Let Your Light Shine: How Mindfulness Can Empower Children and Rebuild Communities by Ali Smith, Atman Smith, and Andres Gonzalez

​Let Your Light Shine begins with the authors’ unique story of how their childhood experience in the inner city of Baltimore and guidance from their Uncle Will (with his practices of yoga and meditation) shaped the work they do today. 
​Having a strong role model and pillar of support growing up inspired them to return
to their community after graduating college to be that same loving force for the youth
​of Baltimore.

 This book introduces yoga and mindfulness practices as a foundational cornerstone for one’s own individual development and for those who wish to work with youth. LOVE is a continuous theme in their book. “Remember, love is everything. If the kids feel your love, your kindness, your humor, and your empathy, they will respond.” If you’re looking for a way to build a more peaceful, caring school community, and feel inspired, you’ll discover  important insights as well as find practical advice, such as constructing a mindfulness room, reminders about meeting the students where they are and the importance of deep listening.  A great read for this winter to feel your light shine.