Meet your Yoga Teacher and Trainer for Kids

Suzanne Manson

​Founder & Yoga Therapist

At the heart of Suzanne Manson’s work as a Yoga Teacher and Trainer for Kids is a deep belief in the healing power of yoga therapy for children with neurological, emotional, and developmental challenges. Through her pioneering approach, she blends movement, breathwork, massage, and mindfulness to help children regulate emotions, enhance well-being, and discover their strengths—all while providing essential support to their families.

For over 20 years, Suzanne has worked with children of all abilities, but it was her own journey as a mother that truly shaped her path. Her daughter, Ruby Lylah, was born with severe Dyspraxia, ADHD, and Vision and Auditory Integration challenges. Determined to give Ruby the tools to thrive, Suzanne immersed herself in the world of yoga therapy, life coaching, NLP, and biodynamic psychotherapy. What began as a personal mission evolved into a life-changing therapeutic approach—one that has since helped thousands of children find balance, confidence, and emotional regulation.

Suzanne now leads YogaTherapy4Kids, a full-time initiative that integrates yoga therapy into the lives of children who need it most. Whether working with children one-on-one or training professionals worldwide, her mission remains the same:

✔️ Empower children to feel safe and strong in their bodies
✔️ Help them navigate emotions through movement and mindfulness
✔️ Provide parents and caregivers with supportive, practical tools

Her innovative techniques are recognised globally as a Yoga Teacher and Trainer for kids, and in 2019, she launched the International YogaTherapy4Kids Teacher Training, an accredited program that equips therapists, educators, and yoga teachers with the skills to support children facing anxiety, sensory processing challenges, and emotional dysregulation.

Through her work, Suzanne continues to bridge the gap between movement and therapeutic healing, making yoga therapy a powerful tool for transformation.

A Legacy in Yoga & Children’s Well-Being

As the founder of Yoga4Kids South Africa, Suzanne has dedicated her career to making yoga accessible and beneficial for young people. She has developed resources such as the Yoga4Kids Card Deck and the Yoga Variations Booklet, providing teachers and parents with engaging ways to introduce yoga to children.

Suzanne has trained hundreds of educators worldwide as a Senior Yoga Teacher and TrainerPro with Yoga Alliance Professionals of Great Britain and the Yoga Teachers Fellowship of Southern Africa. She has also completed advanced training in Ishta Yoga and Kundalini Yoga, deepening her expertise in both traditional and therapeutic practices.

Her life’s work is about more than yoga—it’s about giving children the tools to thrive, express themselves, and embrace their full potential.

    Certifications

    The Yoga4Kids Training Academy is an Internationally Registered Yoga School with the International Yoga Federation (IYF),

    Yoga4Kids Founder, Suzie Manson, is a certified Senior Yoga Teacher and Trainer with the Yoga Alliance Professionals (YAP) and the Yoga Teachers Fellowship of Southern Africa (YFTSA). The Yoga4Kids training courses have met the stringent requirements set by Yoga Alliance Professionals (United Kingdom) and YTFSA.

    Our graduates are trained to the highest standard and are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance Professionals (United Kingdom) and the YTFSA who accredit teachers around the world. This is essential not only for being a qualified and respected teacher in your own country, but also if you’re considering teaching abroad.