Franca (Fran) is a certified "Yoga Instructor for Kids" - ages 3 to 17. She received her training from Nesheemah Kids Yoga Training in Teaneck, NJ. Because children are unique and have varying learning styles, the training focused on developmentally appropriate practices for kids' yoga and assisting children to learn and maintain healthy habits.
Franca (Fran) is also a certified “Yoga Instructor” for adults. She received her 200 hour RYT, 300 hour RYT as well as a “Wellness Champion” certificate and a “Transformative TEACHing and Leadership” certificate from Breathe for Change. Her practice is Vinyasa-based - a mindful flow synchronizing breath with movement. However, she is also certified to teach chair yoga and restorative yoga. The “Wellness Champion” and “Transformative TEACHing and Leadership” certificates focus heavily on social-emotional learning. She is received an in-depth training on Breathe for Change’s TEACH method; teaching through the lens of trauma-informed, equity, accessibility, community-based and a healing centered approach.
In addition, Franca (Fran) is a Resource Teacher for special needs children in a public school setting. Her focus for this school year is primarily with preschool-aged children.
If you are interested in knowing more about "Just Be You Yoga," feel free to contact her using the form below or email her at justbeyouyoga@gmail.com.
