Do you want to inspire and empower the next generation of yogis?

On this module you will gain the skills and confidence to safely teach yoga to young people from ages 2 1/2 to 18.

The module will include:

• Anatomy and physiology for each age group. 
• Social, emotional and cognitive development of children and teens.
  Simple neuroscience.
• How to adapt asanas for safe teaching practice.
• Breath awareness and simple pranayama exercises for young people.
• How to teach meditation, mindfulness and relaxation.
• Ways to plan, structure and manage your children’s yoga classes.
• Creative ways to engage each age group with yoga.
• AND MUCH MORE

The course is designed to develop both your personal and professional practice.  On completion your will have the skills, tools and confidence to teach yoga to children and teens in a safe fun and engaging way.  

You will understand the developmental milestones of each age group and have a toolkit to adapt your teaching for different settings. 

The full course will be held online combining the connection of live Zoom classes and peer meet ups, with the convenience of self-paced learning.  There is over 24 hours of pre-recorded material including classes being taught by experience teachers. 

The course is suitable for yoga teachers and trainees from all traditions.

The module tutor is Christiane Kerr of Calm for Kids, a senior yoga teacher with over 25 years of teaching and training experience. Christiane is also a qualified mindfulness teacher and author of six children’s yoga books.

2 x 4 hour live Zoom Sessions, 1 x 4.5 live Zoom session.  Plus around 38 hours of online self-paced learning, research, reading and homework. 

Cost: 

£ 750.00. Including the £ 60 BWY Registration FEE

Early Bird Saving until 29th of March 

Course Dates:

Live Zoom Sessions – September 20th, October 17th, November 7th. 

Booking - For more information, you can click the link below 

http://calmforkids.teachable.com/p/26bwy-teaching-yoga-to-children-teens1-1  or contact info@calmforkids.com

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