Ms. Dawn Elsner
About Dawn
Meet Dawn — the heart behind Namaste Hearts Yoga
Dawn brings over 25 years of experience working with children—blending yoga, behavior support, and heart-led teaching into everything she offers.
She’s practiced yoga for more than two decades, and after experiencing firsthand how it helped her manage her own ADHD, she knew she wanted to share those calming tools with children and families.
Dawn completed her 200-hour yoga certification through Prem Yoga Center and is certified in children's yoga through Kidding Around Yoga. She also holds certification in trauma-informed outreach yoga with Connection Coalition, and is a certified stretch coach.
As a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), Dawn has supported neurodivergent children in school settings using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Her deep understanding of how kids learn, move and self-regulate makes her classes uniquely effective. Each session blends movement, mindfulness, and play in a way that supports each child- exactly as they are.
This whole-child approach inspired her to create Mommy’s Morning Out—a playful, movement-based drop-off enrichment program where children explore, learn and grow in a safe and nurturing environment. It’s confidence-building, friend-making fun that gives kids tools they can carry into daily life.
When your child is with Dawn, they’re not just cared for. They’re understood.
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Come Join the Fun at Namaste Hearts Yoga!
At Namaste Hearts Yoga, we create joyful, movement-based experiences that supports the whole child. Our programs blend playful physical movement, mindfulness, behavior-informed strategies, and social-emotional learning- helping children build confidence, body awareness, and emotional tools that last a lifetime.
Whether it's a stretch session for a junior athletes, a calm corner in a homeschool pod, or a themed Mommy's Morning Out, each experience is designed to feel safe, engaging, and empowering. We meet kids where they are-honoring energy, learning styles, and unique needs.
From sensory play and confidence-building games to functional movement and real skills-building, we focus on what matters most:helping every child feel strong, seen, and supported.
Skills & Benefits Covered
Our programs support children's growth across physical, social, and emotional area by helping them:
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Build self esteem and confidence
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Reduce stress and anxiety through mindful movement
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Improves focus and attention
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Develop fine and gross motor skills
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Increase strength and agility
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Foster positive relationships and social skills
Programs
Mommy's Mornings Out
After-School Enrichment Program
Homeschool Anatomy & Movement
Junior Athlete Stretch Coaching
In-School Enrichment Workshops
Parent & Behavior Support
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👉Learn more about each program on our Programs Page​
What Parents Are Saying
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Dawn is committed to giving your child the best day!
Sophia(nanny mom)
Ms. Dawn is the best ever......and my son says she is his best friend!
Dafna K
Coach Dawn is awesome. She helps me stretch, get stronger, and actually understands our muscles work. The
plank challenges are my favorite-they're tough but fun.
Miri(stretch client)
She has many talents and certifications but really, her best talent is connecting with the kids in a way that MOST other teachers wouldn't care to try.
Christa
My daughter has been taking yoga sessions after school with Ms. Dawn
for 3 years. She loves it and
Ms. Dawn to.
DKE mom