About the Author

Rebecca Rissman is a yoga teacher, nonfiction author, and editor. She has written more than 200 books about history, culture, science and art. Her book Shapes in Sports earned a starred review from Booklist, and her series Animal Spikes and Spines received Learning Magazine's 2013 Teachers Choice forChildren's Books. She lives in Portland, Oregon, with her husband and daughter, and enjoys hiking, yoga, and cooking.

Reviews

For teens who want to realize health, tranquility, and fitness in their lives through yoga, this beautiful and easy-to-follow guide offers helpful advice with numerous, full-color photographs of poses and practices, even for beginners.-- "School Library Journal, "Make a Splash: Wellness, Fitness, and Sports""

If you're looking for an accessible introductory book for a tween or teen who wants to learn more about yoga, Yoga For Your Mind & Body by Rebecca Rissman is a good choice. . . .As a mother, I was pleased to see that the publisher took care to represent girls from a wide range of ethnicities as well as different body types. For a book aimed at young teens, I think it's vital that girls see models they can relate to. Yoga For Your Mind & Body gets an "A" for promoting fitness and well-being as opposed to unrealistic beauty standards.-- "Smart Moms, Review District"

Keep calm and do yoga should be the mantra of this manual, which introduces teen girls to the ancient practice from India that balances the body, mind, and spirit. . . .Newbies and experienced yogis alike will benefit from this easy-to-follow guide.-- "Booklist"