Colin Lieu is a youth yoga and mindfulness instructor who offers the tools of self-regulation and reflection to help young people realize their full potential and further social justice. 

He is author of Phoenix’s First: An Introduction to Mindful Breathing, an interactive children’s picture book written so that young people breathe along with Phoenix as he encounters a “first.” 

Colin is creator of Helping Boys Dream, a college and career mentoring program focused exposing middle school boys of color to pathways they may not have otherwise seen themselves in. 

As an advocate and a mentor, Colin builds on his students’ existing strengths and collaborates with program administrators, social workers, counselors, and teachers to meet the specific needs of each student.