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About Me

🌳 Helping Children and Families Connect to Their Inner World and the Natural World

Welcome to My Journey

Hello! I’m Agaia Trottier—a children’s author, environmental educator, and certified yoga teacher. I blend my love for storytelling, mindfulness, and nature conservation to help families and children build emotional resilience and connect deeply with the natural world.

Rooted in my experiences as a mother and a scientist, my work inspires curiosity, compassion, and connection—tools I believe can last a lifetime.

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📚 Stories That Inspire Wonder and Stewardship

As an author, I create immersive tales that empower children to:

  • Explore their emotions (like sibling rivalry, jealousy, fear, and grief).

  • Discover animals in their natural habitats.

  • Build a love for the environment and mindfulness.

  • Use mindfulness to activate neural plasticity, helping children visualize growth and success. By learning these tools early, children can blossom into confident, content individuals, achieving goals with ease through principles like Wu Wei (effortless action) and Ziran (natural growth).

My Seasonal Adventures Series and standalone books weave emotional growth with nature conservation. Whether guided by a mermaid in the ocean or a dragon in spring, my stories help families reflect, connect, and grow.

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🧘 Yoga, Mindfulness, and Emotional Growth

I founded Roots & Shoots Yoga to create a space where children and families could explore balance, resilience, and connection through storytelling and movement.

  • My Story with Yoga:
    I discovered yoga in 2009 to support my health, and in 2017, I traveled to Spain with my 18-month-old to become a certified yoga teacher.
    “As a new mother, I sometimes felt isolated. Yoga and mindfulness became my anchor, and I now share these tools to support others.”

As a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) and Registered Children’s Yoga Teacher (RCYT), I’ve offered private classes across Sweden, Belgium, and Canada—specializing in mindful movement for families navigating the early days of parenthood.

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🌊 From Marine Biology to Mindful Storytelling

My journey began in the wonders of the natural world:

  • Bachelor’s in Marine Biology and Master’s in Ethology (animal behavior).

  • I’ve studied dolphins and whales, contributed to marine rescue efforts, and researched how genetics influence social bonding.

But life challenges brought me to yoga, mindfulness, and storytelling. Inspired by my daughters, I began writing visualizations and meditations—blending science, nature, and mindfulness to create stories that foster growth and connection.

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🌟 A Shared Mission

Whether through yoga or storytelling, my goal remains the same:
To help children and families reconnect with their inner world and the natural world.

Thank you for joining me on this journey. Together, we can nurture curiosity, care, and connection—to ourselves, each other, and our planet.

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“As a mother, I understand the joys and challenges of nurturing growth – both in my children and in myself. My stories began as a way to empower my daughters, blending mindfulness and imagination to help them navigate emotions and connect with nature.”

Our Vision

At Roots & Shoots Yoga, we create a peaceful and welcoming space for individuals of all ages to practice yoga. We honor seniors as the roots of our community, grounding us with their wisdom, and celebrate the shoots – our younger generation, full of promise and growth.

Yoga, for us, is more than a physical practice; it’s a way of life that nurtures physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Our mission is to provide tools and guidance to help everyone lead healthier, happier, and more mindful lives.

We are committed to inclusivity, diversity, and accessibility, striving to make yoga a practice for all, while fostering a sense of connection, balance, and growth for every member of our community.

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