Teacher Training for Kids' Yoga
 
 
Whether you are a certified yoga instructor, parent, caregiver, educator or pediatric professional, you can enrich the lives of children through yoga. We offer a co-creative and dynamic program to safely and effectively help you become a qualified yoga teacher for children or to incorporate yoga into your home or classroom.

 
 


It’s Yoga, Kids Teacher Training Workshop (IYKT)
Incorporating yoga in your home or classroom can have significant benefits. This course is a valuable resource for parents, educators, or professionals working with kids of all ages.
Yoga experience is not necessary.

The 2 to 5-hour workshop takes place in one afternoon and includes:
It’s Yoga, Kids Teacher Training Manual
• Principles of traditional yoga
• Themes, poses, games, partner yoga, breathing exercises and relaxation techniques
• Specific exercises to help kids transition between activities
• Behavior management techniques that support a positive, non-competitive environment

It’s Yoga, Kids Certification Course (IYKC)

The courses, It's Yoga Kids for 3-7 year olds and Rocket Kids for 8-13 year olds, are comprehensive programs to certify you to teach yoga to kids. Yoga Alliance certification is recommended.

The intensive 10-hour course takes place over two days and includes:
It’s Yoga, Kids Teacher Training Manual
• How to lesson plan, sequence and lead fun, creative and educational yoga classes
• Ideas for incorporating art, music, books, props and storytelling in kids' yoga classes
• Curriculum for 16-weeks complete with lesson plans, themes and sequences
• Behavior management techniques to support a positive and non-competitive environment
• Instructor listing on our website

IYKC completion provides:
• Certification for teaching yoga to kids ages 3-7yrs and 8-13yrs
• Eligibility for an internship at It’s Yoga, Kids to observe, assist & team teach

Prenatal and Yoga for Women Teacher Training

This in depth 60 hour training will teach you how to mindfully weave yoga philosophy and practice with a breadth of traditional and conventional wisdom to create a holistic approach to yoga for conception, the childbearing year, and beyond.  With an emphasis on teaching Prenatal Yoga asana, meditation and breathwork, you will also learn about nutrition, common medical and midwifery practices, alternative healing modalities and birthing relaxation techniques, as well as how to work with women in all stages of life.


Program Director:
Britt Fohrman

Additional Faculty:

Linda Sparrowe
Kari Marble, MA, RYT, CMT, CIMI
Julie Matthews, Certified Nutrition Consultant
Abigail Reagan, Licensed Midwife

 


 



IYK Teacher Training Workshop
(IYKT)

Date: October 19, 2008
Day & Time: Sunday, 1:00-5:00pm
Location:
IYK Studio See Map
Tuition Price: $199
Registration: Call 415.561.0900 or
Email Us.

 
 



IYK Certification Course
(IYKC)

Dates:
2008
-October 11 & 12
-November 15 & 16

Day & Time: Saturday & Sunday, 1-6pm
Location: IYK Studio See Map
Tuition Price: $499
Registration: Call 415.561.0900 or Email Us.

 
 

Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training


Prenatal and Yoga for Women Teacher Training


Dates: January 2009 or June 2009 (all weekends)
Day & Time: Fridays 6:30-9:30pm, Saturdays and Sundays, 1:00-7:30pm
Location: IYK Studio See Map
Tuition Price: $1295
Information:
www.brittfohrman.com
Registration: Call 415.561.0900 or Email Us.

 
 
Available Upon Request
-Dates for semi-private teacher training IYKT or IYKC programs.
-Yoga Onsite!™ IYKT for teachers & administrators at school as a continuing education program.



 


A certified yoga instructor who has completed the It’s Yoga, Kids Certification (IYKC) programs for kids ages 3 to 13 years old may be in your area. 


VIEW THE LIST OF IYK CERTIFIED YOGA INSTRUCTORS

   
 
 


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