As yoga practitioners and teachers, we all understand the incredible transformation that a yoga practice brings. The ability to connect to self, look inwards and grow in ways we could not have imagined. It is with no surprise that yoga has the same impact on children! That is why we were so incredibly excited to hear about Little Yoga Beings Children’s Books.

As a Kids Yoga Teacher myself, I am always on the lookout for new and fun resources to use when teaching yoga to little humans. The children LOVE storytelling and when I saw these books, I could already imagine them being used in class as well as at home before bed-time.

We connected with Kristy Snyman, founder of Little Yoga Beings, to hear all about the two Children’s Yoga Books that she has written and published:

‘The Rainbow Within’ and ‘My Rainbow of Energy’.

When Kristy Snyman became a Yoga Teacher, she was absolutely fascinated by the new insights and knowledge that a training brings. More specifically, it was the introduction to the Chakra System that opened her eyes to the wonder of this practice. Kristy believes that when the chakras are in balance, your outer world will reflect the peace and harmony of your inner world.

It was when Kristy had her own daughter, Morgan, that she was even more motivated to share these insights with children.

Her two Children’s books are based on a magical journey through the chakras, which include yoga poses and positive affirmations.

Come on a magical journey with us….

The Rainbow Within follows Morgan’s journey as she finds a seed and plants it, it grows into a beautiful flower and she falls into it.

Inside the flower, Morgan meets Pushpa, who tells her about the seven chakras in her body and their rainbow colours. She shows her how to perform yoga poses that work with each chakra, together with a positive affirmation.

What we love:

Kristy’s writing brings a sense of curiosity into the different elements of the Chakra system while making them age-appropriate for children to understand. The illustrations by Gerda Smit are absolutely incredible, making you feel as though you are on this adventure with Morgan!

What I truly love the most about these books is how the illustrations show each yoga pose associated with the Chakra and encourages children to try them out. Each Chakra comes with an affirmation such as “I am Balanced” or “I am Grounded”. Affirmations are an incredible tool that children can use at anytime to build positive self-talk, thinking and even build confidence.

My Rainbow of Energy is suited for older children who can join Hugo as he ventures down to the duck pond one fine summer's day, where he spots a dragonfly in distress. Little does he suspect that one act of kindness will transport him into a colourful new world of inner strength and peace. Here he meets Pushpa, who invites him to discover the rainbow of energy that all of us have inside our bodies.

Through seven, easy-to-follow steps she encourages us to practise simple but powerful yoga poses together with affirmations, to help release and restore the flow of energy through the chakras.

What we love:

My Rainbow or Energy introduces children to the Sanskrit names as well as what element they are connected to. Kristy finds the perfect balance between respecting the ancient Sanskrit heritage as well as making these concepts appropriate for children. We love how this colourful adventure is woven between beautiful lessons and take-home messages for children.

These books are the perfect gift for children, parents and kiddies yoga teachers. Now available for only R200 (excluding shipping)