GET CERTIFIED TO TEACH YOGA TO CHILDREN IN A TRAUMA-INFORMED WAY
Yoga Ed.’s RCYT – Registered Children’s Yoga Teacher – Certificate with a Trauma-Informed Focus is an immersive 95-hour online program designed for anyone inspired to teach yoga and mindfulness to children and teens in a trauma-informed way.
Through this program, you’ll learn the principles and practices to safely teach yoga and mindfulness to children, deepen your understanding to successfully shift teaching practice for teens, and gain the knowledge and confidence to teach trauma-informed yoga and mindfulness classes to youth.
Yoga Ed. is a Registered Children's Yoga School with the Yoga Alliance and approved to offer RCYT certifications program online. Upon completion of our program, you will be certified as a Yoga Educator with Yoga Ed. and eligible for Yoga Alliance's RCYT certification.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Online 95-Hour Teacher Training
Starting February 11, dive into the art and science of teaching yoga and mindfulness to youth. Select from the Accelerated track (3-month) or Standard track (6-month) based on your schedule and learning needs.
Live weekly check-ins for tailored course instruction
Interactive online meet-ups with your course instructor to take the course content deeper and answer any questions you have. All check-ins are recorded for you to watch on your own time.
Backed by research
Our programs have been the focus of multiple research studies by universities – Harvard, Tulane, and Cal State Fullerton – with measurable results in physical and mental health outcomes for children.
Global community of learners
Join a global movement of individuals dedicated to improving the health of their communities through yoga. 45 countries, 78K+ classrooms, and 15M+ students worldwide.
Evidence-based, standards-based curriculum
Our program is evidence-based, meets national and international Physical Education standards, and is approved by the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning.
Support physical & mental health
Even before COVID-19, youth were experiencing increased stress and decreased health outcomes. Learn the art and science of yoga education to improve youth’s lifelong health and wellness.
95-HOURS TOWARDS YOUR RCYT CERTIFICATION
To become an RCYT with the Yoga Alliance, you must successfully complete both a 200-hour yoga teach training program and a 95-hour children's yoga training – in either order - that are registered with Yoga Alliance. As a RCYS registered with the Yoga Alliance, our RCYT certificate program will provide you with the 95-hour training you will need towards this requirement.
Step 1: Choose Your Track and Complete Courses
The RCYT program includes 3 online courses that help you develop your skillset for teaching yoga to children and teens: Teaching Children's Yoga, Teaching Teen's Yoga, and Trauma-Informed Yoga for Youth. All courses include a mix of self-paced and instructor-led coursework for a blended learning experience.
Choose Your Track*
ACCELERATED
STANDARD
Program Dates
Length of Program
When You Take Each Course
Feb 11 - Apr 7
3 Months
Take all three courses at the same time
STANDARD
Feb 11 - Aug 4
6 Months
Take all three courses consecutively
Step 2: Practicum Experience
Complete 18-hours of observation and practice teaching to complete the RCYT program and earn your 95-hour certificate from Yoga Ed. Practicum is included in the program, completed virtually and does not require travel.
Step 3: Earn a Certificate
When you finish every course and complete practicum, you’ll earn a 95-Hour Teacher Training Certificate from Yoga Ed. that you can submit to the Yoga Alliance towards your RCYT credential.
Step 4: Complete Additional Teaching Hours
If you choose to register with the Yoga Alliance, simply complete an additional 30 teaching hours in children’s yoga after completing the program with Yoga Ed. Teaching hours can be completed either in-person or online.
INCLUDED COURSES
RCYT Certificate Tuition: $749
(Total Value: $1,047 | You Save: $298)
MEET THE INSTRUCTORS
BRYNNE CALEDA
M.Ed., e-RYT, Co-Founder
JULIA BOND
B.Sc., Co-Founder
HARMONY TURNER
MA, MFA, e-RYT
CHELSEA HYLTON
B.Sc., e-RYT
MEGAN MCWILLIAMS
MSW, MPH, LCSW, RYT
JASON BATTUNG
MA, e-RYT
Save Your Seat for a Future Session.
Is March a better time? Prebook now. As soon as you register, you will gain access to all self-paced coursework – lecture videos, curricula, and premade lesson plans – so that you can get a headstart on your learning.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How long do I have access to this program?
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Do I need to have a 200hr YTT in order to enroll in your RCYT program?
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If you enroll in the Standard track, weekly check-ins will be Mondays at 3:30pm - 4:30pm PT | 6:30pm - 7:30pm ET from February 11 - April 7, Tuesdays at 3:30pm - 4:30pm PT | 6:30pm - 7:30pm ET from April 8 - June 2, and Wednesdays at3:30pm - 4:30pm PT | 6:30pm - 7:30pm ET June 10 - August 4.
All check-ins are recorded so you can watch if you are unable to make the live meet-up. If you are unable to join the weekly meet-up live, you will be required to watch the recording and complete the unique assignment corresponding to each week's check-in.
What does the practicum experience entail?+-
Are there scholarships available?
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Can I enroll in this now and get started on coursework immediately?
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I'm a past student of Yoga Ed. online trainings. Can I enroll?
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Does this qualify for credits?
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+ 10.5 semester hours with LMU – view eligible states here.
+ 5 A+/P-credit & 90 CTLE hours with ASPDP / New York City Department of Education – Accelerated Track Only
+ 96 CEUs towards your ISSA certification with International Sports Science Association
Lastly, feel free to check with your local school or district to see if they will accept course credits. Please email us at [email protected] for more information.
Do I need to be a teacher to take this course?
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Which do you recommend enrolling in - the Accelerated or Standard track?
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That said, we do offer the option for Accelerated to honor that some students may only have a limited amount of time to complete the coursework, especially in light of the global pandemic, and would like to receive the credential more quickly. The approximate workload for this option will be between 9-12 hours per week over 10 weeks.
Is this program approved by the Yoga Alliance?
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How relevant is this program? Will it incorporate current events in the world or is it a more general course?
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Are these courses a good fit for me if I’m teaching virtually?
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Does the $750 tuition include all courses and all materials?
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How do I gift this course?
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