Rana Kirkland: Vids4Kids Creator and Designer
Rana Kirkland is a wellness practitioner based in Santa Monica, California. She has been a certified child-yoga instructor since 2001 working with thousands of students ages 2-18 of all different backgrounds. She is also certified in nutrition, meditation and wellness coaching.
It's these skills and experiences that brought her to the table to align with the goals of One For Health, a non-profit organization that offers free wellness programs to youth from underserved communities whose families frequent organizations like your local Boys & Girls Clubs.
Rana's primary role for OFH has been to creatively develop "Vids4Kids", instructional and interactive videos that educate youth about yoga and nutrition. In addition to teaching wellness for OFH, Rana also enjoys working as their Advancement Director to help facilitate the many wonderful programs and opportunities that OFH offers across the country.
As a One for Health yoga and nutrition instructor, Rana has made having a healthy mind and body a priority. The Long Island, NY native has managed to center her life around movement and nutrition, and continued these efforts through career changes, cross-country moves, and more. Today, as a key member of One for Health’s network, Kirkland is using her background and skillset to help the nonprofit fulfill their mission.
“My background in television has really helped me to be more engaging on camera, which is important for any kind of video instruction, especially when you're working with kids,” she explained.
As the On Camera instructor of OFH's Vids4Kids program that shares the 12 mini-instructional wellness videos, Rana is able to connect and engage with the kids in a personal style that really encourages them to participate in yoga and nutrition in ways that are fun and confidence building.
With a background as an actress, most notably as Carlton's girlfriend on the "Fresh Prince of Bel Air", Rana is no novice to being in front of the camera. And several years ago she instructed, wrote and co-produced two award winning children's yoga videos offered in three different languages called, "I Can Do Yoga".
It's her genuine enthusiasm to see kids healthy in mind, body and spirit that resonates through her work with every child she encounters. Parents, Teachers and Kids herald her work with great gratitude for the positive impact she brings.
With a background as an actress, most notably as Carlton's girlfriend on the "Fresh Prince of Bel Air", Rana is no novice to being in front of the camera. And several years ago she instructed, wrote and co-produced two award winning children's yoga videos offered in three different languages called, "I Can Do Yoga".
It's her genuine enthusiasm to see kids healthy in mind, body and spirit that resonates through her work with every child she encounters. Parents, Teachers and Kids herald her work with great gratitude for the positive impact she brings.
“At the end of the day, kids are kids and they can all enjoy
being active with yoga,” Kirkland says.
If you would like to reach Rana Kirkland, Healthy Lifestyle Coach, follow her on Instagram: @Ranakstyle or email her directly at RanaK@oneforhealth.org.