Maria Isabel Perez

 Maria Perez is a Certified Yoga Instructor for Children specialized in teaching yoga to young children - from toddlers to tweens. Maria holds two certifications as a Kids Yoga Teacher - through Next Generation Yoga and Kidding Around Yoga. She is also a Registered and Certified 200 Hr. ISHTA (Integrated Sciences of Hatha, Tantra and Ayurveda) Yoga Instructor for Adults. The ISHTA style - which was developed by Yoga Master Alan Finger and his father Mani Finger - integrates breath-based flow yoga with alignment, mediation and healing bodywork.  

Maria - a trilingual, former International PR professional and retail entrepreneur - began her yogic journey in 2008 and immediately discovered a passion for yoga that led her to pursue a path in sharing yoga with children. Her intention as a Kids Yoga Instructor is to empower children of all abilities in mind, body and spirit in a lighthearted and  compassionate manner.

Maria's experience includes implementing kids yoga programs for preschools, children's hospitals, summer camps, after-school programs, the Boys & Girls Club, non-profit organizations for children with special needs and for animals in need, public parks, and yoga studios. Maria also leads private classes that are taught with a therapeutic approach tailored to the child's needs.