WEE YOGIS DAY CAMP

JENNIFER:  

Jennifer is a Licensed Professional Counsellor and certified Wee Yogis kids yoga teacher. Her passion for yoga started in 2007, when she started integrating mindfulness into her therapy sessions with children and adolescents. Since then, she continues to grow her own personal yoga practice, and share the teachings and benefits of showing up on your mat.

JAMIE:

Jamie Siegel has been teaching children’s yoga to her first grade students since 2016. She recently completed her certification with Wee Yogis, and is working towards her 200-hour training with Yoga Works. When she is off the mat, she enjoys hiking with her greyhound, Zuma, and baking yummy vegan treats.

KAREN:

Karen is a certified Wee Yogis kids yoga teacher. Her passion for teaching bagen in her early 20’s when she became a mother and opened an in-home daycare. As a family coach, she strives to strengthen the heart of family — one soul at a time. This inspires her to bring yoga into family homes and communities around the world. When she’s not teaching yoga, you can find her horseback riding or visiting her four sons.

LIBBY

Libby Schneider has been teaching yoga of adults and children since 2015. Her love for yoga stems from her own practice and witnessing others discover their limitless potential. She loves facilitating a safe environment for kids to learn to get in touch with themselves, their voice and each other. When she is off the mat she enjoys traveling, hiking, backpacking, playing music and singing with friends.

TRANG:

Trang Huynh is a certified Wee Yogis instructor.  She is also a 500-hr yoga therapist and received her M.A. in Yoga Studies from Loyola Marymount University.  She has been teaching teens and adults since 2013 and is especially passionate about bringing yoga into schools. Her intention for her classes is to hold a space where her students can feel safe and free to explor their mind and body.

MALACHI:

Malachi Leopold is a certified Wee Yogis Kids Yoga Teacher. His passion for teaching kids began with teaching yoga at his son’s preschool. When he is off the mat, Malachi enjoys nature, naps, tea, chocolate, and naps (yes, he said naps twice!). Malachi is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, aspiring mountain climber, and age group triathlete

MEL:

Mel has been teaching yoga for adults and children since 2005. Her love for yoga began when she started ballet at the tender age of 5, and she felt the freedom, strength, & flexibility of her own body. She seeks to bring play, joy, and awareness to children through her Wee Yogi classes. When she is off the mat, Mel enjoys playing with her daughter, surfing, dancing, and exploring the world.

STASHA:

Stasha Surdyke is a certified Barworks and Wee Yogis kids yoga teacher. Her passion for teaching yoga began when she got involved with the non-profit arts organization CoachArt and realized her practice could be helpful for children with chronic illness. Stasha brings a joy of life and mindfulness to her classes and hopes to offer her students a new discovery of self-love and healing.  When she is not teaching, Stasha can be found on stage, working professionally in the theater, singing jazz, hiking, and playing with her two kitties Fiona and Tristam.