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Since July 2019
Instructor since July 2019
Storytime Yoga—Yoga for Toddlers (Parent Participation required)
From 55.18 £ /h
Yoga and Mindfulness are incredible tools to help calm the mind and body. Children greatly benefit from this practice, as it supports their physical and emotional health, increasing strength, coordination and flexibility while also giving them the tools for emotional regulation, increasing focus, decreasing stress and anxiety, and boosting self esteem.
Storytime Yoga uses the power of story and imagination to teach children yoga poses, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques to increase overall health and happiness while connecting with the important adults in their lives. We’ll bark in downward dog, jump like a frog, and smell the flowers, all while gaining the benefits listed above.
Storytime Yoga uses the power of story and imagination to teach children yoga poses, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques to increase overall health and happiness while connecting with the important adults in their lives. We’ll bark in downward dog, jump like a frog, and smell the flowers, all while gaining the benefits listed above.
Extra information
A laptop with WiFi and a camera are required. A yoga mat is helpful but not necessary. Wear comfortable clothing!
Location
At student's location :
- Around Shiremanstown, PA, United States
Online from United States
About Me
Hey there!
I’m Colleen Wisor…mama, educator, yoga + mindfulness instructor, and Founder of Wise Star Wellness. My life’s work is dedicated to empowering children and families with the tools necessary to live the happiest and healthiest life possible.
I’ve spent my entire professional career working with children and families: as a program coordinator for a children’s non-profit, an early childhood classroom teacher, and, for the better part of the last decade, as a yoga and mindfulness instructor. I hold yoga certifications from Three Sisters Yoga and Karma Kids yoga in New York City and earned my Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Columbia University.
I believe the foundation of a healthy life is emotional wellness, skills that are often missing in our increasingly fast-paced, technology-rich and oft high-pressure society. Over the course of my career, I’ve supported hundreds of children, teaching them tools for self-regulation, stress relief, and self esteem.
Out of my 10 years of teaching was born a desire to create a safe, inviting space to cultivate deeper connections with families in order to foster social-emotional health and wellness and enhance communication skills in children and their parents. To take time out of their day to do less, not more—and reap all of the incredible benefits. I'm excited to provide families with the opportunity to join me online and in-home for classes to allow them to unplug and reconnect with each other in order to live their happiest, healthiest lives possible.
I’m Colleen Wisor…mama, educator, yoga + mindfulness instructor, and Founder of Wise Star Wellness. My life’s work is dedicated to empowering children and families with the tools necessary to live the happiest and healthiest life possible.
I’ve spent my entire professional career working with children and families: as a program coordinator for a children’s non-profit, an early childhood classroom teacher, and, for the better part of the last decade, as a yoga and mindfulness instructor. I hold yoga certifications from Three Sisters Yoga and Karma Kids yoga in New York City and earned my Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Columbia University.
I believe the foundation of a healthy life is emotional wellness, skills that are often missing in our increasingly fast-paced, technology-rich and oft high-pressure society. Over the course of my career, I’ve supported hundreds of children, teaching them tools for self-regulation, stress relief, and self esteem.
Out of my 10 years of teaching was born a desire to create a safe, inviting space to cultivate deeper connections with families in order to foster social-emotional health and wellness and enhance communication skills in children and their parents. To take time out of their day to do less, not more—and reap all of the incredible benefits. I'm excited to provide families with the opportunity to join me online and in-home for classes to allow them to unplug and reconnect with each other in order to live their happiest, healthiest lives possible.
Education
Teachers College, Columbia University--Master's in Early Childhood Education and Special Education, 2010
Villanova University--Bachelor's in Psychology, 2004
Karma Kids Yoga--Certified Children's Yoga Teacher, 2012
Three Sisters Yoga--Certified Yoga Teacher, 2011
Villanova University--Bachelor's in Psychology, 2004
Karma Kids Yoga--Certified Children's Yoga Teacher, 2012
Three Sisters Yoga--Certified Yoga Teacher, 2011
Experience / Qualifications
WISE STAR WELLNESS, Carlisle, PA and surrounding area
FOUNDER + YOGA INSTRUCTOR FOR CHILDREN, ADULTS, AND FAMILIES, August 2013-Present
▪ Founded Wise Star Wellness, a yoga and mindfulness space dedicated to the emotional health and well-being of
children and families in 2019 after teaching in multiple locations around Central PA for over 5 years.
▪ Lead group yoga classes for children ages 2-17 integrating physical poses with calming breathing exercises
▪ Utilize storytelling, props, games, journaling, and art to engage the students and empower them with the tools to
manage and understand emotions, reduce stress, increase focus, and boost self-esteem and self-confidence.
▪ Teach adult yoga classes for all ability levels utilizing physical poses, breathwork, and essential oils to bring
physical strength, flexibility, and calmness to the body
LINCOLN INTERMEDIATE UNIT MIGRANT EDUCATION PROGRAM, Harrisburg, PA
STUDENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST, November 2014-September 2017
▪ Coordinated and managed supplemental educational programs for the children of Migrant workers and
Refugees in Dauphin, York, Juniata, Perry, and Mifflin counties including hiring staff, coordinating volunteers,
organizing logistics, and grant writing
▪ Planned and implemented programming for the Refugee School Impact Grant, including maintaining a student
database, building community partnerships and executing programs and events
▪ Collaborated with school district staff to ensure students receive quality education and have access to all
necessary services
▪ Forged partnerships with community organizations in order to maximize resources and expand programming
▪ Provided community access and educational events for parents to better understand their available resources
U-GRO LEARNING CENTRE, Harrisburg, PA
HEAD TEACHER—TODDLERS, August 2013-November 2014
▪ Created and implemented developmentally appropriate lessons connected to the weekly theme that promote
social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth
▪ Differentiated instruction and activities to serve the varying needs and abilities of the students
▪ Provided an environment rich in sensory, language and motor experiences
▪ Collaborated with Speech and Occupational therapists to provide extra support for several students
MAIMONIDES MEDICAL CENTER, Brooklyn, NY
CHILDREN’S YOGA TEACHER, August 2011-August 2013
▪ Taught group and one-on-one yoga classes to pediatric patients ages 2-20 and their parents
▪ Designed classes tailored to the individual needs and abilities of the patients such as pain relief, stress reduction
and releasing tension through stretching
▪ Guided patients and parents in breathwork and guided imagery techniques that encouraged stress relief and
healing
VLM STUDIO, New York, NY
PRIVATE TRAVEL TEACHER, September 2011-July 2013
▪ Developed travel curriculum integrating 3rd and 4th grade subject matter with various world cultures to which
we travelled
▪ Implemented special reading games and activities to support student with dyslexia
▪ Utilized yoga games and breathwork to teach focus and stress management strategies
TOMPKINS HALL NURSERY AND CHILDCARE CENTER, New York, NY
HEAD TEACHER—PRESCHOOL AND TODDLER ROOM, September 2010-September 2011
▪ Designed lessons in support of the school's seasonal themes; e.g. Trips to the farmers market, seed exploration and planting
▪ Facilitated students’ social development by scaffolding methods of problem-solving with classmates and ways to express their feelings
▪ Led yoga classes, including both physical postures and breathing exercises, empowering students with tools for stress management and physical fitness
▪ Collaborated with a team of teachers to create an environment conducive to creativity, exploration and community-building
MANHATTAN EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER, New York, NY
SPECIAL EDUCATION—STUDENT TEACHER, September 2009 - December 2009
▪ Worked in a class of six severely autistic students aged 5-7
▪ Developed and executed differentiated lessons which served to accommodate the skill levels and abilities of
each student
▪ Initiated the use of sensory materials (e.g. noise-cancelling headphones) which increased students’ ability to
focus in class
STARLIGHT STARBRIGHT CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION, New York, NY
PROGRAM COORDINATOR, October 2005-August 2008
▪ Orchestrated the granting of wishes to seriously ill children, e.g. trips to Disney, shopping sprees, etc.
▪ Organized and implemented bi-monthly family events and activities
▪ Coordinated Hospital Happenings program, managing entertainment and ordering supplies to pediatric
departments
AMERICORPS *NCCC, Sacramento, CA
SERVICE LEARNING LIAISON, October 2004-July 2005
▪ Devoted 10 months to national community service as a member of a 9-person team
▪ Led team in activities and reflections which provided a greater understanding of the service projects
▪ Tutored youth and implemented summer programming at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Anchorage, AK
FOUNDER + YOGA INSTRUCTOR FOR CHILDREN, ADULTS, AND FAMILIES, August 2013-Present
▪ Founded Wise Star Wellness, a yoga and mindfulness space dedicated to the emotional health and well-being of
children and families in 2019 after teaching in multiple locations around Central PA for over 5 years.
▪ Lead group yoga classes for children ages 2-17 integrating physical poses with calming breathing exercises
▪ Utilize storytelling, props, games, journaling, and art to engage the students and empower them with the tools to
manage and understand emotions, reduce stress, increase focus, and boost self-esteem and self-confidence.
▪ Teach adult yoga classes for all ability levels utilizing physical poses, breathwork, and essential oils to bring
physical strength, flexibility, and calmness to the body
LINCOLN INTERMEDIATE UNIT MIGRANT EDUCATION PROGRAM, Harrisburg, PA
STUDENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST, November 2014-September 2017
▪ Coordinated and managed supplemental educational programs for the children of Migrant workers and
Refugees in Dauphin, York, Juniata, Perry, and Mifflin counties including hiring staff, coordinating volunteers,
organizing logistics, and grant writing
▪ Planned and implemented programming for the Refugee School Impact Grant, including maintaining a student
database, building community partnerships and executing programs and events
▪ Collaborated with school district staff to ensure students receive quality education and have access to all
necessary services
▪ Forged partnerships with community organizations in order to maximize resources and expand programming
▪ Provided community access and educational events for parents to better understand their available resources
U-GRO LEARNING CENTRE, Harrisburg, PA
HEAD TEACHER—TODDLERS, August 2013-November 2014
▪ Created and implemented developmentally appropriate lessons connected to the weekly theme that promote
social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth
▪ Differentiated instruction and activities to serve the varying needs and abilities of the students
▪ Provided an environment rich in sensory, language and motor experiences
▪ Collaborated with Speech and Occupational therapists to provide extra support for several students
MAIMONIDES MEDICAL CENTER, Brooklyn, NY
CHILDREN’S YOGA TEACHER, August 2011-August 2013
▪ Taught group and one-on-one yoga classes to pediatric patients ages 2-20 and their parents
▪ Designed classes tailored to the individual needs and abilities of the patients such as pain relief, stress reduction
and releasing tension through stretching
▪ Guided patients and parents in breathwork and guided imagery techniques that encouraged stress relief and
healing
VLM STUDIO, New York, NY
PRIVATE TRAVEL TEACHER, September 2011-July 2013
▪ Developed travel curriculum integrating 3rd and 4th grade subject matter with various world cultures to which
we travelled
▪ Implemented special reading games and activities to support student with dyslexia
▪ Utilized yoga games and breathwork to teach focus and stress management strategies
TOMPKINS HALL NURSERY AND CHILDCARE CENTER, New York, NY
HEAD TEACHER—PRESCHOOL AND TODDLER ROOM, September 2010-September 2011
▪ Designed lessons in support of the school's seasonal themes; e.g. Trips to the farmers market, seed exploration and planting
▪ Facilitated students’ social development by scaffolding methods of problem-solving with classmates and ways to express their feelings
▪ Led yoga classes, including both physical postures and breathing exercises, empowering students with tools for stress management and physical fitness
▪ Collaborated with a team of teachers to create an environment conducive to creativity, exploration and community-building
MANHATTAN EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER, New York, NY
SPECIAL EDUCATION—STUDENT TEACHER, September 2009 - December 2009
▪ Worked in a class of six severely autistic students aged 5-7
▪ Developed and executed differentiated lessons which served to accommodate the skill levels and abilities of
each student
▪ Initiated the use of sensory materials (e.g. noise-cancelling headphones) which increased students’ ability to
focus in class
STARLIGHT STARBRIGHT CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION, New York, NY
PROGRAM COORDINATOR, October 2005-August 2008
▪ Orchestrated the granting of wishes to seriously ill children, e.g. trips to Disney, shopping sprees, etc.
▪ Organized and implemented bi-monthly family events and activities
▪ Coordinated Hospital Happenings program, managing entertainment and ordering supplies to pediatric
departments
AMERICORPS *NCCC, Sacramento, CA
SERVICE LEARNING LIAISON, October 2004-July 2005
▪ Devoted 10 months to national community service as a member of a 9-person team
▪ Led team in activities and reflections which provided a greater understanding of the service projects
▪ Tutored youth and implemented summer programming at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Anchorage, AK
Age
Infants (0-3 years old)
Preschool children (4-6 years old)
Student level
Beginner
Duration
45 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Skills
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -05:00)
New York
Online via webcam
At student's home
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
00-04
04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
Yoga for the whole family! In this class, children and parents will enjoy a nurturing, supportive, non-competitive atmosphere as they stretch and energize their bodies and minds, learn to express themselves creatively and practice working cooperatively in groups through physical poses, partner poses, yoga games, and breathing/relaxation techniques. They’ll be introduced to activities they may have not tried before, learn mindfulness, self-calming techniques, relaxation, and develop special friendships all while having loads of fun!
This is a wonderful opportunity to unplug and reconnect with your family.
This is a wonderful opportunity to unplug and reconnect with your family.
45.98 £ /h
Teens today have an ever-increasing stress level, between school, extracurricular activities, social pressures, and increased technology and social media usage. Yoga offers an incredible opportunity for students to improve their physical, mental, and emotional health. Students will learn yoga poses to build strength, coordination and flexibility, breathing exercises to increase emotional awareness, reduce stress, and increase focus and self-esteem in a positive, non-competitive environment. Each class will include a variety of yoga poses, including arm balances, inversions, and partner poses (if more than one person), breathing and mindfulness exercises, and an opportunity for journaling and reflection.
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