Rise Up Kids Yoga and Wellbeing Programs & Classes
Be Part of the Solution ​
Mental health challenges are at an all-time high in our society.
The stress of modern life is catching up with us—and it's having ripple effects on the younger generation.
It's time to expand how we think about treating, supporting, and promoting mental health in young people.
Accessibility to positive and preventative supports is key.
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Supporting the body, energy, mind, wisdom, and spirit of a person is essential — and yoga offers just that.
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How can you support young people’s mental health?
Contact RUKYOT to bring a class or program to your organisation or home.
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From Early Years Learning Centres through to high schools, RUKYOT can provide individualised, specialised and tailored sessions to meet your requirements.
Michelle draws upon her clinical experience in working with young people with mental health conditions such as anxiety, trauma and trainings in Mental Health Aware Yoga and various Trauma Informed Care Practices.
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Additionally, session intentions and content are linked closely to the Early Learning Years Framework (VEYLDF), Victorian and Australia Curriculum.
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Wellbeing in the classroom is now seen as just as important as the three 'Rs', and forms a big part of day to day learning. RUKYOT can assist in supporting educational settings seeking to foster student wellbeing and the development of social and emotional skills. Our aim is to complement your wellbeing program initiatives and provide new skills and knowledge for educators and students to draw upon.
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Michelle delivered her extensive knowledge of mental health with clarity, precision, and an engaging style. Our students found her sessions incredibly insightful, and their feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. I would have no hesitations recommending Rise Up to any school or adolescent programs.
Ryan, Deputy Head of year 9 campus and Mind Matters Teacher.
Service Information
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RUKYOT can provide Yoga and Wellbeing programs to organisations, schools and homes within Melbourne and surrounds. Travel fees may apply based on location. Participants are encouraged to bring their own mats or towels, however mats may be provided at an additional cost.
​All sessions are developed and personally facilitated by Michelle—no subcontractors used to run the classes. She takes pride in delivering each class with the specific knowledge, expertise, and care outlined here.
Early Years Learning Settings: Kinders & Childcare Centres.
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Offerings:
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Term Programs
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4–6 Week Programs
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Single Incursions
All programs are developed with a deep understanding of child development, informed by over two decades of clinical experience working with preschoolers. Each class/program can be tailored to meet your specific learning objectives.
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Children are introduced to a range of techniques that support their physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing—delivered through playfulness, humour, visual props, and age-appropriate engagement strategies that result in meaningful fun!
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Michelle meets children where they’re at—tuning into their energy levels and nervous system states—and gently guides them toward calm and regulation as the session proceeds.
Just a heads-up: it may look very different from an adult yoga class!
Programs Support Development of the following skills:​
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Gross and Fine Motor
Body awareness, balance, coordination, motor planning, pencil grasp, motor control
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Social Communication
Understanding, connecting with, and tuning into others
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Executive Functioning
Listening, following instructions, attention, and planning
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Self-Regulation
Building awareness and developing age-appropriate regulation strategies
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Emotional
Expanding emotional vocabulary and supporting healthy emotional development
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Literacy
Growing vocabulary, using key word signs, and storytelling through books
To extend learning beyond the classroom, educational parent handouts are provided to both educators and families—fostering continued growth, connection, and practice at home.​​​
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"Michelle’s yoga sessions were very well presented, all children were actively engaged and looked forward to the next session. The activity sheets were a great tool for children to share their learning with their families. "
Lisa, Kindergarten Educator
Primary and Secondary Schools
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Offerings:
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Term Programs
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4–6 Week Programs eg, Stress Management for exams
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Incursions
All programs are grounded in a deep understanding of child and teen development, shaped by years of clinical experience working with young people.
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Michelle brings experience working with diverse populations, celebrates neurodiversity, and uses sensitive, affirming approaches to support each young person’s unique nervous system.
Every class or program can be tailored to align with your specific learning objectives.
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Participants are introduced to a range of practical techniques that support their physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing. These include specific movements that regulate the nervous system, breathing practices, relaxation techniques, cognitive-based stress management strategies, and guided reflection activities—all delivered through age-appropriate, engaging methods.
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Programs Support Development of the following skills:
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Gross & Fine Motor
Body awareness, balance, coordination, strength, flexibility, posture
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Social Communication
Understanding, connecting with, and tuning into others
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Executive Functioning
Mindfulness, awareness of thoughts, impulse control, reflection
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Self-Regulation
Building awareness of self (interoception) & healthy self-regulation strategies
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Emotional
Supporting healthy emotional development, stress management techniques
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To extend learning beyond the classroom, educational parent handouts are provided to both educators and families—fostering continued growth, connection, and practice at home.
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"Very engaging. The story-like element was a great way to hook students in, so very innovative. The class responded very well. Great positive language, vibe and reinforcement. Thank you."
Ryan: Primary school teacher.
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Community Services: Libraries, Youth Groups, Birthday parties
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Offerings: ​​
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4 week program
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Single sessions
Sessions are tailored to align with your specific program intentions and/or theme for an event.
Michelle brings experience working with diverse populations, celebrates neurodiversity, and uses sensitive, affirming approaches to support each young person’s unique nervous system.
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These programs often focus on introducing yoga and
breathing through fun, engaging, and accessible
experiences that spark curiosity and connection.
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Programs Support Development of:
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Gross & Fine Motor Skills
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Social Communication Skills
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Executive Functioning Skills
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Self-Regulation Skills
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Emotional Skills
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I cannot express enough how pleased I am with the session you ran, it exceeded all my expectations and was the perfect flow of fun, engaging, and educational. The young people were so engrossed in the session and were all incredibly pleased with what they learnt about controlling their breathing and how to relax during stressful times. Your patience and understanding for young people with questions and interruptions was handled with such grace and empathy. You are fabulous at what you do Michelle.
Thank you so much for attending and running a fantastic session, I also wanted to say an extra thank you for joining our circle time, a small but impactful thing for you to be apart of which the young people definitely enjoyed and appreciated.
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Emma, Youth Worker
YOTA: Yoga + OT
Rise Up Kids Yoga & OT is delivered by Certified Children’s Yoga Teacher and highly experienced Children’s Occupational Therapist Michelle Roberts. Michelle has extensive knowledge and experience in child development and is skilled in the design, implementation and adaptation of age appropriate activities that target and build children and teens physical, social, emotional, cognitive and overall wellbeing.
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Michelle's approach to classes is backed by decades of working with young minds and bodies. She knows how to not only engage with this cohort, but how to get the best from them. Her practise and service has been specifically designed to assist and invest in people's wellbeing and offer life skills that can be used well into the future. To understand the true value and science of YOTA, click on the link to discover the benefits.
"I highly recommend Michelle from Rise Up Kids Yoga. She set the tone for the session early on and ran a fun and beneficial class for my year 9 students. They loved the poses and the ‘time out’ from their normal routines and all of them came away with strategies and ideas that they can implement into their daily lives. Michelle was relatable and authentic in her session and the students loved it."
Jodie: Secondary School Teacher.
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Engage Rise Up Kids Yoga & OT to run a program or class
Already a number of Early Years Learning Centres, Primary and High Schools and Council services have engaged Michelle and Rise Up Kids Yoga & OT to run Yoga Incursions, Programs at their organisations. Participants and educators have really enjoyed the MEANINGFUL FUN and relatable experiences offered through children's yoga activities , along with the facilitation of wellbeing and improved mental health.
You too can offer this service to the young minds at your place and assist them grow through the simple practise of mindfulness yoga practices.
"Michelle’s yoga sessions were very well presented, all children were actively engaged and looked forward to the next session. The activity sheets were a great tool for children to share their learning with their families. "
Lisa, Kindergarten Educator
What children have enjoyed most our RUKYOT classes
Rise Up Kids Yoga & OT provides yoga programs and classes across Melbourne.
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