Rad Reads COLUMN BY MICHELLE GOLOBISH
After practicing yoga grab one of these books and feed your freshly expanded mind.
NOVEL The Giver by Lois Lowry A great reader for yogis aged 8 and older, this 1994 Newberry Award winner depicts life in a dystopian society from the viewpoint of 12-year old Jonas. Jonas has just been selected to be the next Receiver for the community. He is charged with holding all of the memories of how life once was, before the regimented control of the Community. However, these memories alter the way Jonas sees his world and make him question if there are other societies, different than his own.
BLOG Y is for Yogini - http://www.yisforyogini.com Sarcastic and witty yogini Lo shares her thoughts on life, breath, and yoga. Whether contemplating the meaning of her practice or exploring what the color of our yoga mat says about us, Lo brings levity and insight.
WEBSITE Yoganonymous – http://yoganonymous.org A website addressing everything yoga. Teachers, classes, events, and retreats, all carefully organized by date and region can be found on this website. With a variety of articles to discuss challenging poses, tips to relieve stress, and nutrition advice, Yoganonymous has something for everyone who is interested in yoga.
FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN My Daddy is a Pretzel: Yoga for Parents and Kids by Baron Baptiste, Illus. by Sophie Fatus This colorfully illustrated children’s book introduces a range of yoga postures within the context of a classroom discussion about the professions of the children’s parents There are illustrations of the postures introduced, steps for how to get into the postures, and background on the meaning of the posture and how to incorporate it into daily life. This book is great for parents of both younger and older children; it is a great way to practice as a family.
CHILDREN’S BOOKS The Quiet Book by Deborah Underwood, Illus. by Renata Liwska This picture book addresses different types of quiet that someone may experience. Children learn that they can experience quiet in many ways and in many different situations. The quieting of the mind and body is necessary for achieving the fullest expression of one’s asana practice. The Quiet Book relates the importance of being comfortable in the quiet.
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