About us
The studio
Pip Yoga is a brand-new children’s yoga + creative movement studio located in West Hartford, Connecticut. A calming space, Pip takes a mindful, playful approach to yoga instruction and movement classes tailor-made for kids.
Everyone is welcome, as Pip Yoga strives to be an inclusive, safe space for children and their caretakers. All bodies and abilities are invited to come move and play with us in a non-competitive, non-judgmental environment.
Abby Saunders Nolin
Pip founder Abby Saunders Nolin is a former ballet & modern dancer, librarian, children’s book author, and mom of two young pips. She has practiced Vinyasa Yoga since 2013 and has a Cosmic Kids Yoga Certification. She lives in the Elmwood neighborhood of West Hartford with her bike-riding husband, two babes, one enormous dog, and lots of plants. Besides yoga, she enjoys hiking, knitting, reading, swimming, gardening, and dance parties!
Events + Studio Rentals
Pip Yoga hosts birthday parties on Saturdays and Sundays and offers rates for studio rentals to photographers, yoga and dance teachers, doulas, educators and others that fit well with our mission and vision. For inquiries, please visit our events and studio rentals page.
Pip the Sandpiper
Designed by local artist Jaime La Jones, our logo features Pip the spotted sandpiper. Pip is wild, curious and full of energy. She plays in the waves, and then basks quietly in the sun. Pip embodies a connection with nature and an appreciation for the wilderness that is childhood.
Mission
Our mission is to create a calming space for children to practice yoga, dance and mindfulness through stories, curiosity and play; and to provide an inclusive gathering space for caregivers and the wider community.
Vision
Our vision is to foster kindness to others and self . We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I). We advocate for children’s rights and self agency, creating a safe space for children to build strength of body and mind.
