Through this eight-week course, you will learn the theory and science behind the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social benefits of yoga for children.
You will gain the confidence to lesson plan for your students through ample opportunities to embody and practice teach yoga breathing, postures, games, and relaxation exercises throughout the course.
Upon completion of our course, you will be fully equipped with the knowledge and tools to help children build a lifetime of health and wellness through yoga and mindfulness practices.
No experience required. Mat recommended :)
Flexible course structure to meet your schedule demands.
In a new, self-paced format, this training allows you to learn at your own pace and repeat lectures and practices as often as you’d like!
Click here to view the syllabus or download an information packet to learn more about this training.
Get a headstart on coursework.
You will receive access to all self-paced coursework as soon as you enroll.
Weekly check-ins will be held every Wednesday at 5:30pm PST beginning on January 9, 2019.
“I just received my certification through your wonderful program and I am so excited to jump right in with my little kiddos! This year I will be blending together our social emotional learning with a focus on body awareness and self-control through yoga.”
“[I have] the dream of using yoga to promote healthy youth development and transform education in schools. [I am] now equipped with the scientific evidence of the benefits, the tools needed to design valuable learning experiences for children through yoga (a real “tool belt”!), as well as the practice and confidence to make it happen!”
Brynne Caleda, M.Ed., E-RYT is a leader in the field of yoga education. As CEO of Yoga Ed., Brynne champions the efficacy of innovative, evidence-based yoga programs for schools to establish lifelong foundations for student’s fitness, wellness, and productivity. Over the past decade, Brynne has worked closely with educators, health professionals, and parents to enrich school communities with yoga tools to more authentically and effectively teach to their students and children. A pioneer of yoga education in Hawaii, Brynne is also the founder of Stretch Your Imagination, a non-profit that creates sustainable yoga programs for Hawaii’s schools. When not at home in paradise with her two year old son, you can find Brynne leading trainings and empowering educators to integrate yoga into schools across Europe, Asia, and the United States.
A strategist by trade and scientist at heart, Julia earned her degree in Human Biology with a focus on the Brain & Behavior at Brown University. While studying in Providence, Julia joined the Britton Lab to examine the effects of mindfulness-based practices on emotion and affect in teenage students. Through her research studies, Julia witnessed the power of teaching life skills from an early age and now deeply believes its potential to transform the holistic health of future generations. Julia is currently the head of operations at Yoga Ed. and strives to leverage technology to share yoga education with communities worldwide.
Dancer, yogi, and educator, Harmony Turner, has an incredible passion for movement arts, education, and children. With a BA in Theatre Arts, MFA in Dance, 200hr RYT, and K-5 YogaEd certification, Harmony has immersed herself in the realm of teaching. Having worked for many diverse and influential organizations, Harmony has now founded her own dance, yoga, and education company: HarmsaStar. With goals of artistic expression, academic integrity, community, and collaboration, Harmony is beyond enthusiastic to be taking this journey with Yoga Ed.
