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.:

  • Location (Zip or City or State or Country)
  • Name
  • Specialty such as Pre-Grounded, Birthday Parties, Girl Scouts, Teens, Trauma Sensitive, Special Needs, Family Yoga, Personalized Yoga, Summer Camp
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Kim Steen

Atlanta, Georgia

Annette Stein

SCAN YogaSyracuse, NY 13208 Work Phone: 315-546-4536

Jen Stein

Teacher/ Yoga Club Advisor Liverpool Central School DistrictEnglish

Betsy Stephens

West Orange, New Jersey Website: http://yogaplayhouse.com|*|yoga playhouse

Jill Stern

Anasha Stevens

Decatur, Georgia
Biography

Jessica Stewart

Pharmacist, Grounded Yoga Instructor and Health & Wellness AdvocateCharlotte/Concord, NC Cell Phone: 704-576-4562

Julie Stewart

Atlanta, Georgia Website: http://juliestewartyoga.com|*|julie’s%20blog

Kelsey Stiakakis

Johns Creek, Georgia

Gina Stickney

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Erica Stitt

Home Phone: 704-408-5759
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

Warwick, New York

Mary Stoops

Decatur, Georgia

Leah Stuck

Laura Sugg

, Georgia

Wendy Swanson

Charlotte, North Carolina Website: http://www.beyogaclt.com|*|Be%20Yoga%20&%20Wellness
Biography

Erin Tapia

Mary Quinn Templeton

Decatur, Georgia Website: http://www.maryquinntempleton.com
Biography

Elizabeth Thomas

Atlanta, Georgia

Jessi Thomas

Cathi Thompson

Cumming, Georgia 30041 Work Phone: 678.472.7352 Website: Mint Bloom Yoga
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

Atlanta, Georgia 30305

Greg Tinkle

Atlanta, Georgia

Christy Tittsworth

Brittany Tonks

Redway, California 95560

Veronica Torres

Annie Totten

Charlotte, North Carolina 28211 Home Phone: 424-832-6794

Nikki Toughill

Felice Towey

Doylestown, Pennsylvania Website: http://www.befitandbehappy.com|*|Personal%20Evolution%20Through%20Yoga

Erin Trapaga

Atlanta, Georgia

Sarah Trapaga

Nicole Traum

West Orange, New Jersey Website: http://www.nicoletraumyoga.com|*|Nicole%20Traum%20Yoga

Melissa Ridenhour Troutman

Yoga InstructorConcord, North Carolina 28025 Cell Phone: 704-425-4650
Biography

Melissa R. Troutman

SUMMARYI 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.
 WORK
EXPERIENCE
July 2013 to August 2014 Charlotte Family Yoga Center Charlotte, NC

Yoga Teacher and Kids Yoga Teacher

  • Taught 2 to 5 classes a week; Kids Yoga, Tween Yoga, Slow Flow, Hot Vinyasa, and Shake Your Asana
  • Subbed when asked
  • Filled in at front desk and in child care room when needed
Summer of 2014Cool Summer 2014 Camp Charlotte, NC

Kids Yoga Teacher

  • Taught 2 kids yoga classes a week
 July 2014 to PresentLifetime Fitness Inc. – University Charlotte, NC

Yoga Teacher, Kids Yoga Teacher & LifeBarre Instructor

  • Teach one kids class a month
  • Teach Yoga for Athletes class, Yin Yoga class, and LifeBarre class weekly
  • Sub Hath Yoga classes weekly
  • Working on certifications for Life Power Yoga, Cycle, and Warrior Scuplt
 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

Atlanta, Georgia

Mrs Nicole Turner

Alpharetta, Georgia 30004 Cell Phone: 4044166844
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

, New Jersey
Biography

Zofia Valenzuela

Susan Valerino

Alyce Cristina Vallejo

Emilie Van Cleave

Laguna Niguel, California

Regina Van Leuvan

Atlanta, Georgia Cell Phone: 678-640-0607
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

Jackson, Mississippi
Biography

Isvari Verre

Atlanta, Georgia

Sofie Villam

Glastonbury, Connecticut

Tammy Villamizar

Glastonbury, Connecticut

Sandi Vincenti

Founder and Nature Nerd A Child’s Inspiration: Wildlife Discovery Garden Cell Phone: 2672803520

Valerie Vinson

Lynn Vogel

Martina von Platen

Atlanta, Georgia

Sona Vyas

, New Jersey Website: Yoga Alliance Registered Teacher
Biography

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

Atlanta, Georgia

Amy Waldner

Atlanta, Georgia

Claire Houston Wall

Decatur, Georgia 30030 Home Phone: 404-272-8797

Susan Wallace

Heather Walleasa

Chante Walter

Huntersville, North Carolina

Julie Wancik

Medical Student Cell Phone: 720-308-1282

Tricia Wanish

Kathryn Wardell

Christopher Jason Watford

Virginia Wynn Watford

RYT 200, RCYT, RPYT The Nature Gallery YOGA StudioDowntown Dothan, AL Dothan, Alabama 36305 Work Phone: 334-671-2050 Anniversary: December 22, 1981 Website: The Nature Gallery YOGA + MASSAGE Studio

Deva Watson

Ceecee Weeks

Meredith Weiss

DelRay Beach, Florida

Jill Welch

Licensed Social Worker / School Social Worker Middletown Township Public Schools / Hot & Soul Yoga MiddletownSocial Behavior Support Specialist Middletown, New Jersey 07724, New Jersey

Robin Wheeland

Roswell, Georgia

Karl Wheeler

Michelle Whitfield

Hillsborough, North Carolina

Erin Whitley

Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite

Mireille Whritenour

Johns Creek, Georgia

Jessica Whyte

Atlanta, Georgia

Cheryl Wiedwald

, New Jersey

Cutchin Wiley

Charlotte, North Carolina

Brandy Wilkinson

Kamloops, British Columbia
Biography

Betsey Williams

Rock Hill, South Carolina Anniversary: July 26, 1953

Charlene Williams

Jennifer Williams

Madison, Georgia
Biography

Kelly Williamson

Charlotte, North Carolina

Kelly Wilson

Greenwich, Connecticut

Marcia Wilson

Kamloops, British Columbia Website: http://www.youryogaloft.com|*|Marcia%20Wilson%20Yoga

Wendy Wilson

Huntersville, North Carolina

Kira Wilsterman

Decatur, Georgia Home Phone: 404-695-3552

Millie Wingler

Hampton, New Jersey

Faith Wollner

Jessica Wood

Emily Workman Luther

Mama Mouse Healing Arts Collingswood, New Jersey 08108 Home Phone: (315) 460-6864 Website: Mama Mouse Healing Arts
Biography

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!

Kathryn Wright

Atlanta, Georgia

Heather Wurtzel

Avondale Estates, Georgia

Ying Xu

Syracuse UniversityHuman Development and Family Science Syracuse, New York 13224

Sandra Yanez

Atlanta, Georgia

Natela Yevloyeva

Funda Yilmaz

Deborah Reinhardt Youmans