Children's Yoga Teacher Training

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Cost: The total cost is 1500€ TTC

Registrations should be made at least 15 days before the

start of the session.
There is the possibility to work on an installment basis.

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Total hours: 95hrs

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Course Objective:  
 

This Children’s yoga teacher training class is designed to: 
 

• bring a general understanding of child developmental stages: age groups defined as 2 to 4, 5 to 7, 8 to 10, 10 to 12 and 13 plus

• bring a general understanding of the basic components of yoga so students can have the foundation on which to build and grow their classes for children.

• show students ways to engage children of all ages into philosophical questions

• show students how to help children manage stress and emotions

• help students refine their understanding of yoga, encompassing the spiritual, the physical, the philosophical as it pertains to children

• develop students’ teaching and communication skills so they can be more effective as teachers.

 

Learning Outcomes:

 

By the end of the Children’s Yoga Teacher Training program, trainees should:
 

• Feel confident teaching children

• Understand how to adapt and successfully engage children in the practice of yoga

• Be able to explore not only body and movement but also breath and meditation with children

• Learn to engage children in philosophical discussions and help them develop a critical mind
  
   

Duration

 

• 2 sessions offered during the year.  Each session includes:

  • Theory classes held on Monday mornings from 9:15 am to 10:45 am​ at Petit Dharma

  • Intensive days

  • Workshop observations and preparation

 

Fall Session:
classes start Monday September21st, 2020 and end December 14th, 2020

Intensive days

Saturday October 10th, 2020

Saturday November 7th, 2020 

Saturday November 28th, 2020 

 

Spring Session:
classes start Monday January 18th, 2021 and end April 12th, 2021

Intensive days

Saturday February 6th, 2021 

Sunday March 13th, 2021 

Saturday April 10th, 2021 

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Primary Teacher : Gina Mc Govern

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To view the Syllabus please click here.

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Concerning the certification:  All participants will receive a Certificate of Completion

Teachers can register as a RCYT with Yoga Alliance if they have successfully completed both a 200-hour yoga teacher training and a 95-hour children's yoga teacher training—in either order—that are registered with Yoga Alliance. 

If you do not have a 200hour yoga teacher training, you should at least have one year of yoga practice.

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