Meet Liz
Owner & CEO of YogiB Yoga for Kids
I am English, born and bred, and I moved to Chicago with my family in 2017. We have 3 beautiful daughters and a super chilled dog called Leo!
​I am a 20+ year practitioner of yoga and always make time to practice yoga myself for my own health and well-being.
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I completed my 200-hour RYT Yoga Teacher Training course at Yogaview, Wilmette, US. I am also a 95-hour certified "Yoga for the Special Child", or with their recent new name "Yoga for All Abilities" kids yoga teacher where I am able to use the "Sonia Sumar" method for children with special needs.
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Background:
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I qualified as a physiotherapist (Physical Therapist) in the UK in 2001, and specialized in pediatrics in 2003. I have been working with children therapeutically ever since. I gained my Masters in Respiratory Physiotherapy in 2013 at the University College London, UK.
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I specialized in treating children with cystic fibrosis (a breathing condition), ranging from the ages of newborn up to 18 years of age. I also treated children with complex neurological disorders, developmental delay, talipes, and torticollis. On an outpatient basis, I saw children with anxiety and breathing disorders. In my last year in the UK, I ran a community respiratory service seeing children with complex neurological disorders who were struggling with their breathing in their homes and schools.
I am currently working on getting my PT registration here in the US.
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By combining my passions, I am on a mission to help our children live healthier, happier and more balanced lives!
YogiB Yoga Philosophy
Integrating pediatric physical therapy with the principles of yoga, YogiB yoga provides age-appropriate, multi-sensory and fun activities to teach children about their mind and body in a safe, playful and engaging environment.
Through yoga, breath awareness, mindfulness and meditation, YogiB yoga addresses the needs of the whole child through;
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Developing strength, flexibility, balance, coordination and body awareness.
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Teaching how the mind, body and breath are connected.
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Learning tools for relaxation, regulating emotions and managing anxiety and stress.
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Fostering empathy, patience, resilience and focus.
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Empowering children to accept themselves and others.
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Nurturing positivity, confidence and self-acceptance.
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Enhancing creativity and imagination and promoting a growth mindset.
