Dynamic Minds

Hi, I’m Jacqueline Kinney – international educator, yoga teacher, curriculum developer, and the author of Yoga for Every Child: A Guide to Nurturing Mind and Body. My work blends the wisdom of yoga with the science of learning, rooted in over two decades of experience teaching children and families across the globe.

Born and raised in New Jersey, my journey has taken me from classrooms in the U.S. to communities in the UAE, Japan, Germany, and Morocco. Along the way, I’ve discovered that while every child is unique, the tools of yoga – movement, mindfulness, breath, and play – are universal. They support children in building resilience, emotional regulation, and joyful connection, whether they’re navigating anxiety, sensory challenges, or simply the ups and downs of growing up.

Through my book, workshops, teacher trainings, and creative resources, I offer playful yet powerful ways to help children thrive. I’m also creating interactive tools like yoga card decks, SEL games, and printable journals – all designed to be inclusive, evidence-informed, and easy to use at home or in the classroom.

Now in the exciting stage of turning my writing into a full ecosystem of digital and physical offerings, I’m committed to testing, refining, and creating high-quality, long-lasting resources that truly make a difference.

A Gift for Your Practice

While much of my work centers around children and families, the heart of yoga begins within our own awareness, stillness, and self-compassion. To share a glimpse of the practices that continue to shape my teaching and writing, I’ve created a free Reset Retreat: Your Self-Guided Vipassana.

This printable guide offers a gentle, step-by-step framework for cultivating mindfulness through breath, body awareness, and observation. The same foundations inspire my approach to movement, education, and emotional growth.

You can download it below and explore it at your own pace:

Consider it a small window into the upcoming tools and teachings that will accompany my book Yoga for Every Child, designed to nurture both inner stillness and outer connection.

It’s going to be amazing! Subscribe to find out when it’s ready.

In Yoga for Every Child, the emphasis lies on inclusivity and the universal benefits of yoga practices for children of all abilities and backgrounds. While most practices within the book are tailored to address the unique needs of children and teens with diverse health conditions and challenges including anxiety, sensory processing, hyperactivity, emotional struggles, and sleep issues, it’s important to recognize that these practices are beneficial for every child, regardless of any given labels or diagnoses.

Yoga is a holistic practice that promotes physical health, mental well-being, emotional regulation, and social connection. The postures, breathing exercises, mindfulness techniques, relaxation practices, and interactive games offered in the book are designed to support children in developing cognitive resilience, flexibility, strength, balance, focus, and self-awareness – qualities that are essential for all humans to thrive.

Whether you’re a parent, educator, therapist, or yoga enthusiast, Yoga for Every Child offers a wealth of accessible and adaptable practices that can enrich your life and empower the children in your care to thrive.