Shining Kids Yoga

11/30/2025

11/29/2025

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY FLASH SALE
(our small business story & discount code below!)

Discount Code:
Take $30 off winter class registrations with code GIVETHANKS at check out - valid through 12/5/25 at 11:59 p.m. Don't see your school listed on our website, email me (Andrea) at info@shiningkidsyoga.com

Register at www.shiningkidsyoga.com

Our Small-Business Story:

Shining Kids Yoga is a local Rockville-based, woman-owned small business. Every purchase of an after-school class session, kids yoga mat, yoga book, or cards supports local families and the talented yoga teachers on our staff.

I (Andrea), started Shining Kids Yoga in 2014 when my son, Quinn was in first grade at Ritchie Park Elementary School in Rockville. I had grown up in Rockville myself, and attended Fallsmead and Lakewood Elementary Schools growing up. I started teaching the after-school yoga class at Ritchie Park in fall 2014 and soon classes expanded to Beall Elementary, College Gardens Elementary, and a few other local schools. After 2 years, so many schools were interested in after-school yoga classes that I started hiring local moms who were also experienced yoga teachers to teach additional classes at other schools. By 2019, Shining Kids Yoga had expanded to over 20 schools.

During the pandemic, we shifted to online yoga classes, and I was also able to create original yoga games and books to help kids continue to practice yoga even when we couldn't be in-person together. I created the Mystery Pose kids yoga book, Double the Fun Yoga Cards, and the Yoga Pose or Dare Card Games which are all available for purchase on the Shining Kids Yoga website: https://shiningkidsyoga.com/store

Now we are back in person at 12 elementary schools and 2 local daycares and have a teaching team of 7 experienced kids yoga teachers (https://shiningkidsyoga.com/teachers) who are all local to Montgomery County, many of whom are moms with kids in the same schools where we offer our yoga classes. Each time you sign your child up for a before or after-school yoga class with Shining Kids Yoga, you are helping to support the livelihood of local women, moms, and long-time yoga practitioners & experienced kids yoga teachers so that we can continue providing classes to children that inspire and teach mindfulness, emotional regulation, and the tools to help calm minds and bodies that will last a lifetime.

My son, Quinn, is now a senior in high school at Richard Montgomery and looking forward to applying to colleges and charting out his future. Just as he has grown in these past 11 years, Shining Kids Yoga has grown since 2014 and is expanding thanks to the support of our local community. I am hopeful that with the continued support of parents registering for yoga classes and purchasing our kids yoga products, I will be able to publish a new kids yoga book and game in 2026 to help continue to expand opportunities for children and parents to practice yoga and receive the calming and connecting benefits of yoga and mindfulness.

Thank you for your support and for being a part of our Small Business Story!

11/15/2025

The kids at Rock Creek Forest Elementary had lots of fun learning how to balance in Flower Pose!

11/05/2025

We had lots of fun doing yoga with our favorite stuffed animals at Woodlin Elementary!

10/27/2025

Play the Yes/No/Maybe Yoga Pose Game...Halloween style! Answer the questions below by doing the pose that corresponds to your answer for each question. Happy Halloween!!

10/21/2025

Beach Day Guided Relaxation for Children

Enjoy this relaxing guided audio meditation for children about a relaxing day at the beach which will help them to relax their minds and bodies. Use this med...

10/20/2025

Blog Post: Learn how to play the Yoga Runway Game in Kids Yoga Class:

https://shiningkidsyoga.com/blog/yogarunway

10/19/2025

Learn how to do the Magical Mind Calming Meditation with Ms. Andrea!

Andrea Creel of Shining Kids Yoga (www.shiningkidsyoga.com) teaches children how to do a meditation that will increase focus, short term memory, cognitive fu...

10/11/2025

Yoga Jenga can be played in yoga class, home, or school and is a wonderful way to teach yoga poses and calming breathing exercises in a fun and engaging way. Click below to learn how to make your own game pieces and play!

A few weeks ago, one of my private clients was stacking her yoga blocks during our session and mentioned that it felt like she was playing Jenga. I'm always thinking about new activities to do in my classes with children, and her comment got me thinking...what if I created a Jenga game that included

10/03/2025

Welcome back, Ms. Sydnea!

Sydnea Lewis is a dedicated yoga and mindfulness teacher with a mission to make wellness accessible to all ages and bodies. With a belief that there is never a wrong time to start one's wellness journey, Sydnea offers a diverse range of classes tailored to individuals and groups alike.

Her journey in yoga began with her completion of Budding Yogis, Children’s Yoga Training in 2016 and not long after a Hatha 200-hour YTT at Yoga District in 2017. Since then, she has pursued extensive training and certifications to enhance her teaching abilities and broaden her reach in the wellness community. Her qualifications include a 300-hour Advanced YTT from Circle Yoga in 2021, a Rocket Yoga 100-hour YTT from BLM Global Rocket Yoga in 2020, and an Accessible Yoga 30-hour YTT from Accessible Yoga in 2019. Additionally, she holds certifications in Teaching Yoga to Kids with Special Needs, Group Fitness Training from Expert Ratings, and Zumba® Basics 1 from Zumba Fitness.

For nearly a decade, Sydnea has taught yoga to children of all ages in schools, studios, and community spaces. She finds joy in watching young students discover the fun of movement and the calm that yoga can bring, and she believes their natural curiosity and playfulness are reminders that yoga is truly for everyone.

Today, Sydnea offers a variety of classes, including adult, kids, private sessions, and specialized programs for businesses and corporations. Her classes can be found in diverse settings, from corporate offices and residential buildings to schools and community centers, ensuring that yoga and mindfulness are accessible to all.

What sets Sydnea apart is her dedication to continuous learning and growth. She believes that even teachers need teachers, and her love for teaching is fueled by the constant evolution and exploration within the yoga and mindfulness world.

When Sydnea isn’t teaching yoga classes, she is teaching university courses on graphic design and entrepreneurship, painting, sharing her insights on Busyness and Burnout, or simply spending time in nature.

10/03/2025

We love hosting birthday parties and private yoga classes for kids and teens! We will come to your location and create customized activities for your group that will leave everyone feeling calm, peaceful, and relaxed!

10/02/2025

Join the fun! Fall classes starting soon at Lakewood Elementary, Bayard Rustin Elementary, and Woodlin Elementary!

Register: www.shiningkidsyoga.com/registration
Use code FB10 for $10 off your class registration