NaMOOste Yoga for Kids 

December 6, 2025, 3:30 – 4:30 pm
Main Stage, Salle des célébrations

Author Marlee Kostiner never fails to get kids giggling as she reads all the ways animals say “Namaste” with their animal sounds (the cow says naMOOste, the chick says namaSQUEEK). After an engaging reading, Marlee guides the kids through yoga poses they learned in the book, ending with a relaxing moment of silence (yes, the kids are quiet!). NaMOOste features 13 beautiful watercolour animals practising authentic yoga poses, and shows young readers ways to care for their bodies and minds. For kids ages 3–9.

Marlee Kostiner is an award-winning journalist, writer, editor, and the author of NaMOOste, a playful yoga book that helps kids build social-emotional skills. A passionate advocate for neurodiversity and mental health, Marlee brings these values into all her creative work. In 2021, she founded Garden Wolf Publishing House to help fellow purpose-driven experts, organizations and non-profits turn their ideas into meaningful children’s books. She lives in Montreal with her two sons, her husband, and their grumpy cat.