Michelle Corley Wing founded It’s Yoga Kids^® in 2005.

A brief background: 

• Dancer, competitive tennis player and student – life long
• Teacher of dance to young children since age 10 
• Yogi since 1991 – first class with Seane Corn at YogaWorks, Santa Monica 
• Ongoing practice with Larry Schultz at It’s Yoga, San Francisco
• Wife – married to the same person since 1993
• Mother – daughter born in 2002 and son in 2005
• Certified since 2005: Adult 200H Yoga + Prenatal & Postnatal, Infant Massage and Kids & Teen Meditation 
• Founder – It's Yoga Kids^® in 2005, an education-based system teaching Real Yoga to Kids on and off the mat.
• Author of Kid Moves – an early reader encouraging Brain and Body Development for your Growing Child
• Advocate for family wellness – everyday!

1. Teacher Training. Parents, educators, youth coaches and performing arts instructors are incorporating yoga into their work with kids because of its unparalleled benefits and results.
   
   
2. Franchising. Passionate entrepreneurs and existing studios are using our proven model to operate It's Yoga Kids^® in their communities.
   
   
3. IYK^® Everywhere. We're making it easier to practice Yoga wherever you are with our App and Practice Packs - coming soon!

We teach healhty habits - mindset and movement skills - for wellness and success through Yoga for families and kids of every age from babies to teenagers. 

1. Enrichment: We host classes, camp and birthday parties for kids everywhere
   
   
2. Professional Development: We conduct teacher training workshops for parents, educators, coaches and performing arts directors in their environments
   
   
3. Business Consulting: We support entrepreneurs and existing Yoga studios with their Kids Yoga businesses worldwide

• Classes and training must meet 6-student minimum enrollment
• Class packages or sessions are non-refundable and expire 90 days from first use date or at the completion of the session date – typically 10 weeks.
• Expired classes are donated to our non-profit beneficiaries serving under-privileged youth. ☺

• They are born in Child’s Pose 
• Tummy time is Cobra Pose 
• They find their feet and make Happy Baby Pose 
• They sit up with feet together in Butterfly Pose 
• They come to hands and knees in Cow Pose, and crawl 
• They put hands/feet on the floor for Downward Facing Dog 
• They stand in Mountain Pose 
• They walk lifting one foot in a version of Tree Pose  

Yoga is innate and children are drawn to it. They feel successful in Yoga because we make it appropriately challenging, and we build rapport with every student. 

• Demonstrate to all students that we love them for who they are…not what we want them to become
• Provide limits in ways that communicate mutual respect and avoid triggering power struggles
• Prevent outbursts and other disruptions through the use of empathy, constructive humor, and problem solving
• Make each student a member of the classroom family by encouraging them to participate in decision making and the basic responsibilities required in our Yoga class
• Care of ourselves so that our students have healthy, powerful, and positive role models

We work hard to keep our everyday prices low.  Due to teacher ratios and expensive rent, we do not offer free trials.  We think you will find our program is worth the value for the benefits you receive. If not, we will make it right for you.

We were about 10 years ahead of the curve when we started in 2005.  We spent 5 years on research and development, and another 5 years on evangelizing the benefits of Yoga for Kids. Now, others are catching on. Our IYK^® Signature System is proven and unique. Our customers say they know and feel the difference.

Camp runs for the week - Monday through Friday

9:00-2:00 for Kids ages 4 to 9 years old 
2:00-5:00 for Teens ages 13+ years old

Kids Agenda

9:00-10:00 Arrival and Free Play
10:00-11:00 Yoga Class and Snack
11:00-12:00 Outdoor Exploration
12:00-1:00 Lunch and Reading/Rest/Reflection Time
1:30-2:00 Closing Circle and Pick up

Teens Agenda

2:00-3:30 Arrival and Yoga
3:30-5:00 Presidio Hike + Meditation/Reflection Time

Bring a snack and or lunch and a reusable water bottle. Campers do NOT share food. Please let us know of any allergies, etc.

Dress in comfortable clothing, leggings or long shorts preferred; wear sunscreen, outdoor shoes, a hat and layers of outerwear.

Yes, our trained staff is available for extended care hourly from 2pm to 5pm for $15 per hour. 

Typically, we have about 6 students to 1 teacher ratio.  We often staff two instructors and an assistant for each day camp.

Yes, that may be possible depending on enrollment and teaching ratios. Contact us and we can work together to meet your needs.

In San Francisco, we explore the Presidio and nature nearby including the Lucas Arts Center, Palace of Fine Arts, Cow Hollow Park and the Andy Goldsworthy woodline along with the grassy area outside our studio.

• Parents
• Nannies and Caregivers
• Adult Yoga instructors
• Educators
• Pediatric professionals 
• Youth athletic coaches
• Youth performing arts directors

• IYK^® Certification course manual
• IYK^® Class observations
• Differentiating Yoga for Kids vs. Adults 
• Principles of traditional Yoga for Kids at every stage
• Age appropriate application with specific “do’s” and “don’ts” 
• How to lesson plan and sequence fun, creative and educational classes 
• Ideas to incorporate art, music, books, props and storytelling in classes 
• Behavior management for a positive, non-competitive environment
• Self regulating skills
• Scientific research
• IYK^® Gratudate community support

Yes, we customize 1 to 4 hour workshops for parents, caregivers, pediatric professionals, classroom teachers and administrators as professional development and continuing education units (CEU). Yoga experience is not required. 

Yes, we are a research-based education system vs. an entertainment activity. Our methodology maintains the integrity of Yoga and does not rely on prop-centric equipment to keep kids’ attention. Taught properly and playfully, Yoga does the full work of engaging students at every age.

We practice what we teach. Look for a kids’ Yoga teacher training that is grounded at a studio serving the community vs. a traveling training. Observe classes before, during or after the training so you can see the curriculum in action.

Our proven system for Baby, Toddler, Kids, Teens and Families is unparalleled. No other Yoga training can prepare you to teach to the full range of childhood development, from birth to adulthood with the practical method we offer.

We are in the process of becoming a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School (RYS). You may submit IYK® hours through our Yoga Alliance RYS partnerships at It's Yoga International, YogaWorks and FineYoga. 

Yes, IYK^® Certification is recognized worldwide. You can teach anywhere with our certificate. We have trained about 1200 teachers from Mexico to Italy, Finland to China and across the USA. 

You are free to teach wherever you like. The proper title is Certified by It's Yoga Kids^®. You may participate in our Advanced Yoga Alliance course and optional IYK^® Facilitator Training and Apprentice Program or be considered to join the IYK^® Teaching Team in your area.  

Yes, you will be added to our FREE verification for completing the IYK^® Certification course. You can also choose to be member of our IYK^® Pro Membership or Licenced affiliate program.

You can enhance your directory listing as an IYK^® Member to get found easily and build your business as a qualified IYK^® Certified instructor in your area. This program increases your visibility beyond the free listing to include contact information, your social media handles and photos for a low cost annual fee of $120.

If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to serve your community and grow a team beyond yourself, you may qualify to become an IYK^® Pro Licensee. Learn more here.