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Children's Yoga Teacher Training

This event is a 500hr RYA Teacher Training module. Read more about modules here. They are open to all, though you will get the most out of them if you have some yoga experience. We consider these advanced yoga studies. You do not need to be working on 500 hour certification to take one.

We have two different Children's Yoga Teacher Trainings. An in house one with Jane Anne Tager and a Y.O.G.A. for Youth™ Teacher Training program
with Krishna Kaur Khalsa. Details below.

Children's Yoga Teacher Training and Certification
with Jane Anne Tager

July 6-8, 2012 : Asheville, NC
The cost is $305 (this does not include books, housing or food)
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Cancellation fee $75

Hours for all programs:
Friday
9:00-12:00pm
2:00 - 5:00 pm
6:30 - 9:00 pm
Saturday
9:30-11:30 am
1:00 - 4:30 pm
5:30 - 8:30 pm
Sunday
9:00 am - 12:15 pm
12:45 - 2:30 pm

This training is interactive and educational. In addition to incorporating fun in teaching children's yoga, we will also interweave the deeper spiritual side of yoga. (Yoga Alliance hours available upon request).

Curriculum includes:
*what is yoga, what is children's yoga, what are the innumerable benefits of each?
*which learning theories might be appropriate for you
*the different learning styles for children, taking into consideration: age groups from pre-school to teens; and male vs. female
*how to teach different age groups: 2-5, 6-9, 10-12, and teens
*how to create themes, games, partner yoga, interesting stories
*appropriate breathing, relaxation, chanting, meditations and visualizations for children
*how to lesson plan, sequence classes, and improvise
*adapting to different teaching environments from public schools, churches, rec. centers, etc...
*many opportunities for group teaching and peer review
*developing different behavior management techniques that support a loving, non-competitive environment and encourage self-respect and freedom of expression
*how to prepare for class and tons of ideas for incorporating art, music, books, props, singing, storytelling, and spiritual inspiration in children's yoga classes
*and more...

Requirements for application:

We strongly recommend you have some teaching experience, as this is an short training intensive, focusing on teaching children's yoga. We are assuming you have some familiarity with yoga asanas, pranayama, and philosophy. Open to yoga teachers, school teachers with yoga experience, or serious yoga students.

Required reading:

  • Yoga Calm for Children by Linea and James Gillen
  • Yoga for Children : A complete illustrated guide to yoga by Swati Chanchani and Rajiv Chanchani
  • The Yoga Handbook by Stephanie Keach
  • The Peace Book, by Todd Parr

Recommended but not currently in print. We do not sell it.

  • Fly Like a Butterfly : Yoga for Children by Shakta Kaur Khalsa

The Presenter:

The teacher training will be taught by Jane Anne Tager.

Jane Anne Tager, mother of three, has been practicing yoga at AYC for over a decade. Now she not only rewards herself through her own practice, but also by teaching Kids' yoga classes. Jane Anne says teaching yoga to kids offers them strength, balance, flexibility, and heightened awareness that benefits them far beyond their mats. It also offers them some much needed down time, and time to just sit with themselves. Better yet, it is just plain fun.

JaneAnne also teaches pre-natal yoga. These classes turn the attention to the breath while stretching deeply, incorporating poses that nurture the low back, open the hips, and work out other kinks as the needs arise. It offers moms-to-be a connection with each other, while taking time out to care for themselves and their changing bodies.

Location of Asheville Training:

March, 2012 To be held at the Asheville School of Massage and Yoga, 77 Walnut Street • Asheville, NC 28801 • (828) 252-7377 top

July 2012 to be held at Asheville Yoga 211 S. Liberty St. Asheville, NC 28801 (828)254-0380

Y.O.G.A. for Youth™ Teacher Training program
with Krishna Kaur Khalsa
October 24 - 28, 2012

Wed, Oct 24:  8:00am - 12:00pm; 1:30pm - 5:30pm
Thur, Oct 25: 8:00am - 12:00pm; 1:30pm - 5:30pm
Fri, Oct 26: 8:00am - 12:00pm; 1:30pm - 5:30pm
Sat, Oct 27: 12:30pm - 8:30pm
Sun, Oct 28: 12:30pm - 8:30pm
$800 Full Payment or
$250 deposit

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Welcome To: All Level Yoga Teachers, 
School Teachers, 
Parents, Youth Facilitators, Youth Group Leaders, Youth Councilors

Led by the acclaimed yoga activist, level 2 master yoga teacher and trainer, Krishna Kaur Khalsa E-RYT, the Y.O.G.A. for Youth™ Teacher Training program is one of the oldest and most distinguished youth yoga programs in the world. Embark on an unforgettable forty (40) hour intensive training series that will explore some of the most effective approaches to presenting asanas and kriyas to youth.

- Multiple Yoga Discipline Integration
- Age, Gender and Ailment Specific Class Formats
- Secured Facility Preparation & Protocol
- Cultural and Social Sensitivity Development
- Hands-On Class Format & Development
- Access to the Y.O.G.A. for Youth™ Support Network
- FREE 1 Year Y.O.G.A. for Youth™ Membership 
- Y.O.G.A. for Youth™ Teacher Placement Opportunities

Develop the ability to translate ancient yogic principals into a language youth can understand and apply to their daily lives WITHOUT diminishing yoga's powerful effects. This training will not only introduce you to the policies and procedures of teaching in secured facilities, but it will also prepare you to effectively deliver creative and dynamic youth yoga classes to diverse populations with a massive impact.  Elevate your teachings and set yourself apart from your fellow instructors.

Drop In: This training benefits people who participate in all five days. There are exceptions made for those who need to miss one day. We discourage people who only attend only a few days. Severe circumstances would have to be discussed with Krishna directly.