Llamas and Niyamas is an enchanting, full-color picture book that brings yoga philosophy to life through captivating animal characters and their mindful lessons.

Designed for readers of all ages, the short stories of this delightful book seamlessly blend engaging storytelling with valuable yoga principles, promoting mindfulness, compassion and self-care. With its expressive llama sounds and vibrant illustrations, these yoga fables are a perfect gift for families, educators, or anyone beginning their yoga journey. Size: 6" x 9", suitable for cozy read-aloud sessions with little ones.

Like most young llamas, Amal gets tired of being told what to do. The rules just don’t seem fair! One day, she impulsively ignores her mom and, instead of cleaning her room, takes matters into her own two-toed feet and sneaks out for some adventure.

She meets Śauca, a raccoon busy washing her fur and food in a stream. With her new friend’s gentle example, tidying up suddenly makes sense and Amal hurries home to straighten things out with Mama.

In each following chapter, Amal learns a new niyama:

· contentment from Santoṣa the bear,

· commitment and discipline from Tapas the beaver,

· self-study from Svādhāya the coyote, and

· trust and surrender from Īśvara-Praṇidhāna the spider.

Product details

  • Author : Michael Levine

  • Illustrator ‏ : ‎ Dejeshwini N.

  • Language ‏ : ‎ English

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Luradel Press

  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ Not Yet Available

  • Language ‏ : ‎ English

  • Print length ‏ : ‎72 pages

  • ISBN- 979-8-9912144-0-7 ‏ : ‎ ebook

  • ISBN- 979-8-9912144-1-4 ‏ : ‎ paperback

  • ISBN- 979-8-9912144-2-1 ‏ : ‎ hardcover

  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ ounces

  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3+ years

  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 9 inches

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Reviews

Llamas and Niyamas beautifully translates the niyamas into stories that are warm, joyful, and gently offered. The young llama is spirited, relatable, and just feisty enough to feel wonderfully real, while her kind and supportive animal guides embody these observances with charm rather than preachiness. Introducing such timeless yogic wisdom in childhood plants powerful seeds of self-awareness, steadiness, and compassion that can stay with a child for a lifetime. This is a delightful and meaningful contribution to children’s literature.

— Leslie Ellis
Soul Embodiment Coach & Yoga Therapist
yogaheartsong.com