Kids Yoga Teacher Training near Croydon

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Kids Yoga Teacher Training near Croydon

Learning yoga can take place at any age. Whether young or elderly, we all have the opportunity to begin our yoga journey. Here at The Shala School of Yoga, we are passionate about spreading the benefits of yoga to every age group, including the youngest members of our community. That’s why we offer our Kids Yoga Teacher Training near Croydon, designed to offer high quality training for anyone wishing to share yoga with kids.

Course Overview

Our yoga teacher training near Croydon is led by experienced senior teacher, Charli Van Ness. The programme integrates movement, mindfulness, creativity, nutrition, song, poetry, sacred sound, and storytelling to create a nurturing and inspiring environment for children.

Course Content

The training covers yoga practices suitable for child development, including:

Posture-based movement with creative sequencing and themes.
Yoga-based games.
Mindfulness and meditation techniques.
Breathing exercises.
Sacred song and chanting (both mantras and English songs).
Sacred sound (Nada Yoga).
Poetry and inspirational creative writing.
Conscious creative activities.
Welcome circles and card intention pulling.
Setting up a conducive learning environment.

Our course aims to be as comprehensive as possible in order to equip participants with a wide range of tools and techniques tailored for children’s yoga. By integrating physical movement, creative expression, mindfulness, and holistic practices, we help prepare trainees to support and inspire young yogis in a variety of engaging and meaningful ways.

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Anatomy and Physiology

Understanding child development for ages 5-11 through a yoga lens:

Study of anatomical and physiological principles.
Benefits, contraindications, and healthy movement patterns in yoga practice.

By studying these components from a yoga perspective, we aim to provide you with a deep understanding of how to tailor yoga practices to support healthy growth and development in children. This knowledge ensures that the yoga activities are safe, effective, and beneficial.

Practical Sessions

Trainees will engage in hands-on learning through practicum hours:

Observing and teaching children’s yoga classes.
Case study: Conducting a block of six classes and providing feedback.
Practical and theory assessments.

Methods of Learning

Led by Charli Van Ness.
Unpaid work experience through case studies.
Personal and home study.
Partner and group practical exercises.
Constructive feedback sessions.
Supervision hours, practical and theory assessments.

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testimonials

'Thank you so much for your beautiful, creative and dynamic session yesterday. Saisha absolutely loved every minute and hasn't stopped raving about it and you! You really are wonderful with the kids and you hold such a special space for them. Your consideration, kindness and generosity of spirit in communicating with them is so touching. Plus your energy and passion is inspirational! We need more holistic teachers like you for our young. Looking forward to the next one!'

ann ( mother)

Course Dates

The course has the following modules scheduled:

Monday- 7 April 2025 DAY 1 - IN STUDIO

10-6pm
Tuesday- 8 April 2025 DAY 2 - IN STUDIO

10-6pm
Wednesday- 9 April 2025 DAY 3 - IN STUDIO

10-6pm

Pricing

The cost is £595 for the full 3-day training
A non-refundable deposit of £150 is required on booking.
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If you do not pay in full, please ensure that you save your credit card details so we can process the final payment of £345. This will happen 21 days before the start of the course and a receipt will be sent to you when the payment has been taken.
In order for the balance to be processed, please ensure that you save your card details and opt for the direct debit option. If you prefer to pay by the credit card option then this incurs a 2.4% charge. Receipts will be sent to you when the payments are taken.
300 hour students get a 10% discount on this training if they have booked three trainings with us (priced at £395 or more) including one core module. Email  us if this is the case and the discount will be applied when the balance is taken.

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