Mary J. Kanz
COTA
Roots of Resilience:
Childrens Yoga Teacher
Certified Wisdom Coach
Mary J. Kanz, COTA/L, is a pediatric Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with specialized training in children’s mental and behavioral health through Roots of Resilience: Children’s Yoga Teacher Training. She is also a Certified Wisdom Coach® for children through Adventures in Wisdom™, supporting kids in developing confidence, resilience, and a strong mindset.
Mary’s children’s yoga classes blend therapeutic insight with playful movement and mindfulness. Her inclusive sessions help children build confidence, learn calming strategies, and improve balance, strength, focus, and attention. Through kindness-centered activities and growth-mindset themes, Mary creates a nurturing environment where kids learn, connect, and thrive—all while enjoying cozy winter fun!
Mary loves doing yoga often, hiking in nature, hosting meals with family and friends, adventures with her husband, Chris, walking their rat terriers, Moby and Sophie, and being a Mom to her two amazing children, Kay and Cam.
Children’s Yoga Classes Benefits:
✓ Builds confidence
✓ Learn calming strategies for emotional regulation
✓ Decreases symptoms of anxiety and depression
✓ Improves balance, strength, focus and attention
✓ Practice kindness for themselves & others, while exploring growth mindset themes with peers