Metta Kids Yoga Teacher Training is a well-rounded program which will prepare you to teach children ages two to teens in a wide variety of settings. Kids yoga is a fun way to build strength, foster community, relieve stress and create balance in the busy lives of our kids today. Our teacher training is a great tool for yoga teachers, school teachers, specialists, parents and caregivers–anyone who loves working with children!

PREREQUISITE

• A 200-hour certification is not required, but those without a yoga teaching background should have a strong and consistent personal practice.

COURSE TOPICS

• The developmental benefits of yoga for kids
• Different asanas (poses), sequencing, pranayama (breath work), and meditations appropriate for age groups pre-kindergarten to teens
• Age appropriate songs, games, activities, and partner poses
• How to use storytelling to incorporate yoga philosophy
• Teaching in a variety of environments: Schools, studios, community centers, special events and one on one
• Tools for teaching family yoga
• Constructing lesson plans
• The business and ethics of teaching kids yoga
• How to create boundaries for classroom management
• Assisting and adjusting more challenging poses
• Practice teaching time (and practice being a kid)!
• Opportunities outside of weekend training to assist and observe

REQUIREMENTS

• Attendance and participation on all scheduled days
• Observation of 2 Kids Yoga Classes
• Finish required reading and homework assignments
• Teach a full length class, either with our partners or with your own group
• While not required, teacher trainees will also have the opportunity to practice teaching with our partner after-school program on the LES before their final class.