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Hello, Sun! Sun Salutations to Help Children Wake Up and Greet The Day (and Life)

Hello, Sun! Sun Salutations to Help Children Wake Up and Greet The Day (and Life), by Sarah Jane Hinder. Illustration of child reaching up by Sarah Jane Hinder
All illustrations by Sarah Jane Hinder

A children’s book author and illustrator shares the benefits of morning sun salutation yoga flow to greet the day — and life — a practice for all ages

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Mornings
are such a special time of day. The sun rises. The earth warms. It’s a new day,
with new challenges and new experiences to be had. However, in reality,
mornings can be filled with chaos, anxiety and frustration. More often than
not, we find ourselves frenetically running around in attempt to ensure that we
are all prepared for the day ahead.

Illustration of girl standing, by Sarah Jane Hinder

A morning routine whole family’s wellbeing. Kids love routine. These little rituals add security and comfort to the start of their day. We all have little rituals that we practice every single morning. As we wake, we may yawn and stretch. Our bodies, intuitively give a kickstart to awaken us from slumber. Perhaps you drink a cup of coffee (a green tea for me), read a chapter of your book, meditate, clean your teeth or just have a quiet moment before the hustle and bustle of family life begins. 

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