Teaching Yoga to Children

A Diploma Course for Yoga Teachers, Educators, and Parents

This course has been especially commissioned by Kevala. The course writer Louise Goldberg has over 25 years’ experience teaching yoga to both children and adults. Much of her work has been in training yoga teachers and educators to teach children, including those with special needs.

Louise writes:

“Young children are natural yogis. They intuitively stretch their bodies in every direction, run and play for the joy of movement, and rest when their bodies are fatigued. They live truly in the moment, with neither fears about the future nor regrets about the past.

Children’s yoga reintroduces youngsters to the fun of movement. It triggers their imaginations and fosters creativity by taking the forms of animals, unusual shapes, and making up their own poses. Through yoga postures, children build strength, gain flexibility, and improve balance. It offers effective tools for stilling the body and introduces them to the concept of self-calming through the breath. In all these ways, yoga helps children feel independent and accomplished.

The Teaching Yoga to Children curriculum includes lessons for children of different ages and dispositions. It includes postures to slow children down and those to energize them. There are exercises to help them turn inward and those to encourage children to reach out.  You will learn songs, games and stories to stimulate your little yogins and yoginis.”

What is the aim of the course?

This 5 module course provides you with the tools to create your own children’s yoga program. Whether you work with individuals or groups, children in regular education classes or those with special needs, the step-by-step instructions prepare you for a variety of teaching opportunities. 

What does the course cover?

• Benefits of Yoga
• Stress and the Child
• Basics for Teachers
• Elements of Every Class
• Creating a Mood
• Incorporating Yoga Philosophy
• Communication Styles and Learning
• Handling Difficult Behaviours
• Songs and Games
• Creating a Pace
• Yoga for Learning Maths and Science
• Yoga in School
• Creating Flows
• Hello, Sun!
• Breathing Exercises
• Concentration and Meditation Techniques
• Yoga Stories
• Children Teaching Children
• Learning about Touch
• Partnering
• Promotion and Publicity 

What teaching tools does the course provide?

• Over 50 photos of children in posture
• Catalogue of asanas for children by ages
• English and Sanskrit names
• Benefits of each pose
• Step-by-step teaching instructions including variations
• Lesson Plans
• Asanas and meditation techniques for each Chakra

What types of classes does the course prepare you to teach?

Lessons for Mommy and Baby Yoga, ages 3 and under

Yoga for Children ages 4-7

Yoga for Children aged 8-12

Parent - Child Classes

Yoga in School

Classes for Children with Special Need

Physical and Emotional Challenge

ADHD

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Wheel Chair Yoga

The diploma consists of 5 modules, and you will need to give details of your existing yoga qualification in the "Notes" section of the secure enrolment form. You will need to let us have copies of you diploma(s) before qualification.

Entry requirements - if you are a yoga teacher we will require a copy of your teaching diploma/certificate or CV. If you are a teacher or Youth Worker etc and have a minimum of 6 months yoga class attendance and practise you can start our children's diploma with a confirmation slip from your teacher. Those who do not have yoga experience must attend a yoga class for 6 months whilst they are studying with the college and must not complete their course within 6 months - this is to ensure safety and quality levels and allows you to get the most from our course.

Course Fee: £380.00 (UK & Worldwide)