Our Foundation course is an opportunity for teachers to discover their creativity and unique teaching voice. Each course is an intensive journey into the playful and therapeutic world of children’s yoga. The course covers six teaching modules alongside class plans, games, mindfulness activities and breathing activities, partner poses, teaching practice and guided visualisations. You will work through the following six modules via video content on the online platform Teachable:
Course Structure
Weekly Live Online Children's Classes and workshops
Structured Training Videos with clear course online and structure via Teachable website
Training Manual and Toolkit including Class Plans, Games & Mindful activities & over 70 illustrated poses
Weekly Video or Written Assignments with Individual Feedback
Fully Accredited Certificates with Yoga Alliance Professionals
Follow up Support via social media groups for sharing ideas and teaching opportunities
Foundation Course Modules Module 1: Class Planning
How to mindfully prepare for your classes
How to be a Confident Teacher
Creating Themes for your Classes
How to Structure a Class including Circle Time, Sequences, Games and Relaxation
How to create tailored Class Plans for different ages
Module 2: Child Development & Anatomy
Understanding the development phases of childhood aged 3-11 yrs
Planning classes for different ages to address Physical, Cognitive and Emotional needs
Creating inclusive classes for SEN children and addressing common childhood conditions
Module 3: Teaching in Schools
The compelling need for provision in schools
How to work with schools and what to offer
Mindful Activities for Calm in Classroom
Mindful Activities for Creativity in the Classroom
Developing Children’s Confidence through yoga in school
Safeguarding and Schools
Module 4: Managing Behaviour
Golden Rules for Behaviour in a Children’s Yoga Class
How to deal safely and positively with difficult behaviour
Changing the Plan - how to switch the energy of the class
Module 5: Marketing your Business
Importance of Marketing for a Yoga Teacher
Five Step Marketing Plan to promote your business
Creating your brand, engaging with social media, advertising and networking
Module 6: Mindfulness for Children
Understanding how Mindfulness benefits children
Being a Mindful Role Model for Children
Four States of Mindfulness for the Body, Senses, Mind and Inner Truth
Creating a Mindful Toolkit - Sensory activities, Crafts, Meditations and Mindful Games
