RVN Wellness in Port Moody, BC offers a supportive program for children who are navigating the many pressures of modern life. From school expectations and home dynamics to bullying, social media, and the nonstop pace of the digital world, today’s kids face challenges that can feel overwhelming. This program is designed to help them grow with more independence, resilience, and joy through a fun, creative, play-based experience.
Building on the success of the Young Ravens Yoga program, this play therapy-inspired group combines yoga with intentional, evidence-based activities that support emotional growth. Led by a Registered Social Worker and Yoga Instructor, each session blends movement, games, art, and music to create an engaging space where children can strengthen self-reliance and develop healthy ways to manage big emotions.
Weekly sessions help create a steady, caring environment where children can build skills over time. This consistency supports emotional well-being and gives participants the chance to form safe, meaningful friendships while feeling connected and included. For older children, the Resilient Tween & Teen Programs are also available.
Families can also take part in Resilient Families, a yoga-inspired play therapy group where parents and children explore the benefits of yoga and shared experiences together. This offering supports stronger family bonds and creates a collective approach to the challenges young people face today.
See the schedule for current Resilient Kids classes. Classes are available for ages 4 to 17, and all gender identities are welcome. A Resilient Girls class is also offered.
Once a week, 45-minute sessions, with drop-off beginning 15 minutes before class starts
Registration opens each season: Fall, Winter, Summer, and Spring
Refer to the registration page
A Registered Social Worker/Yoga Instructor
Dawn Slykhuis is a yoga instructor and therapist with years of experience in child mental health at RVN Wellness. As a Registered Social Worker and Yoga Instructor, she creates play-based learning experiences that integrate yoga, breathwork, and meditation with evidence-based practices for mental wellness and social-emotional learning (SEL). She works with a wide range of needs, including ADHD, neurodivergent children, and children on the autism spectrum. Dawn also provides one-on-one therapy for teens and kids, offering counselling for anxiety, depression, trauma, and other challenges children may face. RVN Wellness welcomes all identities, races, abilities, and backgrounds in a nurturing environment that celebrates diversity and belonging.
View the Kids and Family Yoga Classes below and click on a class to register.
Late registrants will be prorated for the remainder of the term.
Private sessions are available for mental health or substance use concerns.
Additional class times may be available for groups of three or more children.
For frequently asked questions about the kids programs, please refer to the FAQ section.
Resilient Girls (ages 7 to 11): 4:00 - 4:45 pm
Resilient Kids (ages 4-8): 5:00 - 5:45 pm
Resilient Tweens & Teens (asana focused) (ages 9-17): 6:00 - 6:45 pm
Resilient Kids Workshop Series (ages 5-10): 3:30 - 5:30 pm (select weeks)
More than a yoga studio, this is a sanctuary for young minds and hearts, helping families move through life’s complexities with greater calm, strength, and resilience. Families from Vancouver’s Lower Mainland are welcome, including the Tri-Cities (Port Moody, Coquitlam, and Port Coquitlam), Balcarra, Anmore, Burnaby, and New Westminster.
Inspired by the Raven’s meaning in Pacific Northwest Coastal Indigenous communities—knowledge, transformation, and creation—Dawn Slykhuis founded RVN Wellness in 2019 as a community-centered initiative designed to support people through life’s changes.Professional BackgroundAs the owner of RVN Wellness, Dawn has worked as a registered social worker for more than 15 years. For over a decade, she has also held leadership roles,...
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Price
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