Author, Pilates and yoga instructor, and loving mother. Jesse Bennett I found a way to put it all together of She writes and illustrates children’s books that spread positive messages of kindness and compassion. What’s Included Yoga and breathing exercises that parents and children can do together.
Bennett fell in love with yoga during college. Teaching experience 20 years. She found that the practice helped her accept her body and harness its power, and the idea for her book on mindfulness came from her children.
“My daughter had a hard time falling asleep at night. And me I wrote her a meditation help Please calm her down. Then I started doodling and taking notes about meditation.“ “And thus,” Bennett says, “was born my first book.”
The first book, “Yoga House”“ It was published in 2018. In addition to the stories, the book includes nightly meditations like the one Bennett wrote for her daughter, some journaling exercises, and a short story titled “I am Strong,” “I Loved,“ And “I’m special”
Since then, Bennett has appeared in “Sunshine” and “” “lift,“ And then there’s Ripple.” She is currently working on a new piece titled “Bloom.”
Featured Articles Harvard Health It cites studies showing that yoga can improve children’s concentration, memory, academic performance and self-esteem while reducing stress and anxiety levels. Similar studies have shown that yoga can address core symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). like Hyperactivity, impulsivity, inattention.
“Yoga is an amazing tool to help ground us, get in touch with our feelings, release our agitation, breathe deeply, and come back to ourselves,” says Bennett. “My hope is that kids and families will be inspired to love themselves.” [and] Lead with kindness towards yourself and others.”
Bennett writes and illustrates books near her home in Roseville, California, teaches regular Pilates and yoga classes, and is the resident wellness professional for Good Day Sacramento. She also visits local schools to give book readings and lead meditation and yoga activities. It was during one of these classroom visits recently that Bennett noticed the impact her work is having.
“I recently visited a school and after doing the ‘I am’ affirmation with them, a sweet fourth grader told me she’d had a really rough morning but reading my book made her feel better,” Bennett says. “That touched me. If my words make one child feel even a little bit loved, accepted, connected or blessed, then it’s all worth it.”
