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Children’s Yoga 101

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Course Summary

You will gain a deeper understanding of the foundations of yoga for children and receive the tools to incorporate the teachings in a trauma sensitive way that feels authentic to you. Yoga is everything that we do, and everything that we do is yoga. Receive practical guidelines on how to infuse your teaching style with the sacred traditions and philosophy to create a more dynamic learning experience. Explore consciously communicating with yourself, your students and your community.

 

You will have an in-depth look not only into the stages of child development + age appropriate behavior management and activities, but also: physical and energetic Anatomy and Physiology, Mindfulness & Meditation, the 8 Limbs of Yoga ⏤ including Asana and Pranayama techniques. Plus, get insights on how to create a cohesive class that brings it all together. Observe and lead classes to acclimate to guiding your students / children into being more conscious and proactive human beings, through a Trauma Informed lense. Together we dive into the research about the ground breaking phenomenon of Trauma Sensitive Children’s Yoga. 

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Virtual 95hr Children’s Yoga Teacher Training: Raising a Conscious Generation

Trauma-Informed Children’s Yoga Alliance Accredited Program

SoulWork™ meets and exceeds the standards of the international governing body, The Yoga Alliance.

We are registered to offer certification in the 200 hr, 300 hr, Children’s + Prenatal Specialty focus areas. We have trained over 2,000+ teachers.

Upon successful completion, you will be eligible to teach yoga internationally.

 

Upcoming Virtual Program

September 4 - November 20, 2022

Sundays 10A - 12P EST (minus 11/13)

& 6 Wednesdays 6:30-8:30P EST

You are not requird to attend live in order to graduate.

However, it is recommended that you attend live as often as possible.

Both Live + On Demand Learning Modules

You are required to finish all requirements by the end of the year to gain a Yoga Alliance certificate

All Live Sessions are taught on Zoom, and all recordings will be made available via the SoulWork™ Portal.

 
 

Functional Anatomy,  Child Development, Conscious Caretaking & The Art of Trauma Sensitive Facilitation.

This training is for those who work with (or have) children and want to deepen their knowledge of child development + integrate a trauma-sensitive approach to teaching that will support the physical, mental and social-emotional growth of the youth. Learn how yoga and yogic philosophy are directly connected to raising a more conscious generation. 

 

Why Children’s Yoga?

Childhood and adolescence are critical stages in life where we learn about ourselves, our communities, the world at large and how we fit into it all. Starting from birth, we learn how to process and integrate information in our physical, mental, emotional and energetic bodies based on the support that is available to us. 

Becoming a children’s yoga teacher equips you with the necessary information to both understand and support the complexities of a developing brain and body from the inside, out. Explore how eastern & western philosophies & methodologies come together to promote harmony on & off the mat, inside & outside of the classroom. 

Program Modules

  • General Introduction to Children’s Yoga

    Study the physical and psychological stages of development from birth through adolescence with child development specialists

    Learn age-appropriate explorations & applications of yoga, on & off the mat

    Developmental considerations for working with toddlers, preschoolers, elementary students & adolescents

    Best practices for leading Family Yoga

  • Western, Functional & Eastern, Energetic Anatomy + Physiology

    Introduction to the 10 major systems of the human body & how yoga affects them

    In-depth information about the respiratory & nervous systems as they relate to the stages of development and trauma sensitivity

    Benefits, contraindications, healthy movement practices, etc., for all stages of development

    Introduction to the Chakra system, Koshas & Nadis, as well as how they connect to child development

  • Yoga Ethics, Lifestyle & Philosophy

    Conscious, ethical communication tools & parameters for working with students and their caretakers / families

    Introduction to the 8 Limbs of Yoga & real world applications

    A brief overview of yoga & cultural appropriation vs. appreciation

    Business Basics of Children’s Yoga: business planning, liability, insurance, legalities & more

  • Techniques, Training & Practice

    In-depth Asana + Pranayama techniques & activities / games for children

    Learn intentional, trauma sensitive cueing and sequencing techniques

    Learn to incorporate mantras & chanting in your classes

    Explore a variety of applications for mindfulness, meditation & mudras

  • Trauma Sensitive Facilitation

    Introduction to Trauma Sensitive Yoga

    How to apply the tools of Trauma Sensitive Yoga in your daily interactions with children & their caregivers / families

    Physical + verbal invitations, adjustments & modifications, from a Trauma Sensitive lense

  • Teaching Methodologies

    How to safely practice, teach & observe Children’s Yoga, birth through adolescence

    Behavior management + Positive discipline strategies

    How to structure developmentally appropriate classes: lesson planning, time management, transitions, policies, procedures, reflections & more

    Sequencing a cohesive and inclusive class for different ages & abilities, including children with special needs & sensitivities

Meet Your Teacher

“Hey y’all, I’m Lynell!”

My soul’s work is to serve as an international educator, teaching children and adults. I began my

journey at a charter school in my hometown (New Orleans) before moving to China to teach a

preschool leadership program based on Dr. Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Ef ective People. I have

worked closely with rural, indigenous communities and often travel as a volunteer to teach

English. I have spread and received teachings both far and wide – Costa Rica, Bahamas,

Chicago, New Orleans and even online with global audiences.

In China, my intimacy with the practice of yoga grew, as did my thirst for more knowledge of the

philosophy. Yoga teaches me that the self-inquiry process is ongoing. To be an effective teacher,

I must remain a student. I studied in the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat located in the

Bahamas for nearly 6 months before continuing studies in Costa Rica with Adi Shakti. I am

certified as a children’s and adult yoga instructor, with various adaptive and trauma-sensitive,

healing-informed training techniques. I am a certified SoulWorkTM facilitator and often hold

space in multicultural and multilingual settings.

I speak and practice several languages because I love connecting with others and value the input

and experiences of the people in my environment. Traveling teaches me to be humble and

appreciate the differences and similarities of people all around the world. I learn to step back

from judgments and projections and to be present with the reality of what I’m seeing, hearing,

smelling, tasting, touching right in front of me.

Thank you so much for joining me on this part of my journey and I hope to inspire yours!

Schedule Details

 

September 4 - November 20, 2022

A schedule designed to fit into your full-time life: We know you want to continue you with your learning, and we also understand that you already have a full life! We have done our best to make this 95 hr program schedule as accessible as possible, while still exceeding the standards of the Yoga Alliance.

Dates: Sun. Sept 4 - Sun Nov. 20

Times: Meet all Sundays 10A - 12P EST (minus 11/13)

&

6 Wednesdays 6:30-8:30P EST (Sept 7 +21, Oct 5 + 19, Nov 2 + 16)

Modality: On Demand Learning Modules + Zoom Live Sessions. All recordings are available through the SoulWork™ Portal

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Tuition Options

 

Pay in full for $1111.

**Limited Scholarships of up to 50% off tuition price available.

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Payment Plan 6 monthly payments of $222

**Limited Scholarships of up to 50% off tuition price available.

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Trauma Sensitive Facilitaiton

We will explore the concept of Trauma Sensitive, Healing Focused Facilitation by discussing what trauma is on an anatomical level and how this manifests in our bodies and mental states. At Soulwork, we believe that a trauma sensitive approach to Yoga is the only approach.

As we learn about the anatomical and energetic body systems, and their complexities, we are able to gain an understanding of how trauma expresses itself in young people. We discover how yoga can be extremely helpful in managing triggers so that we move from reactive to responsive states of being. We will explain cueing, behavior management and more, all from a trauma sensitive lense. Although we cannot assume or assure that anyone feels safe, we can empower them to use their voices and take affirming actions to self-regulate while co-regulating in groups.  

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Student love…

 

“You simply can’t go wrong with any of SoulWork’s offerings, they’re so nourishing to the soul. I have been searching for an authentic meditation program for awhile. Something that’s from a lineage that has roots which is actually more rare than you would assume. This was it! I feel confident and proud about sharing this medicine with others.”

- Dusah

 

“I have participated in several training with Soulwork and I loved them all. This course very very grounded and the knowledge was transmitted in a beautiful, loving and super clear way that was easy to understand and practice. The portion on how to teach these techniques to others was really well structured, clear and concise but also very complete  and easy to understand. I will most certainly do another course with Soulwork.”

— Piroska

 

What will you get from this training?

  • Increased confidence to not only work with children, but also to consciously communicate your observances with their families and caretakers.

  • Research based education methods & strategies.

  •  Knowledge of The 8 Limbs of Yoga and how to integrate them into your work with children.

  •  A dive into functional anatomy and alignment principles to gain a deeper understanding of fine + gross motor movement progression.

  • A deep dive into the stages of child development and how to create dynamic, age appropriate lessons and reflections for children of all ages and varying abilities.

  • Practical tools for understanding and working with children who have special needs. 

  • Practice of Asana + Pranayama cueing & Mindfulness techniques in child friendly language.

  • Practice teach Children’s Yoga classes with guidance, support and feedback from our instructors.

More answers to your questions

 

  • We highly recommend that you attend live as often as possible. It is not required to attend all sessions live to graduate with a Yoga Alliance accredited certificate. However, you have until the end of the year to complete the program. This includes watching all videos + submitting your practicums.

  • Yes, it is approved as a Yoga Alliance Continued Education Course. You will be able to register as a RCYT at the end of the training if you are interested and eligible.

    You must have also completed a 200 hr YTT in order to register this additional certification.

  • All payments are non-refundable, without exception.

    However, they are transferable if you cancel BEFORE THE PROGRAM BEGINS. Once the program begins, no refunds or transfers are available.

    If for whatever reason you place your deposit and can’t join us, you can give your spot to someone else. All deposits are valid through the next calendar year, so you may apply your payment to a future program that better fits your schedule.

  • You need access to a reliable internet connection and the ability to work with the ZOOM Meeting platform. You will need an open mind, a notebook and pen. It will be helpful to print the 95 hour Children’s Yoga Teacher Training Manual that will be provided to you.

  • No, you do not need to have any previous yoga education or experience. In this Children’s Yoga course, there is an introduction to the foundation of the practice, teaching yoga to children, as well as the body and its anatomy. The course builds upon this foundation to deepen the experiential learning. Everyone is welcome to deepen their path whether teaching in a classroom or at home.

  • No experience or prior knowledge of yoga or child development is required; however we recommend that you have a strong interest in guiding or supporting the growth and development of children. Our tradition is unique and we will focus on providing quality education and building a powerful foundation that incorporates asana, pranayama, mantra, meditation, sequencing techniques, child development and more.

  • We welcome all shapes, sizes, races, sexes, genders, religions, and orientations to our programs. This particular training is great for educators, parents, caregivers and any other people who currently (or feel called to) work / interact with children from birth through adolescence. That being said, many of our students are women from the ages of 20 - 45 who are deeply called to empower their inner Goddess, release their shame, and step more fully into themselves. We have formed a strong sisterhood, and we welcome all siblings into our spiritual family with open arms.

 

Contact

Feel free to contact us with any questions.

Email
admissions@soulwork.com