Gain the skills and confidence to teach yoga to children and teens. You will learn the theory and practice behind the physical, mental, social, and emotional benefits of yoga for Pre-K through 12th graders. You will be ready to plan meaningful, engaging yoga lessons, and there will be many opportunities to embody and teach yoga breathing, postures, games, and relaxation exercises throughout the courses. You will leave the trainings fully equipped with the knowledge and tools to help children and teens build a lifetime of health and wellness through the practice of yoga.

*Part 1: Teaching Children Yoga*

February 9th & 10th and February 16th & 17th, 9am - 5pm each day

Focus: Pre-K through 5th graders

*Part 2: Teaching Teens Yoga*

March 2nd and 3rd and March 9th and 10th, 9am – 5pm each day

Focus: 6th through 12th graders

FAQ:

*Can I take one part of the training and not the other?

Yes! Parts 1 and 2 may also be enrolled in separately and taken as stand-alone workshops, or they may be taken together. There is a $100 discount for registering for both trainings at the same time.

*How are the parts different?

Each part of the training is uniquely tailored to the age group discussed. The development, anatomy, physiology, and classroom management techniques to keep in mind while teaching these ages are quite distinct. The specific breathing exercises, postures, games, and relaxation exercises recommended also vary between trainings, and the manuals you will receive also reflect this. Maggie has taught yoga to both age groups and will address the differences during the training.

*Can I become an Registered Children’s Yoga Teacher (RCYT) at the end of this training?

Yes! If you are already an RYT-200, by participating in both parts of the training in their entirety you will be eligible for Yoga Alliance’s 95-hour RCYT certification (with additional teaching hours on your own).

*Do I have to be a yoga teacher to participate?

No! Parents, educators, social workers, counselors, psychologists, and anyone else who regularly interacts with kids or teenagers will get a ton out of these trainings. You cannot become a RCYT with Yoga Alliance without previous yoga training, but you will be certified as a Yoga Ed. educator by completing either portion of the training.

Note: discounts are available for classroom educators. Please email Maggie (maggie.mcdowell@yogaed.com) for details.

*What materials will I need?

To keep the world green for our children, we deliver our course materials digitally. You will receive instructions for downloading your digital copy of our course introduction packet and 350-page curriculum (for each part) upon registration for this program.

There is also a recommended reading list for both the Children and Teens trainings. These books can be purchased on your own or borrowed from your friendly local library.

You will be provided with a list of what to bring on each training day.

*Can I have more information?

If you have any questions or concerns or if you would like to see the course syllabus, please email Maggie: maggie.mcdowell@yogaed.com

*How do I register?

Click the green TICKETS button above and let's get started! Email Maggie if you have questions about payment options.