Ann Meara

 She shares with students of all ages the joys and creative solutions available through the totality of the yoga techniques teachings. Ann practices Kriya Yoga, the yoga of conscious action.  Much of her insight is guided by observing The order of the natural world.   Ann established Plein Air Yoga to share the vast benefits of practice in natural settings.  Founder of Yoga Friends for Kids, established in 2006,  Ann is a pioneer in the field of adaptive, goal centered yoga for children and teens of all abilities. She has a long history of this work in healthcare settings, schools, and private homes.  She is also Certified Children's Yoga Teacher.  More information is at www.yogafriendsforkids.com.    Ann is a member of IAYT and eligible for grandfathering as a seasoned professional in an emerging field.  In addition, Ann also fulfilled the requirements of an early IAYT training program. ThIs component  of Ann's teaching is based on the above qualifications, and not derived from YA registry status.   Ann offers these services to adults, children and teenagers individually through an autism center, local children's hospital  a high school special education department and an long term private practice.   A sought after meditation teacher, Ann and often integrates reflection, music, mantra and various forms of creative expression into her practice.  She holds a certificate in Art Th. and a MS in a Journalism--both from Northwestern University.  Ann Meara is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with Yoga Alliance, which acknowledges the completion of a yoga teacher training with an approved and active Registered Yoga School (RYS).