YOGA SYNTHESIS CHILDREN/TEEN TEACHER TRAINING - GROWING ROOTS: April 4th-6th in Chestnut Ridge

The Yoga Synthesis™ Children/Teen Teacher Training starts February 28, 2014 and meets for four weekends at our Chestnut Ridge location. Below is a detailed itinerary for each weekend. Questions pertaining to the training can be sent to Yoga Synthesis: yogasynthesisnj@yahoo.com or to Judy: Judylev14@gmail.com


Weekend Two - April 4th-6th
Growing Roots (ages 7-11yrs)

The following information will be covered:

  • The study and understanding of developmental stages specific to age group
  • age appropriate asana (poses) including “traditional” and made up poses, singing and chanting, gross motor skills, breath awareness, relaxation and meditation techniques
  • yoga games, partner poses
  • yoga philosophy and principles
  • lesson planning and creating your own creative, fun and dynamic style
  • anatomy and physiology (physical and energetic)
  • classroom management
  • practice teaching including how to theme teach