Yoga Beings

Soulful Yoga for Children & Teens in Sheffield Schools

Founded by Jo, an experienced and much-loved children’s yoga teacher, Yoga Beings has become a trusted part of many Sheffield schools, from breakfast clubs and after-school sessions to classroom-based yoga woven through the curriculum. Some schools have welcomed Jo back every year for nearly two decades.

What is Yoga Beings?

Yoga Beings is more than just yoga for children, it’s a safe and creative space for self-awareness, emotional expression, and mindful movement. Each session is rooted in warmth and wonder, using:

📖 Storytelling & Imagination
🎵 Music, Songs & Rhythm
🌈 Playful Movement & Partner Games
🎭 Mindful Expression Through Breath & Body

Without ever using the word “therapy” Yoga Beings offers a therapeutic space, where children of all backgrounds (including SEN, ESL, or those experiencing stress or anxiety) can feel seen, soothed, and supported.

There’s no competition, no pressure to perform, only gentle encouragement to explore, feel, and move in a way that feels right for them.

Since 2006, Yoga Beings has quietly woven its way through classrooms and corridors, bringing breath, balance, and belonging to children and teens across Sheffield.

For Every Stage of Growth 🌱

From curious tots, to energetic juniors, to thoughtful teens, Yoga Beings meets young people where they are, with age-appropriate practices that evolve with them.

It’s a programme designed to grow alongside the child, nurturing resilience, regulation, and a deeper connection to themselves.

Hear From the Children & Educators 🌼

Watch the short video to hear what the children say about Yoga Beings, and listen to reflections from the Deputy Head of Sharrow School and the Director of Children’s House Montessori. Their words speak to the lasting impact that yoga brings to school life.

To Parents & Schools 🌿

Would you like to see yoga in your school?
Whether you're a headteacher, parent or wellbeing lead, we’d love to chat.

👉 Contact Jo to explore how Yoga Beings can be brought into your school or setting.

The Benefits of Yoga for Children & Schools 🌈

Over the years, growing research and first-hand experience have shown what we already intuitively know, that yoga helps children flourish.

Some of the well-documented and observed benefits include:

🦎 Improved emotional regulation and social connection

🦎 Enhanced body awareness, coordination, and balance

🦎 Increased concentration, calmness and attention span

🦎 Boosted academic performance and learning readiness

🦎 Support for stress, anxiety, ADHD, and emotional wellbeing

🦎 Strengthened physical flexibility and core strength

🦎 Improved self-esteem and classroom behaviour

🦎 Greater resilience, confidence, and self-expression

Jo’s Experience & Qualifications 🧘

Jo has been teaching yoga to children and teens in Sheffield schools since 2006. She brings warmth, professionalism, and a depth of understanding to every session. Her credentials include:

🐾 Certified by YogiYou to teach yoga to kids & teens

🐾 Over 18 years' experience teaching children in school settings

🐾 Enhanced DBS check (updated regularly)

🐾 Up-to-date Children’s Protection Policy

🐾 Completed Child Protection Awareness Training

Copies of all relevant certificates are available upon request.

A Caterpillar Singing Loudly 🐛
A Children’s Yoga Book by Joanna Bertzeletos

A Caterpillar Singing Loudly is a playful, heart-led yoga book for children, created by Yoga Nature’s own Joanna Bertzeletos, a seasoned children’s yoga teacher rooted in Sheffield schools since 2006.

Inspired by The Twelve Days of Christmas, yet designed for all seasons, this book invites children (and the grown-ups who love them) into a joyful, imaginative yoga adventure.

Suitable for children as young as three, right through to teens and even adults, the book is:

🌿 Versatile – Use it at home, in schools, yoga classes or family settings
🌿 Curriculum-friendly – Ideal for PE, creative writing, literacy, Citizenship, and PSHE
🌿 Fun & Empowering – Includes projects, activities, and tools for emotional growth
🌿 Interactive – With games, Sanskrit words, affirmations, and yogic challenges
🌿 Beautifully Illustrated – Over 200 photographs and 50+ hand-drawn illustrations
🌿 Practice-ready – Includes a bonus poster to support your child’s home yoga practice