The Manly Daily
October 11, 2006

Kids' chill out tunes
by Joanna Davis

Stressed out children are learning how to take life at a leisurely pace thanks to the soothing sounds of a Balgowlah mum's yoga CD.

Yoga teacher Kim McCormick has produced a CD designed to give kids a break from the 21st century pressures of school and extra-curricular obligations.

The Bliss CD features guided relaxation music that can be used at the end of yoga sessions or just before bedtime.

Ms McCormick said the most common request she received from youngsters during yoga class was for "the lying down bit at the end".

"My children have certainly had times when they have been very stressed and anxious, particularly in relation to school, and I would get them to do a relaxation to help them calm themselves," she said.

"I started to guide them through a relaxation practice as they went to bed and it worked wonders. Now when my children see me get stressed, they will tell me to relax and put on the CD."

The CD, made up of 17 three-minute compositions by local artist Ian Cameron Smith, is available from www.magicmonkey.com.au.