Emotional Resilience begins in the early years
Learn how to raise emotionally resilient and confident children through mindfulness, yoga and play!
Why yoga & mindfulness in the early years:
Yoga is more than just poses. It is a space where children learn to express themselves, regulate their emotions and gain confidence.
We believe these moments shouldn’t be restricted to a weekly lesson; they should be a natural part of growing up. And this is what Monkinya is all about.
The Monkin Way
These four foundations are the heart of our approach to yoga and mindfulness. In all our Yoga & Mindfulness programs (in schools, early childhood centers, and homes), we focus on:
Connection
Play
Emotional Intelligence
Growth Mindset
Yoga and mindfulness belong in everyday childhood (not only in studios or classes.)The real impact happens in daily interactions. Here you’ll find tools, programs, and trainings to help parents, educators, and teachers bring mindful movement and emotional awareness into everyday life.
Monkinya for all
Empower children and become a certified teacher. Turn your passion into a profession. Gain the skills, confidence, and international certification needed to lead impactful yoga and mindfulness sessions for children in any setting.
For Early Childhood Educators and Teachers
Support emotional regulation through everyday interactions. Learn how to use your daily moments (not extra lessons) to help children navigate big feelings. Turn your routine interactions into powerful tools for a calmer, more connected classroom.
You don’t need to be a yoga or mindfulness expert to support your child’s emotional resilience in daily life. Learn simple play and connection tools focused on a growth mindset and emotional regulation that you can easily implement at home.
For Parents and Caregivers
What is emotional resilience?
Is it just another trendy word? At its heart, no. Think of it as your child’s inner compass. Resilience isn’t about "being tough" or avoiding the storm. It’s the ability to navigate big feelings, adapt to change, and find a way back to calm. (in other words: “bounce back”)
Through Connection, Play, Emotional Intelligence, and a Growth Mindset, you can support children with the tools to navigate life’s ups and downs with confidence.
Simple, fun and colourful printables for kids!
Bring playful mindfulness and yoga into your home & classrooms:
Meet Merve: Parent, Educator, Calm-Seeker
I am a mother, a certified mindfulness trainer, and a trauma-informed children’s yoga teacher with over a decade of experience.
I have seen firsthand how transformative these tools are for emotional resilience, and not just on a yoga mat, but in the messy, real moments of daily life. I founded Monkinya with a mission to simplify this practice so it can be used in every home, school, and daycare.
Beyond the Mat
Yoga is more than just poses. It is a space where children learn to express themselves, feel their emotions are accepted, and build deep connections with their caregivers and peers. I believe these moments shouldn’t be restricted to a weekly lesson; they should be a natural part of growing up.
The Monkinya Village
We invite you to move away from the idea that parenting is a "skill" to be mastered through endless courses and expert manuals. You already have the most powerful tool for resilience: your presence.
Be a Certified Children’s Yoga Teacher with us!
Join our trauma-sensitive Registered Children’s Yoga Teacher Training promoting healthy social-emotional development to empower children and youth.
Upcoming Trainings
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Level 1, RCYT Training with Glowithin
📍 Kelowna Yoga House
April 24-26th, 2026(830a - 430p)
Level 1 is In-Studio with children joining us for class experiences! Level 2 & 3 are Live, Online. You can take just Level 1, or all 3 Levels to apply with Yoga Alliance to become a Registered Children’s Yoga Teacher (RCYT). -
Level 1, RCYT Training with Glowithin, Vancouver
📍 Uphoria Yoga
Option 1:
Saturdays May 9, 16 & 23, 2026
(830a - 430p)
Option 2:
June 5-7th, 2026
(830a - 430p)
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Online - Live; Turkish YACEP Training (40 hours)
- Çocukların hayatlarına yoga, oyun, nefes, duygusal dayanıklılık ve farkındalık çalışmaları ile dokunarak fark yaratmak isteyen
- Kalbinde çocuklarla çalışma heyecanı duyan tüm eğitmen, eğitmen adayları, ebeveyn ve bakımverenler için:
- Mindfulness ve SEL (Sosyal-Duygusal Öğrenme) odaklı, travma bilgili
40 saatlik Yoga Alliance (YACEP) sertifikalı eğitmenlik eğitimi yeni grup 23 Şubat 2026’da başlıyor!
The early years matter
You can't shield children from every storm, but you can be their anchor. We focus on the critical first eight years to build resilience that lasts a lifetime.
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