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.:
Kim Steen
Annette Stein
Jen Stein
Betsy Stephens
Jill Stern
Anasha Stevens
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Jessica Stewart
Julie Stewart
Kelsey Stiakakis
Gina Stickney
Erica Stitt
Biography
Erica is also an Early Childhood Professional Teacher and a mother of two. She has 10+ years of teaching experience with both preschooler and school age children. From 2014 -2017 she was a Physical Education Teacher at a local preschool. She completed the Grounded Kids Yoga Teacher Training i in April of 2017. Erica believes that, as a yoga instructor, she’s given the ability to teach children very important lessons and provide them with tools to promote inner peace and help them in their everyday lives. With this in mind, her classes are nature-inspired, powerful and full of giggles as she combines mindfulness, breathing, partner poses and storytelling creating a strong, playful yoga class.
Kathleen Stockwell
Mary Stoops
Leah Stuck
Laura Sugg
Wendy Swanson
Biography
Erin Tapia
Mary Quinn Templeton
Biography
Elizabeth Thomas
Jessi Thomas
Cathi Thompson
Biography
Hi there. I’m glad you found me … Welcome! I have a passion for encouraging healthy, happy bodies with breath and movement through my yoga practice. I have vast experience working with children, pregrounded, teens, the special needs community, and athletes. I continually strive to allow space for my students to grow into their true authentic selves, optimizing their full potential with courage, confidence, and gratitude. The best YOU is always just a breath away ~
Chante Thurmond
Dr. Andrea Tickle
Greg Tinkle
Christy Tittsworth
Brittany Tonks
Veronica Torres
Annie Totten
Nikki Toughill
Felice Towey
Erin Trapaga
Sarah Trapaga
Nicole Traum
Melissa Ridenhour Troutman
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Melissa R. Troutman | ||
SUMMARY | I have studied ballet and tap since I was 5 years old. I have practiced yoga and pilates since my days in college. I was a lifeguard and swim instructor to all ages for 12 years. I love children and their curiosity to learn new activities. Teaching yoga to children and adults is a passion of mine. I am available to teach weekly classes, summer camps, and after school programs. I also offer private sessions. | |
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July 2013 to August 2014 | Charlotte Family Yoga Center Charlotte, NC Yoga Teacher and Kids Yoga Teacher
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Summer of 2014 | Cool Summer 2014 Camp Charlotte, NC Kids Yoga Teacher
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July 2014 to Present | Lifetime Fitness Inc. – University Charlotte, NC Yoga Teacher, Kids Yoga Teacher & LifeBarre Instructor
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PROFESSIONAL COURSES AND CERTIFICATIONSDecember 1999
May 2013
August 2013
February 2014
June 2014
August 2014 |
University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Marketing; Minor in Dance; Overall GPA: 3.2 Charlotte Family Yoga Center Charlotte, NC 200 Hour Power Vinyasa Teacher Training Menla Mountain Retreat Phoenicia, NY 96 Hour Baptiste Journey Into Power Level One Training Yoga One Charlotte, NC 27 Hour Baptiste Power Yoga Institute’s Art of Assisting Johns Creek Yoga Atlanta, GA 22 Hour Get Grounded Level One, Yoga for Kids and Teens Teacher Training Charlotte Family Yoga Center Charlotte, NC 35 Hour Prenatal Teacher Training | |
AFFILIATIONS | Yoga Alliance, Member 2013 to Present | |
Ashley Tryba
Nadia Tsai
Anthony Tumolo
Janet Turner
Mrs Nicole Turner
Biography
I currently have two main yoga goals. One, to continue my yoga practice with greater meaning and understanding; and two, continue to bring yoga into my kid’s lives. I am looking forward to moving forward on this journey together with my kids, and Grounded Kids Yoga has helped me lay a strong foundation. I am considering further yoga training through Grounded to explore where that path may take me. Grounded step 1 was an enlightening experience!
Kia Tyson
Ayako Ugawa
Alexandra Vaccaro
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Zofia Valenzuela
Susan Valerino
Alyce Cristina Vallejo
Emilie Van Cleave
Regina Van Leuvan
Biography
I love teaching kids about the beauties of this earth!
Yoga is a way to show kids how to better themselves, so they can improve the world around them.
I am a teacher, but also a constant learner.
Maria Vasser
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Isvari Verre
Sofie Villam
Tammy Villamizar
Sandi Vincenti
Valerie Vinson
Lynn Vogel
Martina von Platen
Sona Vyas
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Sona is a certified RYT® 200, RCYT®, and RPYT® yoga teacher. Influenced by her charismatic yogi grandfather, boundless wisdom of her father, and strong academicbackground, Sona was drawn to yoga and meditation since childhood. She has been a practitioner of yoga for over 10 years. She passionately integrates healthy dose of physical, mental and spiritual power of yoga in her teachings. Sona will take you on a journey of self-awareness, sense of balance, discovering strength, and inner peace. She inspires challenging, focused, energetic, and friendly environment for each of her students to deepen their yoga practice on and off the mat.
Sona holds B.S. in Mathematics/Physics, B.S. in Accounting, and B.A. in Dance. She is a certified Usui Reiki Master. She is also trained in classical Indian music and is fluent in four languages including Sanskrit. Sona carries deep understanding of ancient wisdom of Vedanta philosophy and is well versed in Bhagawad Gita, Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, and Upanishads. Sona continuously strives to expand her knowledge on each of these subjects.
While off the mat, Sona works in finance industry and enjoys traveling, photography, biking, reading, volunteering, and spending time with friends and family.
Orly Waanounou
Amy Waldner
Claire Houston Wall
Susan Wallace
Heather Walleasa
Chante Walter
Julie Wancik
Tricia Wanish
Kathryn Wardell
Christopher Jason Watford
Virginia Wynn Watford
Deva Watson
Ceecee Weeks
Meredith Weiss
Jill Welch
Robin Wheeland
Karl Wheeler
Michelle Whitfield
Erin Whitley
Mireille Whritenour
Jessica Whyte
Cheryl Wiedwald
Cutchin Wiley
Brandy Wilkinson
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Betsey Williams
Charlene Williams
Jennifer Williams
Biography
Kelly Williamson
Kelly Wilson
Marcia Wilson
Wendy Wilson
Kira Wilsterman
Millie Wingler
Faith Wollner
Jessica Wood
Emily Workman Luther
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Emily teaches kids’ and family yoga for everyone ages 2.5-grandparents! She first came to yoga herself twenty years ago, and upon becoming a mom a decade ago, realized how beneficial and natural yoga was for her children. Emily started her own business in 2019 which serves children, families, teachers, schools, and individuals through in-person and digital learning environments. She teaches yoga online and in-person, including yoga for anxiety and trauma, yoga for special needs, and personalized yoga. She trains K-12 teachers to use mindfulness and yoga in digital environments. Visit her website to see her current offerings!