REVIEWS AND PRESS

Beth does a great job of making the class fun, the right level of challenge and very accepting of all the kids. She also uses her humor in a great way… - Mother of toddler

Caring, thoughtful, joyful. Great activities and atmosphere. Best teacher ever. - Mom of 8yo who's been coming for six years.

Kind and inclusive environment, in which the kids got to do their individual moves and also move together in song and dance. - Parent of preschooler

My child had been doing yoga with Beth on-and-off since a toddler. As he is a competitive multi-sport athlete he has been finding himself in a position of needing to work on flexibility, balance, and stability without the distraction of the sports themselves. He always leaves class in a better headspace than going. - Parent of middle school class student

Beth cares deeply about the program and the children who participate, and it shows. Our daughter is excited to go to camp each morning, and is excited to tell us about her experiences when she comes home. - Parent of camper

My daughter loves coming to the Yoga studio. Today was first time at a camp, and she really enjoyed herself. Beth is also so great and patient with the kiddos. I love how reassuring she is. - Parent of camper

Beth's energy and how welcoming she was. I loved how it was really engaging and parents could enjoy the class/space with their children. Can't wait to come back.- Parent of camper

Beth is very reliable and easy to reach, if you have a question about anything. Her activities are fun, kids feel safe with her and she hires more than enough helpers. My kids ask me to go back to her camp every year! - Parent of camper

My 8 and 10 year-old daughters had a great time at yoga camp. It was a nice balance of yoga, high-quality crafts, and games/activities. The environment was both fun and nurturing and my kids didn’t want to leave at the end of the day. This was our first experience and we plan to return for camps and classes.- Parent of camper

Fun, upbeat, relaxed. This is our second year in a row and won't be the last. Love that they do crafts and songs as well. - Grandfather of camper

The day-long camp for kids has a variety of activities all geared to keep the campers engaged and active. Beth and her team teach the kids simple yoga poses, art projects, meditation, building projects with Legos, outdoor activities at a near by kids playground. As we were leaving, my 6 year old asked when he could come back - that’s how fun it is! Drop off and pick up is super easy as well. - Parent of camper

My son had an amazing time at this class. He got to paint in a big sign with his name, and every day he brought home a really cool craft he was proud of. He was singing the lovely songs for many weeks afterwards. With his autism we were concerned how he would cope, but he was beautifully looked after and fit in smoothly, as the instructor had lots of experience with neurodiversity. He totally loved it and wants to go back! - Parent of camper

"We love Yama Kids Yoga! I take my 2 year old most Mondays and he looks forward to it every week. Beth does such a great job making all the kids feel comfortable and introducing yoga to the little ones. My son loves showing off his yoga poses at home! The classes are the perfect combination of structure and flexibility for an active toddler who can only stay focused for so long. I also appreciate that Yama Kids Yoga has coordinated with the Dailey Method next door so that I can work out while my son goes to yoga. He's perfectly happy to be there without me (although I often join him since it's so much fun) and Beth has some magic that allows her to manage a handful of toddlers without the whole room turning into chaos. Can't recommend it enough" ~ Myrrah S.

"Yama Kids Yoga is extraordinary - in a league of its own. While I am sure Beth is as outstanding with little kids over 4 as she is with toddlers, my experience is with toddlers. She understands 2.5 year olds and has a seemingly endless bag of age appropriate activities which bring yoga positions into the world the toddler knows - familiar songs, colors, playful and yet moving along the spectrum so that as they age, they will be ready for more disciplined yoga. In some ways it was a stretch - he told his mother it was hard. But he loved it and wants to go back." ~ Joan D.

Beth is incredible. No one just so naturally loves kids and gets them engaged to have a great time. Love the location and especially the secret parent loft. Do it! ~ Preet A.

Beth Houghton, has taught yoga at our preschool for eight years. She is creative and imaginative, introducing all the yoga basics in the most fun and magical ways. She not only manages a mixed age group of 2 years olds to 5 years olds, but always fully engages them! The kids move from sun salutations to savasana & the final namaste, and love everything in between as well. She brings in stories, games and even her own whimsical songs.She helps them master new poses, practice mindfullness and silliness to become the youngest yogis." ~ Carolyn, Owner, Director and Teacher at Bloomers Preschool

"My favorite part of the class is savasana when Beth tells us stories, like about the ocean and trees. You have to close your eyes and imagine it in your head, and I feel happy." ~ Hannah, Age 7

"Beth is the most fun, engaging yoga teacher I know. I wish I could take her classes! It's so amazing to see my 2 and 5 year old daughters learning new poses such as downward dog, singing and laughing, and resting peacefully in savasana. I am grateful to the Yama Kids Yoga curriculum for setting my kids up for a lifetime of honoring the deep the connection between the mind, the heart and the body. You're the best! " ~ Marianne J. , Oakland Mom

"My child came home every week and taught us the new words and poses that she learned. She looks forward to the class every week." ~ Mom of student, age 5

"My daughter loved this yoga class, especially the guided meditations." ~ Mom of student, age 7

"Beth makes yoga fun, engaging and something that my 5 year old daughter looks forward to every week. I highly recommend Beth to get your children moving and in tune with their bodies!" ~ Tiffany F., Oakland Mom

YAMA KIDS YOGA REVIEWS