The Yoga of Parenting: Ten Yoga-Based Practices To Help You Stay Grounded, Connect with Your Kids, and Be Kind to Yourself

Ezrin, a world-renowned yoga instructor and prolific writer on this topic, believes that parents can learn from the ancient practice of yoga through awareness, transformation, and connection. In this book, she advocates “slow parenting”—pausing and connecting as imperfect people in progress, and being fully present in the moment. The book focuses on self-connection in order to grow closer relationships, and it urges parents to view their children as teachers. Each chapter concludes with a “From Mat to Family” section, which incorporates breathing and movement exercises and ideas for busy parents. There are examples with families of color and foster families, and there’s a profile featuring a parent seeking support for a child with gender dysphoria. The appendix section includes a guide to resources and a list of helpful websites. Journaling questions/prompts are an essential part of the text, which focuses on practical application.