Playful, age-friendly yoga and mindfulness that helps Cleveland kids move their bodies, settle their minds, and grow with confidence.
Little Zen Yoga is a mobile wellness organization cultivating the next generation of mindful, resilient, kind, and confident young minds.
Rooted in yoga, mindful practices, and social-emotional learning, we equip children to navigate stress, regulate emotions, and know themselves deeply.
We partner with schools, youth organizations, and health agencies to deliver developmentally appropriate programming — supporting children with skills they own for life.
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Dianne Williams Suntala is the founder and CEO of Little Zen Yoga and a Forbes 30 Under 30 and BPACF 40 Under 40 honoree. She began teaching yoga in 2017, working in schools and community organizations, inspired by the transformative power of yoga she witnessed in her City Year students. She founded Little Zen Yoga in 2023.
A yoga educator with 10 years of teaching experience, Dianne is a 500-Hour E-RYT and 95-Hour E-RCYT specializing in social-emotional learning and trauma-informed practice. Her vision is to empower youth with the tools to navigate life's challenges, fostering a brighter future for our communities.
From preschool to high school, our signature programs bring yoga, mindfulness, and social-emotional learning into schools, communities, and celebrations.
Our signature school-based enrichment program brings trauma-informed, SEL-aligned yoga and mindfulness directly into your classrooms, gyms, cafeterias, or multipurpose spaces. Each session blends yoga, breathing and mindfulness tools, mindful games, and social-emotional learning to help students build emotional regulation, confidence, empathy, and focus — skills they carry into every part of school life.
A community-based youth wellness program that makes wellness accessible, engaging, and fun. Through family events, pop-up classes, multi-week series, and seasonal camps, kids build community and tools that support their whole physical, mental, and emotional development.
Learn more → PreschoolA playful introduction to yoga, mindfulness, and social-emotional learning for our youngest students. Six themed 8-week modules nurture self-awareness, emotional regulation, strength, social skills, and foundational mindfulness — aligned with early-childhood milestones.
Learn more → CelebrationsCelebrate and connect with a private session — birthday parties, Girl Scout troops & units, and our signature Backyard Yoga. A joyful, mat-filled way to move and unwind together.
Learn more →Come move, breathe, and play with us — part of The Yoga Club City Tour. Reserve your little one's spot below.
Sat · 10:00–10:50 AM · Kindrid Kava, Old Brooklyn
A playful class for our littlest yogis. We'll explore what kindness looks like, then practice it with partner poses, cooperative games, and kindness cards to make and share.
Sat · 10:00–10:50 AM · Kindrid Kava, Old Brooklyn
Kids explore all the ways to be helpful — to friends, family, and neighbors — and meet community helpers from teachers to firefighters to librarians by moving like them, playing partner games, and making something special for some furry friends.
Sat · 11:00 AM–12:00 PM · NuLife Fitness Camp, Waterloo
A friendship-themed flow with breathing and mindfulness tools kids can use anywhere. They'll warm up with gentle yoga, talk about being a good teammate, move through partner poses and games, make a friendship bracelet to share, and settle into a calming close.
Wear comfy clothes and bring a water bottle — mats and all materials are provided. Please arrive at least 5 minutes early to sign in.
More dates on the City Tour coming soon — get in touch to host The Yoga Club near you.
Yoga gives children more than flexibility. It hands them a toolkit for calm, focus, and confidence they'll reach for again and again.
Breathing and grounding tools help kids settle big feelings and pay attention when it counts.
Mastering a new pose builds the quiet pride that says, "I can do hard things."
Sharing the mat teaches empathy, patience, and respect for themselves and others.
Active, joyful movement builds strength, balance, and a lifelong love of being active.
We're proud to partner with schools, childcare centers, and youth organizations across Greater Cleveland.
The content is so age-appropriate — the kids really got into the poses and had a ton of fun learning the basics. It was an easy, engaging way to get moving together.
The kids loved the games, and I appreciated the kindness activity — the focus on what we put out into the world, and what we take in.
Connection! I loved the emphasis on it — setting aside time for partner exercises, then giving kids the chance to work in their own group with other kids they didn't know.
After the 8 weeks, my students showed real improvement re-focusing. I loved "stop, look, and listen," and how Ms. D explained that listening is a way of showing respect — and what respect really means.
I like all the games, dog pose, and being with my best friend!
We partner with schools, childcare centers, and youth organizations across Greater Cleveland to deliver age-appropriate yoga and mindfulness — building calmer rooms and happier kids.
Have a question, a party in mind, or a class to book? Send us a note — we'd love to hear from you.
