Teen Yoga

17/06/2026

𝗕𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿, 𝘀𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗵𝗮𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱.

Not physically.
Emotionally.

She loved teaching.
She cared deeply about her students.
But every day she was witnessing rising anxiety, panic attacks, emotional outbursts and overwhelmed young people struggling to cope.

She wanted to help them.
But she was running on empty herself.

Then her school partnered with Teen Yoga! 💛

At first, she thought the sessions were mainly for students.

What she didn’t expect was how much they would help her too.

The breathing practices became tools she used during stressful days.
The mindfulness techniques helped her regulate her own stress response.
The classroom atmosphere slowly became calmer.
Students became more emotionally aware.

And for the first time in months, she felt hope return. 🌱

This is something people often overlook:
When we support young people’s wellbeing, we also support the adults carrying the responsibility of caring for them every day.

Teachers are not just educators.
They are emotional anchors for countless children.

And they need support too.
👇 Help us bring wellbeing programmes into more schools and communities.
💛 Together, we can support both young people and the adults guiding them.

teenyoga.com

17/06/2026

We are excited to a part of The Women Writers Collective in Yoga Therapy and live conversations with pioneering Yoga Therapy authors.🧡

The Women Writers’ Collective in Yoga Therapy creates space to learn, connect, and explore the ideas shaping the future of yoga therapy. Each month features inspiring authors and meaningful conversations for practitioners, educators, and lifelong learners.

Please do take a look at these wonderful FREE upcoming events. ⬇️

https://www.yogatherapybookclub.com/book-club-events?fbclid=IwRlRTSASfQIJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe85bTujL7zPem5EhZsKeE8QDSQnZOR3w-aWo9F4RgIYK9Wx3kuJovIA8_80A_aem_KLPE-DeKNiBQTgdJlmLIpg

You MUST subscribe in order to receive the e-mail updates and zoom links to join the live author interviews. Just RSVP'ing to the event does not subscribe you to the Book Club.

17/06/2026

NEW BLOG ⬇️ by Charlotta Martinus. TeenYoga Founder. 💜

Are rising levels of youth disengagement, anxiety and social isolation inevitable?

History suggests otherwise.

The biggest social and public health improvements happened when we addressed root causes, not just symptoms. The same is true for young people today.

By the time a young person disengages from education or employment, the warning signs have often been present for years. If we want different outcomes, we need to invest earlier in emotional wellbeing, resilience and a sense of belonging.

The trends we see today are not inevitable. With the right support, they can become tomorrow’s success stories.

One of the assumptions that concerns me most when discussing the growing number of young people who are not in education, employment or training is the subtle belief that the trend is somehow inevitable. When a problem becomes large enough, visible enough and persistent enough, there is a tendency ....

15/06/2026

𝗜𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲.

Behind Teen Yoga is a remarkable community of educators, healthcare leaders, researchers, therapists, youth advocates and wellbeing professionals - all united by one shared belief:

💛 Young people deserve better mental and emotional wellbeing support.

Our patrons and trustees help guide and strengthen our mission to bring yoga, mindfulness, emotional resilience, and wellbeing tools to young people across the world. 🌍

We are honoured to be supported by internationally respected patrons including:
•󠁏󠁏 Sir Michael Dixon
•󠁏󠁏 Sir Anthony Seldon
•󠁏󠁏 Dr Sat Bir Khalsa
•󠁏󠁏 Dr Shirley Telles

Alongside them is a deeply committed board of trustees bringing expertise from:
🧠 psychiatry
🏫 education
🌱 youth wellbeing
🧘 trauma-informed yoga
⚽ youth mentorship
🤝 community leadership

Including:
•󠁏󠁏 Dr Jo Barker
•󠁏󠁏 Winston Smith
•󠁏󠁏 Anasua Sarkar Roy
•󠁏󠁏 Fatma Muharrem
•󠁏󠁏 Kwesai Gul
•󠁏󠁏 Dr Stanford Wong
•󠁏󠁏 Anjli Patel
•󠁏󠁏 Elli Bromley

Together, they help ensure our work remains:
🌿 compassionate
🌿 evidence-informed
🌿 inclusive
🌿 accessible
🌿 rooted in real impact

Because changing the lives of young people takes more than one person.

It takes a movement 💫

👇 Join the community helping shape healthier futures for young people everywhere.

Follow, share, support, and help us expand this mission worldwide.
💛 teenyoga.com/people/patrons-trustees/

13/06/2026

Meet the Experts Behind Our 400-Hour Yoga Therapy Training.

➡️ https://teenyoga.com/all-training/teen-yoga-training-courses/yoga-therapy-training-young-people/

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be introducing the exceptional tutors who make our 400-Hour Yoga Therapy Training, such a rich and transformative experience.

Each tutor brings a unique blend of knowledge, experience and passion, guiding students through anatomy, philosophy, therapeutic application, mental wellbeing and more.

Our extensive faculty is further enriched by guest lecturers in trauma, adolescent brain development, and medicine, providing students with a truly multidisciplinary and evidence-informed learning experience.

Join us as we explore the expertise, wisdom and inspiration that shape this comprehensive Yoga Therapy programme.

Meet Charlotta – Founder of Teen Yoga Foundation and Tutor on our 400-Hour Yoga Therapy Training.

A pioneer in the field of yoga for young people, Charlotta has spent decades developing programmes that support the mental, emotional and physical wellbeing of children and adolescents. Her work has helped shape best practice in bringing yoga, mindfulness and therapeutic approaches into schools, communities and healthcare settings.

13/06/2026

𝗦𝗮𝘂𝗰𝗵𝗮. 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 ☀️

The yoga philosophy of Saucha, “cleanliness and clarity,” encourages us to care for our body, thoughts, surroundings, habits, and everything we take in through our 5-senses. When life feels balanced and organised, we create space for uplifting and inspiring energy to flow in, helping us feel calmer and more productive. Letting go of what no longer serves us, be it situations, things, or relationships, we open the door to more positive experiences and supportive connections. Here are a few golden nuggets from yoga and Ayurveda to help teens bring Saucha into practise:

🧘🏽‍♂️ Yoga sequence (for clarity):
A few gentle rounds of Sun Salutations can help move stagnant energy and create space for fresh, vibrant energy to flow. Finish in Savasana and take a few quiet breaths to soak in the positive energy you created.

Mountain Pose > Upward Salute > Forward Fold > Half Lift > Plank > Knees-Chest-Chin/Chaturanga > Cobra/Upward Dog > Downward Dog > Step up to Half Lift > Forward Fold > Upward Salute > Mountain Pose (Prayer pose to heart)

📝 Mindful activity:
Invite students to sit quietly for a moment and notice how they feel. Then ask them to reflect on one small thing they could do to help them feel more clear or focused. This might look like tidying up their desk before they sit down to study or taking a short break from screens to get some fresh air. Encourage teens to try one small habit this week.

🌱 Ayurveda self-care tips:
Through the lens of Ayurveda, simple daily routines support clarity and balance. Starting the day with a glass of room-temperature water, getting fresh air or sunlight, and taking time to eat a nourishing meal can help ground the body and mind. Ayurveda also encourages gentle cleansing practices such as using a neti pot to rinse the sinuses, which may support clearer breathing and focus.

12/06/2026

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻. 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴.

A young person learns:
🌱 how to calm anxiety
🌱 how to regulate emotions
🌱 how to feel safe in their own mind

That impact can begin with one session.

Your support helps Teen Yoga bring emotional wellbeing tools to young people who need them most. 🌍

👇 Help us create calmer futures.
💛 Donate, share, or follow our mission today.

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11/06/2026

🚨 Youth mental health isn't a future problem—it's happening right now.

Schools are reporting rising emotional and behavioural challenges. Families are struggling to access support. Services are overwhelmed.

Yet we already know what works.

✅ Early intervention
✅ Emotional regulation
✅ Resilience building
✅ Self-direction skills

When young people are given practical tools to understand and manage their emotions, the benefits extend far beyond individual wellbeing. They improve outcomes in education, reduce pressure on support services, and create healthier communities.

The question isn't whether we can afford to invest in prevention.

It's whether we can afford not to.

Read our latest blog to discover why early intervention is one of the most effective investments we can make in the next generation. 👇

One of the qualities I most admire in any society is the willingness to change course when new evidence emerges. It is surprisingly difficult for institutions, governments and even individuals to admit that an idea which once appeared progressive may require reconsideration. Yet throughout history,....

10/06/2026

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮 𝗧𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝗴𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹, 𝘄𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁.

It read:
“For the first time in over a year, my daughter slept peacefully through the night.”

That single sentence stayed with us.

Because behind it was a family who had been carrying fear, exhaustion and helplessness for months.

Their daughter had been struggling with anxiety so severe that sleep became almost impossible.
Every evening felt like a battle.
Every morning began with exhaustion.

As parents, they had tried everything they could think of.

But through the practices introduced by Teen Yoga, something slowly shifted.

Not overnight.
Not magically.
But gently.

She learned how to breathe through panic.
How to recognise overwhelm in her body.
How to calm her nervous system before bedtime.
How to feel safe again.

And eventually, sleep returned. 🌙

People often ask:
“Can yoga really make a difference?”

When you witness moments like this, the answer becomes very clear.

This work is not about flexibility.
It’s about creating access to calm in a world where so many young people feel overwhelmed.

Sometimes the greatest gift we can give a child is simply the ability to rest.

👇 Help us continue supporting young people and families facing emotional struggles.

💛 Your support helps bring these life-changing tools to those who need them most.

teenyoga.com

08/06/2026

Invest early ➡️ Reduce demand ➡️ Improve lives.

Every young person deserves tools to manage their mental wellbeing before problems become crises.

📍We know what works!

Early intervention ✅
Emotional regulation ✅
Resilience building ✅
Self-direction ✅

📍For every £1 invested in TeenYoga, the system saves approximately:
£6-£14 within 12-24 months.
Potentially £20+ when long term impact is included!