The specialty trainings listed below can be taken to deepen your understanding of yoga for children and enhance your classroom lessons:
*Teaching Yoga to Children & Teens: Asana in Your Yoga Classroom – $95 (6 hours) – click here for registration
October 22, 2011: Capitol Hill Yoga Studio, Washington DC, 1:00pm – 7:00pm
This specialty course is for those with previous yoga experience who would like to refine the language and skills needed to effectively teach yoga to children and teens ages 4-17 years old.
The training includes a child/teen focused exploration of the asanas (yoga postures), practice teaching, self-exploration to cultivate authentic heart-centered teaching, and practical tips to keep your yoga classroom fun and engaging.
*Kids Yoga Tools & Games – $95 (6 hours) – click here for registration
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ebruary 4, 2012: Soaring Spirit Yoga Studio, Occoquan, VA, 12:30pm – 6:30pm
This specialty training provides an in depth exploration of the chakras for children geared towards those with previous yoga experience who would like to refine the language and skills needed to effectively teach yoga to children and teens ages 4-17 years old. The training includes a child/teen focused exploration of the asanas (yoga postures), practice teaching, self-exploration to cultivate authentic heart-centered teaching, and practical tips to keep your yoga classroom fun and engaging.
*Mindfulness Practices for Children & Teens – $95 (6 hours) – click here for registration
May 12, 2012: Budding Yogis Yoga Studio, Washington, DC, 2pm-6pm
In this course students will learn about mindfulness and how you can successfully integrate mindfulness practices into yoga classes for youth. This course is perfect for everyone! Specifically, classroom teachers, parents, yoga teachers, therapists or anyone interested in sharing mindfulness with children. You will be able to take what you learn and apply it to the children in your community. Techniques learned include mindful listening and speaking, mindful eating, mindful games and activities, and using a bell. Use this course to fulfill the YoKid or Budding Yogis 95-hour Yoga Alliance Registered Children’s Yoga Teacher requirements, CEU’s, or professional development.
*Yoga for Children & Teens with Special Needs (beginning Spring 2012)
Facilitator Training ~ YoKid’s New Train the Trainer Course
Are you interested in teaching other adults how to share the gift of yoga with children? YoKid now offers the opportunity for a select group of qualified individuals to join our team of facilitators. Complete & submit the form below to apply to join our team of facilitators today!
All YoKid trainings and courses can be used towards credit in meeting Yoga Alliance requirements for continuing education units, Children’s Yoga Specialty Registration with Yoga Alliance, or 200 Hr Registration with Yoga Alliance through the Radiant Child Teacher Training.
