Sue has practiced and taught yoga and meditation for over 25 years. As a Radiant Child Yoga Training facilitator, she has taught over 1000 new children’s teachers from Halifax to Yellowknife as well as in Ireland, England, Scotland and the US. She works with children and adults of all ages and abilities, sharing meditation, yoga and fun! Sue also has wide experience working with children with Special Needs. As a High School Science/Math Tutor she regularly shares meditation methods to alleviate symptoms of anxiety and/or mitigate challenges associated with ADD/HD.
Sue is passionate about giving the Gift of Yoga to children and believes that yoga is an instruction manual for children to live their best life. Yoga keeps children happy, healthy and fully alive. Sue has 3 children of her own and is a keen triathlete and enjoys reading, knitting and open-water swimming.
Sue’s Certifications:
- Completed levels I and II of Socially Engaged Buddhism Certificate Upaya, New Mexico (Zen Buddhism) headed by Roshi Joan Halifax
- Trained in Kundalini, Vinyasa (Inspired Living Yoga) and Hatha Yoga
- Radiant Child Facilitator Levels 1-3
- 200 hours Teacher Training Vinyasa (Inspired Living Yoga)
- Sonia Sumar Yoga for the Special Child
- Yoga for Children with Special Intentions (ADHD/SPD and Autism), Happily Ever Now
- Reiki 1-2
- B.Sc. Human Genetics, MBA and Diploma in Early Childhood Education (McGill University, Montreal, Canada)
Recent Testimonials:
“I have learned through your knowledge how to teach yoga to children, but I have mostly integrated your pure and courageous energy at every moment; your Presence is filled with love and your inner child glows constantly! With gratitude always”, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau
“I found the course to include a lot of very pertinent and practical information (useful!). I was grateful for all the experiences you shared with us (amazing how much you have seen and been through already in your life!!). Thank you so much for your energy and commitment to what you believe in and shared with us. You are very inspiring!” Ottawa
“You are a beautiful and gifted teacher with much passion, wisdom and experience. Thank you for sharing that here with our group of yogis.” Glenda Carline, owner Yoga for Today Edmonton
“Sue you are a Radiant Being! You send peace, kindness and most importantly love.” Halifax
“Many useful resources, beautiful music, easy to follow along, open to create a children’s yoga session with a variety of postures” Halifax
“Excellent, clear and very informative. Great examples to bring back to the real world” Ottawa RCY Course
“Loved the thoroughness, broad range of experience Sue has with different areas in working with children” Ottawa