PRE-DESIGNED
Registered Children’s Yoga Training

OUR WHY:

Our 95-hour Children’s Yoga Teacher Training is crafted to empower you to offer a transformative, high-quality program for teaching yoga to children—without adding extra stress to your life as a studio owner. By aligning with Yoga Alliance standards, this training ensures that you have the tools and support needed to create a joyful, nurturing space where kids can flourish.

We’re dedicated to making it easy for you to bring the gift of yoga to young minds. This program provides consistent, comprehensive guidance, allowing you to focus on what matters most: inspiring the next generation through the love and wisdom of yoga, in a way that’s both fulfilling and manageable.

our standards:

Our 95-hour Children’s Yoga Teacher Training curriculum aligns with Yoga Alliance’s elevated standards, ensuring a high-quality education for those dedicated to teaching yoga to children. This program provides a consistent, comprehensive learning experience, preparing you to confidently guide young yogis.

The curriculum covers all essential areas—techniques, anatomy, yoga philosophy, and professional essentials—and is thoughtfully structured to meet and exceed expectations. Through careful assessments and supportive guidance, we ensure trainees are fully prepared before certification.

With this program, studio owners and aspiring children’s yoga instructors can trust they’re receiving an education rooted in the highest standards of quality, safety, and care. We’re here to help you become a skilled and compassionate children’s yoga teacher, ready to make a lasting impact.

program structure:

General Background in the Specialty Area – 12 Hours

• Explore child development stages (ages 2-15) and their impact on yoga

• Dive into the specifics of  different age groups: preschool (2-4), elementary (5-8), and middle school (9-15)

• Develop skills for effective communication with parents, guardians, and specialists

Techniques, Training, and Practice – 20 Hours

• Explore child development stages in relation to yoga

• Teach age-appropriate practices (asanas, movement, games, breathing, chanting, relaxation) for ages 2-15

Teaching Methodology – 15 Hours

• Use classroom management and age-appropriate lesson planning

• Develop group engagement skills

• Communicate effectively with storytelling, songs, and interactive methods

Anatomy and Physiology – 10 Hours

• Cover child-specific anatomy and physiology

• Introduce energy anatomy (chakras, nadis) for children

• Understand benefits, contraindications, and healthy movement for kids

Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle, and Ethics for Yoga Teachers – 12 Hours

• Introducing the Yamas and Niyamas as they relate to children.

• Ethical behavior, language, and state/local legal requirements for working with children.

• Parameters for ethical touch and interaction when teaching yoga to children.

Practicum – 18 Hours

• Observing Classes: 6 hours (4 hours must be with lead trainers)

• Teaching Classes: 12 hours (6 hours with lead trainers; 4 hours as lead teacher)

Remaining Contact Hours and Elective Hours – 8 Hours

• Distribution: According to your chosen emphasis. These can be contact or non-contact hours, including additional practice, specialized workshops, or assignments.

Curriculum overview:

Our curriculum is thoughtfully designed to meet today’s standards, covering all Yoga Alliance essentials—techniques, anatomy, philosophy, and professional skills. It equips trainees with the knowledge and confidence to bring yoga to children and teens with heart and skill.

• Understanding Child Development
  Discover how yoga supports growth at every stage, from preschoolers to pre-teens.

• Yoga Techniques for Kids
  Explore joyful, age-appropriate yoga, including poses, games, breathing, and relaxation.

• Building Trust and Ethical Teaching
  Learn to create safe, respectful connections with young yogis through ethical boundaries.

• Classroom Skills and Lesson Planning
  Master fun, engaging lesson plans and classroom techniques that bring yoga to life.

• Heartfelt Communication
  Practice communicating with warmth and clarity, using storytelling and interactive methods.

• Child-Specific Anatomy
  Understand growing bodies and energy systems to support kids' safe, healthy movement.

• Yoga Philosophy for Kids
  Share yoga’s wisdom through simple ethics, kindness, and respect for young learners.

• Practicum
  Observe experienced teachers, then lead classes yourself to bring your skills into practice.