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Elevate That Inner Shine
YOU Yoga takes young readers on a wonderful journey into mindfulness and self-discovery through gentle rhymes that guide readers to breathe, stretch, and listen within. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?
My personal Yoga Journey has given me tools to use in my own adult life that have shown great promise in easing stress, anxiety and overall improved wellness. I wanted to share my discovery with my little audiences through this story.
What were some educational aspects that were important for you to include in this children’s book?
I wanted to ensure that the book appealed to both boys and girls, therefore the protagonists in the story are depicted as animals to give that uniformity and appeal to both genders. I too wanted to ensure that readers could experience the awe and the inner knowing that we are all born with our bright light and how yoga can elevate that inner shine and promise within.
The art in this book is fantastic. What was the art collaboration process like with the illustrator Yulia Potts?
Thank you! I truly gave Yulia “carte blanche” to depict the story she saw fit with my guidance of course, but I really allowed her creativity to feel expressive throughout this book.
Will this book be the start of a series, or are you working on a different story?
This book was created as a “one off” to my traveling mindfulness Series. While the themes within all my books remain siilar, I wanted this book to have its own look and feel -thus using Yulia as my illustrator so this book could stand out and feel more whimsical and natural.
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spark and shining brightly along your yoga
journey—a path where your little one can
begin to discover their true self.
Inside each of us lives a masterpiece, quietly
waiting to be revealed—an awakening to the
fullest expression of YOU.
May these pages bring YOU peace, like a
gentle song, and help YOU feel at home in
your heart.
It’s the calm that lingers when
the world grows loud.
Enjoy this simple story of
remembering who YOU truly are.
This is your journey.
This is YOU, yoga angel.
YOU Yoga: Finding Your Inner Shine
YOU Yoga takes readers on a wonderful journey into mindfulness and self-discovery. It follows the rhythm of yoga as a way for children to connect with their hearts and find their inner light. The story moves through gentle rhymes that guide readers to breathe, stretch, and listen within. Each page feels like a warm reminder that calm and peace live inside us, waiting to be found through stillness and love.
I really liked how simple and soothing the language is. It doesn’t try too hard, and that’s what makes it work. The words flow like a lullaby, and there’s a kind of cozy calm that permeates the book. The imagery feels familiar yet magical. It’s like being told that everything you need is already there, you just have to notice it. That message hit home.
The illustrations by Yulia Potts make everything come alive. They glow with color and warmth. The charming watercolor illustrations perfectly capture each moment with whimsy that is suitable for a young audience. The story feels more like an experience than a traditional narrative. It’s not about a plot, it’s about a feeling. And that feeling is peace.
I’d recommend YOU Yoga for parents who want to introduce mindfulness and self-love to their kids in a gentle way. It’s a perfect picture book for bedtime, classrooms, or yoga sessions with little ones. Adults might even find themselves taking a deep breath while reading it. It’s not just a children’s book, it’s a reminder for all of us to slow down, breathe, and shine a little brighter.
Pages: 26 | ISBN:979-8-89138-690-7
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