About Kalma Life Teesside
Hi, I’m Philippa, owner of Kalma Life Teesside, providing children’s yoga and wellbeing classes across Teesside and the surrounding areas. We offer a wide range of classes for babies, children, teenagers and families, helping young people develop confidence, resilience and emotional wellbeing through movement, mindfulness and fun.
With a degree in Psychology and over ten years’ experience working with children and families, including those with special educational needs, I have always been passionate about supporting children’s development. My journey with Kalma Life began during maternity leave when I attended baby classes with my daughter. Those sessions quickly became the highlight of our week and inspired me to bring the Kalma Life experience to families across Teesside.
I am fully insured, enhanced DBS checked, and hold paediatric first aid and safeguarding qualifications, ensuring every class is delivered in a safe, welcoming and supportive environment.
Supporting me is a fantastic team of children’s yoga teachers, including Rebecca, Laura, Nikki and Cara, who share a passion for helping children and young people thrive. As parents themselves, they understand the positive impact yoga can have on confidence, wellbeing and family life. All of our instructors are fully trained, enhanced DBS checked, first aid trained and safeguarding certified.
Together, we are proud to offer engaging, inclusive classes where children can build confidence, make friends and enjoy all the benefits that yoga and mindfulness can bring. We look forward to welcoming you and your little yogis to Kalma Life Teesside.
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Meet the Team!
Meet the amazing team behind your local Kalma Life.
Philippa
I have a degree in psychology and have spent the past decade working as a teaching assistant, gaining invaluable experience with children and families, including those with special educational needs. Now, as a newly qualified teacher, I’m excited to bring my expertise and passion for education into the world of yoga. My journey into yoga began during the challenging COVID years, where I discovered the incredible benefits of mindfulness and yoga—especially while pregnant.
During my maternity leave, I attended Kalma Life baby classes with my daughter, and they quickly became the highlight of our week! These sessions sparked a deep passion for the transformative power of yoga, and when the opportunity arose to join the Kalma Life franchise, I knew it was the perfect fit for me. This career change has brought a better work-life balance, and I’m thrilled to share the joys of yoga with families in our community.
Rebecca
I’m Rebecca and I’m excited to be teaching children and teens yoga as part of Kalma Life in Teesside.
I have three yogis of my own who love yoga just as much as me!
Laura
Hi I’m Laura, i am really looking forward to getting started with Kalma in my weekly classes getting to know the families and babies/children in the community.
I am a registered Nurse and previous Health Visitor, so I have lots of experience with working with children and families which I have absolutely loved.
Working around KALMA I currently teach Basic Life Support to other doctors and nurses and also travel around schools delivering vaccines as a immunisation nurse.
The most important job I have is being a busy mam to my children who are 9 and 5. We are an outdoors sporty family so my weekends are always watching or cheering on from the sidelines. If we are not outside, we will be at home watching a film together eating lots of snacks!
As a previous Health Visitor I have seen the benefits of what movement can do for children and adults, that’s why I wanted to be involved in KALMA and bring fun, positivity, and a safe place for families and children to come together.
I can’t wait to get involved 💜
Nikki
Cara
I’m Cara and I’m excited to be teaching children’s yoga as part of Kalma Life in Stockton wait to see you all in class!
I was born in Northampton but the north east has very much claimed me as it’s own and I it, sometimes you can even catch me not pronouncing the silent R in bath. I love all things Disney, cheesey and fun, Halloween Is my favourite time of the year (followed closely by Christmas!) and if you ever need me you can probably follow the (bad) singing that I can never seem to stop. I am the proud Mumma of whirlwind toddler twins who have been attending Kalma baby since they were 4 months old and have enjoyed every second, so I didn’t think twice when I had the opportunity to jump on board!
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