Kids yoga Teacher Training Course

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About Course

Welcome to Maya Yoga Academy’s Kid’s Yoga Certification Program! Discover the joy of bringing yoga to young minds and fostering a lifetime of health and well-being. Whether you’re a seasoned yoga teacher, a dedicated practitioner, a fitness instructor, or a parent/teacher passionate about children’s development, this program is designed for you.

Program Highlights:

  • Overview and Teaching Practices: Dive into the world of kids’ yoga, understanding its unique dynamics and effective teaching practices.
  • Physiology of Breathing: Explore the importance of breathing in yoga and learn how to guide children in developing mindful breathing habits.
  • Postures and Movements: Master the art of teaching warm-ups, sun salutations, standing and kneeling postures, and seated and lying postures tailored to children’s needs.
  • Yoga Games and Partner Activities: Make learning fun with engaging games and activities that enhance physical and mental well-being.
  • Relaxation and Meditation: Introduce children to the transformative power of relaxation and meditation, fostering emotional balance and stress relief.
  • Anatomy of Movement: Understand the anatomy of movement specifically tailored for young yoga enthusiasts, equipping you with the knowledge to guide them safely.

Why kids’s Yoga Matters:

Teaching kids yoga goes beyond physical fitness; it’s about nurturing their mental and emotional well-being. Starting as early as 3 years old and continuing through their middle school years, kids’s yoga can positively shape their interactions with the world.

By integrating kids’s yoga into your offerings, you play a vital role in creating a healthier, happier community. Join us at Maya Yoga Academy and embark on a journey to inspire and guide the next generation toward a lifetime of health, joy, and self-discovery through the transformative practice of yoga. Enroll now and be a beacon of positive change in the lives of young yogis!.

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What Will You Learn?

  • Explore the intricacies of physical, mental, and emotional development within each age group, gaining profound insights into how these aspects align with kids practicing yoga.
  • Dive into the world of yoga games and activities, uncovering the specific preferences that resonate with each age group.
  • Discover the ideal yoga poses tailored for every age category, and benefit from beautifully illustrated kids' yoga pose guides that you can conveniently print and keep on hand.
  • Join us in this step-by-step learning experience and emerge equipped with the expertise to deliver age-appropriate, enjoyable yoga sessions for the diverse stages of childhood.

Course Content

Kids Yoga Overview and Teaching Principles

  • Introduction
    00:00
  • Kids and Fitness Today
    00:00
  • The Benefits of Yoga For Kids
    00:00
  • Developmental Stages and Class Formatting
    00:00
  • Teaching Techniques
    00:00
  • Principles of Alignment
    00:00
  • Increasing mindfulness
    00:00
  • Avoiding Competition
    00:00
  • Safety Considerations
    00:00
  • Teaching the Eight Limbs of Yoga to Kids
    00:00
  • The Five Principles of Yoga for Kids
    00:00
  • Fundamentals of Maya’s Kids Yoga
    00:00

Physiology of Breathing

Warm-Ups and Sun Salutations

Standing and Kneeling Postures

Yoga Games and Partner Poses

Seated and Lying Postures

Relaxation and Meditation

Story telling in Kids Yoga

Parent and Baby Yoga

Anatomy of Movement for Yoga Teachers

The Business of Yoga and Yoga Teacher Ethics

Yoga for Kids with Autism

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