“It gives me great pleasure to write this letter on behalf of Mrs. Robin! I am the owner/provider of a group home daycare and I had been looking for a Yoga instructor to come to my house once a week to teach a class for 8 to 10 children ages 2 to 7! Big ask!
In September of 2020, I came across a recommendation from a local mom for Robin’s Yoga Nest and I took a chance! I’m so happy that I did!! After meeting Mrs. Robin I knew she would be a wonderful addition to our program. Since then she has taught a class once a week to our mixed group. The kids absolutely love yoga now and Mrs. Robin!! I can say from experience that she is not only brave but a delight and so much more! Her classes are fun, they get us moving, stretching our bodies and even our heartstrings! When Mrs. Robin arrives there is such excitement, I could not imagine not having her be a part of our daycare family!”
Jessica
EarlyBirds Childcare
“I’ve known Robin for years and cannot recommend her yoga classes enough! She is a phenomenal teacher and truly skilled at what she does. I took my two-year-old to several classes while we were both home for the summer and we both had the best time! My daughter is usually slow to warm up to new adults, but took a liking to Robin’s energetic, yet gentle and patient nature right away. She loved all of the songs, dances, and breathing exercises and now practices them at home. The activities were engaging and appropriate for both my toddler and the older children in the class, and Robin managed to keep my daughter’s attention for the full hour (which is not easy to do!). I loved how the yoga poses, movement activities, and crafts all tie into the weekly theme. I would highly recommend this class and look forward to taking my daughter back soon!”
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Lexi
Poughkeepsie , NY
“I am writing to inform you about the wonderful experience my children have had this past summer participating in the Robin’s Nest Yoga classes that were offered. As a parent of a 3 and 4 year old and former teacher, I was impressed with Ms Robin’s kids yoga program.
Ms. Robin was very positive, warm and energetic. Her classes were very welcoming and nurturing. She incorporated yoga breathing, yoga poses, movement and balance exercises into each class. Each of her sessions included emotional awareness activities, stress coping techniques, fine motor skills, and activities to support balance. She included stories and music as well as hands-on instruments.
During one class the theme was “Under the Sea” and the students read a story about a fish and were introduced to various yoga poses that connected with the story such as fish pose and shell pose. Students danced to “Surfing USA” while practicing yoga poses and played in a bubble machine. To help develop fine motor skills the students practiced “fishing” with magnets and paper clips.
Our favorite thematic yoga day was “pirate yoga”. Ms. Robin arrived dressed as a pirate and passed out pirate hats to the children. Their balance skills were supported by “walking the plank” which was a low foam balance beam.
My son needs extra support for his fine motor skills and this program really helped him. In just a few sessions I have seen tremendous growth in his confidence and skills. My daughter is a kinesthetic learner and this program has helped her grow as well. I noticed that the emotional awareness component has benefited both my children.
Ms. Robin’s yoga class is an asset to our community and especially to our children of mixed abilities.”
Noelle
Hopewell Junction NY
“I have known Robin for many years and can attest that she is one of the most remarkable women I have met! She currently teaches my 7 and 4 year old sons yoga and they cannot wait for their “namaste days” with Mrs. Robin/ She not only teaches them yoga poses to help with their strength and spirit but she will always tie it into a lesson such as kindness or respect that help them grow and become responsible citizens. She has worked with all spectrums of children and is absolutely amazing in how she can relate to every one of them and bring a smile to their face.”
Jennifer
Wappingers Falls, NY
Robin has been working with my grandkids for several months now and they absolutely love her! She is high energy and extremely creative.Her lesson plans show a strong knowledge base while integrating traditional yoga through themed activities in a non traditional way. I have especially seen the boys grow in core strength and balance while still having so much fun!!
Cheryl
Wappingers Falls, NY