2 Month Online Self-Paced Certification in Kids Yoga Teacher Training Course With 10 Hours Live Q&A

Pre-application requirements

For admission in the course, it is suggested/ desired that the candidate should be Yoga Protocol Instructor Level 1 YCB certified.

Brief Role Description

Master Trainers in playschools, primary and secondary schools, sports centers. He or she can also act as a coach in various fitness and wellness centers.

Personal Attributes

The job requires individuals to have good communication skills, time management skills, and the ability to understand the body language of the children and students. The job requires an individual to possess key qualities such as self-discipline, confidence, maturity, patience, compassion, active listening, time management, empathy, language proficiency, engaging with students, dedication to teaching, ability to build caring relationships with students, friendliness, and approachability, Independent, credible, analytical skills, etc.

Certifications

Certificate of completion is given by Swasti Yoga, an ISO Certified Yoga Center.

How the training works

The prerecorded sessions are shared over We Transfer and Google drive. There will also be a live Q and A session on zoom with the instructor, Dr. Vikas Chothe.

The self-paced training is from 2 to 3 months. You can start at any time and work at your own pace in your free time and complete the course in 2-3 months.

In short, this program offers affordability, accessibility, convenience, and for a limited time, you have the option of becoming a certified Kids Yoga Teacher without having to step out of your home.

You can complete the course in your free time through recorded videos and all teachers will be connected with you throughout this course and guide you in this beautiful journey of yoga.

Hours distribution:

• Total hours: 200 (Theory: 80 and Practical: 120)

Theory

• Foundation of Kids yoga
• Introduction to yogic techniques for children
• Yoga and personality development
• Applied yoga

Practical

• Demonstration Skills
• Teaching Skills
• Evaluation Skill
• Application of knowledge
• Field Experience

Curriculum

Foundation of Kids yoga

Introduction to yoga and yogic practice

• Yoga: Etymology, definitions, aim, objectives, and misconceptions
• What can you learn from yoga as teachers and students
• Qualities for successful students given as sadhak tattvas, sadhana chatushtaya
• Qualities of an ideal teacher- brahmanishtha, shrotriya, karuna, vinamrata, nishkamabhava, tyaga, bhakti, dharma
• Myths and fallacies about kids' yoga

Guiding principles for Kids yoga

• Principles of yoga
• Application of major schools of yoga (Jnana, Bhakti, Karma, Patanjali, Hatha) in the development of children
• What are karma yoga and karma kanda? Which way?
• Blind follower vs Rational approach?
• Lessons from Kena Upanishad, Parts of Upanishad- Karma kanda and Dnyana kanda

Yoga and Education

• Education: Its meaning, definition and goal, role and importance of education in human excellence
• Yoga in education: Salient features of yoga education, factors of yoga education: Teacher
• Guru- Shishya- Parampara and its importance in yoga education
• Value education: Its meaning and definition, types of values, value-oriented education in personality development
• Contribution of yoga towards the development of values, spiritual growth
• Brahmacharya ashram vs modern schooling - pros and cons
• Role of a yoga teacher in value-oriented education
• Self-study and hard work - part of kriya yoga
• Teaching concepts of yoga through Panchatanra stories
• Picture talk and conversation: Yoga masters- Patanjali, Swami Vivekananda, Aurobindo
• Learning yoga through mythology and culture

Yoga for personality development

• Personality: meaning and types of personality
• Determinants of personality with reference to the psycho-social environment
• Foetal womb education and child personality development
• Blessings, hugging, and body language tools for parents
• Role of yogic practices (asana, pranayama, shatkarma, bandha, mudra, etc.) in health
• Art of children communication - parent’s guidelines
• Role of spirituality and positive attitude in personality development
• Coping with developmental delays and learning disabilities with Kids' yoga

Applied yoga

Introduction to Child Psychology

• Know your child, concept of the human psyche, stages of consciousness, cognitive process: Its meaning and nature
• Definition and nature of behavior, kinds of behavior motivation
• Yogic child behavioral modification strategies
• Child emotions: definition, nature, and physiological changes during emotion
• Role of yoga in mental health. Importance of psychosocial environment for health and wellness
• Neuroscience and Sanskrit effect of mantras on brain development
• Yoga for concentration, memory development, creativity, and intelligence

Yoga for stress and anger management

What is stress?

Yoga as a way of life for stress management in adolescents

• Ahara - healthy food, yogic eating habits
• Vihara - school life balance
• Achara - daily routine, seasonal routine
• Vichara - mental attitude training
• Vyavahara - ethical practices of yama, niyama

Yogic practices for stress management, anger and mood management and handling peer pressure

Practical:

Prayer: concept and recitation to make child noble

• Chanting: A sound (OM) with stomach breaths, vajrasana, dnyan mudra
• U sound (OM) with chest breaths, ardh padmasana, padma mudra
• Chanting: M sound (OM) with collar breaths, siddhasana, chinmay mudra

A-Z / Nature asana: designing and lesson plan for kids' yoga class. Bear walk, Butterfly, Fish, Mountain, Tree and Forest, Dancer pose, Eagle, Doll pose.

Yogic moral values:

• Be honest
• Practice moderation, be content
• Be generous, work hard

Affirmations:

• "I treat others how I like to be treated. I am proud to be unique."
• "I am a great problem solver. I complete my homework on time."
• "I learn from my challenges and can always find ways to overcome them."
• "I make like-minded friends easily and naturally."

Animal voice yoga: Happy and angry Cat, Dog, Crab race

Yoga breathing:

• Breathe awareness, Blowing (whistle blow, party blowers, balloon blowing)
• Bumble bee breathing, Nostril dominance, affirmation breathing with meditation
• Snake breath, airwalk, back-to-back breathing, steam engine breath

Fun yoga knowledge:

• Yoga is not competitive. Yoga teaches self-acceptance
• Namaste: The light in me sees the light in you. Yoga supports positive thoughts
• Yoga encourages healthy habits. Yoga teaches you to stay calm
• Fun asana: From attachment to detachment
• Balancing the dvandwas (dualities of life) for living a successful life
• What is asana? asa- addiction, na-no

Yoga Games:

• Blow painting, birds fly, bridge game
• Ready Steady Calm game, rope walk
• Craft / drawing / play: Guess who?
• Take 5, land and water, Frog race

Yogic diet and table manners:

• "I will eat Sattvic food prepared by my mother at home. Before eating I will thank my mother"
• "I will eat only when I am hungry. I like to eat fruits and vegetables"
• "I will never waste food on my plate and take only as much as I want"

Science and Yoga talk:

• Balloon game 1- Yoga makes your lungs strong
• Yoga improves your memory and focus
• Yoga builds your immune system and helps fighting diseases
• Mind control, the science of self-control / asana, calmness of mind, the balance of life / Hatha yoga, skillfulness in work, life management skill

Other information

Working as a kids yoga teacher requires an individual to have good communication skills, time management skills, and the ability to understand the body language of the children and students. The job requires individual to possess key qualities such as self-discipline, confidence, maturity, patience, compassion, active listening, time management, empathy, language proficiency, being able to engage with students, dedication to teaching, ability to build caring relationships with students, friendliness and approachability, independence, credibility, analytical skills, etc.

Course Level

Please note this is a Master’s/graduate level course. An estimated 10 hours of study time per week, though the exact amount of time will depend on your background and proficiency with yoga.

Suggested readings

Swasti Yoga Center recommends going through the online reading material provided to you during the course. Enjoy and wishing you all a wonderful learning journey!

Short-term yoga benefits:

• Improves physical health by increasing flexibility, strength, and balance
• Helps children develop better focus and concentration
• Reduces stress and anxiety levels
• Enhances self-awareness and self-esteem
• Promotes relaxation and better sleep patterns

Long-term benefits:

• Helps children develop healthy habits and coping mechanisms that they can carry into adulthood
• Improves overall physical health and reduces the risk of chronic conditions such as obesity, heart disease, and diabetes
• Develops emotional regulation skills and increases resilience
• Enhances social skills, including empathy and cooperation
• Promotes a deeper connection with oneself and others, leading to a more fulfilling life

Why Swasti Yoga Center?

As a yoga teacher, it is crucial to understand the importance of teaching traditional yoga to children. While children are faced with numerous distractions and stressors, yoga can help them develop emotional regulation skills, improve their concentration, and strengthen their bodies. However, there are some challenges to teaching yoga to children that need to be addressed.

One major issue is that some yoga teachers may not have the necessary training or understanding of the traditional yoga practices and principles. Instead of teaching children the authentic techniques of yoga, some instructors may simply incorporate yoga-themed games or activities, which may not provide the same benefits as traditional yoga.

It is crucial that teachers have a deep understanding of the classical texts such as the Patanjal Yogasutra and the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, as well as the philosophy and lifestyle of yoga, in order to teach children effectively.

Another issue is that some children may view yoga as just another form of exercise, rather than a holistic practice that encompasses physical, mental, and spiritual health. It is important to help children understand the deeper aspects of yoga and how it can benefit them in all areas of their lives.

To address these issues, it is important for yoga teachers to be well-trained in traditional yoga practices and to have a thorough understanding of the philosophy and lifestyle of yoga. By doing so, they can imbibe the yogic qualities and lifestyle through fun ways, and help children develop a love for yoga and a deeper appreciation for its many benefits.

About Swasti Yoga Center

Swasti Yoga Centre is an ISO 9001:2015 certified yoga canter under Ministry of AYUSH (Govt. of India) for quality education, training, therapy, and research in yoga. They are accredited by Yoga Certification Board (YCB) and an associate center of Indian Yoga Association (IYA)

• 8-plus years of experience
• 35-plus countries students
• 3000-plus instructors certified
• 10000-plus students taught

Swasti Yoga Center team of experienced educators, MD doctors and yoga professionals will guide you through the course and help develop the yogic skills and knowledge of developmental milestones necessary to become a confident and knowledgeable kids yoga teacher.