I am a certified personal trainer (NSCA), a 200hr Registered Yoga Teacher, 95-hr RCCYT, a former preschool teacher, a wife, and a mother of two wonderful boys. Since obtaining my Bachelor of Science in Physical Education in 1994, I have had an obsession with sharing my love of all things health and fitness related with people of all ages. My former position as a preschool teacher and currently as a children’s yoga instructor has allowed me to reach many tiny, wonderful humans who are excited to move and dance and get strong!

Kidding Around Yoga has brought a whole new level of experiences to my existing classes, and I can’t wait to share peace, love, joy and yoga to as many children as possible!

Summer 2019 Yoga and Art Camps:

Santosha Yoga, PNW:

At these yoga camps, children will enjoy music, games, arts and crafts, fun yoga play and mindfulness teachings. Camps are open to children ages 5-8 and 9-12. Children should bring snacks (peanut-free) and water.

Ages 5-8:

Mondays, 1:30-4:30pm

July 15th, July 22nd, August 12th and August 19th

Ages 9-12:

Wednesdays, 1:30-4:30pm

July 17th, July 24th, August 14th and August 21st

Cost:

$45- 1 camp

$85 – 2 camps

$120 – 3 camps

$150 – 4 camps

To register for any of these camps, please visit www.santoshayogapnw.com.

PenMet Parks:

Yoga and Art Camp

July 29 – August 1, 1-4pm each day

In this camp, the kids will be introduced to yoga, meditation and mindfulness. Each day will feature a yoga lesson and related games and activities that help develop strength, flexibility, focus and balance. We will also tap into our creativity with a variety of different art projects including rock painting, glitter jars, knotted mala making, mandala coloring/painting, lavender eye pillows and more. Daily intentional activities will convey lessons around mindfulness, self-care, stress management, team building, confidence and kindness.

Ages 8-12

Cost: $139

To register for this camp, please visit www.penmetparks.org.

 

If you have a group and would like to schedule a private class, please contact Kristi directly.

Package 1:

$175 for up to 10 children ($8 for each additional child)

• 90 minutes with Kristi
• 45-60 minutes of a special yoga class, depending on age
• 15-20 minutes of a no-mess craft project – For $2/child, we can do a no-sew lavender eye pillow, a calm down jar or a Native American Talking stick. These make great party favors!
• 10 minute closing circle to celebrate your child
• You can also purchase a special yoga mat for your child that friends and family can decorate with them

Package 2:

$150 for up to 10 children ($5 for each additional child)

• 60 minutes with Kristi
• 40-50 minutes special yoga class, depending on age
• 10 minute closing circle to celebrate your child
• You can also purchase a special yoga mat for your child that friends and family can decorate with them

*These packages can be customized to fit your needs. For very small yogis (ages 2-5), parents are welcome to join their little ones.

Hello Girl Scout troops and neighborhood leaders!

I would love the opportunity to introduce the Science of Yoga to your troop and help them earn a Yoga Fun Patch.

While teaching the Science of Yoga, KAY provides a curriculum that is specifically designed to help children be active, learn to relax, improve focus, and have FUN in a non-competitive environment. I will offer a class customized for your troop, which will include a Girl Scout Yoga story, meditation techniques, games, activities, and much more!

I look forward to hearing from your organization to schedule a class soon.

Kidding Around Yoga Teacher Trainings:

Are you interested in implementing yoga, meditation and mindfulness into the lives of children? Would you like to earn your certification as a Kid’s Yoga Teacher? Kidding Around Yoga has trainings all over the world, and Kristi will be leading some upcoming trainings in the Pacific Northwest.

GIG HARBOR, WASHINGTON – 

This training will take place on September 28th and 29th from 9:30am – 5pm at Discovery Village in Gig Harbor, WA. For more information and to register, click on this link

Here is a short video with more Kidding Around Yoga with Kristi

Kidding Around Yoga Teacher Trainings:

Are you interested in implementing yoga, meditation and mindfulness into the lives of children? Would you like to earn your certification as a Kid’s Yoga Teacher? Kidding Around Yoga has trainings all over the world, and Kristi will be leading some upcoming trainings in the Pacific Northwest.

GIG HARBOR, WASHINGTON – 

This training will take place on September 28th and 29th from 9:30am – 5pm at Discovery Village in Gig Harbor, WA. For more information and to register, click on this link.

Children today live in a very fast-paced world. Between pressures from school, extra curricular activities, their peers, parents, and society, the hustle and bustle of every day life can quickly wear down on a child’s inner peace and joy. All of these pressures and expectations can lead to a whole lot of stress, and while most kids are not familiar with the concept of stress, they can still experience what it feels like without giving it a label or name.

During the 2018-2019 school year, I was able to spend some time in the Peninsula School District in several different elementary schools thanks to the generosity of the PTA/PTO groups. At each school, I would spend 1 week teaching yoga in the PE classes. Every student had the opportunity to experience yoga and meditation during their designated PE specialist time. I also got to meet with the teachers and explains what I was doing, why I was doing it, and how they can implement these concepts into their classrooms.

I would love to come to your child’s school as well! If this is something you are interested in, please have your PTA/PTO representatives contact me directly.