About Us

 Yoga is for Everyone...including Kids!

* * * * * * * * * * 

 Yoga unites the mind, body and soul in a way that promotes health and well being. Children of all ages and abilities benefit from the practice of yoga by learning body awareness and calming strategies. Bernadette provides classes for children to help guide them through the practi

 Yoga is for Everyone...including Kids!

* * * * * * * * * * 

 Yoga unites the mind, body and soul in a way that promotes health and well being. Children of all ages and abilities benefit from the practice of yoga by learning body awareness and calming strategies. Bernadette provides classes for children to help guide them through the practice of yoga through fun, interactive and reflective activities.  We will sing, dance, create crafts, move in traditional asana poses, create our own poses, hear stories and learn about self reflection and community care. 

I am Bernadette Whitman, an active mama of two and joyful partner in life with my husband! I have a passion for working with children and helping people find how to live a healthy, joyful and peaceful life. I have worked in education as a health educator with high school students and a certified classroom educator with elementary aged stu

I am Bernadette Whitman, an active mama of two and joyful partner in life with my husband! I have a passion for working with children and helping people find how to live a healthy, joyful and peaceful life. I have worked in education as a health educator with high school students and a certified classroom educator with elementary aged students for over 20 years. I volunteer as a Crisis Counselor with Crisis Test Line to support teens and adults. Yoga has been a powerful guide in my own life for many years. I have used mindful movements and relaxation techniques in many aspects of my teaching and personal life. I am a Registered Yoga teacher for adults and children (RYT200, RCYT 95), and certified in Kidding Around Yoga. I have also been trained in strategies as a Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher and certified in yoga for children with autism and special needs.  I am thrilled to be able to share yoga with children and their families that may bring them further joy and peace in creative, fun and safe environments. My passion is to help people find their inner joy, or their light, and let it SHINE!

I am also a Licensee of Kidding Around Yoga, visit  https://kiddingaroundyoga.com/yogi/bernadette/  

to learn more about the KAY way of experiencing yoga

 for kids of all ages and abilities.

  * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 

"Bernadette has created a program that understands children and their need to explore the world around them even while learning to relax. The yogurts (children) regaled me with tales of a flower hunt and yoga poses they learned, of where the butterflies lived and how yoga is from the heart. The change...was visible just after the first se

"Bernadette has created a program that understands children and their need to explore the world around them even while learning to relax. The yogurts (children) regaled me with tales of a flower hunt and yoga poses they learned, of where the butterflies lived and how yoga is from the heart. The change...was visible just after the first session; they were calm, energized and ready to face their day."

*Sarah, parent of 2 Shine yoga students