INTRO TO YOGA AND MINDFULNESS FOR CHILDREN

This comprehensive training is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to teach yoga and mindfulness to children. Halley has adapted a program that covers the fundamental principles of yoga and mindfulness, specifically for children. You'll learn age-appropriate techniques, poses, and activities that are engaging and promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Here's an overview of what you can expect to learn during this training:

Understand the unique needs and characteristics of children in different age groups. Explore the benefits of yoga and mindfulness practices for children's physical health, cognitive development, and emotional intelligence.

Learn a wide range of age appropriate poses suitable for children. Discover creative and playful ways to guide children through these poses, ensuring safety and proper alignment.

Explore various breathing exercises that can be easily taught and practiced by children to enhance focus, relaxation, and self-regulation.

Discover simple mindfulness exercises and games tailored for children such as mindful breathing, body scans, sensory awareness, and gratitude practices to cultivate present-moment awareness and resilience.

Develop the skills to create well-structured and engaging yoga classes for kids with lesson plans, including warm-up activities, yoga sequences, guided relaxation, and fun group/partner activities.

Gain practical insights, effective strategies for managing a group of children during yoga sessions that encourage active participation, maintain discipline, and create a positive and inclusive environment.

Acquire a basic understanding of children's anatomy and physiology as it relates to yoga practice. Learn how to adapt yoga poses to suit different developmental stages and physical abilities.

Develop your teaching skills, including effective communication, instruction, and demonstration techniques for working with children to motivate kids and nurture their self-esteem.

Familiarize yourself with the ethical considerations and professional standards associated with teaching yoga to children. We will cover how to maintain appropriate boundaries, confidentiality, and professionalism in your role as a kids yoga teacher.

By the end of this training, you will have gained the confidence and knowledge to lead engaging and transformative yoga and mindfulness sessions for children. You'll be equipped with a toolkit of techniques and resources to support children in developing physical strength, emotional well-being, self-awareness, and inner peace.

*19 CEC’s as observed by Yoga Alliance