Through yoga postures, a mom and daughter team travels the world. They meet a prince and princess, see a leprechaun, visit Tuscany, the South of France, and still make it home for Thanksgiving. "We all want our children to have tools to survive and 'get ahead' in this world. What better time to start than when they are young, teaching them values and giving them experiences that will carry them through life? Adventures of Mom and Daughter Yoga provides a very fun way for a parent and child to stay connected, and a way to start your child on a meditative path from a very young age. This is the type of experience that will give your child a good foundation to relate to the 'Inner Teacher' and a good resource to go to whenever he or she needs guidance. I am very proud of the work Rochelle has done" -Sat Nam. Tej Kaur Khalsa, Los Angeles, CA "In [Adventures of] Mom and Daughter Yoga, Rochelle Katzman has created a program for mothers and daughters to experience a more enriched, joyful relationship with each other and gain all the wonderful benefits of yoga at the same time. With Rochelle's book and cards in hand, healthy fun and deeper connections between moms and daughters abound" -Shakta Khalsa, Founder & Director of Radiant Child Yoga. "As a mom and a full time massage therapist, it is important for me to take care of my own wellness. Each week, my daughter and I read one chapter and do the yoga postures from Adventures of Mom and Daughter Yoga and play the yoga cards game, Adventure of Mom and Daughter Yoga Cards. The book and yoga cards game are wonderful. It has given me time to relax and spend quality time alone with my daughter" -Joy Anne, mom, Long Island, NY "Rochelle, you're the best yoga teacher ever! I always look forward to Tuesdays so I can spend time with my mom doing yoga" -Diana, eight years old, Port Washington, NY Adventures of Mom and Daughter Yoga By Rochelle Katyman Balboa Press Copyright © 2013 Rochelle Katzman All rights reserved. ISBN: 978-1-4525-8407-2 Contents Preface, ix, BREATHE TO BEGIN, 1, RELAX, 2, STORY 1: Mom and Daughter Hike in Upstate New York, 3, STORY 2: Mom and Daughter Travel to Buckingham Palace, 12, STORY 3: Mom and Daughter Meet a Prince and Princess and Visit the Swiss Alps, 20, STORY 4: Mom and Daughter Visit a Castle in Dublin, Ireland, 32, STORY 5: Mom and Daughter on Their Way to the South of France, 45, STORY 6: Mom and Daughter Visit the South of France, 57, STORY 7: Mom and Daughter Visit Tuscany, Italy, 71, STORY 8: Mom and Daughter Visit a Pizzeria in Florence, 83, STORY 9: Mom and Daughter on Their Way to Iceland, 94, STORY 10: Mom and Daughter Arrive Home for Thanksgiving, 106, Smart Moms Want To Know!, 121, Resources, 122, Gratitude, 123, About the Author, 125, Yoga Thoughts for My Mom, 127, Yoga Thoughts for My Daughter, 127, CHAPTER 1 STORY 1: Mom and Daughter Hike in Upstate New York Mom and daughter awake one Saturday morning, and they stretch. Stretch Move your arms and legs all around. (1-3 minutes) They decide to go hiking in the Catskill Mountains in Upstate New York. They travel by car until they reach the bottom of a mountain. Then they get out of the car and look at the majestic scenery. Sufi Grind Sit in easy pose (cross-legged). Place hands on knees and move your spine all around, then change direction. (1-3 minutes in each direction) Spinal Twist Place your hands on your shoulders and twist from left to right. (1-3 minutes) Mom and daughter see something very strange. They see a cat and a cow together hanging out. Cat and Cow On your hands and knees, inhale and arch your spine up and head down. Exhale and arch your spine down and head up. (1-3 minutes) They see the cat and the cow climbing the mountain. They decide to climb the mountain too. Downward Facing Dog (Triangle Pose) Looks like a mountain. Place the palms of your hands and the soles of your feet flat on the ground. Feet are approximately hip-width apart. (1-2 minutes) They run up the mountain. Run all around the room. (1-3 minutes) Mom thinks it is such a beautiful day that she feels they should stop and enjoy the sun. Cobra Pose Lie on your stomach. Place your hands under your shoulders and your palms flat on the ground. Then push your chest and arms up until your arms are straight. If you are not flexible, you may place your elbows on the ground. Look up, and don't forget to inhale and exhale. (1-3 minutes) By that time the cat and cow are gone. Mom and daughter are getting very tired. They decide to rest. Lie on your stomach with mom's head facing daughter's head. Place your arms by your sides with palms facing up. Close your eyes. (1-3 minutes) When they awaken, it is time to head down the mountain. Downward Facing Dog (Triangle Pose) Looks like a mountain. Place the palms of your hands and the soles of your feet flat on the ground. Feet are approximately hip-width apart. (1-2 minutes) All of a sudden, they reach