Gina Betts Bio

Professional Experience

YogaBeams
Children’s Yoga & Emotional Wellness Facilitator
2025 – Present

With over 8 years working with children and after receiving my certification in Yoga for Children, I joined YogaBeams, a vibrant wellness initiative created by Natalia Richardson. My work focuses on guiding children through imaginative and supportive yoga sessions that build emotional resilience, body awareness, and mindfulness skills in a fun and age-appropriate way. My key responsibilities are to plan and facilitate engaging yoga and mindfulness classes for children aged 4–12, using themes, music, storytelling, and visual aids to enhance participation and learning. I am responsible for developing class content to support emotional literacy and creativity though movement and to foster nurturing and inclusive environments that encourage children to express themselves. I Collaborate closely with the founder to co-create supportive tools tailored to children’s emotional development and support the expansion YogaBeams programming and reach.

Previous Role: Directress at O'Summit International School (Sept 2022 - Mar 2025), responsible for Montessori curriculum and environment preparation. ​

Other Roles: Paint technique businesses in South Africa and Kenya, Directress at Midrand Montessori School, Au Pair, and various hospitality positions in the UK and USA.

Presented a workshop at SAMAcon - South African Montessori conference in 2025. This workshop tailored to Montessori teachers on the topic of Yoga, Meditation and Mindfulness in the Montessori setting. talking about the importance of yoga for mental wellbeing for both the child and the teachers. Giving tips and techniques to use in the classroom.

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