The Essential Toolkit for 9-12 Year Old Girls

We are thrilled with the recent launch of “Mindful of Me”, a powerful new collaboration between The Centered Foundation and The Yoga Barre & Co. in Tipp City.

This 5-week program is designed specifically for girls ages 9 to 12, creating a safe, welcoming space where they can explore who they are, build resilience, and make positive choices—physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Why “Mindful of Me” Matters

Today’s girls face a world full of pressures—from school stress to the influence of social media to friendship anxiety. Many are experiencing stress and low self-esteem at a young age. “Mindful of Me” is our way of pressing pause on the noise and helping girls reconnect with themselves—and each other.

“We started to ask the question: What if we could help provide girls with tools to get them through some of these really tough years? That was the drive behind ‘Mindful of Me,’” says Sarah Gillenwater, Owner of The Yoga Barre & Co.

Through group discussions, journaling, and movement-based sessions, girls are introduced to a variety of health practices and empowering messages—all in a judgment-free environment where they are encouraged to just be themselves.

“Our goal is to give girls a sense of community while also offering practical lessons on things like nutrition, self-confidence, and how to deal with anxiety,” says Katy Cullis, Executive Director of The Centered Foundation.

What to Expect in the Program

Each weekly session focuses on a key theme—nutrition, self-care, friendships, managing stress and anxiety—with activities designed to spark discussion and build skills. Classes include:

• 30 minutes of movement (yoga, CrossFit, barre, and more!)
• Guided journaling and reflection
• Interactive group conversations
• Mentorship and peer connection

Most sessions take place at The Yoga Barre & Co. in downtown Tipp City, with one class held at the youth location of Centered CrossFit.

Coming This Fall: Mindful of Me Offered in a School Setting! 

Two “Mindful of Me” sessions have wrapped up and the impact has already been profound. But we’re just getting started! Thanks to Covington Elementary’s School Counselor, Lauren Bell, we’ll be holding a “Mindful of Me” session starting in late September 2025. She saw a need and reached out after the first “Mindful of Me” session this spring. After this launch, we hope to bring this offering to more schools in the area.

For updates and more info, follow The Centered Foundation and The Yoga Barre & Co. on social media.