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'Planet Girl' Brings Ancient Practice of Yoga

FRIDAY, 30 MARCH 2007

CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. - Yoga is demystified in Strike a Pose, a new book from Kids Can Press that shows how the ancient practice fits into the modern girl's life. This third book from the trendy lifestyle series "Planet Girl" delivers yoga knowledge and know-how with a fresh, positive approach. By bringing together body, mind, and pranayama (or breath) in their yoga practice, girls will be on their way to becoming accomplished yoginis!

One of the latest trends among teenagers is an awareness of healthy body image.

Learning how to appreciate one's body through yoga asanas (or poses) can help girls achieve a higher level of confidence. Strike a Pose (ages 10 and up) uses colorful anatomical illustrations and safe, easy-to-follow instructions. The stay-open ring binding allows for hands-free posing.

Giving an eclectic mix of asanas, Strike a Pose demonstrates everything from Cat Pose for flexibility, to Tree Pose for balance, to Downward Facing Dog for toning. Posing while staying focused on the unity of body, mind, and breath helps girls stay calm and relaxed in their fast-paced, demanding worlds.

Individual needs should be met in one's yoga practice. Strike a Pose gives girls options with which to customize workouts that suit their lifestyles. They'll discover which poses work best for improving performance in sports, curing headaches, or calming nerves before a test.

Meditation and Mantras and Myth, oh my! Yoga is more than just poses. Strike a Pose explores the theory behind yoga, the myth of where it originated, and the importance of listening to one's body. It also presents facts, common terms, and tips on enhancing a yoga workout.

Itching to add some personal flavor to a yoga practice? Strike a Pose shows simple steps to crafting a yoga mat bag and relaxation pillow. And since every "Planet Girl" girl deserves some R&R, Strike a Pose teaches friends how to give each other a luxurious at-home massage to help calm emotions and relax the mind. Just like Stuff to Hold Your Stuff and In*jean*uity, previous books in the series, Strike a Pose welcomes all girls to the creative and colorful world of Planet Girl, a world of their own making, doing, and being.

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