I’m Natalia Richardson, and I taught as a Montessori Directress at The Willows for eight years. Seeking ways to stay present and regulated as a teacher, I turned to yoga and breathwork. Experiencing the benefits personally led me to study yoga for children, especially those with special needs. This included training with an occupational therapist to apply yoga therapeutically for neurodiverse learners.

Through this journey and inspired by the diverse needs of children in my classroom I integrated yoga and mindfulness into my Montessori practice. Training with Yoga4Kids deepened my understanding of how these tools support self-regulation, focus, and emotional resilience in children.

From this, Yoga Beams was born a program dedicated to nurturing Montessori children through movement, mindfulness, and breath. Our goal is to support the whole child physically and emotionally so they can flourish with confidence, joy, and inner peace.