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Become a Certified or Registered  Children's Yoga Teacher (GOYA-CCYT  and/or YA-RCYT )

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Become a Certified or Registered  Children's Yoga Teacher (GOYA-CCYT  and/or YA-RCYT )

Welcome to the 100-Hour Children's Yoga Teacher Training (Part 1), approved certification programming by the Global Online Yoga Association (GOYA) and Yoga Alliance. Please review the course description and watch the promotional video to fully understand your commitments.

As UDEMY'S first and only GOYA and YA Children's Yoga Teacher Training (CCYT and RCYT), offered through our Children's Yoga School, we are excited to equip you with the skills to become an engaging and inspiring Children's Yoga Teacher, making a positive impact on the lives of children everywhere.

Become a Children's Yoga Teacher and help create a better world, one child at a time. Teach the next generation empathy, kindness, equality, love, and generosity through experiential learning, all while having fun and promoting healthy, mindful movement. No prior yoga experience is required to join this training. We are here to provide you with all the support you need on your journey.

Upon completion of this course, you'll be ready to start teaching yoga to children immediately. You'll be amazed at how applicable the course is to all areas of life and the positive impact you'll have on the next generation. Our course will enable you to deliver children's yoga classes that connect your students to themselves, each other, and the environment. Through unique and engaging practices of mindfulness and yoga, your students will find connections, enhance their well-being, and thrive as grounded, integrated, and well-balanced individuals.

We focus on teaching yoga to children and teens (ages 3-17), helping them release stress, relax, stretch, and energize in creative and fun ways, all while addressing their unique physical, social, mental, and emotional needs.

We are Your Global Leader in Yoga Education™. and a top rated provider of Yoga Teacher Training & Continuing Education on UDEMY. Since 2010, we have successfully graduated over 36,000 students worldwide, both in-person and online.

IMPORTANT:

  1. The training is split into two parts. You must complete both parts successfully to earn the Children's Yoga Teacher certification.

  2. To obtain your certification, you must participate in four LIVE sessions via our studio platform. These sessions are part of both course parts and are held weekly—four live sessions in total for both parts. If you miss a session one week, you can attend it in another. A full calendar of live events is provided, allowing you to select sessions that fit your schedule. Remember, as yoga emphasizes ethics and integrity, we expect you to manage your attendance responsibly.

PART 1 - Children's Yoga Training Certificate (Part 1) includes:

  • Part 1 Manual (PDF & Downloadable)

  • Developmental Anatomy

  • Understanding & Exploring What Children's Yoga Is

  • Breath & Warm-Up Postures

  • Children’s Mental Health & Physical Wellbeing

  • Strengthening Postures

  • Standing Postures

  • Understanding Child Development

  • Mindfulness & Meditation for Children

  • Practice Classes

  • Online Studio Access for Live Classes (required for certification - an additional fee* applies)

In Part 1, the main foundations of Children's Yoga are explored and developed through the extensive curriculum.  These foundations, which include Yoga Anatomy and Physiology, are essential as you move into Part 2.

Part 2 - Children's Yoga Training Certificate (Part 2) includes:

  • Part 2 Manual (PDF & Downloadable)

  • Balance Postures

  • Heart Opening Postures

  • Exploring the Chakras

  • Cool Down Postures

  • Resting Postures

  • Asana Teaching Methodology

  • Asana Assisting & Adjusting

  • Asana Sequencing

  • Learning to teach Anatomy to Children

  • Family Yoga

  • Yoga Games (for Poses, for Learning Asana Names)

  • Understanding Inclusive Yoga for Children with Special Needs

  • Children's Yoga Stories

  • Business of Teaching Children's Yoga

  • Online Studio Access for Live Classes (required for certification - an additional fee* applies)

  • Practice Classes

  • Final Quiz

Additional Complimentary Materials:

  • Yoga Insurance Discount

  • ebook: The Yoga Meditation

  • Sample Liability Waiver

  • Sample Resume

  • Yoga Inspiration Class Playlists

  • Sample Classes

For students who already hold a Children's Yoga Teacher certification:

All certificates are issued by UDEMY. With your UDEMY certificate, this course can be added to your GOYA or Yoga Alliance profile. It qualifies for 50 hours of Continuing Education (contact hour) credits. Instructions will be provided at the end of the program on how to add these to your profile. If a student would like to receive a certificate from the school, they can apply for this at the end of the program. This has an additional fee* associated with it. This is optional and not required.

For students seeking full certification as a GOYA Certified Children's Yoga Teacher or a YA Registered Children's Yoga Teacher:

If you wish to receive the official school certificate, upon successful completion of Parts 1 & 2, you will be instructed on how to request this from the school at the end of Part 2. You do not need to request any certificates until then.

Our certification process is rigorous and takes up to 10 business days for a team member to ensure you have successfully qualified. We take pride in maintaining high standards and do not simply hand out official certificates.

An additional fee* is associated and this fee covers the time and meticulous effort required for the verification process and the creation of your official certificate. You will use the school certificate to register with an organization(s) of your choosing.

* UDEMY'S policy does not allow us to share that information with prospective students. While this is not our preference, and we would prefer to be able toi offer these details in this description, we must comply with their policy. Rest assured, the additional fees are offered at a significantly discounted rate, allowing UDEMY students to access the program at 85% off the regular public pricing.

By joining our program here on UDEMY, you become a part of our Community Supporting Community program, which allows us to return 5% of your course fees back to communities focusing on educational equality for children. Every penny counts, and together, we make a difference.

All course content is curated by, and exclusive to our school.

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What's inside

Learning objectives

  • In parts 1 & 2 of children's yoga teacher training you will learn all of this & so much more...
  • What children's yoga is and why it's important
  • 50 kids yoga poses - how to, modifications, alignment, variations, contraindications
  • Explore the dvevelopmental stages & anatomy for each specific age groups (3 to 17)
  • Nurture the values of presence, body & breath awareness, mindfulness, & playfulness into the lives of children
  • You will learn the tools you need to support the little humans towards a healthier & happier self
  • Delve into the importance of mindfulness & meditation for a child's wellbeing
  • Deepen your communication skills & your understanding of how to work with kids
  • Learn to help children foster healthy relationships & boundaries
  • Learn about the chakras and how to incorporate them in children's classes
  • Learn to create and sequence children's yoga classes
  • Explore the dynamics of family yoga
  • How to adapt yoga for the individual needs of each child
  • Yoga games
  • Understanding accesibility needs for children
  • Children's yoga music
  • Business of children's yoga
  • And so much more...
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Syllabus

Welcome to the Children's Yoga Teacher Training - Part 1
Welcome
Video Overview with Nancy, Juan, Joanna & Mark
Recommended Reading
Read more
Helpful Tools
Children's Yoga Spotify Playlist
Navigating Self Study
Online Studio Access
Live Your Yoga Podcast
The Online Student & Faculty Community
Register with GOYA (Global Online Yoga Association)
Postures Manual - Part 1
What is Children's Yoga?
IMPORTANT: Manual Class Logging Required for Certification
IMPORTANT: Time Requirements for Certification
Inspiration
Tissue Development
Video | Nancy Frohlick, Juan Villegas & Mark Atherton ~ Introduction & Intention
What is Yoga?
Live Session Access
Lecture | Nancy Frohlick & Mark Atherton ~ What is Children's Yoga?
Video Resource | Lael Stone ~ How to Raise Emotionally Intelligent Children
Video Resource | Dr. Gabor Maté ~ How Childhood Trauma Leads to Addiction
It's time to enjoy a Yoga class!
Your Yoga Practice | Sweet and Gentle Hatha - Sharon Neish ~ Intro
Your Yoga Practice | Sweet and Gentle Hatha - Sharon Neish
Postures for Children | Breath & Warm Up Postures
The Respiratory System
Easy Pose ~ Intro
Easy Pose
Around the World (Sufi Grind) ~ Intro
Around the World (Sufi Grind)
Seated Twist Pose ~ Intro
Seated Twist Pose
Neck Turns ~ Intro
Neck Turns
Shoulder Shrugs ~ Intro
Shoulder Shrugs
Joints Warm Up ~ Intro
Joints Warm Up
Train Ride ~ Intro
Train Ride
Plank Pose ~ Intro
Seated Cat Cow ~ Intro
Seated Cat Cow
Cat Cow ~ Intro
Cat Cow
Child's Pose ~ Intro
Child's Pose
Bicycle Legs ~ Intro
Bicycle Legs
Yoga Dance ~ Intro
Yoga Dance
Children’s Health, Wellbeing & Anatomy
Anatomy Resources
Why Anatomy?
Lecture | Juan Villegas & Nancy Frohlick ~ Children’s Health & Wellbeing
Children's Health & Wellbeing - Study Links
Video Resource | Dr. S.Rosenblatt & Dr. N.Wolter Basic Pediatric Airway Anatomy
The Endocrine System
Puberty
Video Resource | Hank Green ~ The Teenage Brain Explained
The Central Nervous System
Voluntary Muscles
The Skeletal System
The Sense of Equilibrium & Balance
Video Resource | It's AumSum Time ~ How Do Ears Help with Balancing?
Tips for Protecting Children Under Your Care
Your Yoga Practice | Juan Villegas ~ Hatha for Stability ~ Intro
Your Yoga Practice | Juan Villegas ~ Hatha for Stability
Postures for Children | Strengthening Postures
Boat Pose ~ Intro
Boat Pose
Downward Dog Pose ~ Intro
Downward Dog Pose
Dolphin Pose ~ Intro
Dolphin Pose
Dolphin Plank ~ Intro
Dolphin Plank
Plank Pose
Low Plank ~ Intro
Low Plank
Rainbow Pose ~ Intro
Rainbow Pose
Postures for Children | Standing Postures
Sun Flow ~ Intro
Sun Flow
Mountain Pose ~ Intro
Mountain Pose
Standing Forward Fold Pose ~ Intro
Standing Forward Fold Pose

Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Covers the basics of children's yoga, including terminology, anatomy, and physiology
Provides hands-on practice in teaching children's yoga poses, games, and activities
Offers a variety of resources, including lesson plans, handouts, and videos
Led by experienced and certified children's yoga teachers
Approved by the Global Online Yoga Association (GOYA) and Yoga Alliance
Requires participation in four live sessions, which may not be convenient for all learners

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Children's Yoga Teacher Training P1 | GOYA & Yoga Alliance with these activities:
Practice Gentle Yoga Poses
Reviewing the basic and gentle yoga postures will improve posture and muscle memory for when class starts.
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  • Look up pictures of basic yoga poses online
  • Find an open space where you can move around freely
  • Assume each pose for at least 3 breaths
Review Anatomy for Children
Review of children's anatomy and important yoga concepts will improve context for the course lectures.
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  • Locate an introductory article on children's anatomy and read through it
  • Review yoga anatomy notes from a previous course, if available
  • Create notecards or a digital document to summarize key concepts
  • Test your understanding by answering practice questions or taking a quiz
Explore Yoga for Children
Watching videos and tutorials will help enhance understanding of how to teach yoga to children.
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  • Search for online videos or tutorials on children's yoga
  • Watch several videos, paying attention to the instructor's teaching methods and the children's responses
  • Identify the key principles and techniques used to teach yoga to children
  • Summarize your findings in a written or video format
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Practice Yoga Teaching Techniques
Purposeful and deliberate practice will enhance proficiency in teaching methods and increase confidence.
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  • Identify specific yoga teaching techniques that you want to improve
  • Design practice drills or scenarios that focus on those techniques
  • Rehearse the drills or scenarios multiple times, paying attention to your language, body language, and pacing
  • Seek feedback from a mentor or experienced yoga teacher on your progress
Develop a Children's Yoga Class Plan
Planning a class will help connect all of the course concepts and bring them to life.
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  • Choose a specific theme or topic for your class
  • Identify the age group and developmental level of the children you will be teaching
  • Develop a sequence of yoga poses, breathing exercises, and mindful activities that align with your theme
  • Plan fun and engaging activities to reinforce the yoga concepts
  • Create a written or visual representation of your class plan
Practice Teaching Yoga to a Child
Practicing with a peer will build confidence and allow for feedback to improve technique.
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  • Find a partner or small group who is also interested in teaching children's yoga
  • Take turns planning and teaching short yoga sequences to each other
  • Provide constructive feedback and support to each other
  • Reflect on your experiences and identify areas for growth
Volunteer at a Local Yoga Studio
Applying knowledge in a real-world setting will solidify understanding and identify gaps in learning.
Browse courses on Yoga
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  • Identify local yoga studios or community centers that offer children's yoga classes
  • Contact the studios or centers and inquire about volunteer opportunities
  • Assist the yoga teachers with leading classes, setting up equipment, or supporting the children
  • Observe the teaching methods and interact with the children
  • Reflect on your experiences and identify areas where you can improve your own teaching
Contribute to the Online Yoga Community
Engaging with a broader yoga community will expose you to diverse perspectives and continuous learning opportunities.
Browse courses on Yoga
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  • Join online yoga forums or social media groups
  • Participate in discussions and share your own experiences and insights
  • Create and share content, such as blog posts or videos, on yoga-related topics
  • Collaborate with other yoga teachers and practitioners on projects or initiatives
  • Attend online workshops or webinars hosted by experienced yoga teachers

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