Meet Learning Tree Yoga's
Teaching Staff
All of our staff are trained and experienced in sharing yoga with children.
Get to know us by reading our bio's below.
Jessie Forston, Founder
Jessie's gentle and fun personality make her a magnet for children. Her ability to mix learning with silliness and fun keeps kids coming back for more. Whether it is "moooing" in cow pose with the little ones, twisting up in eagle pose with tweens, or training adults, Jessie loves to watch her students shine. The Founder of Learning Tree Yoga, Jessie brings her imagination to life through her adventurous yoga classes, story times and parties.
Jessie is certified through YogaKids International and has trained with YogaFit. She has shared yoga with children in schools, after-care programs, summer camps, daycares and at Learning Tree Yoga. In addition, Jessie has her Masters of Education from the University of Minnesota and has trained over 100 teachers throughout the Twin Cities to use YogaKids Tools for Schools in their classrooms.
Jessie is mom to Everett and Eli, and their favorite poses to do together each morning are Cat and Cow pose.
Kayla Jenny
Kayla’s passion for children stems from their natural ability to be creative and have fun! She acknowledges the amazing gift children possess, their imagination, and believes yoga is a great tool to connect with it and learn at the same time! She especially loves to encourage children’s potential until they can see it themselves. Kayla is excited to be silly in yoga, learn creatively with kids, move with strength, and teach calm and balance at Learning Tree Yoga. Kayla has her B.S. from Northwestern College, St. Paul, completed the YogaKids Foundations Training in Summer 2010, and is married to her best friend, James. Her favorite pose is the Standing Separate Leg Stretching Pose.
Emily Langan
Emily's spunky spirit makes her a natural teacher. A current Kindergarten Teacher in the Chaska Public School District, Emily shares yoga with her kindergarteners and three young children, Savanna, Wyatt and Scarlett.
Emily is trained in YogaKids Tools for Schools and completed the YogaKids Foundations Training in 2010. She is currently a substitute at Learning Tree Yoga.