Cori

Children’s yoga instructor, Elementary school teacher

Yoga

In 2021, I had the pleasure of going on a 3 day children’s yoga retreat learning skills and techniques for creating meaningful experiences for kids through yoga, wellness, and mindfulness. I have always been drawn to movement, gymnastics, and ballet as a child, which transitioned to running in middle school, and through high school. In college, I began taking yoga classes and have since grown in my passion for yoga! I’ve co-led kids yoga camps and love seeing kids connect in such a meaningful way with the practice of yoga. 

I am an avid crafter in my spare time and enjoy using various mediums including paint, colored pencil, collage to create works of art. 

I currently work as an elementary school reading teacher and I am so excited to bring together my love for movement, yoga, and art to kids of all ages.

My fun fact

I love college football and am a big Syracuse fan!

Melissa

RYT 200

Yoga

I wish I had known about yoga as a kid. Having the tools to understand and be aware of your body and breath is a gift that can be used each and every day on and off of the mat. I really enjoy sharing my knowledge with the young individuals that are already shaping our world through movement, breathwork, and play. With our practice we build strength and increase our ability to focus on what is really happening right here, right now, so that we can truly enjoy the present moment.

My fun fact

I love brownies but I really don't like cake!

Megan

Certified yoga instructor

Yoga

My name is Megan and I have been practicing yoga for over 15 years! In 2020 I received my 200hr RYT certification and have been teaching ever since. I have been working with kids in a professional capacity since 2015, starting out as a 1:1 behavioral therapist and moving into services coordination for children with developmental disabilities.

My experiences working with kids has taught me to seeing things differently and slow down to appreciate the present moment more. I am a big believer in the importances of kids of all ages (and adults) learning emotional intelligence and regulation strategies through Yoga. My Yoga practice has brought a sense of calm and focus to my life and my goal is show kids of all abilities how they can access that same calm and focus through movement and breath work. 

Anita

Certified Children’s Yoga Instructor, YogaEd

Yoga

My name is Anita Ricci. I’ve been a classroom teacher for 25 years (minus the 12 years in the middle I used to raise 3 sons and gain YogaEd kids certification). I teach preschool in Mendon during the week, and yoga to kids on breaks and weekends. I use story and song embedded in the magic of yoga to empower children and help them understand that they are in control of their minds and bodies.

My fun fact

I am a HUGE Buffalo Bills fan!

Kara

Certified yoga instructor

Yoga

From her very first yoga class over 20 years ago, and to the present day, Kara has always felt most connected to her authentic self through movement on the mat. She believes that the opportunity to take part in a daily yoga practice allows all of us the chance to show up for ourselves newly, seeing new possibility in ourselves each time. 

Kara is a 200 RYT Yoga Alliance certified teacher and strongly believes in the practice as a holistic and transformational journey into our own power; combining asana, inquiry and meditation. 

Kara is passionate about introducing little yogis to the foundations of movement and mindfulness through yoga. She is certified to teach kids yoga and has trained with Kidding Around Yoga. She believes strongly in the benefits of yoga for children and can see the positive impact it has had on her two little girls. 

Kara lives in Fairport with her husband, daughters and french bulldog, Martha.

Nicole

RYT 200, certified kids yoga instructor, Licensed Master Social Worker

Yoga

I believe strongly that yoga can help kids with learning to regular their bodies and emotions in a more positive way. As a school social worker, I implement yoga into my classrooms and have watched students become more aware of themselves, their emotions, and their bodies. There is something truly amazing about hearing a kiddo say “let’s do rainbow breathing together!” 

My fun fact

I love to camp and prefer to be outdoors as much as I can be! 

Nicki

Certified Youth Yoga & Mindfulness Instructor with a Trauma Informed Focus, Yoga Ed; M.S. School Counseling,

Yoga

Working with kids in an environment where there is learning, laughter and fun, brings me so much joy! I’m driven to educate and empower students so that all can learn the benefits of yoga and mindfulness.  My goals are to help my students become more self-aware and give them the tools to be more emotionally intelligent to be able to cope in healthy ways for success now and in the future.  Yoga and mindfulness is a way to connect all that I am most passionate about when working with children! 

My fun fact

I LOVE baking cookies with my kids! We bake hundreds (and hundreds) during the holidays!

Heidi

RYT 200, Yoga for Athletes Instructor, Certified Kids Yoga Instructor

Yoga

Yoga has brought so much positivity into my life and I want to share this gift with others.  As a coach and yoga instructor, I truly feel that yoga is something that will help an athlete physically and mentally — both on and off the field. 

My fun fact

I have an obsession with Hallmark movies. Who doesn’t love a good love story that always ends with a happily ever after?!