Introduce your children to Pilates withMy First Book of Pilatesand encourage them to get to know their bodies through flexibility, coordination, and play.
You are never too young for Pilates! Featuring colorfulstep-by-step guidance,My First Book of Pilatesgives kids an introduction to the popularexercise programadults have enjoyed for so many years. A series of simple and funintroductory exercises,guided by familiar movements and illustrations, encourages children to get to know their bodies throughflexibility, coordination, and play.This charming book encourages both children and their parents to get up and move, promotingphysical activity, learning, and togetherness.A dozen poses have been specially selected for their efficacy and approachability, and each page compares one of the 12 poses to an example kids can understand, such asstretchinglike a swan,curlingup like a hedgehog, orkickinglike a frog.
Imagine that:
You are a boat floating on water
Your leg is a pencil
You are a hedgehog
Your hands can saw through wood
You are a swan swimming on a lake
You are a turtle hiding in its shell
You are a frog swimming on its back
Your legs are a pair of scissors
You are on a bicycle
You are on a bridge with water flowing beneath you
You are a mermaid sitting in the sandm
You are a seal clapping its flippers together
By learning about Pilates,kids can gain physical benefitssuch as better posture and improved strength and flexibility. But they can also gain a better awareness of their body, as well as develop a morerelaxed state of mindby learning about this mindful practice.My First Book of Pilatesis theperfect introductionto a balanced body for young children!
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