Do you want to feel inspired and confident to teach the ancient practices of yoga to children?
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Are you looking for a course that fits in with your own schedule that can be done at your own speed?
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During this course we will delve into the many fun and creative ways that we can bring yoga to the lives of the children around us, not just during yoga classes, but off the mat in our daily lives.
The practice of yoga not only keeps us healthy and strong, it also has profound effects on our emotional and mental wellbeing.
With the importance of mental health awareness rising in schools, now more than ever, is the time to provide children with these valuable tools.
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This distant learning 50 hour training programme will focus on building your knowledge so you gain a toolbox of skills to guide children through practical yoga and mindfulness sessions for wide ranging benefits.
The course is split into
10 modules:
The course is split into 10 modules-
Module 1- Yoga Benefits & Philosophy
Module 2- The Yoga Class and Themes
Module 3- Asana, Sequences & Songs
Module 4- Warm ups, Pranayama, Games & Props
Module 5- Stories
Module 6- Relaxation, Meditation, Chanting & Mudra
Module 7- The Chakras
Module 8- Yoga for Children with Additional Needs
Module 9- Family and Partner Yoga
Module 10- Art of Teaching and Business and Safeguarding
Online Extra: Anatomy and Physiology
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Prerequisites:
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At least 2 years regular Yoga practice and continuous established practice.
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Experience with children
Who is this for?
Parents, yogis, yoga teachers, school teachers and childcare workers who have a passion for health, yoga, spirituality & wellness.
Light workers who feel drawn to working with children & young people & have a strong desire to help support their mental health with the profoundly powerful tools of yoga & meditation.
People who may feel stagnant in their jobs and have a longing to work more in alignment with their truth.
You are a...
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Yoga teachers who want to include the whole family in their classes
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School teachers who want to bring yoga into classroom
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Parents who want to practice yoga with their children
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Yogis who don't feel ready to teach adults
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Anyone wishing to add more joy, play and love into their lives!
You will learn
how to...
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Teach yoga in a fun, creative way in a range of locations in person & online
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Create a safe and nurturing environment for children to explore their body/mind/spirit whilst connecting with others
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Teach yoga to children aged 3- 16 years
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Adapt yoga for children with learning and physical disabilities
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Use themes and set intentions in your classes to enhance the wellbeing of all your students
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Create your own yoga based games, sequences, stories and activities
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Include Bhakti Yoga practices like Kirtan and Mantra into your class
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Practice and devise a wide range of meditations and relaxations for a range of benefits
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Teach Breathing, calming, energizing and refreshing techniques
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Deliver age appropriate yogic philosophy
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Use music, stories, art, crafts, nature and Hindu Mythology to enhance the senses
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Establish your authentic teaching voice & style
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Trauma informed practices
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Develop your own self care practice and tips on how to self regulate
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Bring more safety into your system so that you have the capacity to hold safe in a powerful & healing way for children & young people
In addition to:
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Dealing with challenging behaviour
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Tips for running your own business
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Marketing, PR and Social Media guidance
What's included?
Access to our online learning portal which includes:
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20+ hours of pre recorded example lessons and training workshops
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Children & Teen Yoga E-Book
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A library of class plans, activities, games, poses, mediations, well-being practices, theme ideas and loads more for ages 3-16.
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Fun & creative Written & Video assignments for you to complete with supportive & in-depth feedback
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As well as:
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4 x 1:1 mentoring sessions & online support with an experienced & professional mentor.
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Monthly live Q&A sessions with lead tutor, Jane Cradick.
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Access to our online community
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28 contact hours
22 hours self paced study
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This is a high quality, professional course.
After completion of the 50 hours you will be fully qualified to teach yoga, mediation & wellness practices to children & young people ages 3-16.
Fully accredited by Yoga Alliance Professionals.
How to book
If you have any questions, please contact Jane at childrensyogatraining@gmail.com or click the link below to enrol today
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"I have just finished the Children's Yoga training course and I literally haven't stopped smiling the whole way through!...
...Thank you Jane and Bess for your amazing energy, enthusiasm, wealth of knowledge and encouragement through the course. I am so excited to teach children the many benefits of Yoga. I cant wait to share everything I have learnt and the knowledge I have gained through completing this course.""
