Joan Phillips

Kids yoga instructor

AUM Studio For Wellness

Joan is the founder of Mindful Explorers Kids Yoga, where she endeavors to create a welcoming space for kids to simply be themselves while learning about yoga and mindfulness. Joan’s warm teaching style helps children feel included as they explore ways to manage big feelings, build connections, and develop self-confidence in a non-competitive environment. As a licensed elementary educator and Registered Children’s Yoga Teacher, her goal is for students to leave each class feeling supported while cultivating kindness toward themselves and others.Joan first became inspired to bring mindfulness into her teaching after seeing how many children were struggling with stress and emotional overwhelm. She began incorporating simple breathing exercises, movement breaks and moments of calm into her classroom and quickly saw a positive difference in her students’ focus, emotional regulation, and sense of connection with one another. That experience sparked a passion for creating classes where children feel supported not only academically but emotionally too.Her classes combine mindful movement, breathing exercises, imaginative play, and social-emotional learning in ways that feel joyful and encouraging for children of all personalities and ability levels.