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For kids ages 8 to 12, this is an accessible and fun meditation and mindfulness how-to book filled with full-color illustrations, written by Mallika Chopra and with a foreword by Deepak Chopra.
Just Breathe is a fun and accessible, fully illustrated go-to meditation guide written by none other than Mallika Chopra, wellness expert and the daughter of Deepak Chopra. For kids ages 8 to 12, this book is full of specific exercises to help deal with day-to-day challenges and tips to lead a healthier, happier, and more connected life. The book includes practical advice on breathing techniques and guided meditations for a number of topics and scenarios, including: Dealing with stress Getting to sleep Building self-confidence Focusing on school/tests/other work Ridding oneself of anxiety
Beginners will learn the basics of meditation and how to get started, and those more experienced will learn how to improve their practice. This book will also teach kids how to prepare their own meditation spaces. Just Breathe is the go-to book for kids who want to learn more about mindfulness and meditation.
Author Notes
Wellness expert Mallika Chopra will help guide you to stress less build self-confidence, be happier, and use mindfulness to help you in your everyday life.
Reviews (2)
School Library Journal Review
Gr 3-8-A comprehensive and approachable guide to managing stress and understanding one's body and mind through meditation. Directed at middle graders, the book presents specific practices and meditations to calm breath and slow down thoughts. The introduction endorses an accessible, flexible approach at meditation for beginners, with an emphasis on doing what is most comfortable. The book is divided into six different sections and presents a refreshingly wide variety of actions, from sleeping and breathing exercises to being aware of the taste of food to reflecting on gratefulness. Each meditation is described in simple, easy-to-follow steps, along with the time needed and ideal location to complete the exercise ("a dark room," "a quiet place"). While this book is written for young people, counselors and caregivers seeking meditation activities will also find this guide useful. Black-and-white illustrations of children engaged in mindful activities are sprinkled throughout; while these are a pleasant addition, they do not instruct readers on how to physically position themselves. VERDICT A solid -addition to collections in need of meditation and mindfulness titles for tweens.-Kathryn -Justus, -Renbrook School, West Hartford, CT © Copyright 2018. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Kirkus Review
Chopradaughter of well-known self-help guru Deepak Chopradelivers a stress-management guide for young people. Following an introduction, the book is divided into six categories: "Breathe," "Move," "Be Silent," "Notice," "Ask Questions," and "Create." Six to 12 short practices (typically designed to last around five minutes, though some are longer or shorter) are offered in each category. Many of the techniques are variations on those traditional to Buddhism or yoga; others are creative exercises targeting specific stressors of the day, such as bullying and social media. Readers are encouraged to read through a practice in its entirety and then try using it. Adults sharing mindfulness with children and preteens will find a treasure trove of scripts for guided practice. Young people of various skin tones, genders, and religious expressions are included in the illustrations, but there is a noticeable tone of privilege within the author's text. Access to parents available at home, safe neighborhoods, and public green spaces are assumed in some practices. Young people who face survival-based challenges in their day-to-day lives may not find that exemplars referencedsuch as not knowing anyone at summer campspeak directly to their life experience. An audiobook download is available for separate purchase from the publisher's website for those who would like to listen and follow along with the exercises.Though slightly limited in its utility for the desired audience, this resource offers a thorough collection of kid-friendly mindfulness practices. (Nonfiction. 9-14) Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
Table of Contents
| Foreword | p. ix |
| Introduction | p. 1 |
| Who Am I, and Why Am I Writing This Book? | p. 1 |
| What Are We Talking about Here? | p. 2 |
| What Is Stress? | p. 3 |
| Understanding Your Brain and Your Body | p. 4 |
| How Meditation Can Help You | p. 5 |
| Building a Habit | p. 6 |
| How to Do the Exercises in This Book | p. 6 |
| That Safe, Happy Place | p. 9 |
| Breathe | p. 11 |
| What Your Breathing Tells You | p. 12 |
| Just Breathe | p. 13 |
| Breathing Meditation | p. 15 |
| Blow Those Butterflies Away | p. 16 |
| Falling Asleep | p. 19 |
| Help, I Have a Headache! | p. 20 |
| A Meditation for Pain | p. 22 |
| Cooling Down | p. 25 |
| Bumblebee Breath | p. 26 |
| Move | p. 27 |
| Moving Is Good! | p. 28 |
| Walking Meditations | p. 28 |
| A Routine Walk in a New Way | p. 29 |
| A Real Slow and Quiet Walk | p. 32 |
| What Is Yoga? | p. 35 |
| Yoga Poses | p. 35 |
| Be Silent | p. 47 |
| The Sounds around Me | p. 48 |
| The Power of Silence | p. 49 |
| I Am | p. 50 |
| Find Your Word | p. 53 |
| A Quiet Meal | p. 54 |
| Disconnect, Please? | p. 56 |
| The Clouds in the Sky | p. 58 |
| Being Alone | p. 60 |
| A Meditation for the Planet | p. 63 |
| Kindness for Yourself and Others | p. 64 |
| Notice | p. 67 |
| The Power of Noticing | p. 68 |
| What's Happening Both Inside and Outside? | p. 69 |
| Be Aware of Your Body | p. 71 |
| Notice What You Are Eating | p. 74 |
| Notice Your Inner Voice | p. 77 |
| Notice Your Words to Others | p. 78 |
| Just Stop for a Moment | p. 78 |
| Test Jitters | p. 79 |
| Transitions | p. 80 |
| Be Aware of Listening | p. 83 |
| A Different Perspective | p. 85 |
| Trusting Your Inner Voice | p. 88 |
| Bully Beware | p. 90 |
| Ask Questions | p. 91 |
| Intents | p. 92 |
| How Does an Intent Work? | p. 92 |
| Setting an Intent | p. 93 |
| Who Am I? | p. 95 |
| What Do I Want? | p. 96 |
| How Can I Serve? | p. 96 |
| What Am I Grateful For? | p. 98 |
| Who Are My Heroes? | p. 100 |
| Create | p. 101 |
| Your Special Place | p. 102 |
| Color! Color! | p. 103 |
| You Can Create the Life You Want | p. 104 |
| The Power of Your Mind | p. 107 |
| How Do You See the Glass? | p. 108 |
| Choosing How You Treat Others | p. 110 |
| Imagine Who You Can Be | p. 111 |
| Author's Note | p. 115 |
| Resources | p. 116 |
| Acknowledgments | p. 117 |
