What are the best yoga cards or printables to use with kids?

Our 84-pose card deck is one of our most loved resources. Each card includes pose names, illustrations, cues, and chakra-based organization. You’ll find individual, partner, and group poses, making the deck easy to use in classrooms, therapy rooms, or at home. We also offer downloadable coloring book sets that teach pose names, energy awareness, and emotional expression through creative activities — perfect for homeschool, calm corners, or SEL integration.

How do I use pose cards to guide a kids yoga class or home routine?

Pose cards offer structure and inspiration. You can lay them out in a sequence, have kids draw one at a time, or build themed flows based on the chakra or element system. Each card includes alignment tips and benefits so even new teachers or parents can lead confidently. Our Focus in Time deck gives quick classroom-ready mini-flows, while our standard deck supports full lessons with creative play built in.

What posters or visuals help kids remember yoga poses?

We offer large and small printable pose posters, chakra visuals, and mantra-based affirmations. These are ideal for classroom calm corners, yoga rooms, or homeschool walls. Kids retain poses and alignment better when they see images and words together. Our posters are beautifully designed with developmentally appropriate cues to reinforce safety and confidence.

Are there printable yoga activities or games I can download?

Yes. We offer a wide selection of printable downloads including yoga-themed coloring books, SEL-based journaling activities, pose-based bingo games, chakra board sets, and mandalas. These resources reinforce what children learn in movement through creative reflection. Many families and educators use them as transitions, calming stations, or mindful quiet-time options.

What are the best tools to support yoga in a classroom or group setting?

For group use, we recommend our Focus in Time instructional kit, pose card decks, classroom bundles, and calming posters. These tools make it easy to introduce yoga to students of all ages. Our materials are organized by theme, chakra, or element, which helps educators plan consistent, meaningful sequences. Everything is created to be teacher-friendly, visually engaging, and SEL-supportive.

How do I start teaching yoga to kids with no prior experience?

You can start by grounding yourself — literally and energetically. The Grounded Kids method teaches that before you ground others, you must first learn to center your own presence. This is the first step. From there, we guide you to lead engaging, developmentally appropriate classes using our proven rhythm: tuning in, theme sharing, breathwork, movement, integration, and closing. Even if you've never taught yoga before, you’ll learn how to use clear, confident instructions, give safe pose cues, and create a welcoming environment. Begin with our foundational lesson templates, repetition-based sequences, and signature poses like Dark Seed Light and Washing Machine. You don’t need to know everything — you need to be open, grounded, and willing to practice teaching by teaching.

What’s the best way to structure a kids yoga class?

A Grounded Kids Yoga class follows a consistent rhythm that helps students feel safe, focused, and successful. Start by gathering the group and introducing your theme, then guide them through a Tune In ritual like chanting OM or a bija mantra. From there, lead warm-ups, a sequence of theme-aligned poses, cool-downs, and a resting pose. Every class ends with a closing ritual that brings the experience full circle. We emphasize repetition, play, and heart-based instruction. Pose flows can be built around adventure, stillness, laughter, or storytelling. Include chants, games, partner work, or projects as time allows. Music choices should support the class energy, from calming to energizing. Whether you teach in a classroom, studio, or outside, this structure helps your students—and you—stay grounded.

How do I teach yoga to toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary students?

Young children thrive on rhythm, repetition, and reverence. Our Pre-Grounded methodology teaches you to model behavior and poses while engaging multiple intelligences—visual, auditory, and kinesthetic. With toddlers and preschoolers, use songs, clapping games, and clear spatial cues like colored carpets or lines on the floor. Take turns for movement and speak from eye level. For elementary students, follow a consistent class rhythm: Opening → Adventure Flow or Solid Ground Flow → Rest → Closing. Blend creative themes, familiar rituals, and story-based flows. Whether indoors or outdoors, your structure, presence, and confidence guide their experience.

What are the most effective warm-up and cool-down activities for children?

Effective warm-ups include rhythmic mini flows (like Shimmy, Play with Fire, and Just Breathe), animal movements, and call-and-response sequences that engage the breath and body. Start with repetition, build into flow, and focus on fun. Cool-downs can include partner games like Ball Breath, visualization such as 'Be the Bubble,' gentle breath-based movement, and Resting Pose with guided imagery. Children thrive when transitions between energetic peaks and quiet grounding are deliberate and consistent.

How do I keep kids focused and engaged during a yoga session?

Grounded Kids Yoga teaches you to tune into student energy and lead from presence. Use name plates, music cues, visual aids, and call-and-response patterns to maintain rhythm. Alternate between movement and stillness, and always make eye contact when giving directions. Elemental Conduct helps you respond to each child’s unique constitution—Fire children crave precision, Water children need comfort, Air children want movement, and so on. Balance structure with creativity, and redirect energy instead of fighting it.

What certification do I need to teach yoga to children?

To teach yoga to children, it's recommended — and in many schools, required — to complete a specialized kids yoga teacher training. Grounded Kids Yoga offers a certification that prepares you to teach in schools, studios, therapy settings, and enrichment programs. Our program is trauma-informed, SEL-aligned, and developmentally appropriate for kids of all ages.

How do I become a certified kids yoga teacher?

You can become a certified kids yoga teacher by completing a comprehensive training program like the one offered by Grounded Kids Yoga. Our certification includes instructional hours, practice teaching, alignment techniques, and a full curriculum kit. You can train online or in person, and start teaching right away upon completion.

Is your training approved for CEUs or continuing education credits?

Yes. Our kids yoga certification training is approved for CEUs (Continuing Education Units) and PLUs for educators, therapists, and professionals depending on your state or licensing board. We also partner with organizations like Courses4Teachers to offer graduate-level credit options.

Can I take the kids yoga certification course online?

Absolutely. Our certification can be completed 100% online through a self-paced course platform. You’ll receive lifetime access to training videos, teaching manuals, and downloadable resources. We also offer live office hours and coaching support to guide you every step of the way.

How do I create a kids yoga lesson plan for different age groups?

Start with our lesson plan template, which includes the full Grounded class arc: Theme, Heart Action, Yoga Philosophy, Alignment Action, Tune In, Warm Up, Sequence, Cool Down, Rest, Elevate, and Sprinklings. This arc applies across age groups — you just adjust how it’s delivered. For preschoolers and young kids, use more repetition, songs, and visual cues. Keep pose instructions short and playful, and limit sequences to 4–6 poses. For elementary students, add longer flows and integration projects. With tweens and teens, increase complexity, emotional reflection, and opportunities to co-lead. The structure stays consistent — the rhythm, pacing, and tone evolve with the child.

What are the essential parts of a well-structured children’s yoga class?

Every Grounded Kids Yoga class follows a clear rhythm that creates safety, consistency, and flow. We use a structured 11-part format that includes: Theme, Heart Action, Yoga Philosophy, Alignment Action, Tune In, Warm Up, Sequence, Cool Down, Rest, Elevate, and Sprinklings. The sequence is flexible, but the flow matters. You start by setting the energetic tone, then layer in poses, transitions, stories, breathwork, and activities that match your group and theme. For younger kids, you might emphasize repetition and ritual. For older students, you can expand into co-creation, reflection, and stillness. What makes the structure 'essential' is how it helps children feel safe enough to explore and elevate.

Where can I find printable or downloadable yoga lesson plans for kids?

Grounded Kids Yoga offers printable lesson plans and visual class templates in our trainings, products, and downloads. Our 11-part lesson plan format is used across all age groups, and you’ll find themed sequences in our Pose Cards, Superheroes Curriculum, and training manuals. Use our templates to build custom flows or pull ready-made plans like 'Inner Fire,' 'My Breath Flow,' or 'Charlie and the Chakra Factory.' These are ideal for teachers, therapists, and parents who want to guide meaningful classes using real methodology.

What are fun and effective yoga themes to use with children?

Children learn best through themes that feel familiar, fun, and meaningful. Our Grounded Kids Yoga themes combine movement, story, and emotional growth in ways kids remember and love. Examples include: Charlie and the Chakra Factory – explore energy centers through character development and chocolate-factory-style wonder; Pizza Party – layer poses and breath like ingredients to build focus, connection, and body awareness; Superhero Alignment – embody grounded strength, flexibility, and compassion through themed flows tied to the chakras; Inner Fire – ignite confidence and personal power through breath, balance, and movement; My Breath Flow – use visualization and rhythmic movement to build awareness and regulation. Each theme is mapped to alignment actions, heart virtues, and developmental goals — making them ideal for school settings, enrichment programs, or therapy-based sessions.

How do I adapt lesson plans for short time blocks like morning meetings or brain breaks?

Use short yoga sequences that follow the Grounded rhythm: Theme → Movement → Rest. Just compress the arc. These micro-flows are ideal for classroom transitions, sensory breaks, and behavior resets — especially when repeated daily. Our Focus in Time curriculum was specifically created for this. It includes 4-, 5-, 8-, 9-, and 10-minute sequences that are easy to teach with no props and no prior yoga experience required. Lessons like 'Prepare to Thrive,' 'Time & Again,' and 'Strengthen Your Spine' use clear visuals and repeated rhythm to help kids shift state quickly and sustainably. These can be used in schools, therapy sessions, or at home.

How can I include kids yoga in my homeschool curriculum?

Yoga fits naturally into homeschool routines as both a physical activity and a mindfulness practice. Grounded Kids Yoga provides thematic lessons and structured flows that align with subjects like science, SEL, and literacy. Our Focus in Time curriculum is specifically designed for classroom and homeschool use, with quick, repeatable sequences for transitions and resets. Many families use yoga as part of morning warmups, mid-day sensory breaks, or closing routines.

Can yoga count as physical education (PE) for homeschooling?

Yes. Most U.S. states accept yoga as a valid form of PE for homeschoolers. Grounded Kids Yoga offers evidence-based flows that meet movement benchmarks for strength, balance, and coordination. Parents can lead consistent practices using our training tools, pose card decks, or Focus in Time sets. Sessions include warmups, active poses, mindfulness, and cooldowns.

What are the best yoga poses for homeschool movement breaks?

Movement breaks help homeschool students reset energy and shift focus. Poses like Mountain, Rock and Roll, and Tree are especially effective. Our Focus in Time deck includes 5-minute mini-flows organized by the elements to match emotional and academic needs. One or two poses between subjects can make a big difference in your learning environment.

Can I use kids yoga to ease transitions during our homeschool day?

Yes. Yoga sequences help children move smoothly between tasks by calming their nervous systems and activating attention. Transition poses like Half Sun Salute, Go To Your Room, and Take Out the Trash support regulation and focus. Use Grounded Kids mini-flows as resets during moments of distraction or frustration. A few minutes of breath and movement can shift the energy of the whole day.

What are some ways to use yoga with siblings or the whole family?

Family yoga builds connection and co-regulation. Sibling pairs can try partner poses like Mirror Warrior or Partner Tree to support focus, trust, and teamwork. Flows like Get Your Energy Out or Balance Together are great for group use. Let kids take turns leading or drawing from pose cards to stay engaged. Even five minutes of shared breath and movement can shift your family’s emotional tone.

How can yoga help children with anxiety or stress?

Yoga helps calm the nervous system by guiding children into physical shapes, breath patterns, and sequences that activate the parasympathetic branch — responsible for rest, digestion, and emotional regulation. Grounded Kids Yoga integrates element-based movement with breath and mantra to support this shift. For anxiety or heightened stress, we begin with movement that discharges excess energy and transitions into grounding poses like Down Dog, Go To Your Room, Child’s Pose, Calm Down Pose, and Resting Pose. These are drawn directly from our Earth Element toolkit. Breathing techniques such as Just Breathe, Bubble Gum Breath, and Breath of Joy help children settle their thoughts and feel present. Focus in Time routines provide structured visual tools to guide this process in short, repeatable sequences.

What are the best yoga poses to help kids calm down?

Grounded Kids Yoga uses poses that bring the head below the heart, encourage stillness, and integrate the tactile, vestibular, and proprioception senses. These include Child’s Pose, Down Dog, Go To Your Room, Rock and Roll, and Calm Down Pose. Calm Down Pose offers grounding through weight-bearing and proprioceptive input. When combined with steady breath, it teaches the nervous system how to settle. We always close with Resting Pose, which allows the body and brain to integrate and restore. Poses are sequenced intentionally and their effect deepens when taught with rhythm, consistency, and student-friendly breath cues.

What breathing techniques help kids who feel overwhelmed?

Breathing techniques that support the parasympathetic nervous system are essential for calming overwhelmed children. In Grounded Kids Yoga, we use Bubble Gum Breath, Just a Sip, Lotus Breath, and Left Breath Right — each with distinct regulatory benefits. Bubble Gum Breath is energizing and organizing. Lotus Breath promotes focus and whole-brain integration. Just a Sip cools and grounds. Left Breath Right balances both hemispheres of the brain. These are practiced sitting or standing and taught with visual and kinesthetic cues for accessibility.

Can yoga help with emotional outbursts or meltdowns?

Yes — yoga gives children sensory-informed, emotionally safe tools they can learn before they reach a state of overload. Grounded Kids Yoga includes poses like Twist and Target, Rock and Roll, Laughter Milkshake, and Calm Down Pose to support nervous system reset during emotional build-up or recovery. Our method does not expect a child to stop a meltdown on demand. Instead, it builds emotional literacy and state awareness by giving kids agency over their body’s responses. Routines that move from high to low intensity help kids learn how to return to regulation through movement, sound, or stillness.

What are some short yoga routines to help kids self-regulate?

Short regulation flows are at the core of our Focus in Time curriculum. These 5–10 minute mini-sequences are designed to help kids move from dysregulation into calm using rhythm, repetition, and breath. Each routine follows the Grounded arc: movement → transition → rest. A sample flow might begin with Down Dog, shift to Just a Sip for breath, and end in Resting Pose. These routines are ideal for classroom transitions, brain breaks, or behavior support plans — especially when practiced consistently using visuals or pose chips.

How does yoga support social-emotional learning (SEL) in children?

Yoga gives children a safe, embodied way to explore self-awareness, emotional regulation, empathy, and relationship skills — the core of social-emotional learning (SEL). In Grounded Kids Yoga, we use the five elements (Earth, Water, Fire, Air, Space) as a developmental framework for building SEL skills that match children’s energy states and learning styles. Our method integrates physical movement, guided breath, mantra, and reflection to strengthen both the nervous system and emotional literacy. Poses like Root Tree Rise, Warrior II With Clarity, and See It From My Side teach grounding, confidence, and perspective-taking. Mantras like “I Am What I Am” anchor identity without judgment. Partner poses and rituals like “Lean on Me” and “I’ve Got Your Back” teach co-regulation and trust. SEL in our model is not just discussed — it’s felt, expressed, and practiced with the body.

What are the core SEL skills that yoga helps develop?

Grounded Kids Yoga teaches SEL by helping kids regulate their energy, connect with their breath, and build self-awareness through movement and reflection. Our method supports the five CASEL-aligned competencies: Self-awareness: poses, body scans, and naming sensation. Self-management: rhythm-based flows and breathwork. Social awareness: partner poses and group rituals. Relationship skills: trust-building through “I’ve Got Your Back” and “Lean On Me.” Responsible decision-making: Fire Element work and heart-centered mantras. Yoga helps students embody these skills — not just talk about them — making emotional growth both physical and personal.

How can yoga help students build resilience and handle stress?

Resilience is built through repetition, recovery, and rest. In Grounded Kids Yoga, we design sequences that help students safely move through challenge and return to calm. For example, Fire Element flows like Playing With Fire and Just a Sip teach how to activate power and then settle down. We also practice mantras such as “I Am What I Am” to reinforce internal strength and worth. Guided rest, visualization, and journaling are used to help students integrate their experience. Rather than avoiding difficulty, we give kids tools to move through it — which is the foundation of emotional resilience.

How do I integrate yoga into my SEL curriculum or lesson plans?

You can integrate yoga into any SEL curriculum by pairing breath and movement with your existing learning goals. In Grounded Kids Yoga, we build our sequences around themes like courage, compassion, gratitude, or conflict resolution — then select poses, mantras, and heart actions to embody each theme. For example, a lesson on empathy might include See It From My Side, Warrior II With Clarity, and Resting Pose. A lesson on calm might use Just a Sip and Calm Down Pose followed by journaling or drawing. Use visuals, music, and repetition to reinforce the emotional goal. When yoga is structured and accessible, it strengthens your SEL objectives without requiring extra classroom time or setup.

What are simple yoga-based SEL activities I can use in the classroom?

Grounded Kids Yoga provides classroom-ready SEL tools that can be done in as little as 5 minutes. Here are a few favorites: Bubble Gum Breath + “I Am What I Am” mantra to start the day. Twist and Target to pause and reset. Warrior I Up + Just Breathe as a conflict recovery break. “I’ve Got Your Back” partner pose for relationship building. Child’s Pose + Lotus Breath before transitions. You can use individual pose cards, Focus in Time visual routines, or movement journals to help students reflect. These activities require no yoga mat and can be taught in small spaces — ideal for school settings.

How can I learn how to modify poses for individual needs?

We’ll teach you exactly how and when to do this in Step 2 of Grounded Kids Yoga Teacher Training. You’ll learn how to offer pose alternatives, choose developmentally appropriate sequences, and use props or visuals to increase accessibility. One example: If a child struggles with balance in Tree Pose, we teach how to use the wall or modify to Root Tree Rise — maintaining the grounding intention without triggering frustration. We also cover safety cues, touch considerations, and sensory supports to meet students where they are.

Who can benefit from special needs yoga?

Inclusive yoga can benefit children of all ages and abilities, especially those with sensory, cognitive, or physical challenges. Some groups who benefit include: Children with physical disabilities — to increase mobility, strength, and body awareness; Children with developmental disabilities — to support executive function and social-emotional skills; Children with mental health conditions — to regulate anxiety, attention, and mood; Neurodivergent students — including autism, ADHD, SPD, and learning differences; Caregivers — for co-regulation and improved self-care. Grounded Kids Yoga helps all children access safe, meaningful movement with emotional safety and confidence.

What makes special needs yoga different from typical yoga?

Yoga for children with diverse needs is structured to support sensory input, regulation, communication, and self-confidence. We use visuals, props, predictable sequences, and breathwork tools that reduce overwhelm and create a sense of safety. In Grounded Kids Yoga, we modify traditional poses, adjust pacing, and offer therapeutic routines like Calm Down Pose, Rock and Roll, and Just a Sip. These help kids process vestibular, proprioceptive, and tactile input while learning at their own pace. The goal isn’t to fix, but to empower each child to feel capable, connected, and grounded in their own body.

Is Grounded Kids Yoga suitable for individuals with physical disabilities?

Yes. Grounded Kids Yoga is adaptable and accessible by design. We offer modifications for children with physical limitations, including low-tone muscle groups, restricted mobility, and balance challenges. We use props like blocks, blankets, and the wall to support alignment and safety. Our approach emphasizes functional movement, self-awareness, and joyful participation — not performance. Teachers are trained to meet students where they are and offer safe, empowering choices.

Is special needs yoga safe for individuals with medical conditions?

Yoga is generally safe for children with medical conditions when taught with awareness, proper training, and parent/provider communication. We recommend medical clearance for children with seizure disorders, cardiac or spinal issues, or other chronic conditions. Grounded Kids Yoga teaches instructors to avoid pressure on vulnerable areas (like the cervical spine in children with Down syndrome), adapt for fatigue or low energy, and focus on breath-centered, calming sequences. The intention is to provide benefit without harm — always honoring each child’s unique needs.

Can parents or caregivers do yoga with their kids?

Absolutely. In Grounded Kids Yoga, we encourage caregivers to join in — not just to model calm, but to feel it. Practicing yoga together builds co-regulation between child and adult, strengthens emotional connection, and gives everyone shared tools to move through stress and transition. Whether it’s a 2-minute breath break, a bedtime pose routine, or a weekend mini-flow, yoga becomes a language of safety, not performance.

What are the benefits of doing yoga as a family?

Yoga offers families a way to reset together. It improves communication, supports emotional regulation, and helps both kids and adults learn how to calm their nervous systems — not just talk about it. Parents report fewer meltdowns, better transitions, and more joyful connection when yoga becomes part of the family rhythm. For children, it models self-awareness and teaches that movement, not perfection, is the goal. For caregivers, it’s a chance to slow down and co-regulate through breath, play, and presence.

How can we use Grounded Kids Yoga at home?

You don’t need a yoga mat or studio to begin. Use pose cards, breathing visuals, or downloadable routines to create simple moments of connection: Wake Up Mountain in the morning, Just a Sip breath at the table, Calm Down Pose before bed. Your home can become a calm corner. Short, repeatable rituals — even 5 minutes — help kids and adults build emotional literacy, reset after hard moments, and move into the next part of the day feeling more regulated.

Is yoga safe for adults who aren’t flexible or experienced?

Yes. Our approach is about participation, not perfection. You don’t need to be flexible — you just need to be willing. Grounded Kids Yoga teaches foundational movements that are accessible for all bodies. We emphasize functional alignment, sensory awareness, and breath practices that work for caregivers with injuries, tension, or stress. You’re not expected to lead — just to join. Children feel safer when the adults in their life practice with them.

How can yoga help reduce stress at home?

Yoga gives families practical tools to respond, not just react, to stress. Whether it’s a transition meltdown, sensory overload, or sibling tension, short yoga-based routines help everyone move from chaos to calm. We recommend pairing grounding poses like Child’s Pose, Tree Friends, or Go to Your Room with breath techniques like Take Out the Trash or Feather Breath. These practices train the nervous system to reset more quickly, and over time, create a shared language of safety and regulation inside the home.

What are the best breathing exercises to help kids calm down?

Breathing is one of the fastest ways to regulate the nervous system. At Grounded Kids Yoga, we use child-friendly techniques like Bubble Gum Breath, Just a Sip, and Take Out the Trash. These exercises help release tension, shift focus, and bring the body into a calmer, more regulated state. Choose one breath and practice it consistently at the same time each day. This helps build a calming habit that children can rely on when they feel overwhelmed or overstimulated.

How do I teach deep breathing to preschoolers or young children?

For young kids, breathing should be visual, simple, and playful. Use props like feathers, pinwheels, or pose cards with visual cues. Instead of saying 'deep breath,' guide them with phrases like 'smell the flower, blow the dandelion' or 'just take a sip of breath.' Teaching breath through imagery and rhythm makes it stick and keeps it fun.

Can mindfulness help children who are anxious, hyperactive, or distracted?

Yes. Mindfulness helps kids tune into their body, breath, and emotions, which supports better focus and calmer reactions. In Grounded Kids Yoga, we use breathwork and movement as mindfulness tools. Practices like Feather Breath, Grounded Hand Breath, and Snake Pose with slow transitions give kids a felt experience of calming down. These tools are especially helpful for children with ADHD, sensory needs, or high emotional reactivity.

What are some fun mindfulness games or activities for kids?

Mindfulness doesn't need to be still or silent. Try Breath Freeze Dance, pose-and-breathe cards, a 'Ground Your Five Senses' scavenger hunt, or Rock and Roll followed by Just a Sip. These games help kids build awareness without pressure and support classroom routines, therapy settings, and home life alike.

What are the signs that mindfulness or breathwork is helping my child?

You might notice your child calming down more quickly after a stressful moment, remembering to take a breath on their own, or pausing before reacting. These are signs their nervous system is learning how to self-regulate. Other shifts may include improved focus, smoother transitions, fewer meltdowns, or even asking to repeat a favorite breath or pose. Results build gradually through repetition.

What are the physical benefits of yoga for kids?

Yoga improves strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, and posture. It also supports healthy motor development by helping kids explore how their bodies move and how to feel safe in their own skin. At Grounded Kids Yoga, we focus on functional movement. Children build proprioception, increase stamina, and gain core strength through poses like Warrior, Tree, and Rock and Roll. These benefits carry into daily life, from sports to sitting at a desk.

How does yoga improve children’s focus, attention, and concentration?

Yoga activates both sides of the brain, strengthens the prefrontal cortex, and builds interoceptive awareness. Breath and movement sequences like Focus in Time help kids learn how to shift from distraction to concentration. Over time, they build the internal tools to calm themselves and stay engaged in learning.

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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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Christine Redman

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Kim S Redstone

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Shelley Reed

Johns Creek, Georgia Work Email: ehaarepuvp2005@lnubb.pbz

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Holly Reese

Johns Creek/Alpharetta, Georgia 30022 Work Email: uterrfr@pbzpnfg.arg

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Holly has practiced yoga since 1997. She is a RYT 200, a RCYT, and a Certified Elevated Grounder. Since 2009 she has “grounded” young minds in preschools, elementary schools, churches and yoga studios.

Lauren Reese

Suwanee, Georgia Work Email: yerrfr@tznvy.pbz Website: http://breatheyogaatlanta.com|*|Breathe%20Yoga

Midge Regier

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Channon Reid

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Betty Reinhart

Geneseo, New York Work Email: Eynql514@nby.pbz

Meredith Reynolds

Decatur, Georgia 30033 Personal Email: zge6@pqp.tbi

Nicole Reynolds

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Maria Ribas

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Certified yoga teacher excited with the opportunity to learn with these young kids and to share some of my experience! Mother of 3 totally different kids who drive me crazy but who also bring me joy and purpose! Yoga to me is a way to find peace, balance and my own identity when in a very busy world.

Tiffany Carr Rieveschl

Atlanta, Georgia Work Email: gevrirfpuy@pbzpnfg.arg

BobbiJo Ringe

Core Yoga for Youth, LLC Glen Ridge, New Jersey Home Phone: 215-370-1086 Work Email: vasb@pberlbtnsbelbhgu.pbz

Chatham Ripple

Charlotte, North Carolina Work Email: pungunz.evccyr@tznvy.pbz Website: http://www.firmlyrootedcounseling.com|*|Firmly%20Rooted%20Counseling

Christine Ristuccia

Tybee Island, Georgia Work Email: puevfgvar@fnlvgevtug.bet

Awilda Rivera

Elevating Grounder Cell Phone: 404.884.3360 Work Email: pbagnpg@NjvyqnEviren.pbz Website: AwildaRivera.com

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Awilda is a Yoga Teacher, Spiritual Advisor and Success Coach whose mission is to empower and uplift. Her yoga classes are a marriage of alignment, self-expression, and mindfulness. Children are encouraged to connect with themselves and the energy of their classmates. Laughter Postures and Yoga games are often used to meet the students at their level. She creates an environment where children feel comfortable exploring shapes with their bodies, getting in-touch with their emotional states, and connecting with self-expression in an authentic way.

Awilda has worked with Children for over 15 years. She believes that the earlier children are exposed to new experiences, different perspectives, and varied ways to approach situations the better prepared they are to express themselves as adults. She wanted to share yoga with kids, and wanted to be trained by professionals who cared about the whole child. The Grounded Yoga teaching method offers a way to reach children that does not diminish their intelligence. The Grounded method also offers a unique approach explore sensitive topics with children in a playful and concrete way.

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Rachel Robinette

Dallas, Georgia Work Email: enpurywebovarggr@lnubb.pbz

Cara Rodman

Charleston, South Carolina Work Email: pebqzna86@tznvy.pbz

Dana Rogers

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Liz Roode

Woodstock, Georgia Work Email: zrxnfnreg@lnubb.pbz

Christine Root

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Mary Jo Rosania-Harvie

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Work Email: zbwbebarab@tznvy.pbz Website: http://www.maryjorosania.com

Alex Rosenblum

Seattle, Washington Work Email: terravqrnf80@ubgznvy.pbz

Brooke Rosenthal

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Scott Roskos

Lakewood, New Jersey 08701 Cell Phone: (732) 330-8698 Home Phone: 7323308698 Personal Email: fzebfxbf@tznvy.pbz

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I have been a Special Education Teacher for over 15 years and have found yoga to be incredibly helpful in my own life and in the lives of my students. I teach a yoga class for children with special needs. I also teach groups in conjunction with speech therapists that incorporate communication skills with the practive. I currently teach students with Autism, Cognitive Disabilities, other developmental disabilities, and ADHD.

I enjoy teaching children with special needs and their siblings together to help them develop stronger relationships. Growing up with a sister with special needs taught me the value of finding experiences and activities that can be shared. I enjoy a focus on using the movements and breathing to help children develop greater self-control, emotional-awareness, body-awareness, and communication skills. I do this in both the personalized and group settings. Please contact me for further details related to specific needs.

Natalia Rothman

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Susan Rovira

East Windsor, New Jersey Work Email: fecyhf3@pbzpnfg.arg

Lindsay Rowe

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Diana Rowell

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Marci Rubin

Robbinsville, NJ Personal Email: znepvzehova@nby.pbz

Brooke Rumker

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Heather Rushing

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Terrie Russell

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Juli-Anne Russo

, New Jersey Personal Email: weblrfehffb@tznvy.pbz

Gerald Saluti

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Rachel Sammon

Elverson, Pennsylvania Work Email: eaznggvpx@tznvy.pbz

Alona Samuel

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Auria Sanders

Certified Grounded Kids/Teen Teacher Grounded KidsYoga Atlanta, Georgia Personal Email: nhevnm16@tznvy.pbz

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I am a Roswell, Georgia native born in Atlanta. I’ve always been a lover and advocate of yoga and have a extensive background in child care. As a Certified Grounded Kids Teacher, I want my students to get the full yoga experience of the connection to physical, mental and self upliftment.

I specialize in the following:
*Pre-Grounded
*Grounded Kids/Teens
*Personalized Yoga
*Birthday Parties
*Networking Events
*Girl Empowerment
*Workshops
*Summer Camps

Michelle Santana

Snellville, Georgia Personal Email: zvcfnagnan@lnubb.pbz

Emma K Santschi

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Keri Sarlo

Daniel Island, South Carolina Work Email: xyfneyb@nby.pbz

Shelly Satisky

Personal Email: furyylfngvfxl@pbzpnfg.arg

Barbara J Saul

Grounded Kids Yoga Teacher & Certified Reiki Master PractitionerCharlotte, North Carolina 28212 Cell Phone: 980-319-3815 Personal Email: oneonenwfnhy@tznvy.pbz Work Email: natrygbhpu12@tznvy.pbz Website: Angeltouch

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Barbara is available for birthday parties, Yoga clubs, Summer camps, after school programs, workshops, special events, & private sessions.

“A hundred years from now, it will not matter how much money I made, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove…only that I made a difference in the life of a child.”

Kim Saunders

Milton/Alpharetta, Georgia Work Email: xvzfnhaqref@zvaqfcevat.pbz Website: http://www.liftyogatherapy.com

Virginia Saylor

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Jackie Schaedel

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Heidi Schaffner

Atlanta, Georgia Work Email: urvqv@ybghffcebhg.pbz Website: http://facebook.com/lotussprout|*|Lotus%20Sprout:%20Whole%20Family%20Yoga%20facebook%20Page

Jaimee Schick

Roswell, Georgia Work Email: wnvzrrxe.fpuvpx@tznvy.pbz

Chrystyn Schroeder

Personal Email: lbtnjvgupuevfgla@tznvy.pbz

Gretchen Schulz

Personal Email: tergpura12160@lnubb.pbz

Jordan Schuster

Atlanta, Georgia Work Email: wnzzvayvxrwbeqna@tznvy.pbz

Mariana Schuster

Tampa, Florida Work Email: z34fpuhfgre@lnubb.pbz

Joie Scott

South Euclid, Ohio Work Email: wbvrfpbgg@lnubb.pbz

Shannon Scott

Goderich, Ontario Work Email: funaabaebfrfpbgg@lnubb.pn Website: http://www.eaststreetstation.ca/kids-programs/theatre-sports.html|*|East%20Street%20Station

Alexandra Seaman

Charleston, South Carolina Work Email: nyknaqenf@tznvy.pbz

Barbara Selkirk

Atlanta, Georgia Work Email: cvpnobob@ubgznvy.pbz

Sue Selleck

Waxhaw, North Carolina Work Email: ffryyrpx64@tznvy.pbz

Katie Sellers

Personal Email: Xngvrj393@lnubb.pbz

Viktoriya Seredyuk

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Anje Seufert

Matthews, North Carolina Work Email: nawrfrhsreg@tznvy.pbz Website: http://fertilegroundtherapync.com|*|FertileGround

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Sophia Sewell

Cumming, Georgia work Work Email: fbcuvn.frjryy12@tznvy.pbzINTERNET Website: http://www.roswellyogalife@gmail.com|*|Roswell%20Yoga%20Life
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Fun, Energetic, Compassionate
Sophia’s hope is to guide others through embracing imperfection, and believing in the gentle strength of our higher selves. Sophia’s classes integrate compassionate centered philosophy, non-judgmental teaching style, and fun to guide others through mindfulness.

Jyoti Shahani

Atlanta, Georgia work Work Email: wlngy@lnubb.pbzINTERNET

Rupal Shankar

, New Jersey home Personal Email: ehcnyfunaxne@tznvy.pbzINTERNET

Marci Shapiro

Watchung, New Jersey work Work Email: rebvpn@bcgbayvar.argINTERNET
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Melanie Sharp

Marietta, Georgia work Work Email: zrynavr@urnegsbexvqflbtn.pbzINTERNET
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Melanie Sharp, Bachelor of Science-Early Childhood Education, RYT(200), has worked with children in many capacities, including teaching elementary school for 20 years and serving as Director of Children

Taylor Shaw

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Carole Sheibel-Schmitt

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Sundi Shelton

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Jessica Shepard

Rockland, Maine work Home Phone: 207 446 0624home Work Email: w.znl.furcneq@tznvy.pbzINTERNET

Stephanie Silk-Says

Personal Email: ffnlf@acf.x12.aw.hfINTERNET

Elisha Simpson

Founder, Crossover Yoga Project Work Phone: 9143194010work Work Email: vpnauryc@pebffbirelbtncebwrpg.betINTERNET Website: Crossover Yoga Project Website: laughing heart yoga
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Elisha is the founder of laughing heart yoga, yogi, wife, mother of two children with a mission to guide kids to empower themselves from within. Elisha’s innate ability to connect with students of all ages and backgrounds stems from her creative, exhilarating and sensitive style of yoga – she makes yoga approachable and accessible. She focuses on building confidence in a loving & safe environment that accepts their challenges and encourages exploration of inner wisdom and strength.

Working at summer camp with at-risk youth in Texas at Promises for Families, compelled her to continue to do more with this population. Moving to New York, she sought additional opportunities to continue working with at-risk youth and began volunteering at Children’s Village in Dobbs Ferry, NY. She worked in a Rapid Intervention Center (RIC), a 21-day residential mental health crisis intervention program for boys and girls aged 5 to 17 years who experience acute behavioral or emotional problems that place them or others at risk.

Currently, Elisha is expanding laughing heart yoga to include the Art of Yoga Project’s (AYP) yoga and art-based curriculum to help girls recover from trauma. Participants in this program, named The Crossover Yoga Project, will benefit from AYP’s evidence-based curriculum by gaining self-regulation, self-control and self-awareness. Girls are led to be more accountable for themselves, for others, and for their community by gaining insight, skills, and practical tools that help them change their negative behavior to positive.

Elisha’s personal yoga practice of over 20 years has provided her the strength, knowledge and drive to commit to this work, as it has grounded her throughout her life. Attending college, living in Paris, working as a grant writer and fundraiser in the Florida art scene in the late 1990s, obtaining her Master’s from the University of Arizona in African Art History, and raising a family.

Elisha is a RCYT, (Registered Children’s Yoga Teacher) and RYT-200, (Registered Yoga Teacher, 200hour) with Yoga Alliance. She began teaching in 2000, after her yoga training with Darren Rhodes, John Friend, and Noah Maze of the former Anusara Yoga tradition. Inspired by the heart opening focus of this training, she developed a healing and receptive teaching style. Her original teaching style developed from her variety of certification programs including Hatha & Prenatal yoga, and training with top teachers in children’s yoga: Mary Lynn Fitton/Art of Yoga Project, Marsha Wenig/YogaKids , Jennifer Cohen Harper /Little Flower Yoga, Street Yoga. Additionally, she is a Master Level Certified Storytime Yoga Instructor with Sydney Solis of Storytime Yoga and continues her studies with Erin O’Malley of Circus Yogaand Cheryl Crawford of Grounded. Her teaching experience also includes working with Hope’s Door’s youth programs, and she initiated the yoga/health program at Open Door Medical Center for the prenatal, HIV and diabetes populations.

Her ambition is to always be a student and a teacher. Her inner child is always present, ready to play, laugh, connect, breath and empower her students. She has a beautiful daughter, adorable yet ironic son and loving husband that provide her with inspiration, laughter, and love she brings naturally to her teaching.

Janine Simpson

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Dashell Singh

Erica Sioda

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Terry Skerpon

Davidson, North Carolina work Work Email: greelfxrecba@tznvy.pbzINTERNET

Marianne Skye

RCYT95, RYT200, Pediatric PTA, Labyrinth Facilitator, Studio OwnerBatavia, New York 14020work Home Phone: 585-813-8623home Personal Email: oclbtn@tznvy.pbzINTERNET Website: Blue Pearl Yoga Studio
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Marianne discovered the countless benefits of yoga and meditation around 2003, and has enjoyed practicing and learning ever since. Marianne has worked as a Pediatric Physical Therapist Assistant servicing Children with Npecial needs since 1999. She was trained as a Children’s Yoga Teacher in January of 2014 with Kidding Around Yoga, and began teaching Children at Blue Pearl Yoga Studio in Batavia, NY. In July of 2014, she furthered her training with Radiant Child Yoga, then completed her 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training with Radiant Child/Family Yoga. She also trained with Zensational Kids, and was honored to implement their Educate 2-B program as well as a weekly yoga program for the 2014/15 school year at KidStart Preschool in Livingston County. Marianne enjoys teaching Kids, Adult, and Family Yoga Classes.
In November of 2015, Marianne became the new proprioter of Blue Pearl Yoga, and enjoys connecting with the local, vibrant community in Batavia and the surrounding areas. She feels that the studio is a natural place for peaceful people to connect.
In September of 2016, Marianne was trained as a Labyrinth Facilitator through Veriditas. She discovered, from participating in labyrinth walks herself, that there is a great amount of tools for comtemplation and personal growth.
Marianne recently took the Step 1: Ground Yourself In Children’s Yoga, and is excited to bring this awesome curriculum to her community. It brings her great joy to share her unique experience and training with anyone who has a curiosity about the blissful, peaceful side of life.

Lauren Slappy

Blakely, Georgia home Personal Email: yjfynccl@tznvy.pbzINTERNET

Rebecca Slay

Mooresville, North Carolina work Work Email: erorppn.fynl@tznvy.pbzINTERNET

Abby Smith

Nutley, New Jersey 07110home Personal Email: ehguzrnture1@tznvy.pbzINTERNET

Alicia Smith

Roswell, Georgia work Work Email: whfgyrnfu@lnubb.pbzINTERNET

Angela Smith

Durham, North Carolina work Work Email: NatZMF@nby.pbzINTERNET

Asli Smith

Atlanta, Georgia work Work Email: nfyvfzvgu@tznvy.pbzINTERNET

Bradley Smith

Columbia, South Carolina work Work Email: qeoenqyrlufzvgu@tznvy.pbzINTERNET

Dara W Smith

Cobb County, Georgia work Cell Phone: 704-258-5300cell Personal Email: qnenjuvgarl@ubgznvy.pbzINTERNET

Gary Smith

Charleston, South Carolina work Work Email: tfzvgu0200@nby.pbzINTERNET

Gary Smith

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Jessica Smith

Columbia, South Carolina work Work Email: wrffvrorrfzvgu@tznvy.pbzINTERNET

Lucy Kendrick Smith

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Hi Everyone!
I am soooo excited to be here. Grounded Kids Yoga wakes me up! Huzzah! Thank you thank you. I am an actor-writer-massage therapist-reiki practitioner-dancer. I hold a BA from Bard College in Film and Drama/dance and a MFA from Columbia University in Acting. I have performed in many productions in New York City and Portland, Oregon and in Europe. I have taught children aged 4-17 playwriting/storytelling and especially loved teaching the rewriting of greek myths in order to find your own voice/life…I am a mother of a vivacious and courageous 2 year old. And I want to write a book with children about how Adults Are Weird!

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