My Yoga Journey:
My love for yoga began over a decade ago, which included prenatal yoga during my pregnancy with my daughter. When my daughter was born, I eagerly sought Mommy & Me classes to continue our shared practice. Unfortunately after one class COVID shut down studios, so we had to improvise at home. While I cherished our living-room yoga adventures, I missed the camaraderie of other parents and the guidance of a structured class. Even before the studios shut down we had to drive far to those types of classes. And post COVID was no different.
That’s when I realized: If I couldn’t find these types of classes in my community, I’d create it. I became a certified yoga teacher and decided to focus on teaching kids, family, as well as mommy and me yoga classes, blending playful movement with evidence-based techniques to help families bond, communicate, and grow together. Now, I teach the classes I once longed for in spaces where parents and kids can unplug, connect, and celebrate the joy of movement.
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Why Yoga? The Benefits for Families:
For Kids (Ages 5–12):
- Emotional resilience: Yoga teaches breathing techniques to manage big feelings.
- Body awareness: Poses like Tree or Star build balance and coordination.
- Confidence: Mastering poses fosters an “I can do it!” mindset
For Parents & Caregivers:
- Stress relief: Guided relaxation and partner poses reduce tension.
- Bonding: Shared laughter and movement create lasting memories.
- Strength: Gentle flows rebuild core strength (perfect for lifting kids!).
For Families Together:
- Communication: Mirroring games and partner poses encourage teamwork.
- Mindfulness: Breathing exercises help families stay present in busy lives.
What to Expect in My Classes
I specialize in playful, inclusive sessions where families move, laugh, and connect. My classes blend:
- Parent-child partner poses
- Yoga games
- Guided relaxation
Find Me Teaching Near You!
Join me at these local studios for family-friendly yoga:
- Om Shanti Yoga (Burlington): Family and Kids’ Yoga classes.
- I'll also have a kids summer day camp there on 6/19/25.
- Xtreme Dance Academy (Mebane): Kids Yoga classes.
- Monarch Movement Co (Hillsborough): Gentle Mommy & Me and Kids’ Yoga classes.
“Check the linked studio websites for the latest class schedules and details!”
*Also available for birthday parties and private yoga sessions*
Try This at Home: 3 Easy Family Yoga Poses
- Partner Boat Pose: Sit facing each other with knees bent and soles of your feet touching the ground. Hold hands or wrists, then lift your feet off the ground together, pressing into the soles of each others feet. Straighten your legs, or keep them bent, keeping your feet connected.
- Mirror Me: Take turns leading silly movements for the other to copy.
- Gratitude Breath: Sit back-to-back, breathe deeply, and share one thing you love about each other.
A Final Note
Parenting isn’t about having it all figured out-it’s about leaning into the mess, finding calm in the chaos, and celebrating those tiny, magic moments. I’d love to help you and your crew create those connections through movement, laughter, and maybe a few wobbly boat poses!
See you on the mat!
Yetunde Akindahunsi
RYT 200
Email: yakindahunsi@gmail.com
“Inhale confidence, exhale doubt. Each breath is a new beginning.” - author unknown
Need More Info?
Visit Macaroni Kids Hillsborough Burlington’s event calendar for class updates, or DM me on Facebook (@yetundeakindahunsimha) or Instagram (@yorubaqueen_).
