Completion of Foundations is the prerequisite to participate in the
acclaimed YogaKids Advanced Training Practicum
(mentored home-study) and Advanced Training Intensive
(on-site 8-day seminar) to earn the designation of Certified
YogaKids Teacher.
YogaKids International awards you a Certificate of completion for 32 hours of training.
Foundations includes:
Four days of interactive and participatory learning in the YogaKids Teaching methodology
Foundations manual
YogaKids founder Marsha Wenig’s book, YogaKids: Educating the Whole Child Through Yoga
Certificate of completion
Testimonials
The Foundations was truly amazing. Parenting is once again a joy.
I’d forgotten how much fun it's supposed to be!!! YogaKids is such
a gift. — Kate Guelph, Mother and Trainee in the YogaKids Certification
Program
Great appreciation and heartfelt thanks for allowing me the opportunity
to participate in the YogaKids Foundations. The skillfulness and kindness
in this training has enabled me to be instrumental for all the little
people who I teach in elementary school and the youth group
of “La Sagrada Familia”. — Lawrence Young, Therapist, Cleveland, Ohio
After spending 4 days, I feel even more confident in our future.
The YogaKids program is such a wonderful way to have a positive,
peaceful, loving impact on our world. Thanks for your vision, bringing
it to life, and continuing to spread the light. —
Amy Olen, Teacher, Florida
This fundamental, experiential training program includes an overview
of YogaKids poses, techniques, concepts and methodology developed
by yoga-for-children pioneer, Marsha Wenig, during her 20 years of
study, research, practice and teaching yoga to children. There are no
prerequisites for participation in the Foundations Training except a
desire to help children by teaching about the benefits of yoga for
children.
Foundations Schedule and Agenda
Day 1 - 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
A. Opening asanas and YogaKids poses
B. Introduction web
C. History of YogaKids
D. Poses as pathways to learning Lunch
E. YogaKids elements
F. Brain Balance
G. Visual Vignettes
Homework: Review the material and practice the poses and
techniques with each other.
Day 2 - 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
A. Opening asanas and YogaKids poses
B. Laughing Language element
C. Math Medley element Lunch
D. Guidelines and tips for teaching YogaKids
E. Observe a YogaKids class
F. Chakras
Homework: Review material and practice the poses and
techniques with each other.
Day 3 - 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
A. Advanced Training information
B. YogaKids poses
C. Awesome Anatomy/Posture poses Lunch
D. Mind Mapping/Lesson plans
E. Prepare a YogaKids class with your group
F. Teach a YogaKids class
Day 4 - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
A. Reading Comes Alive with Yoga™
B. Teens and special populations
C. Eight limbs of yoga
D. Closing circle and certificate of completion
Who can do the Foundations Course
Teachers
Daycare staff
Yoga Teachers or
Anyone who has an interest in teaching yoga to kids and
bringing them lifelong healthy practices.
How much does the course cost ?
The cost is $849 USD or $799 if you book more than 2 weeks in advance
YogaKids International, the premier yoga program for children,
has developed the Tools for Schools program to bring the
age-old practice of yoga into the modern-day classroom. The
YogaKids Tools for Schools program allows K-5 students to
encounter yoga and its many benefits in a fun, engaging,
and developmentally appropriate manner. The program
successfully integrates across all K-5 curricula, and does
not require either you or your students to have any background
in yoga.
YogaKids Tools for Schools is a comprehensive program using
yoga, Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences Theory, curriculum
integration techniques and character education to accomplish its
mission.
Yoga: Students will practice breathing techniques, poses, games, activities, relaxation, and visualization.
Multiple Intelligences Theory: The program allows all students to flourish by honoring their individual learning styles.
Curriculum Integration: All basic curriculum areas are addressed, as well as classroom management, test preparation,
fitness, and environmental and multicultural education.
Character Education: Yoga is traditionally associated with the development of positive traits such as confidence, compassion,
respect, tolerance, patience, and nonviolence. The YogaKids Tools for Schools program brings the character education aspects of
yoga into the foreground.
The YogaKids® Tools for Schools mission:
Less stress and greater success, for all teachers and students.
Using YogaKids Tools for Schools, you will:
Help all your students learn, regardless of learning style. Have fun and feel
great sharing YogaKids with your students.
Manage classroom behavior challenges gracefully.
Easily integrate yoga into your curriculum, even if you have no prior yoga experience.
Using YogaKids Tools for Schools, your students will:
Learn to integrate yoga skills into their daily lives, enhancing learning
potential and life skills. Have fun learning, leading to academic success.
Feel better about themselves, and more connected to their community.
Contact us for more details and pricing.
1-Day Workshops
These seminars can be taken by themselves, are not part of any
certification process, and have no prerequisites.
A three (3) hour introduction to the YogaKids way of teaching
yoga to children based on the book,"YogaKids, Educating the
Whole Child Through Yoga" by Marsha Wenig, Founder of YogaKids
International. Take away ideas you can use right away in your work
with children.
Who should attend?
Parents, physical therapists, yoga teachers, educators, healthcare
professionals, psychologists, or anyone inspired to bring yoga to children.
No prior yoga experience is necessary.
A three (3) hour introduction to the YogaKids way of teaching yoga to
preteens and teens. Take away a fresh approach to educating, exercising
and empowering teens with yoga.
Who should attend?
Educators, yoga teachers, healthcare professionals, and adults interested
in or already working with preteen or teen populations. Prior yoga
experience helpful but not required.
Contact us for more details and pricing.
The schedule for all trainings can be found in ‘Events’
