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Yoga for Kids Relaxation, Emotional Well-being With Poses
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Yoga for Kids Relaxation, Emotional Well-being With Poses

Confidently teach kids to breathe, play, practice, move! Teach fun, safe and engaging yoga classes to kids aged 4 to 17
Last updated 1/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • Students will discover various breathing exercises, such as wave breathing and square/box breathing, that help manage emotions, enhance focus, and inner peace
  • Students will engage in tailored yoga and meditation practices for different age groups, including fun and practical demonstrations of poses and mindfulness
  • Students will understand how yoga can reduce anxiety, improve mental health, and enhance physical well-being through the demonstration of various yoga poses
  • Students will learn how to integrate yoga into their daily routines safely, recognize signs of anxiety, & use yoga as a tool to teach relaxation & manage stress

Course content

5 sections22 lectures2h 24m total length
  • Power of Pause: Helping Kids Manage Emotions with Effective Breathing Techniques10:14
  • Wave Breathing: Technique for Inner Harmony to launch Power and Serenity9:18
  • Square / Box Breathing: Breathwork Technique for Flow and Focus7:57
  • Unwind Your Mind, Body, and Spirit: Explore Varieties of Yoga Breathing3:17

    Practical demonstration of different poses.

  • Live Examples of yoga and Importance of Yoga for Children's Mental Health2:21

Requirements

  • Parental or guardian involvement is recommended to help guide and support them through the exercises.
  • A willingness to learn new techniques for emotional regulation and physical well-being.
  • No previous experience with yoga or meditation is necessary.

Description

Welcome to "Discover Calm," a comprehensive yoga and mindfulness course designed specifically for children and teens. This course is thoughtfully curated to help young minds and bodies find peace, focus, and emotional balance through age-appropriate yoga and meditation practices. Perfect for parents, educators, and caregivers, this course will equip you with the tools to guide children on a journey to inner calm and mental well-being.


This is an adult course designed to train children and others.

Course Sections:

Section 1: Breathe Deep, Find Calm – Yoga Exercises for Children’s Relaxation

  • Lecture 1: Power of Pause
    Learn how to help children manage their emotions with effective breathing techniques. This lecture offers a preview of the foundational methods for teaching breathing exercises.

  • Lecture 2: Wave Breathing
    Discover the technique of wave breathing, which promotes inner harmony, power, and serenity.

  • Lecture 3: Square/Box Breathing
    Explore the breathwork technique for achieving flow and focus, essential for children’s concentration and emotional stability.

  • Lecture 4: Unwind Your Mind, Body, and Spirit
    Delve into various yoga breathing techniques with practical demonstrations.

  • Lecture 5: Live Examples of Yoga
    Understand the importance of yoga for children’s mental health with real-life examples and poses.

Section 2: Awaken Your Awareness – A Journey of Yoga, Meditation, and Mindfulness

  • Lecture 6: The ABCs of Meditation for Kids
    Explore types, benefits, and fun practices of meditation tailored for children.

  • Lecture 7: Mindfulness & Meditation Practice (Ages 4-7)
    Learn mindfulness and meditation techniques with practical demonstrations of poses like cat-cow and child’s pose.

  • Lecture 8: Mindfulness & Meditation Practice (Ages 8-12)
    Engage in mindfulness exercises with demonstrations of butterfly, pregnant, mountain, tree, warrior, and cobra poses.

  • Lecture 9: Mindfulness & Meditation Practice for Teens (Ages 13-19)
    Practice advanced poses and stretches designed for teens, including warrior, sunset, wheel, dog, and camel poses.

  • Lecture 10: Tiny Pause Mindfulness Meditation
    A short, effective meditation practice perfect for children.

  • Lecture 11: Build Inner Peace
    Introduce children to the "Thoughts on a Cloud" meditation, fostering a sense of calm and peace.

Section 3: The Emotional and Physical Benefits of Yoga

  • Lecture 12: Yoga for the Soul
    Understand the emotional benefits of yoga, how it reduces anxiety and promotes calm with demonstrations of the eagle pose and wave breathing.

  • Lecture 13: Benefits of Yoga Poses and Types
    Discover the benefits of various poses like mountain, chair, twisted chair, forward fold, halfway lift, and plank pose with practical demonstrations.

  • Lecture 14: Importance of Yoga for Physical Health
    Learn about the physical health benefits of yoga with practical demonstrations of tree, mountain, and warrior poses.

Section 4: Daily Yoga Activities and Stretches – Teach Relaxation to Anxious Children

  • Lecture 15: De-Stress in Minutes
    A ready-made relaxation display for tweens and teens to quickly de-stress.

  • Lecture 16: Integrating Yoga into Daily Routine
    Discover why yoga is essential and how to seamlessly integrate it into daily routines for children and adults.

  • Lecture 17: Train Ride Poses & Beyond
    Learn a variety of yoga poses and stretches, with this lecture being processed and soon available.

  • Lecture 18: Strategies for Teaching Anxious Children
    Recognize signs of anxiety and effective strategies to teach relaxation.

  • Lecture 19: Joint Warm-Ups and Poses
    Practical demonstrations of warm-ups, including neck rolls, shoulder shrugs, arm circles, hip circles, knee bends, and ankle rolls.

Section 5: Guide to Safe and Effective Yoga Practices

  • Lecture 20: Essential Yoga Teaching Tips
    Empower your teaching with essential tips for guiding yoga practice at every level, with practical demonstrations of the tree and cat pose.

  • Lecture 21: Safety Tips for Yoga Practice
    Ensure safe yoga practice with comprehensive safety tips.

  • Lecture 22: The Power of Chakras
    Learn about the 7 chakras, their meanings, usefulness, and how to activate them in the human body.

Why Enroll?

This course is meticulously designed to provide a holistic approach to children's mental and physical well-being through yoga and mindfulness. Whether you are a parent wanting to introduce your child to calming practices, an educator aiming to integrate yoga into your curriculum, or a caregiver seeking effective tools to manage children's anxiety, this course offers valuable insights and practical techniques to support and nurture young minds. Join us in "Discover Calm" and embark on a transformative journey towards inner peace and emotional resilience for children.

Who this course is for:

  • Teachers
  • Parents and Guardians
  • Educators and Caregivers
  • Yoga Instructors