Yvonne Knap is an expert in breathing exercises for children, helping them navigate anxiety, emotional dysregulation, and stress through mindfulness-based learning. With a degree in biology, over 2,000 hours of meditation practice, and more than a decade of training with Buddhist monks in Thailand, her work has reached thousands of children across Europe, the USA, and Asia. Her experience includes working at a pediatric clinic in North Carolina with neurodiverse children, as well as supporting children from war-affected communities, low socioeconomic backgrounds, and those with Down syndrome. Yvonne is a TEDx speaker (2026) and the founder and CEO of StarKid Universe, an EdTech company that combines mindfulness with animated storytelling and breathing exercises. In a world focused on teaching AI tools, Yvonne focuses on helping children and parents understand and work with their own biological operating system: the brain.
