Darlene D'Arezzo

Voted "Best Kids' Yoga Teacher" by LA Weekly, 2004

Formerly a media arts and literacy teacher, Darlene an early childhood educator, has more than 12 years teaching experience.  Darlene began her formal training in India with Mr. Iyengar, completed Yoga Works Teacher Training and continues her studies with American Viniyoga Institute's founder and director Gary Kraftsow as well as with AVI certified teacher Sarah Mata and KYM's senior teacher and Yoga therapy consultant Kausthub Desikachar.  In addition, Darlene has trained with Yoga for the Special Child and Annie Buckley.  Darlene is KYC's Founder and Director. 

Darlene's work with children with special needs is based on a variety of theoretical techniques and strategies including practices developed by Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram.  KYM is a pioneer in the field of Yoga for children with special needs.  KYM has conducted several projects with collaborating organizations on the benefits of Yoga for special
children.

Darlene currently works with children with special needs at James J. McBride Elemenatry School and Step by Step.  She has developed Yoga curricula for a number of Los Angeles Schools.  

 Guest Teachers & Workshop Leaders

Abby Wills

Abby has been teaching movement arts to children for over 13 years.  She is certified through Sivananda Vedanta with whom she studied in Kerala, India, and received teacher training through Yoga Works.  Abby has studied the art of teaching children with her mentor, Dr. Gloria Walther, Kausthub Desikachar and Yoga Ed.  For more information, visit www.KidsLoveYoga.com.

Annie Buckley, MFA

Annie Buckley a certified yoga teacher, writer and visual artist has been teaching Yoga since 1996.  She is the author and illustrator of the Kids Yoga Deck (Chronicle Books) and co-author of Once Upon a Time (Chronicle Books), a creative writing guide for kids.  For additional information, visit www.AnnieBuckley.com.