Yoga123 is a joyful, movement-based wellness program that teaches children how to slow down, self-regulate, and show up for themselves—physically, emotionally, and mentally. With simple yoga poses, guided breathwork, and affirming mantras, students discover how to move through stress with strength and navigate big feelings with grace.

It’s where emotional growth meets physical movement—and it changes lives.

A Program Ahead of Its Time:
More than 20 years ago, the P.S. I Love You Foundation introduced Yoga123 to public schools across California—long before yoga was mainstream or accepted in educational settings.

At the time, some, including wonderful, dedicated educators, questioned whether children—especially those struggling with trauma, behavior issues, or instability—could sit still, let alone benefit from a mindfulness practice.

And then… something incredible happened.
They did sit.
They did breathe.
They did grow.

Yoga123 blew the minds of even the most skeptical educators.
It became a classroom favorite. And two decades later, this beloved program is still going strong—proof that when we give kids tools for emotional health, they rise.

What Happens in Yoga123?
Each class follows a gentle rhythm of breath, movement, and reflection designed to meet kids where they are—and help guide them toward who they’re becoming.

❤️ Breathing techniques to release tension and focus the mind

❤️ Simple yoga poses that improve balance, posture, and self-awareness

❤️ Music and mindful movement to inspire joy and ease

❤️ Group discussion and quiet reflection to support emotional expression

❤️ Emotion Cards that invite students to name how they feel—honestly, safely, and without judgment

These colorful cards allow kids to say, “I feel angry,” “I feel nervous,” or even “I don’t know how I feel”—and be met with compassion.

Over time, something powerful happens:
Emotions shift.
That storm of sadness softens. That bubble of anxiety releases. That wall of anger begins to lower.

For children who may face instability at home, academic pressure, or emotional overwhelm, Yoga123 becomes a place where they can exhale… and simply be.

A Curriculum That Moves Minds and Bodies
✔️ California State-Aligned P.E. Curriculum
Yoga123 meets educational standards for physical activity, coordination, flexibility, and mental wellness—making it an ideal fit for schools and youth programs looking to nurture the whole child.

✔️ No Equipment, No Experience Needed
All it takes is a little space and an open heart. Our certified instructors bring everything else.

✔️ Loved by Students, Teachers, and Parents Alike
This isn’t just a yoga class—it’s a life skill class disguised as fun.

And every session begins and ends with a mantra that stays with them long after the final pose:

❤️ I am happy to be me. I do Yoga123.
I do yoga for my health.
I do yoga for myself.
(I am blonding-out on the rest! But we can add it here.

👉 Bring Yoga123 to Your School or Program
Whether you’re an educator, school leader, or community partner, you can bring Yoga123 to your students—and help them build a toolkit of resilience, self-awareness, and inner peace.

❤️Sponsor a School
❤️ Become a Yoga123 Partner
❤️ Train as an Instructor