Feelings by Lauren Rubenstein
- Moody Cow Meditates by Kerry Lee MacLean
- What Does it Mean to Be Present? By Rana DiOrio
- Samsara Dog by Helen Manos
- Jonathan James and the What If Monster by Michelle Nelson-Schmidt
- When Sophie Gets Angry – Really, Really Angry by Molly Bang
- Elizabeth and Larry by Marilyn Sadler
- I Like Myself by Karen Beaumont
Guided Meditation or Mindfulness:
- Imaginations 1 and 2: Fun Relaxation Stories and Meditations for Kids by Carolyn Clarke
- Sitting Still Like a Frog by Eline Snel
Workbooks:
- Breathe: Yoga for Teens by Mary Kaye Chryssicas
- Don’t Let Your Emotions Run Your Life for Teens by Sheri Van Dijk, MSW
- Yoga for Children by Lisa Flynn
