Kid’s Yoga Instructor
My name is Diane Olsen and I’ve been living and working in the Lewisville & Winston-Salem communities for 18 years now, 12 of which have been with OMagination Yoga for kids.
Founded in 2013 I’ve worked with various schools, programs and events ranging from Jerry Long YMCA to Meadowlark Elementary, and almost every preschool in between. I’m currently working with Forsyth Country Day School, Temple Emmanuel and Canterbury Kids Preschool, as well as special events.
At OMagination Yoga for Kids, we engage and empower kids, promote self-esteem, a feeling of well-being and respect for others and love for oneself both inside and out. We do this by encouraging children to explore and discover the mind-body connection in kid-friendly ways. We use animated poses and basic stretching exercises to promote strength, flexibility, coordination and body awareness. Breathing and visualization techniques teach children how to focus, relax and develop self-control. And our games and animated postures help kids learn about animals, nature and body awareness through yoga play! Through our practice, kids will improve concentration and focus, imagination and constructive ways to release energy. And of course have fun!
About me:
My first career was as an SVP Advertising Director for a global agency in NYC, working with clients to develop programs, products and communications for children and their parents. Much of my time in the corporate world was spent in qualitative and quantitative research studying children and their play patterns, socialization, creativity and imagination as well as cultural trends in play around the world. I also worked closely with clients to develop, name, package and market toys, games and playtime fun for kids of all ages and their families. Playskool & Milton Bradley were two of my favorite clients!
I left the ad world after 16 years to be a full time mom to my own yogis, Emma Rose (now 22), Ben & Sophie (now 18). Emma Rose began her practice by her first birthday and Ben & Sophie followed in her footsteps. They were the inspiration for OMagination Yoga.
My certifications are through Karma Kids Yoga in NYC, walkers through teens.
I look forward to sharing our yoga practice with you and your family.
Namaste,
Miss. Diane
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