Workshops

The award-winning YogaKids® International program introduces a proven teaching solution for children ages 4 - 12 with the primary goal of creating less stress and greater success for teachers and students.

YogaKids Tools for Schools links movement and creative activities to the subjects that educators need to cover over the school year. Fun and easy-to-use yoga lesson plans are used as a springboard to explore a full range of the classroom curriculum - from the creative arts and physical education/health to mathematic, history and the sciences. Educators can learn how to seamlessly incorporate yoga into their lesson plans and classroom management techniques, helping students manage their energy and stay centered throughout the day. This 3 or 6-hour training provides invaluable skills for educating, exercising and empowering children. No previous yoga experience necessary.

• 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 kit consist of:

• Yoga Tool Box (50 pose cards with fun tips for classroom integration, stress relief and peak learning development)
• Teachers guide, manual
• Classroom posters
• Lesson plans
• "OM Work" monthly home fun sheet

    Audio/Visual Package

• YogaKids 1 Yoga for 3-6 DVD
• YogaKids 2 ABCs DVD
• YogaKids 3 Silly to Calm DVD
• YogaKids Tools for School Yoga for the Classroom DVD
• YogaKids Tools for Schools Yoga for Physical Education DVD
• Educating the Whole Child Through Yoga-book
• Music CD

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.

Frequently asked questionsand Scientific Support for YogaKids® Tools for Schools.

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1-Day Workshops

Sign up for a seminar introducing today's fastest growing trend! Join like-minded adults for a day of fun and community!

These seminars can be taken by themselves, are not part of any certification process, and have no prerequisites.

     

Taste of YogaKids

What is it?

A 6-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.

Includes:

• YogaKids: Educating the Whole Child Through Yoga by Marsha Wenig

     

Teaching Yoga to Teens: YogaKids Grow Up

What is it?

A 6-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.

Includes:

• Teaching Yoga to Teens: YogaKids Grow Up manual
• Certificate of Attendance as a "Friend of YogaKids Grow Up"

Other frequently asked questions

Please contact Bryony for information on pricing and bookings.

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