Midday Play

The Tommy and Tina's Yoga Fun project was inspired by two fantastic kids - Gabriel and Nathalia Johnson. In addition to schoolroom and yoga class settings, this book series and music album project is a perfect go-to for parents when reading and singing with their children at home. The books are interactive and everyone can follow along with the illustrations of poses or just enjoy the stories.

The Tommy and Tina's Yoga Fun stories and music album also reach out to young audiences that live with learning disabilities, trauma and other health challenges. The project aligns with current research about childhood development - engaging younger generations through interactive education opens up a world of possibilities for children as they continue their development into adolescence and adult life.

Lindsey Sutton, an educator and yogi, holds a PhD in Geography, is an adjunct Associate Professor of Geography and is a Registered Yoga Teacher through Yoga Alliance. She has lived in the United States and internationally and is committed to community outreach service, and education. Combining her dedication to community service with her passion for teaching yoga, Lindsey formed her socially conscious business, YOU ARE, (Yoga Outreach, Understanding and Resources for Everyone) and teaches yoga classes for all populations. She also volunteer teaches and works with charitable organizations to provide yoga classes in her local community.

Michelle Collins is a professional artist specializing in painting, graphic design and illustrations. She received her BFA from Oklahoma State University in 2004. Michelle has also studied art abroad in Italy with the University of Tulsa. Currently residing in Dallas, Michelle continues to fulfill her need to visually communicate ideas and thoughts through art. Her work consists of varies mediums such as acrylic and oil paints, drawings, digital design and photography. Michelle's broad array of influences come from masters such as Paul Cezanne, Mark Rothko and Herb Lubalin. At home, her critics Cannon the cat and CoCo the hedgehog, provide valuable insight to continue mastering her craft. Michelle spends time volunteering with animal shelters and donates paintings, photography and various other artistries to fundraisers for homeless animals.