Stav Pinder is a triple-certified Kids Yoga Teacher and founder of Mindful Start. With over 15 years of experience in yoga and childcare, she’s been featured on HiHo Kids and the Daily Mail. A former Off-Broadway performer and educator in preschool and special education, Stav brings creativity and compassion to her work. She teaches mindfulness to help children manage stress through breathing, kindness, and emotional awareness—often incorporating drama, song, crafts, and puppetry for a fun, holistic experience. Her mission: to help kids grow with grace, curiosity, and self-awareness.
Mindful Play Yoga (7-12)
Stav Pinder moonlighting as a child whisperer, Stav is a triple Certified Kids Yoga Teacher & founder of Mindful Start. Featured on HiHo Kids and Daily Mail, Stav has been practiced in yoga & childcare for more than a decade. Stav began teaching Kids Mindfulness when she saw how easy it was for children to feel stressed at school & at home. Previously an Off-Broadway performer, preschool, middle school, & Special Education teacher, Stav's own yoga journey gifted her with a nonjudgmental approach towards a healing lifestyle. Stav believes that teaching Mindfulness is an essential way to learn about awareness, breathing, kindness, gratitude, patience, curiosity, sharing, & feelings. Stav especially enjoys adding drama, song, Social-Emotional Learning, puppetry, & crafts, for a well-rounded,stress-free experience. Mindful Start is an impeccable way to improve awareness of self & of others through grace and wonderment. It’s okay to feel!