About TBCM
Our Mission:
The Balanced Child Method’s mission is to provide children with the tools they need to balance their mind, body, and heart. We want to empower children, their families, and their teachers to work through stress, express themselves through movement, and navigate all of life's hurdles.
TBCM founder Amy Jo Hamilton leading a yoga class.
The Method
The Balanced Child Method stands out for its distinctive approach, placing equal emphasis on the child and their complete support network. Our program is a dedicated exploration of yoga, breathing, intentional movement, and mindfulness, laying the groundwork for children to cultivate profound self-awareness.
What sets us apart is our commitment to empowering not just the child but also the individuals surrounding them with the knowledge and skills needed to integrate these practices into their daily lives, both at home and in school.
Through our holistic approach, children navigate the terrain of emotional regulation, develop a keen sense of mind-body awareness, and enhance their strength, flexibility, and balance. Our program goes beyond the traditional, incorporating elements of literacy, music, engaging activities, and dynamic gross motor movements. It's a comprehensive journey that fosters physical well-being and intellectual and emotional resilience.
Welcome to a method that not only transforms the individual child but also creates a supportive environment for their continued growth and well-being.
“I knew I needed to provide teachers and parents with the opportunity to master these yoga tools so that in turn, they could incorporate them into the children’s lives.”
-Amy Jo Hamilton, Founder of TBCM
The Founder
In 2016 Amy became a new mom and realized working a corporate job in fashion retail was not her passion anymore, nor conducive to having a new baby. She took it as an opportunity to reevaluate and find out where her true passions lie. She remembered the joy that came from her days at The Ohio State University, teaching fitness classes. She loved being a mother and working with children. She had developed a drive for health and wellness. She wanted to bring together these passions and her wide skill set.
The spark for teaching yoga to children ignited in the beginning of her 200-hour yoga teacher training course. A friend started a childcare center and was planning on using YouTube to teach the students yoga. Amy Jo jumped at this chance. This was especially exciting because it meant she would be teaching her son, who was a student at the center.
Amy Jo lives in Columbus, Ohio with her husband Andy. They are the parents to three children: Henry, and twin girls, Rose and Violet.
Our Team
TBCM instructors are driven by a deep passion for empowering children through the transformative practices of yoga, movement, and breath.
Hailing from diverse backgrounds and experiences, our teachers infuse each class with their unique personalities, creating a dynamic and enriching environment for every child.
