Global Little Yogis: Secrets from India and Other Parts of the World

by Barkha Sharma

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  1. ISBN: 978-93-5702-003-9
  2. Pages: 114 pages
  3. Date: 5th February 2023

ABOUT THIS BOOK

Barkha Sharma has a unique gift to connect with young readers through her writing. In her debut book Global Little Yogis, she has playfully described and beautifully illustrated 30 asanas with the aim of igniting a spark in every child to embrace yoga. Striking a great balance between fun and learning, this book also draws from mythology as well as classical music traditions from around the world. It highlights the importance of yoga and the values of harmony of the mind, body and soul, the inside and the outside, the self and its surroundings.
Each asana, with its own set of unique meditations, breathing exercises and prayers, has been
thoughtfully paired with knowledge about specific spirit animals, flowers and trees. Children can become little yogis by learning how to balance all the five tattvas (elements of nature) and attaining not only an equilibrium in life, but also the strength and skills to achieve their dreams and become strong leaders in a brighter, loving and peaceful world.
Barkha has imbued her professional and creative pursuits with her own spiritual beliefs to create a confluence of art and yoga. The primary goal is to help kids flourish by inculcating a sense of yogic discipline and artistic creativity, while being one with nature. Barkha’s book is inspired by the philosophy of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ (the world is one family) from the Maha Upanishad. The adage conceptualizes a world without boundaries where beauty, love, light and secrets of self- actualization are unlocked through the ancient tool of yoga and a balanced approach to happiness.
This is a timeless book for people across different countries and cultures. It offers a unique opportunity for parents to bond with their beloved kids over yoga and help impart a strong value system to future generations. Barkha aims to equip parents and children to live harmoniously and with self-reliance
and resilience. Discover the divine grace and learn how to imbibe inner strength.

AUTHOR OF THE BOOK

Barkha Sharma is an accomplished designer, classical dancer and yoga practitioner. Since childhood, Barkha has been learning yoga from various schools and institutes, especially The Yoga Institute, Mumbai. After completing her B.Sc. degree from Purdue University and a marketing programme from the Wharton Business School, she also completed an entrepreneurship programme with the Harvard University.
Her passion and adventurism led her to become a certified skydiver, and study Iaido (a form of sword fighting), etching in calligraphy with a sword and Tibetan meditation. All her influences are imbued with a spiritual aura. “Barkha ‘n’ Sonzal” is a fashion label that she co-founded with her sister, their designs and brand were the first to be selected to represent India at the prestigious ‘International Woolmark Award’ in the menswear category. Barkha was also selected for a furniture design research programme course for ‘Christies, New York’, at a young age, but she opted out to learn dance in Kerala and work on the local crafts. She is also a kalaripaiyatt artist from CVN Kalari. Belonging to a family of musical legends, Barkha has featured in the album Confluence 2 with her husband, the santoor maestro Rahul Sharma. She has trained in instrumental music and also learnt the tanpura from her father-in-law, the legendary musician Pandit Shivkumar Sharma, and accompanies her family on stage all over the world for select concerts. ‘Yug O’ Vision’, a yoga anthem, was launched on the Yoga International Day in 2018, featuring Barkha as a classical danseuse performing yoga. The album was presented to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Currently, Barkha resides with her
husband and their seven-year-old son in Mumbai, India.

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