Helping young people build lasting emotional resilience, one breath at a time.
Compassionate, personalized support made easy for everyday life.
Real tools for calm, confident kids.
Nervous-system-informed programs blending breathwork, movement, meditation, and creativity, delivered in partnership with schools and educators.
In-School sessions
Expressive Art
A non-verbal outlet for big feelings, using art, colour, and hands-on making.
Expressive Journaling
Guided writing that helps students name and understand their feelings, building emotional vocabulary.
Yoga & Movement
Simple, playful movement and breathwork that help students regulate their bodies and settle busy, anxious minds.
Meditation
Quiet, guided practice that builds focus and stillness, a steady anchor for calm in any moment.
Why Creative Restart?
Steadier Under Stress
Simple, repeatable practices students can use to self-regulate, at school and at home.
Ready to Learn
When students feel regulated, they're more available to learn and engage.
Greater Resilience
Students leave with a personal toolkit they can return to again and again, long after the sessions end.
Hi, I'm Yana, founder of Creative Restart.
I spent years in a fast-paced corporate career before I found the tools that actually taught me how to stay steady under pressure, tools that had nothing to do with project management and everything to do with the nervous system. Once I found them, one thought kept returning: I wish I'd known how to do this as a kid.
That's how Creative Restart began. I've learned since that this work isn't only for kids. It's for anyone who needs to find their way back to steady ground. But I start with young people, because the earlier these skills are learned, the longer they serve us.
I'm a certified yoga teacher, breath coach, and therapeutic art practitioner.
Interested in bringing a session to your school?
Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers
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Creative Restart programs are designed for students from JK/SK through high school, and are delivered in schools, homeschool communities, and community organizations. We also offer sessions for teachers, workplaces, and seniors, as well as one-on-one and small-group programs.
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Each session blends breathwork, movement, meditation, and creative expression through art, journaling, or both. Students learn practical ways to calm their nervous systems and name what they're feeling. Sessions are hands-on and shaped around the group in front of us, and they follow a clear structure, whether you book a single workshop or a multi-week program. Weekly programs typically run 60 minutes, and single workshops run 2 to 2.5 hours.
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Programs are tailored to each stage: JK/SK, elementary, middle years (grades 6 to 8), and high school. Language, activities, and pacing are adjusted for each age group, so a Grade 3 session looks different from a Grade 10 one. Sessions for adults, workplaces, and seniors are available too.
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We come to you. Sessions can run right in your classroom, gym, or community space, and we also offer a virtual option. For schools, formats include in-class sessions, age-grouped assemblies, after-school programs, and staff wellness sessions. Workplaces, community organizations, and small groups can also book in their own space.
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Rates typically range from $375 to $475 per session, depending on program type, group size, and location, and are based on groups of up to 30 students. Larger groups can be split into multiple sessions. Single workshops run 2 to 2.5 hours. Contact us for a custom quote.
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We invoice schools directly and also accept e-transfer, credit card, and cheque. Payment is due within 30 days of the session.
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Getting started is simple. Fill out the inquiry form on our website, and we'll follow up to talk through the right fit for your school, group, or family.
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Plans change, we get it. Cancellations made 7 to 10 business days before a session are charged 50% of the session fee, and cancellations within 2 business days are charged in full. Emergencies beyond your school's control, like snow days, building closures, or lockdowns, are always the exception, and we'll work with you to reschedule. You'll find our full Policies and Terms here.