For FacilitiesJune 2025 · 4 min read

How to Add Yoga to Your School or Daycare (Without Hiring Staff)

“We'd love to offer yoga, but we don't have the staff or the budget.” It's the sentence we hear most from directors and principals. The good news: you need neither. Here's how a partnership model works.

Kids doing yoga outdoors at a school program

The problem with doing it in-house

Running yoga internally means finding a staff member who is kids-yoga certified, building an age-appropriate curriculum, buying and storing props, and covering insurance. For most schools and daycares, that's a non-starter — which is why enrichment partnerships exist.

How a turnkey partnership works

With Brightroots, the facility provides only the space — a classroom, gym, multipurpose room, or outdoor area. We bring everything else: certified instructors (kids-yoga certified, CPR & First-Aid trained, background-checked via LiveScan), a research-grounded curriculum matched to ages 5–9 and 10–12, and all mats and props. We carry our own insurance and provide a Certificate of Insurance on request.

What it costs and how scheduling works

Programs run weekly, biweekly, monthly, or as seasonal blocks, during the school day, as PE support, or after school. Pricing is per class, scales with frequency and number of sites, and there are no setup fees. Many partners fund programs through enrichment budgets, PTA support, or Title I and grant funding — school yoga aligns directly with SEL and PE goals.

Getting started in three steps

First, request a free demo class so children and staff can experience a session. Second, pick age groups, frequency, and time slots. Third, we assign a consistent instructor to your site and start. Most facilities are up and running within two weeks of first contact.

The takeaway

You don't need staff, training, or equipment to offer yoga. A turnkey partner brings instructors, curriculum, props, and insurance — your facility just provides the room.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do we need to buy mats or equipment?

No. Brightroots brings all mats and props to every session, and takes them away afterward.

Are the instructors background-checked?

Yes. All Brightroots instructors are kids-yoga certified, CPR & First-Aid trained, and background-checked with LiveScan fingerprinting. We're fully insured and provide a Certificate of Insurance on request.

How much space do we need?

A standard classroom with desks pushed aside works for up to about 15 children; a gym or multipurpose room comfortably fits larger groups.

Can we try before committing?

Yes — we offer a free demo class so your staff and children can experience a session before you decide.

Curious what this looks like in practice?

Brightroots brings research-grounded yoga to schools and daycares across the Bay Area.

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