About Root & Roar Yoga
Yoga for Kids.
Calm for Families.
Confidence for Life.
Rooted in calm, roaring with confidence — in-person & online programs for children, parents, and professionals.
🌿 Not Your Average Yoga Program
How We're Different
While many programs treat kids' yoga as a one-time event or an occasional class, Root & Roar Yoga is built entirely around children. Our classes, teacher training, and resources are all intentionally designed to meet the needs of kids—body, mind, and heart. We don’t just sprinkle in a little yoga—we specialize in it.
🧘♀️ Kid-Centered,
Not Just Kid-Friendly
We thoughtfully design every class with children in mind—using age-appropriate poses, themes, and playful guidance that support how kids learn and grow.
🎧 Low-Stimulation & Gentle
No flashing lights or loud chaos here. We use soothing props, calm cues, and grounded routines to help kids feel peaceful and focused.
🍃 Movement That
Meets the Outdoors
We bring nature into our yoga—whether it's practicing under the trees, exploring local parks, or filming calming nature-based videos. Kids reconnect with the earth through mindful movement, stories, and outdoor-inspired themes.
🎨 Rooted in Mindfulness,
Not Just Movement
We focus on more than flexibility—we teach kids how to breathe through big emotions, regulate their energy, and feel safe in their bodies.
🦁 Built on Confidence
& Connection
Every class encourages self-love, imagination, and bravery. We celebrate each child’s inner roar—whether that’s through a strong pose or a quiet breath.
👩👦 Created by a Local
Mom Who Gets It
A fellow parent created Root & Roar Yoga after navigating tantrums, transitions, and the challenge of staying centered while raising a little human. When you join us, you’re not just signing up for a class—you’re becoming part of a community."
Rooted in Real-Life Parenting & Practice
Meet Your Teacher
Hi, I'm Jordan — the founder of Root & Roar Yoga, a certified 200-hour yoga teacher, certified kids yoga instructor, and soon-to-be 500-hour certified yoga teacher. I specialize in yoga, mindfulness, and social-emotional learning for children and teens.
You’ll often find me at the library or park with my own little one—an adventurous, joy-filled boy who inspires everything I create. He’s the heart behind this work, and the reason I believe so deeply in helping kids feel calm, confident, and truly seen.
🧘♀️ Why I Started Root & Roar Yoga
I created Root & Roar Yoga because I believe every child deserves:
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A space to feel safe in their body
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A moment to slow down and breathe
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Tools to navigate big feelings
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And the chance to grow up feeling both grounded and empowered
Over the past year, I’ve immersed myself in yoga philosophy, child development, trauma-informed teaching, and neuroscience-based SEL practices. Every class I teach blends movement, breath, and emotional awareness—designed not just to stretch bodies, but to support hearts and nervous systems too.
Whether I’m leading a calm bedtime sequence online, guiding a giggling group through animal poses in a classroom, or designing trauma-sensitive practices for schools and wellness programs, my focus remains the same:
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Connection over perfection
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Heart over hustle
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And presence over performance
I’m not here to teach kids how to be quiet.
I’m here to help them discover the quiet already inside them.
Rooted in calm. Roaring with confidence.
📚 Education & Certifications
Current Certifications:
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Certified 200-Hour Yoga Teacher (through Angelica Govaert with Yogalebrity and the Yoga Alliance)
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Certified Kids Yoga Instructor
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CPR + AED + First Aid Certified
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Certified Expert Sound Healer
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B.A. Physics, B.S. Astronomy
Actively Completing (2025-2026):
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500-Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training (through GOYA/Your Yoga Flow)
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500-Hour CYT (through Breathe for Change Master's Degree Program)
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Master of Science in Education: Transformative Teaching & Learning
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Certificate in Social-Emotional Learning, Mindfulness, & Yoga
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Social-Emotional Learning Facilitator (SEL*F) Certification
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T.E.A.C.H. Method Certification
These programs are already shaping the way I design and teach my yoga and mindfulness sessions. I’m bringing evidence-based, whole-child practices into the classroom in a way that aligns with social-emotional learning goals, trauma-informed care, and your school’s focus on student well-being.
"Rooted in calm. Roaring with confidence."
Root & Roar Yoga Philosophy
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"We don’t just teach poses — we teach life skills."
We believe that every child deserves tools to feel grounded, focused, and brave in their daily life. That’s why our entire mission is dedicated to supporting kids through movement, mindfulness, and emotional wellness.
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"We don’t just teach poses — we teach life skills."
We believe that every child deserves tools to feel grounded, focused, and brave in their daily life. That’s why our entire mission is dedicated to supporting kids through movement, mindfulness, and emotional wellness.
Our classes are crafted with care to help children:
🌱 Build inner calm and body awareness
🦁 Express themselves with confidence and creativity
🌈 Practice emotional regulation in a playful, supportive way
🧘 Develop focus, strength, and balance — on and off the mat
This isn’t just yoga. This is Root & Roar Yoga.
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