gain the confidence and skills to teach yoga to children ages 3 to 12.
Now more than ever, movement, play, and social-emotional learning are essential to supporting the health and wellness of kids. Through this course, you will learn the art and science of introducing yoga and mindfulness practices to children.
Duration 8 weeks
Focus Ages 3-12
Skill Level Beginner
Prerequisites None
Language English
Access 1 Year
Schedules for Instructor-Guided Courses
- June 9, 2022: View the June course schedule.
Self-Guided Track
(No Certificate)
- 8 online course modules, with interactive video lectures, experiential exercises, reflection questions, and key teaching points for each age group
- Downloadable 350-page color manual (delivered digitally)
- 72 downloadable pre-made lesson plans (delivered digitally)
- Access to online course for 1-year
- Course completion letter upon completion
- 8 weekly live check-ins for 1-hour with an instructor and other participants
- Instructor feedback on 2 lesson plan activities
- Instructor feedback on your final project
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Eligible for Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
*Optional course credit add-ons - Access to professional learning network of Yoga Ed. training graduates, for ongoing peer guidance, support, and connections
Instructor-Guided Track
(With Certificate)
- 8 online course modules, with interactive video lectures, experiential exercises, reflection questions, and key teaching points for each age group
- Downloadable 350-page color manual (delivered digitally)
- 72 downloadable pre-made lesson plans (delivered digitally)
- Access to online course for 1-year
- Certificate upon completing course requirements
- 8 weekly live check-ins for 1-hour with an instructor and other participants
- Instructor feedback on 2 lesson plan activities
- Instructor feedback on your final project
-
Eligible for Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
*Optional course credit add-ons - Access to professional learning network of Yoga Ed. training graduates, for ongoing peer guidance, support, and connections
Check-ins are on Mondays. Each check-in is one hour long, and they are all recorded so if you are unable to attend live, you may watch the recording(s). Please find all schedules under the tab “Course Schedule”.
Yes, this course qualifies for the following credits:
+ 32 hours continuing education units with the Yoga Alliance
+ 3.5 semester hours with Loyola Marymount University – view eligible states here; MUST CHOOSE “Earn Academic Credit with LMU” option at checkout
+ 32 CEUs towards your ISSA certification with International Sports Science Association
Click here to learn more about course credit options.
Lastly, feel free to check with your local school or district to see if they will accept course credits.
Upon completion of our courses or program, you will receive a Certificate of Completion. Many school districts honor this as CEU credit. We recommend reaching out to your administrator ahead of time to ask if they will honor Yoga Ed. courses. We have a partnership with NYC Public Schools. We also offer Graduate Level Professional Development Credit through LMU.
Yes! Email us at [email protected] so that we can support you. Please note that all POs must be received at least 1 week prior to the course start date.
No, this course is designed for anyone who works with children (or would like to work with children). Yoga teachers, parents, nurses, counselors, mental health professionals, youth services support staff, and many other professionals have gone through our course and found the knowledge to be instrumental in supporting their ability to teach yoga to children in the unique environments they work in.
Our courses are differentiated to meet the needs of adult learners with a variety of yoga experience. Whether you’re new to yoga or have your 500-hour certification, we think our courses are a great fit for anyone who wants to learn how to teach yoga and mindfulness to the children and teens in their life. If you’d like to learn more about a course, feel free to email [email protected] for more information or to set up a call with someone from our team.
The short answer is both and very relevant! The longer answer is this course contains two types of learning material: self-paced and instructor-led. The self-paced content includes prerecorded videos, which cover general principles and practices that can be applied across situations. The instructor-guided course includes live weekly check-ins, where we will dive into specific applications, discussions and practice teaching opportunities to make the learnings as relevant as possible to the various settings you may teach in, online and in-person. We also provide ample opportunities within check-ins where you may ask any questions that you may have about how to apply the principles and practices to the current events in the world.
Yes, absolutely. Something that makes our curriculum unique is that it can be used in face-to-face or virtual settings.
Yes! We offer discounts for groups of four or more. Please email us at [email protected] to get your discount code.
If you choose to enroll in the instructor-guided option, you will receive access to live weekly check-ins with your cohort. We offer weekly check-ins on Thursdays to share thoughts, answer any questions you may have, and connect you with your cohort of yoga educators.
No; one of the best parts about this course is that it’s designed for you to go-at-your-own-pace 🙂 All check-ins are optional and they are all recorded so you can watch the recording(s) if you are unable to make the live meet-up.
Simply watch course videos, submit 2 Exercises during the course, and complete your final teaching project. All course work must be completed and submitted by two weeks after the end date of the course.
You will have access to the online platform with prerecorded videos and recorded live weekly check-ins for one year from the time of enrollment. Within the course, you will find curriculum, premade lesson plans, and teaching resources that are digital downloads. You will have lifetime access to those once you download them.
After submitting your final project video to your instructor, you can expect to receive feedback and an electronic copy of your certificate for the course within 14 days if all course requirements have been met and your payment for the course is complete. This certificate shows you completed a 32-hour training (mat yoga courses) or 24-hour training (chair yoga courses). Depending on the setting in which you will teach yoga, we recommend checking to find out the training and certification they require.
No, once you complete the course, you will receive a certificate from Yoga Ed. which is yours for life!
We are happy to help you with this! Please email [email protected] to request more information about the course(s) you’re interested in, or to schedule a phone call with our team.
Please email us at [email protected] and we’re happy to assist you!
what students are saying
“So impressed by the resources provided to support our learning. Even more impressed by the instructor who led the live check-ins!”
“I love how easy the program was to follow. The videos were great and gave tons of explanation. The weekly zooms were beneficial since it was an online course. Harmony was easy to get in touch with and was very accommodating. My only wish would have been to take the course in person!”
“I loved everything about this course and the program in general: the content and the platform is well-organised and easy to follow, the instructor and support staff are kind and knowledgeable, and the assignments are accessible and engaging. I appreciate the manuals and many shared resources.”
“Self directed and easy to access … great information to teach children’s yoga.”
“Very informative! I have enjoyed every minute of the training! I learned so much, especially how to adapt yoga for children.”
“Fantastic program with fantastic instructors. Would highly recommend to anyone interested in teaching yoga to children.”
“Excellently paced program, that went over many aspects of teaching yoga to children!”
“Wow wow wow!! Very thorough and so much material that be be immediately implemented. As a former primary school teacher, now a children’s yoga instructor, I especially appreciate the focus on inquiry based learning and self reflection.”
“Excellent course with weekly live meet-ups which keeps you accountable and engaged. Lovely and very knowledgeable instructors who guide you through the weekly subjects step-by-step. This course is covering every aspect I was looking for to explore and deepen. I enjoyed this journey immensely and I am excited to continue with Teaching Teen’s Yoga.”
“I recently engaged in a course from Yoga Ed. that taught me how to properly teach children about mindfulness practices and yoga! What I love most about the course is how easy it is to follow and you can go at your own pace.”
“Never thought an online course could be so ‘complete’. The weekly sessions really complemented the other (great) videos and pdf material.”
“The staff and teachers are very knowledgeable, passionate, and inspiring. Their principles of teaching yoga to kids are also based on art, science and medical study.”
why learn with us
Our programs have been the focus of studies by Harvard, Tulane, and Cal State Fullerton, with measurable results in physical and mental health outcomes for children.
Our program meets national and international PE & Health standards and is aligned with CASEL to support social-emotional learning.
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