Helen Garabedian is an innovator in specialty yoga for babies, toddlers, and tykes. As the founder of Itsy Bitsy Yoga, she created these classes to bring holistic-minded parents together, fostering wellness in families. Itsy Bitsy Yoga classes are currently taught by trained, certified, and licensed facilitators in over twelve countries. For those who can't make it to a class, Helen Garabedian is the best-selling author of Itsy Bitsy Yoga books, DVD's, and products - all of which are great learn-at-home guides or class supplements.
Helen created Itsy Bitsy Yoga® in 1999 because, “Since I was a child, I have worked with and cared for babies in different capacities. As a yoga teacher and infant developmental movement educator, and as a mother, I consistently use my intuition and creativity to care for and enhance the lives of little ones. I wanted to develop and share a way holistic-minded parents can connect with and raise their babies with awareness. Yoga gave me the platform for my purpose: 'To help many people find peace and realize their limitless potential in this lifetime.'”
Helen has made a lifelong commitment to yoga and young children. As a Certified Hatha Yoga Teacher, Certified Infant Developmental Movement Educator, USUI Reiki Master, IAIM Certified Infant Massage Instructor, Certified Pregnancy Yoga Teacher and Level One Brain Gym graduate, she is a master in her field. Helen has been a student of Hatha Yoga and many other spiritual and holistic arts since she was a child, and now as a mother, she enjoys sharing yoga with her four-year-old son, Andrew.
Referred to as the "Baby Yoga Expert" by Newsweek Magazine, Helen Garabedian is the author of the successful Itsy Bitsy Yoga: Poses to Help Your Baby Sleep Longer, Digest Better, and Grow Stronger. Helen's widely anticipated second book, Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Toddlers and Preschoolers: 8-minute Routines to Help Your Child Grow Smarter, Be Happier, and Behave Better was released in Spring ‘08. Together with ‘iPlay baby wear' Itsy Bitsy Yoga has launched a successful line of organic baby yoga clothing and accessories, such as baby-safe yoga mats which are already carried by Nordstrom and many Whole Foods locations. Helen is featured in three Baby Itsy Bitsy Yoga DVDs. The DVDs are entitled, Play n' Flourish™, Sleep n’ Grow™ and Mamacise™ - two of which have been awarded The National Parenting Center 2008 Seal of Approval. The initial orders from online retailers have been tremendously positive and the DVDs will soon be available at retail outlets nationwide. These are just a few of the exciting developments Helen has in store for parents and the hundreds of Itsy Bitsy Yoga Facilitators worldwide that teach weekly Itsy Bitsy Yoga classes to babies, tots, and tykes in over 12 countries. To stay on top of all the exciting latest developments, register for our newsletter.
Helen’s work has received the praises of many of the country’s top parenting experts, and Helen is regularly interviewed by the Associated Press and other media outlets reporting on topics such as developmental movement, infant/ toddler/ preschool fitness, and childhood obesity. Additionally, Itsy Bitsy Yoga has been featured on CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, USA Today, Parents magazine, American Baby, People, Parenting, Shape, CHILD, Yoga Journal, Body & Soul, Oxygen, Fortune Small Business, the LA Times, the Washington Post, the Boston Globe, and the New York Times, among many other print, television, and online publications worldwide.
Additionally, Helen is an energetic presenter and frequent guest speaker at NAEYC and ChildSpirit conferences. She has also spoken at Kripalu Yoga Teacher’s Conference, Nike World Campus, and many luxury spas.
Helen has studied under Dr. Harvey Karp, author of The Happiest Baby on the Block and The Happiest Toddler on the Block, and helped with the initial development of the Happiest Baby Educator program. Helen’s expertise was also contracted by The First Years, Inc., a worldwide manufacturer and marketer of infant and toddler products.
