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.:
Eileen Hayes
Rebecca Hayes
Amy Haysman
Biography
Amy Haysman, E-RYT 500, RCYT, M.Ed
Founder & Owner, Grounded Kids Yoga
Amy Haysman is the founder and owner of Grounded Kids Yoga, LLC. She began her professional journey teaching Middle School Literature—at an age when she was often mistaken for one of her own students. After realizing (with a laugh) that it’s generally unprofessional to bring a baby to school, Amy took a break to raise her children and earn a Masters in Middle Grades Education.
Searching for purpose, Amy walked into her first yoga class and—just three minutes in—became captivated by the idea of making yoga accessible for all kids. By Savasana, her path was sealed. She earned certifications with YogaKids and Radiant Child, followed by decades of experience teaching children. Amy went on to complete laughter yoga certification, multiple 200-hour adult yoga teacher trainings, a 300-hour certification from Bhakti Yogshala in India, and specialized trauma-informed training.
Today, Amy’s greatest joy is teaching yoga to children and training grown-ups to do the same—whether it’s leading trauma-informed classes, hosting Girl Scout workshops, or creating birthday parties that help kids feel seen and celebrated. Grounded Kids Yoga is built on her conviction that every child deserves the chance to express who they truly are. Helping kids (and their grownups) find grounding, confidence, and joy is not just Amy’s purpose—it’s exactly where she’s meant to be found.
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Amy teaches at yoga clubs and studios in Alpharetta & Johns Creek. Email amy@groundedkids.com for a schedule.
Grace Heatherington
Leah Hegstrom
Tracy Heifetz
Shenise Nicole Henderson
Amanda Hendricks
Biography
Amanda’s yoga classes for kids and teens are literacy-infused, integrating stories, words, letters, alliteration, music, art-making, laughter, and games with yoga to empower students along their own path towards deeper self-knowledge and awareness. They focus on helping children cultivate mindfulness and nurturing their physical, emotional, and social needs through grounding structure, yoga movement, and creativity. Amanda’s intention is to give children the chance to discover their own worthiness and inner light—so that they will shine brightly wherever they go.
E-mail kidsofmanayunkyoga@gmail.com for more information about local classes and yoga in schools in Manayunk/Roxborough, Philadelphia.
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Silvia Herstik
Marilyn Hildebrandt
Tamera Hill
Stephanie Hiltz
Erin Hodge
Biography
Judy Hoffman
Adam Holcomb
Heidi Holland
Biography
Felicia Holtz
Biography
Felicia Holtz, M. Ed; E-RYT 500
Felicia spent the earlier part of her career in the field of education. She taught from Nursery School through most grades and was tenured teaching a Middle School Gifted and Talented and Schoolwide Enrichment Programs in Livingston, NJ.
Felicia completed the 200 hour Yoga Teacher Certification in 2009 and the 300 hour advanced teacher training in 2010 with AmarJyothi in Frenchtown, NJ with an emphasis on Structural Yoga Therapy, Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy and an integrated vinyasa practice. She continues her yoga studies in philosophy, music and meditation through multi-yearly retreats to Ananda Ashram in Monroe, NY and with yoga teachers Sue Elkind and Naime Jezzany. In 2013, Felicia was inspired to train with Grounded Kids to teach yoga to kids and teens bringing her teaching path full circle. Felicia delights in teaching kids, teens and adults of all ages.
Felicia marvels at the energy yoga brings to her life. She lives Point Pleasant, PA with her husband, two sons, one dog, two cats and flock of chickens. She is most appreciative for each chance she receives to learn with and to teach her friends in the Delaware River Valley and beyond.
Neda Honarvar
Mary Hooks
Biography
I have over 20 years experience in education and have a passion for meeting the needs of the whole child. I am just beginning my journey in Grounded Kids Yoga and am engaging staff and students at my school in poses and practices to support mindfulness.
Heather Heather Hopkins
Biography
I specialize in pre-grounded, elementary age and personalized yoga.
Abby Horowitz
Alex Hulsey
Megan Hurley
Biography
I am a Grounded Kids Yoga Teacher in Charlotte, NC.
Sophia Hurley
Susan Hutchins
Brittany Hutchinson
Tamara Ingold
Shannon Inhouse
Christian Ivey
Theresa Ivey
Chelsea Jackson
Victoria Jackson
Kellie Jackson Daniel
Biography
Kellie has been teaching yoga to kids in schools in the Charlotte area for 3 years and teaching public group classes to adults for 8 years. Her training through the Grounded Program has taught Kellie how to help kids make a deeper connection to the whole of themselves and have fun while doing so. The kids love Kellie’s warm, animated voice as she leads kids through a sequence to help keep themfocused, clear, certain and bright!
Please feel free to contact Kellie with any questions about finding a Grounded class in the Charlotte area.
Aliya Jafri
Ariel Jaillett
Jennifer Jakubecy
Cheryl Janecka
Amy Jarrett
Biography
A 25-year early childhood classroom veteran, Amy has been practicing yoga for 20 years. She became certified in Grounded Kids Yoga in Charlotte, NC in 2015 and obtained her 200-hour yoga teacher certification in Charlottesville, VA in 2018. Amy teaches adult and children’s yoga at the local studio in Lexington, Va, Center of Gravity on Main St. She co-leads yoga and swim camp every summer for ages 7-12. Amy works as an administrative assistant at Washington and Lee University. Previously, she taught 3 year olds in the preschool classroom as well as children’s yoga at local after-school programs.
Sabrina Jean-Louis
Stephanie Jeon
Carmen Jimenez-Pride
Biography
Carmen K. Jimenez is a, Substance Abuse Professional, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina and Georgia. She is also a Licensed Independent Social Worker in South Carolina. Carmen is a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor credentialed by the Association of Play Therapy. Carmen earned a bachelor in Social Work with a certificate in Child Protective Services from Benedict College in 2004. Carmen was accepted into the advance standing program at the University of South Carolina earning a Masters of Social Work in 2005 with a focus on communities and organizations.
Carmen has over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. Carmen has spent 8 years focused on protecting children and assisting families in crisis as a senior social worker with Youth and Family Services in Charlotte North Carolina. Carmen has shared her expertise and dedication with Youth and Family Services managing Family Intervention cases, conducting family assessments, conducting forensic investigations. Carmen transitioned to Youth and Family services specialty sex abuse and conflict of interest unit prior to leaving the agency in 2014.
Since 2010 Carmen has utilized her skills within the clinical field by providing outpatient therapy and intensive in home services to children, adolescents and adults in Mecklenburg County. In 2011 Carmen created Outspoken Counseling and Consulting to provide therapy, life coaching and business consulting in Fort Mill, South Carolina. In 2014 Carmen transitioned the practice to Columbia South Carolina. In 2015 Carmen created Together We’ll Grow a non-profit organization focused on strengthen individuals and families by providing mentoring and therapeutic services. In 2016 Carmen created FreedOM Yoga Inc. an organization focused on provided yoga therapy services to individuals who normally would not have access to the practice of yoga. With a focus on children and play therapy Carmen is the founded of Play Therapy with Carmen Inc. an organization educating the community on play therapy and providing play therapy to children who have experienced trauma.
Carmen is a past member of the North Carolina National Association of Social Work board of directors and North Carolina Association for Play Therapy board of directors. Carmen is a current and active member of the South Carolina Association of Play Therapy board of directors.
Angela Jinright
Dedria Johnson
Dia Johnson
Lovette Johnson
Mary Johnson
Selina Johnson
Tana Johnson
Tanya Jones
Debby Kaminsky
Doris Kapner
Biography
Doris is certified through Yoga Alliance as an RYT-200 which she completed at Asheville Yoga Center. She is currently working on her 95 Hour Children’s Yoga Certification through Grounded Yoga and her 300 Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Certification through Asheville Yoga Center.
Amy Karp
Biography
I am a elementary teacher who has 20 years of experience in the classroom. I hold a Master’s degree in special education.
RYT (200)
Natalie Karp Allowitz
Laura Kast
Heidi Kaufman
Nirmal Nam Kaur
Megan Kearney
Amy Kelley
Kathleen Kelley
Biography
Kimberley Kelley DeZutel
Susan Kelley-Plummer
Kathleen Kelly
Biography
Kerry Kelly
Biography
Michelle Kelly
Beth Kenna
Anna Kennedy
Stacie Smith Kenner
Susan M. Kent
Elizabeth Keromytis
Safia Khan
Rez Khoshlesan
Lele King
Ellyn Kirschner
Ben Knaebel
Rhea Keller Knittel
Rachelle Knowles
Angie Koetke
Sonata Kogan
Jessica Konter
Sara Kotowski
Heather Koz
Biography
Heather is a Certified Grounded Teacher & Trainer in Charlotte, NC. She and her teaching partner, Lee Darling, have helped to expand the Grounded program to schools, before & after-school programs, home schools, gyms, resource & community centers all across Charlotte and continue to host trainings annually. Heather lives with her husband and two teenage daughters who inspire her practice and play daily. She is also a Certified Baptiste Power Yoga teacher at Yoga One in Plaza Midwood, where she has introduced a thriving kids yoga program, as well. Her specialties include:
Pre-Grounded
Tween & Teen Yoga
Yoga for Special Needs
Trauma Informed Yoga
Yoga for Athletes
Personalized Yoga
Yoga for Special Populations
Meditation & Mindfulness
Tandy Nicole Krajec
Amanda Krause
Pam Kreamer
Shannon Krogman
Hillary Kucik
Biography
Hillary is certified through Yoga Alliance as an RYT-200. She has attended Yoga 101 and Advanced Vinyasa Teacher Training through Savannah Power Yoga, and Grounded: Module 1. She currently teaches a children’s bereavement yoga class at Full Circle Grief & Loss Center, and additional adult classes around town. Children’s yoga meets weekly, on Mondays at 6pm, at Full Circle Grief & Loss Center.
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Children’s yoga meets weekly, on Mondays at 6pm, at Full Circle Grief & Loss Center.