Kidz4

Award-Winning Children's Wellbeing Educator, Founder of Kidz4™ & Children's Yoga Franchise Owner

Hi, I'm Lauren.

I'm the founder of Kidz4™, an award-winning children's wellbeing business supporting thousands of children through yoga and movement in schools and communities across London and beyond.

Before founding Kidz4™, I spent over 13 years working in education and school leadership, including as a Director of Sport in leading independent schools. It was during this time that my journey into yoga began.

My Journey Into Children's Wellbeing

I witnessed first-hand the pressures many children were carrying – exam stress, friendship challenges, school transitions and difficulties at home. I wanted to find practical ways to help children feel calmer, more confident and better equipped to navigate life's ups and downs. Yoga became a powerful way of doing just that.

Wanting to deepen my understanding of the practice beyond the physical postures, I completed my 200-hour Hatha Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training with Shri Gaia Institute in Greece. Since then, I have continued my professional development through specialist training in yoga for children with anxiety and neurodiversity, children's emotional wellbeing and Yin Yoga, shaping the inclusive and compassionate approach that underpins all of my work today.

The Story Behind Kidz4™

I founded Kidz4™ with a simple mission: to give children the tools they need to build confidence, resilience and emotional wellbeing from an early age. What started as one person with a passion has grown into an award-winning children's wellbeing business, with a growing franchise network supporting families and schools across London, Buckinghamshire, Surrey, Kent and North London.

Why I Created Kidz4 Academy™

Today, I am passionate about helping others bring this work into their own communities through the 40-Hour Children's Yoga & Wellbeing Teacher Training at Kidz4 Academy™.

Built from the knowledge gained through 13+ years in education, specialist children's yoga training, supporting thousands of children, and growing Kidz4™ from a passion project into an award-winning franchise, this blended programme has been designed to prepare you not just to teach, but to thrive.

What You'll Learn

Combining self-paced online learning with a live practical integration day, you'll gain the confidence, practical skills and real-world insight needed to begin your journey. Together, we'll explore how to plan and deliver engaging children's yoga classes, support children's emotional wellbeing, adapt your teaching for different ages and needs, and bring yoga to life in schools, nurseries and community settings.

More than just a yoga qualification, this training also includes honest business guidance and the lessons I've learnt from building a successful children's wellbeing brand from the ground up.

Ongoing Support Beyond Qualification

Separating us from many other providers, we care deeply about what happens after you complete the course. As part of your assessment, you'll submit a 20-minute teaching video, allowing you to demonstrate your practical teaching skills and receive supportive feedback, alongside a simple one-page business plan designed to help you take your first steps towards bringing children's wellbeing into your own community.

Your Next Step

Whether your dream is to teach a weekly school club, create workshops locally, join the Kidz4 franchise family, or build a business of your own, my hope is that you'll leave feeling inspired, supported and equipped with not only the knowledge to teach, but the confidence and clarity to turn your passion into purposeful action.

I'd love to welcome you into the Kidz4 community.