Linda Cooper

I've worked on behalf of children and families for nearly twenty years, and within the last few years have changed professions. I connect with children and families and bring them the joy of yoga. In my previous career, I was responsible for planning, administering, and evaluating early childhood education and family support programs and worked extensively with federally-funded Early Head Start and Head Start programs.

I initiated an after school yoga program at my children's preschool last year, and received training to teach kids and families from Budding Yogis Studio, in Washington, D.C. (www.buddingyogis.com). Last year, I attended the 200 hr Pranakriya  training with Jacci Reynolds. It was a rigorous, extensive program that required us to begin teaching within the first few months of participation. We received extensive feedback and guidance on the extent of our yoga knowledge as well as our teaching style. Since then, I have been teaching at two local studios and at a community recreation center: I teach adult classes, family yoga classes, and kids yoga classes.