Children & Teen Yoga Teacher Training with Judy Levin
Kids and Teens Teacher Training with Judy has been postponed. A new date will be announced soon.
A comprehensive program perfect for yoga instructors, classroom educators, administrators, counselors, or anyone that has a love for yoga and wishes to bring it to children and/or teens.
The Yoga Synthesis Children/Teen teacher training program is a 95 hour Yoga Alliance accredited program. It utilizes the practice of yoga, mindfulness, and conscious breath work and prepares trainees to teach children of all ages.
Dates, Timing & Location
Teacher Training meets for five weekends at Yoga Synthesis, Chestnut Ridge, 787 Chestnut Ridge Road, Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977. Attendance at all sessions is required.
Weekend Course Time:
Friday nights from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Saturdays from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Sundays from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
2018-2019 Dates:
Friday-Sunday, November 2nd-4th
Friday-Sunday, December 7th-9th
Friday-Sunday, January 4th-6th
Friday-Sunday, February 1st-3rd
Friday-Sunday, March 1st-3rd
Additional Hours -
18 hours practicum which includes observation, reading, mentorship and assisting
10 hours focusing on chosen elective
What Participants Will Learn -
Childhood development
Age appropriate yoga sequences, teaching techniques and effective communication skills.
Age appropriate philosophy, anatomy and physiology.
Creative lesson planning and strategies.
Practice teaching to all age groups.
Teaching yoga to children with special needs.
Therapeutic yoga for children.
Yoga in the classroom, in school settings and various different venues.
Age appropriate asana (postures), pranayama (breathwork), relaxation, mindfulness and focusing techniques.
Yoga based games, partner and group poses, activities and chanting.
Required Reading -
• The Yoga Anatomy Coloring Book by Kelly Solloway
• Yoga for Children by Lisa Flynn
• Yoga Therapy for every special need: Meeting Needs in a natural setting by Nancy Williams
• Creating the Peaceable Classroom by Sandy Bothmer
• Mindfulness for Teachers by Patricia A. Jennings
• Breathe-Yoga for Teens by Mary Kaye Chryssicas
• Yoga Games for Children by Danielle Bersma and Marjoke Visscher
• Storytime Yoga; The Treasure in Your Heart by Sydney Solis
• Starbright; Meditations For Children by Maureen Garth
Prerequisites - Candidates for admission into the Yoga Synthesis Children/Teen Teacher Training should have at least 2 years currently consistent yoga practice and a basic understanding of yogic principles. Candidates should have a desire to bring the gift of yoga to our youth. To insure the integrity of the learning experience, all candidates must receive prior approval of the instructor.
Tuition/Registration
Group discount for three or more teachers from the same school ($100 off for each participant)
Full Tuition is $1395. A completed application, along with a deposit check in the amount of $500 payable to Yoga Synthesis, is required for registration. Payment in full prior to commencement of training is preferred but payment plans are available. All payments are due by the end of the training. Cost of books are not included except the training manual.
Application
An application may be obtained at the Yoga Synthesis studio (201-818-9642) or Click Here for Application.
Trainee Discounts -
20% off Yoga Synthesis workshops.*
20% off retail products* (from the Yoga Synthesis boutique).
*All discounts apply for the duration of the training
Refund Policy - Withdrawal refund prior to start date, $500. Thereafter, refunds are determined on an individual basis, depending upon time spent in the training, cost of training materials, etc. The Yoga Synthesis Teacher Training Manual and Manual Supplement are the property of Yoga Synthesis and must be returned to Yoga Synthesis upon withdrawal from program.