“An extraordinary children's book. This is a book that can be read to children again and again and they will pick up on different aspects at different stages in their development.
My child absolutely loved the rainbow of colors, and how each color represented a different chakra.
A Rainbow Inside My Body would make a perfect fit for classroom Calming Corners.”
Finding Peace Through Yoga, Breathing Exercises, and the Chakras
"When I need to know how I am feeling, I can close my eyes and breathe."
In an increasingly stressful world, it is more important than ever to help kids establish helpful tools to manage it. In this colorful meditation written by experts on healthy living, young readers will learn yoga poses, breathing exercises, and more through the colorful rainbow inside them: the chakras.
With a playful and imaginative approach, children can find energy and better understand their feelings by focusing within. With accessible information about the history of yoga and ayurveda, A Rainbow Inside My Body reveals how when the mind, body, and spirit are balanced, we can make better decisions and respond to stress in a peaceful way.
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​"The pronunciation guide in the beginning was a fun introduction to the rest of the book. The poetic text takes us on a interactive walk through calming oneself. Children can dance like rain drops or stand firmly on the ground like a mighty tree. The authors' note at the end goes into more depth about chakras, yoga, and Ayurveda. There is also a fun section on different foods for different aspects of the body & chakras."
— YA Books Central
Meet the Authors
Writer
E. Katherine Kottaras
Author of two critically acclaimed YA novels, How to Be Brave and The Best Possible Answer. Currently an Associate Professor of English at Pasadena City College, she is also a certified yoga teacher, personal trainer, and health coach. She holds master's degrees in English and Kinesiology. She lives in Southern California with her family.
Writer
Vanitha Swaminathan
Raised in Eastern India, Vanitha learned mindfulness practices from her parents. She graduated from the University of Sheffield, UK, with a master's degree in education and has taught on two different continents for over forty years. Her last teaching engagement as at Pasadena City College in California, as a tenured professor of English. She lives in California with her husband, two sons, and six grandchildren.
Illustrator
Holly Hatam
Holly is a three-time New York Times bestselling illustrator, having worked on books like Dear Girl by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Hair Twins by Raakhee Mirchandani. She lives in Waterloo, Ontario, with her husband and son.
