About Us

Incia Palmieri is a graduate of Political Science from York University and holds a Master of Science in Education degree from Medaille College. She completed her yoga trainings from Rainbow Kids Yoga and Radiant Child Yoga and Postnatal Yoga from Toronto Yoga Mamas, 200 YTT from Karma Teachers & is Yoga Alliance designated E-RYT 200 & YACEP. She has been teaching yoga to kids and families for 5 years across studios, communities and schools. She is devoted about developing yoga and mindfulness within the classroom for learners of all ages but specifically of the Toddler age and has developed a Mindfulness program called Calm Me. She is the owner and founder of Once Upon a Mat; bringing yoga, storytelling, relaxation and

fun through movement and mindfulness to kids! Qualified and experienced in Primary, Junior, Montessori and Special Education. She has completed workshops on incorporating yoga and mindfulness in classrooms to over 200+ educators in Ontario.

Connecting the mind and body through storytelling to empower kids, families and communities. 

Vision 

To enable all kids, families and educators to embrace Yoga and Mindfulness in their everyday lives.

Values

Keeping Kids at the Heart
Fostering Creativity
Inclusiveness
Embracing Community
Shifting Mindsets