{"id":730,"date":"2020-08-12T14:31:17","date_gmt":"2020-08-12T14:31:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hatha.qodeinteractive.com\/?page_id=730"},"modified":"2025-02-12T13:01:07","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T13:01:07","slug":"why-about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thewondergarden.co.uk\/why-about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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My inspiration comes from teaching art in kindergarten, primary and secondary in alternative, mainstream, and international schools settings for over twelve years. Throughout this time, I noticed how little space was dedicated to wellness practices for both children and staff, despite their importance.<\/p>\n

It was then that I trained as a children\u2019s yoga teacher, discovering a deep passion for blending wellness with education. I began offering children\u2019s yoga classes at school, family yoga on weekends, and free yoga and mindfulness sessions for children and teens in my community. I also led staff trainings on \u2018Wellness in Education\u2019 and provided online yoga and mindfulness classes for children during lockdowns.<\/p>\n

Yoga has been a powerful tool in my own life, helping me manage stress and find balance amidst the demands of teaching. This inspired me to pursue my 200hr yoga teacher training for adults, alongside specialised training in mindfulness for children in education and yoga for children with autism and ADHD. These experiences deepened my passion for sharing practices that support both academic growth and emotional well-being for children and educators alike.<\/p>\n

The positive feedback I received inspired me to create a creative yoga and mindfulness-based program designed to enrich the curriculum for toddlers, children, and teens, while supporting teachers with practical ways to integrate these practices into their classrooms.<\/p>\n

I truly believe yoga offers lifelong skills\u2014fostering resilience, self-awareness, empathy, and balance\u2014that benefit all ages. When woven into education, it helps nurture confident, compassionate, and mindful communities, both in and beyond the classroom.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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VISION<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>
The Wonder Garden gently weaves the practices of yoga, meditation, and breathwork into learning spaces, nurturing resilience, fostering a deep mind-body connection, and cultivating empathy within young hearts. Through these mindful tools, children are guided to care for themselves with kindness and awareness, growing roots of well-being in an ever-changing, fast-paced world.<\/h6>

I chose the word \u201cWonder\u201d to celebrate the natural curiosity and awe that lives within both children and adults, nurturing it through mindfulness, creativity, and connection.<\/em><\/span><\/h4>
Classes are offered in nurseries, schools, studios, and through 1:1 or small group sessions in the comfort of home. Inspired by the wisdom of Reggio Emilia, the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh, and the beauty of nature and art, each session is a heartfelt blend of yoga, mindfulness, storytelling, creativity, and play. Held in a safe, nurturing environment, every experience invites both children and adults to feel grounded, connected, and free to explore their inner world with curiosity and joy.<\/h6>

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QUALIFICATIONS<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\u2013 Special Yoga & Mindfulness for Autism & ADHD Teacher Training, Special Yoga, 2023<\/h6>\n
\u2013 200hr Vinyasa based Yoga Teacher Training, Yoga and More, Yoga Alliance, 2021<\/h6>\n
\u2013 Paediatric First Aid Training, OnlineFirstAid, 2021<\/h6>\n
\u2013 Yoga for Kids and Families Teacher Training, Rainbow Kids Yoga, Yoga Alliance, 2019<\/h6>\n
\u2013 Teach Children Mindfulness and Meditation Practitioner, The Rainbow Room, 2019<\/h6>\n
\u2013 Level 3 Beach Schools Practical Skills and Environmental Management Award Practical Skills, Forest School Association, 2018<\/h6>\n
\u2013 Higher Diploma Teacher Training for Art and Design Education, Crawford College of Art and Design, Cork, Ireland, 2012<\/h6>\n
\u2013 CELTA Course: ACELS Certificate in English Language Training, 2010<\/h6>\n
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TESTIMONIALS<\/strong><\/h2>
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“Annie is just fabulously at one with the children, creating the right atmosphere and anticipating the children’s aspirations and needs so very naturally! My children whom are 3 and 4 absolutely LOVE attending Annie\u2019s diverse yoga classes and speak about Annie often whilst practicing what they have learnt.” – Tyler, London<\/h6>
“Wonderful Kids Yoga Teacher – Annie is a wonderful, creative and endlessly patient kids yoga teacher. My son loves yoga sessions with her!” – Chrisi, London<\/h6>
“Amazing yoga class for kids! I absolutely love taking my 3y old daughter to Annie\u2019s class. I wasn\u2019t sure what to expect but Annie is brillant, very patient, caring with such a good energy abt her. She manages to incorporate yoga and mindfullness in such a playful & fun way and also give great tools for us parents. Every week is different! And they often do crafts at the end. I hope to continue seeing her weekly!”- Leticia, London\u00a0<\/h6>
\u201cAnnie was my son\u2019s first yoga teacher in Bangkok and he and I absolutely adore her. Annie\u2019s gentle energy, passion for yoga and love for children make her not only a great teacher but a beautiful being to be around. We love you, Annie! Continue to spread your light and yoga with the world.\u201d\u00a0-Karishma, Bangkok<\/h6>
\u201cMy daughter had Annie as her teacher for over 2 years in Bangkok and we can\u2019t thank her enough for all the caring and thoughtful teaching provided to my daughter. Through her mindfulness and yoga teaching, it has greatly nurtured Richa to be able to better understand, control and properly express her feelings. Annie has shown to us that mindfulness has a great positive influence in children learning.\u201d-\u00a0\u00a0Nun, Bangkok<\/h6>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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