Where it all began

The Kalma Life Journey

At Kalma Life, everything began with yoga. It was the spark that lit the way for our vision – a space where wellbeing, movement, and mindfulness could come together to support every stage of life.

Our roots are deeply personal. Each teacher within Kalma Life has been guided by their own journey with yoga or a meaningful connection to wellness. We are more than yoga instructors, we are mental health professionals, educators, and nurturers, each bringing a unique perspective and passion for helping others thrive.

What makes Kalma Life truly different is the heart behind everything we do. Over the past 12 years, we’ve grown with the world around us, adapting, evolving, and expanding to meet the needs of modern families and communities.

Through every change, our purpose remains clear: to provide accessible, nurturing yoga and wellbeing experiences that support the minds and bodies of future generations.

Nurturing wellbeing through yoga and mindfulness, from the very beginning.

Kalma Life began in 2014 with a simple but powerful vision: to make yoga and wellness accessible to children and families. What started as a local yoga business in South Tyneside has grown into a nationwide network delivering specialist children’s yoga and mindfulness classes across the UK.

At the heart of Kalma Life is a community of passionate educators, parents and wellness professionals. Many of us are parents ourselves, enjoying the flexibility to spend meaningful time with our families while giving back to our communities in a purposeful and rewarding way.

As the world has become busier and more digitally connected, families are increasingly recognising the importance of mental health, emotional regulation and mindful movement. Introducing yoga and mindfulness early can give children valuable tools to support their future wellbeing.

Kalma Life UK is proud to be part of that journey, creating safe, nurturing spaces where children can build confidence, develop emotional resilience and discover lifelong tools for balance and calm.

Our Journey So Far

Empowering children and families through yoga and mindfulness.

2014

Where It All
Began

Kalma Life began in 2014 with a simple but powerful vision: to make yoga and wellness accessible to children and families.

2016

Growing Our Community

What started as a local lifestyle yoga business in South Tyneside flourished into a national network after launching our franchise model.

Now

Setting High Standards

As members of the Children’s Activities Association and The IICT, we’re committed to high standards in children’s wellness.

  • Kalma Minds
  • Yoga for Autism
  • Kalma Mamas
2024

Award-Winning Excellence

We’re honoured to be named winners of the What’s On 4 Kids National Children’s Activities Awards in 2022, 2023 and 2024.

Today

Our Purpose Remains Clear

We’re here to help children build resilience, confidence and calm, laying the foundation for a healthy, balanced future.

Every step of our journey is rooted in one purpose:

To provide accessible, nurturing yoga and wellbeing experiences that support the minds and bodies of future generations.

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