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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 2), approved certification programming by the Global Online Yoga Association (GOYA) and Yoga Alliance. This is a continuation of Part 1. 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 2
Video Overview with Nancy, Juan, Joanna & Mark
Recommended Reading
Helpful Tools
Read more
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)

Note: The information in this PDF is also in the lectures for each posture.

Postures for Children | Balance Postures
IMPORTANT: Manual Class Logging Required for Certification
IMPORTANT: Time Requirements for Certification
Inspiration
Tree Pose ~ Intro
Tree Pose
Eagle Pose ~ Intro
Eagle Pose
Warrior III Pose ~ Intro
Warrior III Pose
Dancer Pose ~ Intro
Dancer Pose
Live Session Access
Postures for Children | Heart Opening Postures
Chakra Art for All Ages
Sphynx Pose ~ Intro
Sphynx Pose
Cobra Pose ~ Intro
Cobra Pose
Superhero Pose ~ Intro
Superhero Pose
Upward Facing Dog Pose ~ Intro
Upward Facing Dog Pose
Bow Pose ~ Intro
Bow Pose
Camel Pose ~ Intro
Camel Pose
It's time to enjoy a Yoga class!

This Heart Opening Hatha class with Mark is a wonderful way to bring a sense of spaciousness to your body, mind and breath. This practice weaves pranayama, mantra, meditation and heart-opening poses together to leave you feeling joyful and calm.

The Chakras
Introduction to the Chakras
What is Prana?
What is Apana?
What are the Nadis?
What are the Chakras?
What Happens When the Chakras are Blocked?
Teaching the Chakras to Children
Teaching the Chakras to Specific Ages
Lecture | Nancy Frohlick & Juan Villegas ~ The Chakras
Video Resource | Anodea Judith ~ The Illuminated Chakras

Awaken feelings of kindness and compassion in this Heart Chakra Hatha practice led by Andrea. Back-bending and heart-opening poses will leave you feeling spacious, free and light! Open your heart, breathe space into your body and practice cultivating the energies of the Heart Chakra.

Postures for Children | Cool Down Postures
Pigeon pose ~ Intro
Pigeon Pose
Half Panini Pose ~ Intro
Half Panini Pose
Full Panini Pose ~ Intro
Full Panini Pose
Butterfly Pose ~ Intro
Butterfly Pose
Reclined Twist Pose ~ Intro
Reclined Twist Pose
Happy Baby Pose ~ Intro
Happy Baby Pose
Postures for Children | Resting Postures
Resting Pose ~ Intro
Resting Pose
Assignment | Creative Cues
Sequencing Children's Yoga Poses
Overview
Let's Be Animals Sequence
Let's Be Balanced Sequence
Let's Be Happy Sequence
Template to Create Your Own Sequence of Poses
Teaching Anatomy to Children
Fun Anatomical Facts for Kids
Incorporating Anatomy Into a Yoga Class for All Ages
Lecture | Nancy Frohlick & Juan Villegas ~ Teaching Anatomy to Children
Recommended Books to Teach Anatomy to Children
Your Yoga Practice | Yin Inspired Hatha for Joints with Juan Villegas ~ Intro
Your Yoga Practice | Yin Inspired Hatha for Joints with Juan Villegas
Family Yoga
What is Family Yoga?
General Safety in Children’s Yoga
Why is it important to Learn Names?
Adult & Baby Yoga
Lecture | Juan Villegas & Mark Atherton ~ Family Yoga
Sample Email or Letter to Parents
It's time to enjoy a class!
Your Yoga Practice | Juan Villegas ~ All Levels Pilates Fusion ~ Intro
Your Yoga Practice | Juan Villegas ~ All Levels Pilates Fusion

Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Explores foundations of Children's Yoga, which is a core component of the field
Develops skills that are core to becoming a Children's Yoga Teacher
Taught by Om Yoga Flow™, who are recognized for their work in the field
Provides certification from the Global Online Yoga Association (GOYA) and Yoga Alliance
Appropriate for beginners, and builds a foundation for intermediate learners
Requires additional fees for the school certificate and live class access

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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 P2 | GOYA & Yoga Alliance with these activities:
Review the basics of Anatomy
Review the basics of human anatomy to lay the groundwork for understanding Children's Yoga poses and terminology.
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  • Revisit terminology related to bones, muscles, and joints.
  • Review the major muscle groups and their functions.
  • Understand the basic principles of biomechanics as it relates to yoga.
Find a mentor with experience in Children's Yoga
Connect with an experienced Children's Yoga teacher to gain personalized guidance and support on your learning journey.
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  • Attend local yoga events or workshops to meet potential mentors.
  • Reach out to yoga studios or schools that offer Children's Yoga classes and inquire about mentorship opportunities.
  • Interview potential mentors to find the best fit for your needs.
  • Establish regular meetings or communication channels with your mentor.
Read 'Yoga for Children: A Guide for Parents and Teachers' by Teresa Anne Power
Explore a comprehensive guide to Children's Yoga, gaining insights into its benefits, teaching methodologies, and age-appropriate practices.
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  • Familiarize yourself with the rationale and benefits of yoga for children.
  • Learn about different teaching styles and how to adapt them for various age groups.
  • Gain practical tips and sample lesson plans to enhance your teaching skills.
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Attend a Children's Yoga class
Observe an experienced Children's Yoga teacher in action and gain practical insights into teaching methods and classroom management.
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  • Find a local studio or online class that offers Children's Yoga.
  • Attend a class and take notes on the teacher's techniques and interactions.
  • Reflect on your observations and identify areas for improvement in your own teaching.
Practice teaching basic yoga poses
Improve your teaching skills by practicing demonstration and instruction of fundamental yoga poses.
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  • Choose 5-10 basic yoga poses.
  • Practice demonstrating each pose with proper alignment and modifications.
  • Record yourself teaching the poses and review your technique.
  • Seek feedback from a mentor or peer.
Volunteer at a community center or school offering Children's Yoga classes
Gain hands-on experience teaching yoga to children while making a valuable contribution to the community.
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  • Contact local community centers or schools to inquire about volunteer opportunities.
  • Attend a training or orientation session to learn about the program and safety guidelines.
  • Assist the lead instructor in teaching yoga classes to children.
  • Observe and learn from the lead instructor's teaching methods.
  • Reflect on your experiences and identify areas for personal and professional growth.
Attend a Children's Yoga workshop
Expand your knowledge and skills by attending a workshop focused on Children's Yoga, taught by experienced practitioners.
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  • Research and identify reputable Children's Yoga workshops in your area.
  • Enroll in a workshop that aligns with your interests and learning goals.
  • Actively participate in the workshop, taking notes and asking questions.
  • Implement the new techniques and knowledge gained from the workshop into your teaching practice.
Design a yoga sequence for a specific age group
Apply your understanding of children's development and yoga principles to create a tailored yoga sequence for a specific age group.
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  • Choose a specific age group (e.g., 3-5 years, 6-8 years, etc.).
  • Research the developmental characteristics and needs of the chosen age group.
  • Select and sequence yoga poses that are appropriate for the age group's physical, cognitive, and emotional development.
  • Incorporate age-appropriate themes, stories, or games into the sequence to make it engaging and fun.
  • Pilot the sequence with a small group of children to gather feedback and make necessary adjustments.

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