Kids Yoga Teacher Training

Promoting Active Bodies, Healthy Minds and Happy Hearts in kids of all ages! 

Level 1 FUNdamentals Certificate:

Learn how to plan and deliver fun, impactful, and engaging kids yoga classes for all ages.

Our comprehensive Kids Yoga Teacher Training will empower you to feel capable and confident to teach engaging, meaningful, and impactful yoga and mindfulness programs for kids and teens of all ages in a variety of settings.

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You’ll Learn:

  • The 6 principles to effective, meaningful and engaging kids yoga classes

  • Our tried and tested lesson plan framework that will set you up for success

  • How kids yoga differs from adults yoga

  • Child development and anatomy

  • How to teach to all age groups from preschool through year 12

  • Age-appropriate yoga poses

  • Breathing techniques for each age group

  • Yoga games and partner yoga

  • Foundational mindfulness practices

  • How to create guided relaxations

  • The secret ingredient to keeping kids engaged in your classes

  • Positive classroom management tools and techniques

  • How to be a great kids yoga teacher

  • The business of teaching Kids Yoga and how to get started

Want more info?

Come to our FREE kids yoga teacher training workshop:

The 5 Principles of Teaching Kids Yoga.

Learn the top 5 things you need to know to be a GREAT kids yoga teacher, experience kids yoga and learn more about our kids yoga teacher training obligation free!

14th September 2 - 4pm at Moksha Academy of Yoga in Bentleigh

Online and in-person training

LEVEL 1 FUNdamentals of Kids Yoga only $895

26th and 27th October 2024. A total of 25hours, complete the online elements at your leisure in your own time (13 hours) then practice putting it all together when we meet in person Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th October at Moksha Academy of Yoga, Bentleigh, VIC

LEVEL 2 Advanced Kids Yoga Teacher Training only $895

9th and 10th November 2024. A total of 25hours. Self-paced online learning, planning and teaching reflections (13 hours), and put learning into practice when we meet in person Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th November at Moksha Academy of Yoga, Bentleigh, VIC

Level 1 and Level 2 = 50hours Kids Yoga Teacher Training accredited by Yoga Australia

Level 1 and Level 2 purchased together only $1295 - save $495!

You’ll Receive:

  • A comprehensive manual with kid friendly yoga poses, breathing practices, mindfulness activities, and guided meditations.

  • Lesson plans for each age group so you’re ready to teach as soon as you complete the course, and,

  • You’ll became a member of our Thriving Kids Yoga Teachers community where we celebrate each other’s achievements, share ideas and support one another to make a difference to children’s lives.

You will leave with a tool kit of age appropriate:

  • Yoga poses,

  • Games and Partner poses,

  • Mindfulness activities,

  • Breathing techniques,

  • Meditations, and

  • Our tried and tested lesson plan template that takes all the guesswork out of planning an effective class so you can teach confidently and authentically. And,

  • Positive Classroom management strategies.

Level 1 FUNdamentals is a 25 hour kids yoga and mindfulness training program. After this training you’ll have the framework, tools, strategies and class plans to start teaching kids class straightaway. 🎊

Why choose our training?

  • Safe & Accessible

    Learn to teach safe and accessible yoga classes to different age groups. You’ll understand the difference between kids yoga and adults yoga, and offer inspiring yoga classes that support physical, mental and emotional health and wellbeing. No previous yoga experience required!

  • Fun & Engaging

    Follow our proven framework to plan, structure and sequence an effective, engaging and meaningful yoga class and feel confident that you have all the right ingredients to make an impact while having fun.

  • Make a Difference

    Learn how yoga and mindfulness can help to reduce anxiety, build resilience and promote self-belief in kids of all ages. Teach powerful tools that children can use through their lifetime! Plant seeds of calm, peace, kindness, gratitude, positivity, and happiness.

  • A Career in Kids Yoga

    Not only will you learn the tools and techniques to make a difference to the lives of kids and teens but you’ll also gain the skills that can set you up in a whole new rewarding career as a kids yoga teacher, offering you a variety of work opportunities.

I’m ready to make a difference!

Who is this training for?

This course is for anyone who loves to work with children of all ages, wants to make a difference, and is passionate about yoga and mindfulness. You do not need to be a Yoga Teacher to teach kids yoga, although some experience of yoga is preferred. This course is suitable for yoga teachers, primary and secondary school teachers, after-school and holiday program facilitators and parents.

Program delivery

Online & In-Person Hybrid Training: This is a 25-hour program with 12 contact hours delivered over 2 days and 13 non-contact hours that include self-paced online home learning and planning.

If you wish to receive a Level 1 Certificate attendance, either live online or in-person, is compulsory.

Any questions? Email me hello@mindfulthrivingkids.com

Why choose Mindful Thriving Kids?

Vic has 25 years experience of working with children and youth. Originally working as a Youth Worker, designing, and delivering health and wellbeing courses that empowered youth to be the best versions of themselves. Since training as a Yoga Teacher and Kids Yoga teacher Vic has gone on to make a difference to the lives of thousands of children and youth over the past 11 years. Teaching in schools, kindergartens, working with Local Authorities to run mindfulness for teen programs, teaching private yoga sessions for children additional needs, Vic has run yoga sessions for families, at yoga parties, run wellbeing programs for teachers and delivered yoga teacher training for educators. Training with Vic is guaranteed to be fun, engaging, meaningful and insightful with up-to-date best practices. You’ll walk away with a toolbox full of kids yoga strategies and activities, and feel confident to deliver yoga classes that make a difference!

Level 1 Gives you all the information you need to get going as a kids yoga teacher.

If you’re looking to start a whole new exciting career as a kids yoga teacher, hone your teaching skills, learn how to engage and work inclusively with diverse groups of kids Level 2 Advanced Kids Yoga Training is for you!

Level 1 and Level 2 together give you the 50 hours of training required to become a registered Kids Yoga Teacher!

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Level 2 Mindful Thriving Kids Advanced Kids Yoga Teacher Training:

Enhance your teaching skills with our Level 2 Advanced Training (25hours)

In Level 2 we dive deeper, building your knowledge base and skill level which opens up a range of opportunities for teaching Kids Yoga and unlocking the potential for a highly rewarding new career path.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Create your own yoga programs for any age group

  • Design, develop and deliver yoga and mindfulness classes and programs in schools that meaningfully align with the curriculum.

  • Develop your leadership skills and enhance your classroom management skills

  • Use effective yoga strategies for children with anxiety and ADHD and learn how to teach yoga to children with additional needs.

Level 1 + Level 2 = 50hours of training and meets the requirement to register as Kids Yoga Teacher with Yoga Australia.

Level 1 or a similar kids yoga teacher training is required before undertaking Level 2

Contact us for more information

Purchase Level 1 and Level 2 together for a huge saving!

Pay only $1295!

FAQs

  • No, not at all. Level 1 FUNdamentals is suitable for anyone who wishes to share the benefits of yoga and mindfulness with kids and teens.

  • Yes! Once you have completed the 25 hour Level 1 FUNdamentals course you will be able to get the insurance you need to teach kids yoga in schools, daycare and run after schools programs.

    If you are a Yoga Teacher you can register these 25 hours (15 contact, 10 non-contact hours) as part of your continuing professional development.

    If you also complete the Level 2 training you now have the required 50 hours training to be a registered kids yoga teacher with Yoga Australia.

    To be a registered kids yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance you need to complete a 95hour kids yoga teacher training. Our Level 3 Senior Kids Yoga Teacher Training will be available soon. Contact us for more details

  • Yes, absolutely! In fact, Level 1 training was devised with school teachers, as well as yoga teachers, in mind. You’ll be able to teach some powerful yoga and mindfulness brain breaks in the classroom as well as run full yoga sessions for your students, whether you are a classroom teacher or a PE teacher.

  • This is a hybrid of online and in-person

    1. Online (self-paced) 13 hours and in-person in Melbourne over 2 days (12 contact hours)

    Complete the online elements at your leisure in your own time and then practice putting it all together when we meet in person.

    *In-person is compulsory for certification

  • ENROLMENT PROCEDURE 

    All enrolments can be made online through the Moksha Yoga website at www.mokshayoga.com.au/kids-yoga-teacher-training

    Participants undertaking this course are required to finalise payment at the point of enrolment. Final date for all enrolments is Friday 18 October 2024, to allow time for completion of online pre-learning material.

    Special Discount Rate on the Fully Accredited 50hr Training is available when enrolling in both Levels 1 & 2 together and saves $495 on the price of purchasing these separately.

    Once enrolment and payment has been made, the Moksha Academy Student Withdrawal and Refund Policy will apply (detailed below).

    REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

    Level 1: FUNdamentals of Kids Yoga Teaching

    12 Contact hours: Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 October 2024 (9:30am – 4:30pm, incl breaks) hosted at Moksha Yoga, Bentleigh VIC

    13 Non-contact hours: Self-paced learning with online course material and a comprehensive manual of resources.

    Level 2: Advanced Kids Yoga Teaching

    12 Contact hours: Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 November 2024 (9:30am – 4:30pm, incl breaks) hosted at Moksha Yoga, Bentleigh VIC

    13 Non-contact hours: Self-paced learning with online course material and a comprehensive manual of resources.

    GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

    We welcome applications from participants 18 years of age and over.

    The Moksha Academy’s primary intention when considering an enrolment is that the applicant demonstrates potential to successfully complete and succeed on their chosen course, including: effective interpersonal and communication skills; a genuine, empathic and compassionate nature; a mature and responsible outlook; a dedicated willingness to commit to the course in full.

    STUDENT WITHDRAWAL & REFUND POLICY

    We strongly recommend that before enrolling you ensure you are able to make the commitment to the course in its entirety in order to successfully meet the assessment criteria and graduate. All requests to withdraw from the training must be made in writing and sent via email or post to the Moksha Academy of Yoga.

    Where notification of withdrawal is received at least 4 weeks prior to course commencement, the Academy will refund any fees less a non-refundable deposit of $495, including administrative fees to cover the cost of backfilling the vacancy.

    Where notification of withdrawal is received 2-4 weeks prior to course commencement, the Academy will refund any fees less the non-refundable deposit of $495, plus $200 administrative fees to cover the cost of backfilling the vacancy.

    Where the Academy receives notification in writing to withdraw from the course less than 2 weeks prior to course commencement, students are not entitled to any refund of course fees.

    Furthermore, once access to the online course content has been granted, if the training manual has been downloaded and any modules of the online course material have been completed beyond the Introduction and Welcome, participants are deemed to have received course materials warranting full payment and are not entitled to any refund of fees on notification of withdrawal.

    Please note, the Moksha Academy of Yoga reserves the right to cancel or amend any training course in the unlikely event of insufficient enrolment. Notice will be provided with the option to reschedule for a future course date or to receive a full refund of fees.

Meet your lead teacher, Vic Crombie, and learn more about the Kids Yoga Teacher Training. 🌸

Any Other Questions? Contact us.