"KATHERINE PRIORE GHANNAM is a former public school teacher and the founder of Headstand, an innovative non-profit organization that teaches mindfulness practices, yoga techniques, physical activity, and social and emotional learning as a way of combating ""toxic stress"" among K-12 students in low-income schools. Katherine started practicing yoga as a way to relieve her own work-related stress. Today, she and Headstand inspire students, parents, and educators with a profound appreciation for the power of holistic programming inside schools."
Katherine Priore Ghannam presents a treasure trove of ideas drawn from her years of experience connecting kids of all ages to the practice of yoga. Yoga for Kids and Their Grown-Ups is beautifully illustrated, down-to-earth, and packed with actionable yoga and mindfulness techniques. It's a must-have for every yogi parent! --Andrea Ferretti, host of the Yogaland Podcast This is a manual for movement, mindfulness, and meditation that will keep you and your children delighted by the practice for life! From toddler to teen and even beyond, you will find a reason to keep this book handy. Priore Ghannam's wise advice on engaging children in the ancient practices, breathwork, and meditation is golden. In a stressful world, with distractions wherever we turn, this book is a welcome respite. You will learn how to ease even the most reluctant child onto the mat, and they will undoubtedly find joy in practice! --Susan Weis-Bohlen, Ayurvedic practitioner, meditation teacher and author of the best-selling Ayurveda Beginner's Guide