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Children's Yoga Teacher Training P1 | GOYA & Yoga Alliance
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Children's Yoga Teacher Training P1 | GOYA & Yoga Alliance

Part 1 of 2 | Become a Qualified Children's Yoga Teacher with: GOYA-CCYT & Yoga Alliance RCYT
Created byOM Yoga Flow™
Last updated 4/2026
English

What you'll learn

  • In Parts 1 & 2 of Children's Yoga Teacher Training you will learn all of this & so much more...
  • What Children's Yoga is and why it's important
  • 50 Kids Yoga Poses - How To, Modifications, Alignment, Variations, Contraindications
  • Explore the dvevelopmental stages & anatomy for each specific age groups (3 to 17)
  • Nurture the values of presence, body & breath awareness, mindfulness, & playfulness into the lives of children
  • You will learn the tools you need to support the little humans towards a healthier & happier self
  • Delve into the importance of mindfulness & meditation for a child's wellbeing
  • Deepen your communication skills & your understanding of how to work with kids
  • Learn to help children foster healthy relationships & boundaries
  • Learn about the Chakras and how to incorporate them in children's classes
  • Learn to create and sequence children's yoga classes
  • Explore the dynamics of family yoga
  • How to adapt yoga for the individual needs of each child
  • Yoga Games
  • Understanding accesibility needs for children
  • Children's Yoga Music
  • Business of Children's Yoga
  • and so much more...

Course content

19 sections169 lectures11h 52m total length
  • Welcome to Your Yoga Teacher Training0:45
  • IMPORTANT: Let's Get Setup4:46
  • Privacy Policy0:23
  • Guidelines for Health Conditions, Pregnancy & Physical Challenges3:32
  • IMPORTANT: Live Session Class Logging Requirement0:30
  • How many LIVE Sessions are required for this course?0:09
  • IMPORTANT: Minimum Time & Completion Requirements1:12
  • Recommended Reading0:40
  • Helpful Tools0:08
  • Video Overview with Nancy, Juan, Joanna & Mark7:49
  • Postures Manual - Part 10:03

Requirements

  • There are no pre-requisites to take this course. Everyone is welcome!

Description

Before you enroll, please WATCH the course video & READ the full course description carefully to understand your commitments. There are additional costs required for this program that are not included in the Udemy course enrolment fee.

Become a Certified or Registered Children's Yoga Teacher!

Teach the next generation empathy, kindness, equality, love, and generosity through experiential learning, all while having fun and promoting healthy, mindful movement. No prior yoga experience is required to join this training. We are here to provide you with all the support you need on your journey.

Upon completion of this course, you'll be ready to start teaching yoga to children immediately. You'll be amazed at how applicable the course is to all areas of life and the positive impact you'll have on the next generation. Our course will enable you to deliver children's yoga classes that connect your students to themselves, each other, and the environment. Through unique and engaging practices of mindfulness and yoga, your students will find connections, enhance their well-being, and thrive as grounded, integrated, and well-balanced individuals. We focus on teaching yoga to children and teens (ages 3-17), helping them release stress, relax, stretch, and energize in creative and fun ways, all while addressing their unique physical, social, mental, and emotional needs.

Important - Program Structure

  • The training is divided into 2 parts. You must complete both Part 1 and Part 2 to earn your full certification.

  • You are required to attend 4 live sessions in total (across both parts), hosted on our online studio platform. These are scheduled weekly with flexibility to attend alternate sessions if needed. A full calendar is provided inside the course.

PART 1

  • Part 1 Manual (PDF & Downloadable)

  • Developmental Anatomy

  • Understanding & Exploring What Children's Yoga Is

  • Breath & Warm-Up Postures

  • Children’s Mental Health & Physical Wellbeing

  • Strengthening Postures

  • Standing Postures

  • Understanding Child Development

  • Mindfulness & Meditation for Children

  • Practice Classes

  • Live Online Studio Classes

In Part 1, the main foundations of Children's Yoga are explored and developed through the extensive curriculum.  These foundations, which include Yoga Anatomy and Physiology, are essential as you move into Part 2.

Part 2

  • Part 2 Manual (PDF & Downloadable)

  • Balance Postures

  • Heart Opening Postures

  • Exploring the Chakras

  • Cool Down Postures

  • Resting Postures

  • Asana Teaching Methodology

  • Asana Assisting & Adjusting

  • Asana Sequencing

  • Learning to teach Anatomy to Children

  • Family Yoga

  • Yoga Games (for Poses, for Learning Asana Names)

  • Understanding Inclusive Yoga for Children with Special Needs

  • Children's Yoga Stories

  • Business of Teaching Children's Yoga

  • Live Online Studio Classes

  • Practice Classes

  • Final Quiz

Additional Complimentary Materials:

  • Yoga Insurance Discount

  • ebook: The Yoga Meditation

  • Sample Liability Waiver

  • Sample Resume

  • Yoga Inspiration Class Playlists

  • Sample Classes

Additional Fees

These fees are NOT included in the Udemy course price and are handled separately, by each provider,  outside of the Udemy platform.

  • Online Studio Platform (to attend Live Sessions): $89.99 USD

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  • Registration with GOYA as Student Member: $19 USD

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  • Official Yoga School Certificate (Udemy certificates are not accepted by GOYA or Yoga Alliance as they must be issued by our official Registered Yoga School): $75 USD

The school-issued certificate is optional for students using the course solely for Continuing Education purposes. This is at an additional cost of $55 USD. This course qualifies for 50 CE Credits.

We are a Registered & Certified Yoga School with Yoga Alliance and GOYA listed under: Your Yoga Flow or OM Yoga Flow

Privacy Policy: All personal information you provide to our school is used only for administering this program. We do not use your information for marketing or promotions, and you will never be added to a promotional mailing list. Your privacy is important to us, and all data is handled with care in accordance with our privacy policy.

Change Policy: We reserve the right to revise or update course content and certification requirements at any time, without prior notice.

Who this course is for:

  • Anyone who is interested in becoming a Yoga Alliance or GOYA, Registered Children's Yoga Teacher.
  • Current Yoga Teachers who are interested in learning a new skill set.
  • Parent's who would like to learn about Children's Yoga, Mindfulness and Meditation for their families.
  • School Teachers who are interested in incorporating Yoga into their classes.
  • Children's Daycare Workers and Nannie's wishing to share the gifts of yoga and mindfulness with the children they care for.
  • Healthcare professionals who work with children.