Children's

Yoga Teacher Training

50 hours of  Children's Yoga Teacher Training​

Our 50 Hour Children's Yoga Teacher Training is an intense week long residential training course.

The training is suitable for existing Yoga Teachers who wish to add another training qualification to their portfolio or for those who are passionate about yoga and the well-being of the younger generation. 

The most essential ingredient for teaching children's yoga is an open heart, a willingness to learn, and a desire to make a difference to children's and young adults lives. 

Bio

Tina and Keely have been teaching yoga for many years. Both in-person yoga and on-line. During their own training they realised there was a very important element missing from their training, and that was the support they needed after graduation. At times the journey was quite lonely, they had to discover for themselves the answers to often raised student questions. They both agreed and said if ever we become a school after graduation, Support would be the second most important element after Ahimsa.

TK Yoga was borne out of that love of Yoga and TK Yoga business has Ahimsa at its core. We at TK have had hundreds of students from all over the world train with us and we feel very blessed that nearly every one of our past graduates maintain contact with us. Our love of Hatha Yoga, the oldest yoga in the world, has grown over the years into our way of life. We are very blessed and humbled to be able to continue our life work together and share our experiences with our valued students.

Topics we will be covering during the course:

. Anatomy

Anatomical development. Muscular and skeletal growth. Systems of the body. Effects of Yoga on the systems

. Teaching Skills

Class delivery skills. Teaching children anatomy. Understanding children’s needs

. Understanding

How children interpret Yoga. How children see the world. How children’s attention differs

. Alignments Cues

For the ages 3-18 years. .Contraindications. Understanding contraindications

. Sanskrit

Teaching the authentic Asana names. Using Western names

. Flexibility, Strength and Stamina

Understanding children’s energy levels. Exam stress. Peer pressure. Exercise

. Chakras, Mudra and Mantra

Creating meaningful Mantras. Practicing the five elements. Chakra system and Energy

. Pranayama

Understanding the breathing mechanism. Understanding children’s lung capacity. Understanding the benefits of Pranayama

. Pranayama Fun for the 4-11 years

Steam train. Lion breath. Bear breath. Ocean breath. Belly breath. Calm breath. Snake breath. Black Bee Breath. Wood Chopper

. Pranayama For the 11-18 years

Breathing Colours. Alternate Nostril. Smell the Flowers. Rainbow Breath. Dragon Breath. Haa Breath. Finger Breath. Box Breathing

. Mantra

Creating Calming Mantras. Traditional Mantras 

. Mudra

5 Elements. Traditional Mudra 

. Teaching skills

Understanding different age ranges. Understanding how children react to yoga. Respecting each student. Teaching safely

Teaching the students to listen to their bodies. Minimizing risk in the class setting. Setting out the classroom

. Awareness

Adapting Yoga for special populations and possible contraindications. Adapting Yoga for students with physical restrictions

Adapting Yoga for students with cognitive and coordination needs

 . Teaching methodology

Preparation and lesson planning for the age range. Choosing music that is aligned to peace. Getting to the classroom on time

Giving clear concise instructions. Setting up the poses. Experiment with verbal cues and imagination

If story- telling, remember it has to be truthful in essence. Be child-like, playful but not childish

Observe and continue to observe. Use simple verbal instructions

. Meditation/Relaxation

Benefits of meditation/ Mindfulness/ Visualisation. Meditation tips and techniques for kids. Meditation music for children and young people. Teaching Focus and Self-Love. Understanding Anxiety during meditation. Meditation Techniques.

Mindful hearing for kids. Teaching Mindful Body Scan

. Creating Fun yoga

Freeze dance yoga. Yoga races. Yoga challenges (older age group) 

Designing fun games for example:

Flying a plane to Africa to see the animals. Digging your way to Australia. Chrysalis to Butterfly

Taking the dog for a walk and more…

. Yoga philosophy

Gently teaching the eight limbs

Teaching Children and Young people Yoga is such an important aspect of living in peace with themselves at this time. Children also succumb to stress and this can be exhibited in all sorts of ways. When we are young some things are difficult to understand and so we exhibit those stresses in outbursts, physicality sometimes, fearfulness and sadness. Other stress related symptoms may also occur, severe anxiety and an inability to concentrate or follow directions. Teaching the eight limbs in simple terms and using all your skills in teaching will bring a sense of belonging and acceptance of peers. A safe place to rest, release tension and use imagination. A place to bring their hands together in gratitude and prayer and spend a moment connecting and calming energies.

. Daily Schedule . In the Studio Daily by 8 am – 4 pm approximately

Personal Practice. Theory. Anatomy and Physiology

Lesson Planning. Teaching.

Some Evening Yoga Attendance.

. Mealtimes and Accommodation 

Full board with Vegan/vegetarian meals. 

Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner

Accommodation is a single room in a shared house

Maximum students sharing are 4 only

. Please Note

This is an intensive course, but we will do our best to factor in some free down time.

. Cost of the Course

£899.00 per person onsite staying. £699.00 per person offsite staying.

.Please Be Aware

Working with Children and Vulnerable Adults requires by law that you undertake a DBS  police check. 

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