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Teaching Teens’ Yoga

Through this course, you will learn the art and science of introducing yoga and mindfulness practices to preteens and teens.

4.80 (10 Reviews)

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Foundations: perfect for all skill levels

Key information

Duration: 8 weeks

Focus: Ages 11-18

Skill Level: Beginner

Format: Self-paced

Access: 1 year

Auto-renew: No

Meet your instructors

Cierra Valles

Harmony Tesoro

Brynne Caleda

Julia Bond

Course Schedule

Week 1

Hello! On the first week of the course, we will introduce the program and review the course schedule. You’ll also experience a teen’s yoga class in action so we can start to get a feeling for the work.

Week 2

Teaching Philosophy: Explore the teaching philosophies that inform your work as a Yoga Educator. We will discuss the impact and importance of these philosophies for effective teaching.

Week 3

Classroom Management: What does it take to create a safe space for effective teaching and engaged learning? Find out this week. Plus, we will take this a step further by exploring how to cultivate positive relationships with your students through classroom management techniques. We will also introduce the fundamentals of lesson planning for a teen’s yoga class.

Week 4

The Brain: Trust us, brain-based learning will be your best guidance for teaching yoga to children. This week, we will examine how the brain develops during adolescence and how these changes influence how students are showing up in the classroom. We will also introduce developmental milestones. You will take what we learn about the brain this week to design yoga classes for your students’ developmental needs.

Week 5

Anatomy and Physiology: Learn about how teens’ bodies change during adolescence and how to tailor yoga tools to safely support teens’ physical development.

Week 6

Yoga Breathing, Warm-Ups, and Poses: This week we will begin to introduce yoga tools, starting with adolescents’ breathing and warm-ups. We will also introduce yoga postures for teenagers. Lessons will be interspersed with the benefits of each tool, demonstrations, and tips to put what you learn into practice.

Week 7

Partner Poses, Games, and Relaxation: This week we will cover partner poses, games, and relaxation techniques. We will also learn the benefits and skills that each of these promote.

Week 8

Course Finale: Learn how to get started teaching adolescent’s yoga and create an action plan to begin teaching yoga. We will also share teaching resources that can help enrich your students’ yoga experience.

FAQs

Are yearly payments required to maintain my certification?

No, once you complete the course, you will receive a certificate from Yoga Ed. which is yours for life!

What’s included in my course access?

You will have access to the online platform with all course material 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. You will also have lifetime access to a community board of graduates for ongoing peer guidance, support, and connections.

When are the community gatherings for the Teaching Teens’ Yoga course?

Community gatherings will be hosted on the 2nd full week of the month. The community gatherings for this course will be held on Wednesdays at 5:00pm Pacific | 8:00pm Eastern. Each gathering will be one hour long. They are optional and will be recorded for you to watch on your own time. Please find the community gathering schedule here.

How do I extend my course access beyond 1 year?

You may choose to extend your course access beyond 1 year by enrolling in the Yoga Ed. Membership for $12/month or $99/year. Course access will be extended for as long as your membership remains active, including all instructional videos, community discussion boards, and community gatherings for ongoing instructor support. Enrolled in more than one course? Not to worry, your membership will extend access for all courses you’ve enrolled in.

In addition to course access, our training graduates love the Yoga Ed. Membership for continuing education. Download premade lesson plans and instructional scripts from 400+ on-demand classes. Watch and learn how course instructors bring lesson plans to life. And enjoy unlimited access to our growing resource library with additional lesson plans, toolkits, and webinars for deeper learning.

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I am new to yoga and don’t have experience teaching yoga. Is this course a good option for me?

Our courses are suitable for all levels. Whether you’re new to yoga or have your 500-hour certification, 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.

Do I need to be a teacher or mental health professional to take this course?

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 invaluable to the youth they work with.

Does this qualify for credits?

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 – choose the Loyola Marymount University credit 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.

Can I get CEUs in my state/school district?

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 also offer Graduate Level Professional Development Credit through LMU.

Do you accept purchase orders from schools?

Yes! Email us at [email protected] so that we can support you.

Are group discounts available?

Yes! We offer discounts for groups of four or more. Please email us at [email protected] to get your discount code.

I’m still having trouble deciding. How do I choose a course that is the best fit for me?

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.

Upon registration, you will get access to the following materials on the online platform…

8 online modules, with interactive video lectures, experiential activities, reflection questions, and practice teaching opportunities

10 hours of instructional videos

140 yoga and mindfulness practices, including breathing exercises, poses, brain breaks, and relaxation

Monthly community gatherings, hosted by course instructors to dive more deeply into topics of interest and ask any questions you may have. Each gathering will be one hour long. They are optional and will be recorded for you to watch on your own time.

Personalized instructor feedback on your final project

Lifetime Access: Downloadable 350-page curriculum with full instructions for all yoga postures, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques

Lifetime Access: Downloadable 48 pre-made lesson plans

Lifetime Access: A private community group of all Yoga Ed. training graduates, for ongoing peer guidance, support, and connections

Lifetime Access: Certificate upon completing course requirements

Eligible for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) *Optional course credit add-ons

What you’ll learn

Through this course, you will learn the art and science of teaching yoga to teens. Over 8 weeks, you will dive into the theory and science behind the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social benefits of yoga for teens.

You will gain the confidence to lesson plan for your students through ample opportunities to practice and teach yoga breathing, postures, games, and relaxation exercises throughout the course.

Upon completion of our course, you will be fully equipped with the knowledge and tools to help adolescents build a lifetime of health and wellness through the practice of yoga.

Perfect For…

Educators seeking to teach 20-60 minute yoga classes for their students
Yoga instructors expanding their practice to include teen’s yoga
Youth-serving non-profit staff teaching yoga to preteens and teens in their community
Parents seeking ways to calm and connect with their teens
Anyone who would like to share the benefits of yoga and mindfulness to teens

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Why learn with us

Start sharing yoga and mindfulness with the youth in your life today.

Backed by research

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.

Meets national PE & health standards, CASEL-aligned

Our program meets national and international PE & Health standards and is aligned with CASEL to support social-emotional learning.

Global community of learners

Join a global movement of individuals dedicated to improving the health of their communities through yoga. 48 countries, 80K+ classrooms, and 15M+ students worldwide.

What students are saying

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Teaching Teens Yoga was a highly effective course, with excellent takeaway resources, enjoyable and valuable live online check-ins, and supportive, insightful feedback on the coursework. I’ve been recommending YogaEd courses to anyone interested in yoga classes for youth.

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The course provides a great foundation to teach yoga to students and to qualify to as a RCYT.

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Enjoyed the training. Lots of tangible tools and clear concise instructions

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Very thorough and concise training !

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Great information. Well paced.

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Yoga Ed. is by far the very best source for teaching yoga in schools, the most pedagogically enriching experience, and Yoga Ed. courses provide the most directly implementable content.

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I really enjoyed my time and the experience of the course. The webcasts (while past my bedtime!) were of great help and enrichment. Thank you for your honesty in feedback and genuine enrichment of our learning.

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I am using Yoga Ed. with my students and it’s going really well. The lessons learned in the teen yoga course, trauma-sensitive tools for back to school, and your mat yoga videos and lesson plans have given me the confidence and ability to make yoga an important part of my online teaching experience for my 7th & 8th graders.

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Thank you so much for providing this veteran teacher (19 years, Heath and Fitness to 9th graders) with the opportunity to keep growing in my profession. I have enjoyed the module format.

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I just wanted to thank you for your help during this online training. I have really appreciated your outlook on working with kids and it is very holistic. It has already had an impact with some of the kids I see.

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