Yoga Nidra

For a Little Me

by Sunita Kumar & Cathy Prescott Illustrated by Jeric Tan


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Book Details

Language : English
Publication Date : 9/11/2023

Format : Hardcover
Dimensions : 8.5x11
Page Count : 24
ISBN : 9781982275716
Format : E-Book
Dimensions : N/A
Page Count : 24
ISBN : 9781982275709
Format : Softcover
Dimensions : 8.5x11
Page Count : 24
ISBN : 9781982275693

About the Book

Lying on the grass, watched over by the trees, a young boy and his little sister explore a new way to refresh and energize their bodies and minds. Guided by a little butterfly they begin a unique journey.

Dive into this book to share the wonderful experience of Yoga Nidra.

This book is designed to introduce young readers to the practice and benefits of Yoga Nidra, an ancient relaxation and meditation technique derived from the traditions of yoga.

A powerful resource for parents and teachers alike, the Yoga Nidra book helps young children develop a simple and enjoyable relaxation practice. The fifteen minute practice can be easily included into school or home routines. It can help young minds develop better focus, memory and attention. Other benefits include reducing stress and anxiety and improving sleep.


About the Author

Sunita Kumar, MD was born and raised in India. She moved to the United States in 1993 where she completed her Residency Training in Psychiatry and Fellowship Training in Geriatric Psychiatry. She soon found a passion for Satyananda Yoga and Satyananda Yoga Nidra® at the Atma Center in Cleveland, Ohio. She is also a Yoga and Yoga Nidra instructor and regularly guides her patients in this form of meditation. She was inspired to write The Yoga Nidra Book during her Yoga Teacher Training with Cathy Prescott. The young boy and his little sister in the story are representations of her children Rahul and Ria.

Cathy Prescott is a yoga therapist and educator in Cleveland, Ohio. She conducts training programs for aspiring yoga teachers; specialty programs for yoga teachers and therapists, including Yoga Nidra facilitation; and is a mentor for the Kripalu School of Integrative Yoga Therapy. While her private practice currently focuses on the adult population, she taught yoga for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with their caretakers for over a decade. Cathy can be reached at www.YogaWithCathy.com.