YogiSmart

Move • Play • Grow

YogiSmart is a brain-based, developmentally aligned movement and play program designed to strengthen self-regulation, executive functioning, school readiness, and whole-child wellness.

Through intentional movement, breath regulation, rhythm, storytelling, sensory exploration, and social-emotional skill-building, YogiSmart helps children develop the brain-body skills they need to focus, connect, and learn.

Movement is focus. Conenction is Play, and all Learning Is growth

Programs that Grow with Children

Developmentally responsive movement and play from infancy through the elementary years.

Infant & Toddler Social-Emotional Development

Relationship-centered sensory movement, rhythm, breath, and caregiver interaction support co-regulation, body awareness, early communication, emotional development, and secure connection.

Play-Based Kindergarten Readiness

Brain-informed movement and imaginative play strengthen executive functioning, impulse control, emotional literacy, classroom stamina, peer collaboration, and confidence for the transition to kindergarten.

School Age Enrichment

Movement, breath regulation, mindfulness, cooperative games, and creative exploration support attention, flexible thinking, stress management, peer connection, and healthy lifelong habits.

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Why Brain-Based Play Matters

Young children learn through active, sensory, and relationship-based experiences. YogiSmart intentionally combines movement, rhythm, breath, imagination, and connection to support the developing brain-body skills involved in:

Attention and executive functioning
Self-regulation and body awareness
Flexible thinking and problem-solving
Communication and social connection

YogiSmart also equips caregivers and educators with practical strategies that can be used in classrooms, homes, and community spaces.

Trusted by schools and community organizations across the St. Louis region.

YWCA Head Start - Rossman School - Community School - City Academy - Parents as Teachers -

Professional Learning for Educators

YogiSmart provides experiential training that helps educators use movement, sensory play, rhythm, and mindful routines to support children’s regulation, engagement, and learning.

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The YogiSmart Approach

Move • Play • Grow

Move = Focus
Yoga, movement, breath, rhythm, and sensory experiences help children organize their bodies, regulate their energy, and strengthen attention.

Play = Connect
Imagination, storytelling, music, games, and shared exploration help children communicate, cooperate, and build meaningful inter/intra personal relationships.

Grow = Learn
Every YogiSmart experience creates opportunities to develop executive functioning, confidence, healthy habits, problem-solving, and readiness for what comes next.

Movement is focus. Play is connection. All learning is growth.

Bunny Breath is a playful breathing activity that helps children practice attention, self-regulation and body awareness.

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Tell us about your children, setting, and goals, and we’ll help you choose the right YogiSmart program or experience.

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