Stay Grounded

Breath a Little Easier!

Hug-a-Tree Yoga helps children make a connection between yoga and nature.

Stand tall and proud
Sink Your roots into the earth
Be connected with your natural beauty
Go out on a limb
Drink plenty of water
Remember your roots
Enjoy the view

Our Mission

Empowering Through Yoga and Education

With thirty years of experience in both the public and private sectors of education, I have dedicated my career to helping children, families, and educators thrive.

I have served on Child Study Teams, worked closely with Early Intervention Teams, and owned and operated Creative Basics—a Nationally Accredited Early Learning Center serving children ages two through ten and their families.

In addition to my work in early education, I have conducted Teacher Training and workshop leadership through NORWESCAP and North Hunterdon/Voorhees Polytech programs.

The power of yoga helps us to be gentle and strong at the same time. As I continue my journey in education, I look forward to learning and teaching more about yoga and relaxation to children as well as the families and teachers who care for them.

Passion
Mindfullness
Calmness

Benefits

How Yoga Helps the Children

Yoga Encourages strength and maintains flexibility of body and mind;
Breathing, stretching and moving into and holding various yoga poses promotes a healthy body and mind;
Yoga can help to restore and maintain balance in times of stress due to the demands of daily life;
Helps children finding a sense of happiness without external auditory and visual stimulation

It will assist children in their ability to concentrate and hold focus which leads to greater self esteem and self control;
By learning to move and breathe deeply, children can find their own sense of relaxation.
Through Yoga children can learn to “go with the flow”
Helps children grow stronger and more confident.

Programs

What you will Learn

After School

Weekly After School Programs

After Care

After Care Infused Programs

Summer Camps

Preschool & School Age Summer Camps

Presentations

School Wide Presentations

Workshops

Teacher Workshops to Incorporate Yoga & Mindfulness in Classroom

Our Founder

A Journey of Education and Yoga

Love
Calm
Breath

Throughout my career in education, yoga has played a vital role. I received my Yoga Teacher Training through Grounded Yoga Studios in 2011.

Whether it be teaching a child breathing techniques to calm and relax or sharing tree pose to help a teacher find their balance and strength, the value of learning to be mindful and listen to your heart cannot be denied.

I graduated from Rowan University with a degree in Early Childhood Education, furthering my education through a graduate scholarship and earning certifications in Elementary Education, Special Education, and Speech Correction.

Additional graduate study included Creative Arts Education and Educational Leadership at Rutgers University. Most recently, I received a Masters of Education from The College of New Jersey.