Why We Are Here
Through creative games, stories, mindful breathing, meditation, and movement, Yoga Star helps children to thrive socially, emotionally, and physically. At Yoga Star, all children are celebrated, and through my work I hope to positively impact the families of the children in my classes. With this in mind, I look forward to making positive changes in the lives of not just children, but communities. I look forward to making Yoga Star a resource to anyone that recognizes the importance of yoga or wants to try something new.
Lisa Kehr-Founder
Hello, namaste, and thank you for visiting to learn about myself and Yoga Star. I am originally from West Orange, NJ where at a young age I developed a passion for staying active and healthy. I experienced my first yoga class while living in New York City about 20 years ago and fell in love witht the practice, I have been practicing ever since. A mother of an elementary-age son, l love to spend time outdoors, travel, try new restaurants, and, of course, practice yoga. When I was given the opportunity to be the Yoga Director at my son’s day camp, I instantly seized the chance. It was a beautiful experience to teach kids to tap into their own serenity and peace, accept and love themselves as they are, and enjoy yoga. Under my direction, they learned to focus on their breathing, body movement, balance, harmony, and awareness. Kids deal with big, sometimes overwhelming feelings every day, and these skills work as tools to help them not to just cope, but thrive in the conditions they are put in. With the wonderful experiences I have had in yoga both with my own son and the hundreds of children I taught, I was inspired to share my insights with others and create Yoga Star.
I am a certified children’s yoga teacher, with a pending 200hr Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) certificate. A seasoned human resource professional, and have a Master's Degree in Public Administration.
