Children’s Yoga Teacher Training

Course Available
1-8 Units
Credit Validation

Course Description

Credit Validation for Youth Alliance Yoga Participants Only

This online course can be taken by anyone interested in teaching children's yoga. Please register with Youth Alliance Yoga before registering for credit. You can get more information about the Kids Yoga Certification at Youth Alliance Yoga.

Graduate with the knowledge and skills to fluently teach yoga to kids ages 18 months-18 years. Study all the following topics with a trauma-sensitive, youth-specific lens:

  • DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES
  • ASANA PARTNER POSES & GAMES
  • PRANAYAMA (BREATHWORK)
  • MANTRAS
  • MEDITATION & MINDFULNESS
  • HISTORY OF YOGA
  • 8-LIMBED PHILOSOPHY
  • CULTURAL COMPETENCY & INCLUSION
  • BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT & SELF REGULATION
  • LAW, BUSINESS & ETHICS

Course Details

Number of Units: 1.0 - 7.5/8.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours. Those interested in earning the Children's Yoga Teacher Certification must enroll in the 8.0 unit with certificate option. 

Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for educators, childcare professionals, yoga teachers, and others who serve children (including but not limited to Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, and Pediatricians).

Directions to Enrolled Participants for University Credit:  Submit your Certificate of Completion by email to [email protected] after enrolling for credit and completing the course.

Prerequisites:

None, but an RYT-200 designation is strongly recommended for all; RYT-200 or above is required for candidates who wish to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion of the course.

Course Options

Course Date Units Price
EDC-X764V – 003 01 Jan 202431 Dec 2024 1-7.5 $79-592

Children’s Yoga Teacher Training

01 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
1-7.5
$79-592
Credit Validation

Number of Units: 1.0 – 7.5 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours, select your units upon checkout

Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for educators, childcare professionals, yoga teachers, and others who serve children (including but not limited to Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, and Pediatricians).

Enrollment Open Through: December 31, 2024 (11:59pm PT)

EDC-X764V – 004 01 Jan 202431 Dec 2024 1-8 $79-632

Children’s Yoga Teacher Training

01 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
1-8
$79-632
Credit Validation

Number of Units: 1.0 – 8.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours, select your units upon checkout

Certificate: To apply for the certificate please add on the certificate during check out for $45

Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for educators, childcare professionals, yoga teachers, and others who serve children (including but not limited to Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, and Pediatricians).

Enrollment Open Through: December 31, 2024 (11:59pm PT)

What You Will Learn

  • Plan and execute developmentally appropriate, trauma-sensitive yoga lessons for ages 18 months-18 years
  • Leverage yoga practices such as breath and mindfulness to enhance student self-regulation
  • Enter into contracts to provide yoga services with a robust understanding of legal and ethical considerations specific to the yoga industry

Instructors

Professional development courses offered by the University of San Diego’s Division of Professional & Continuing Education are taught by faculty that possess a depth and breadth of academic and real-world professional experience.

Why USD?

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Credit Validation

The University of San Diego’s Division of Professional and Continuing Education offers graduate-level extension credit for work completed in trainings, workshops, conferences, induction, credentials, and other professional development programs not offered directly by USD. Complete one of the above and a member of our division will help you earn credit for your hard work and dedication to continuing your education.

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