Learning to teach yoga to children requires unique skills and tools including knowledge of yoga and child development. Additionally, tools and practice are pre-requisites to mastery of teaching. Our training program focuses on developmentally based practice and knowledge, yoga philosophy, and a child-centered teaching methodology. You will develop each of these essential skills beginning with the foundations in Level 1 Training. Those who desire to advance their teaching will expand their knowledge and gain experience in Level 2-Advanced Methods. Our training culminates in Level 3-Practicum, as knowledge and practice are expanded to a broad range of ages and settings. Our developmentally sound theory and child-based methodology will build confidence and prepare you at each stage as you grow as a teacher.
Our Trainings:
Children’s Yoga Teacher Training Level 1-Foundations
Children’s Yoga Teacher Training Level 2-Advanced Methods
Children’s Yoga Teacher Training Level 3-Practicum
Key Terms:
Children’s Yoga Teacher: A person equipped with the training, knowledge and skill to teach yoga to children.
YA: The Yoga Alliance® is the largest nonprofit association representing the yoga community.
RYS: A Registered Yoga School is a training program registered by YA whose training meets the quality standards set by YA for becoming a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200, RYT 300, or RYT 500)
RYT 200: A Registered Yoga Teacher who has completed 200 hours of training at an RYS
RCYS: A Registered Children’s Yoga School is a training program registered by YA whose training meets the quality standards set by YA for becoming a Registered Children’s Yoga Teacher (RCYT).
RCYT: A Registered Children’s Yoga Teacher has completed a 95 Hour Training (Level 1, 2 & 3) at an RCYS and is also an RYT 200 or higher
Certification: Certification is offered by an RYS or RCYS stating that a trainee has successfully met the requirements of the training.
Registration: Registration is offered by YA to those who have graduated from an RYS and RCYS that meets YA’s quality standards.
Questions and Answers about Teacher Training Certification and Registration:
- Is your school registered with YA? Absolutely. We are a Registered Children’s Yoga School (RCYS).
- Can I attend if I am not an RYT 200? Yes! Prior yoga teacher training is not required for YTG Certification.
- How do I become an RCYT? Once you have completed Yoga to Grow Training Levels 1, 2, and 3 (95 Hours) and have received an RYT 200 certification, you can register for RCYT credentials through YA. Registration with YA is available for those who are an RYT 200 and above.
- Can I teach Children’s Yoga after completion of Level I Training? Definitely. Level 1 will prepare you to teach a complete children’s yoga class. Additional levels of training are not required in order to take Level 1 Training
- I’m interested in teaching yoga to the children I work with in my classroom or therapy setting. How much training do I need? Level 1 Teacher Training will give you the tools you need to begin teaching yoga to children in your classroom or professional setting.
- I want to become a professional Children’s Yoga Teacher. How much training do I need? Trainees who completed Yoga to Grow Levels 1, 2 & 3 Training become Certified Yoga to Grow Teachers. Completion of Level 1, 2, and 3 Training meets the 95 Hour YA criteria for becoming an RCYT, however, RYT 200 certification is also required to register with YA as an RCYT
- What else do I need to know? Training is fun, challenging, and thorough. Our training manual takes you through postures, breathwork, yoga philosophy and dives in-depth into our teaching methodology. Trainees enter our program from a variety of backgrounds. Some have extensive knowledge of yoga, but not child development while others are credentialed teachers of children, but know less about yoga. We will explore yoga from a child’s perspective as well as child development and teaching skills in this training. You do not need to be a yoga posture adept or be able to twist yourself up like a pretzel to teach children’s yoga. What you do need is a love for children, a playful attitude, and an open mind ready to dive into this transformative experience.
More Information:
Contact Susan directly with our contact form or 573-864-4132.