Find A Grounded Kids Yoga Teacher
Welcome to our Grounded Kids Teacher Directory
All listed teachers have completed at least Step 1 – Get Grounded In Children’s Yoga and are qualified to skillfully teach using our methodology. Those with the distinction of Certified Grounded Kids Teacher have complete 95 hours of comprehensive training to earn their certification. Use Categories for this selection. In the Search bar, find a teacher by entering any of the following fields.:
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Jennifer Macchia
Tatyana Manogin
Sarah Mapes
Windy Marty
Margaret [Mags] Maurice
Stephanie McCartt
Rachel McCray
Susan McVicar
Ruth Meagher
Biography
Ruth has been working in Education for over 20 years. She began her career with a Montessori Diploma and then pursued a degree in Art and Education at the Roehampton Institute of London. Before the birth of her first child, Ruth travelled extensively throughout Asia and Africa with her husband, working in schools in Nepal and Zimbabwe. Travel exposed her not just to diverse cultures, religions, yogic and meditative practices, but also opened her to the endless possibilities of the human spirit.
Ruth moved to the US in 2006. Using her educational background she taught in high school and elementary schools in Brooklyn, providing individual support to children who were struggling to reach their full potential. At this time she began her yoga practice and participated in a 200-hour Vinyasa training. She went on to complete her 300- hour teacher training at Yoga Montclair in January 2014.
She is grateful to have had the opportunity to be trained and Certified in Grounded Kids Yoga with Cheryl Crawford and Amy Haysman. She began teaching kids yoga classes at Yoga Montclair in 2013, and has expanded the program to include Yoga Summer Camp and Family Yoga. She combines her passions of teaching and yoga to create a safe and secure place where children can empower themselves with their actions, become more confident and connected, and elevate their sense of who they are in this world.
Yoga Montclair LLC , 107 Forest Street, Suite 3, Montclair, NJ 07042 – 973.233.9642
TUESDAY from 4-4:45pm
Ages 4-6 | Pre-Grounded with Ruth
For the young yogi this class will use elements of play and fun while helping the child to experience both the physical and emotional benefits of yoga.
FRIDAY from 4:30-5:30pm
Ages 7 + UP | Open Level with Ruth
Coming from the belief that we can all learn from each other, this class gives an opportunity for yogi’s of different ages to come practice together. It will help them to experience both the physical and emotional benefits of Yoga. Each class is based on an inspirational theme. Class ends in a traditonal savasana and guided imagery.
FAMILY YOGA
One Saturday a month
@ 4:00pm | $10 per family!
MORE SESSIONS/INFO
Family Yoga
13th June, 25th July, 26th Sept.
Yoga Camp will be July 6th – 10th, from 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Montclair Yoga Studio | Alignment Yoga | Classes & Lessons by ERYT500 Instructors | VOTED BEST OF ESSEX WINNER: 2009, 2011, 2013, 2014
Adrienne Meehan
Biography
Hi! I’m a kid’s yoga teacher in the Atlanta area offering yoga for kids, special needs, athletes, and adults. I have completed Grounded Kids steps 1-4 and I have a certification in Teaching Yoga for Athletes. I also teach kids Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Laura Meisinger
Elaine Merkel
Susan Miller
Mrs. Gina M. Misticawi
Biography
Gina Misticawi is currently registered with Yoga Alliance as an E-RYT 200 and RCYT. She became certified through AFAA as a Personal Trainer/Fitness Counselor and Group Exercise Instructor in 1997. She then completed her 200-hour yoga certification through Atlanta Yoga Fellowship/Peachtree Yoga Center under the guidance of Graham Fowler, Ursula Nix, and Kilkenny Walter-Tremblay. Gina is also a Spin instructor with Mad Dogg Athletics and Schwinn and holds numerous other fitness certifications. In 2016, Gina became a Certified Elevated Grounded Teacher under the direction of Amy Haysman, Cheryl Crawford, and Sedef Dion.
Teaching allows Gina to give back to those around her. She truly enjoys helping others find their own sense of self-acceptance and realize their full potential through the practice of yoga. Gina helps provide a safe haven where you can benefit from the grounding, stress-reducing gifts of yoga. She leads a lively, heart-centered practice that builds core strength, flexibility and ease. Gina meets each student where he or she is, and helps each person find their own ideal alignment and unique beauty. She finds the balance between knowing how to challenge students without forgetting who they are. What she loves most about yoga is that anyone, at any age, can practice. Yoga is available to all, no matter what the experience and physical ability…everyone can benefit from the practice of yoga.
In her personal life, Gina is married and has two daughters, Lily and Mia.
Currently teaching at:
Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek, GA
Cecil B. Day Wellness Center in Dunwoody, GA
All Saints Catholic Church in Dunwoody, GA
Personal training clients in their homes
Kimie Mittman
Kyra Mooney
Molly Moore
Biography
Molly Molly participated in various exercise regimens for years, and after taking yoga classes on and off for 20 years, her authentic yoga journey began in 2018 as her practice deepened. She experienced a transformation, was awakened to the cathartic nature of the practice and decided she wanted to share the gift of yoga with others. She completed her 200 RYT in 2019 under Sheila Ewers of Johns Creek Yoga. As a speech therapist, Molly has served children of all ages and even those with special needs. That led her to also complete her 95 RCYT under Amy Haysman and Sedef Dion through Grounded Kids Yoga in 2019.
Molly radiates the light of love, sees each day as the precious present that it is, and helps others keep eyes & hearts open, as opportunities for joy are on the way.
Kara Morrison
Biography
I have been an elementary school teacher for over 18 years. I love starting each day in my classroom with mindfulness and yoga. Getting my Grounded Certification has given me the tools I need to plan book-themed yoga lessons that helps my students to embody their learning.