You Are a Rainbow of Energy - by Crystal McCreary (Hardcover)

About the Book

Kids will explore simple yoga practices and mantras that connect them to the ancient healing of all seven chakras: root chakra, sacral chakra, solar plexus chakra, heart chakra, throat chakra, third eye chakra, and crown chakra. Highlighting the colors, qualities, and emotions associated with each chakra, this book will empower even the youngest readers to connect with their amazing energy centers so that they can better be in touch with themselves, others, and the larger world around them.

Book Synopsis

Can you feel the rainbow of energy inside you? This beautifully illustrated introduction to the seven chakras for kids is from the author of the best-selling Little Yogi Deck.

"Welcoming and accessible text presents the seven chakras....Zohra's smooth illustrations utilize flowing lines and natural motifs for an effect that amplifies the work's soothing and empowering vibe."--Publishers Weekly

"[A] great guide for anyone wanting a better understanding of basic yoga practices.....The helpful illustrations show a diverse cast of children correctly modeling poses and integrating yoga practices into relatable activities....[An] engaging, thoughtful, and informative guide for kids and adults alike."--Booklist

Kids will explore simple yoga practices and mantras that connect them to the ancient healing of all seven chakras: root chakra, sacral chakra, solar plexus chakra, heart chakra, throat chakra, third eye chakra, and crown chakra. Highlighting the colors, qualities, and emotions associated with each chakra, this book will empower even the youngest readers to connect with their amazing energy centers so that they can better be in touch with themselves, others, and the larger world around them.

Review Quotes

This book, ostensibly aimed at young audiences, makes a great guide for anyone wanting a better understanding of basic yoga practices. Addressed directly to readers, it essentially provides a script for guiding kids through poses, breathing exercises, and imagery aligned with the seven chakras, traditional energy centers first identified by yogis in ancient India (safety, creativity, confidence, love, expression, intuition, connection). A handy chart introduces each chakra, identifying its associated colors, location within the body, name in Sanscrit, and corresponding element (earth, water, fire, air, sound, light, thought). Brief text passages suggest everyday scenarios that can evoke problematic reactions (being afraid, nervous, shy) and offer step-by-step directions for moving into a remedial yoga pose: cobra, cat-cow, child's pose, and so on. Readers are then encouraged to make some noise (each chakra has a distinct syllable/sound) and are given final words of affirmation. The helpful illustrations show a diverse cast of children correctly modeling poses and integrating yoga practices into relatable activities. This is an engaging, thoughtful, and informative guide for kids and adults alike.--Kathleen McBroom "Booklist"

Welcoming and accessible text presents the seven chakras and the "glorious rainbow bridge" they form in this beginners' reference to using yogic approaches for self-connection. As the book progresses, an opening list introduces each chakra's moniker and Sanskrit name, location, color, and element. Text, meanwhile, notes how to tap into the specific chakra ("Clear your Throat Chakra to speak clearly and truthfully"), while a facing page proposes activating the given chakra with a simple yoga pose (e.g., Lion's Breath Pose). On the following spread, a "Let's Make Some Noise!" section prompts readers to try out a single-syllable chant ("HAAAMMM!"), and a "Say it Loud, and Say it Proud!" section features strengthening affirmations ("My voice matters, and I speak my truth"). Zohra's smooth illustrations utilize flowing lines and natural motifs for an effect that amplifies the work's soothing and empowering vibe. Characters are portrayed with varying skin tones. Includes opening and closing notes. Ages 4-8. (Mar.)-- "Publishers Weekly"

About the Author

Crystal McCreary is a coach, health educator, and yoga and mindfulness educator and teacher trainer. She is the author of the Little Yogi Deck: Simple Practices to Help Kids Move through Big Emotions (Bala Kids, 2021). She is also on the faculty at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. Crystal currently works as a health and wellness educator at a K-12 independent school in New York City while studying to become a psychotherapist in the Mental Health Counseling program at City University of New York-Hunter. Learn more about Crystal at http: //www.crystalmccreary.com.

Sonali Zohra is an illustrator and author whose work is inspired by her love of nature, mythology, and philosophy, which she combines with her education in fine art, photography, and design. She has illustrated numerous books and is the author of I Dream of Ganesha (Bala Kids, 2025). Sonali is based in British Columbia, Canada. You can find more of her work at www.sonalizohra.com.