Kids yoga teacher training for all teachers and instructors PLEASE use the free syllabus HERE guiding you through the proper method to present a 6 Day Yoga program to your Kindergarten or Elementary School classroom ensuring these proven outcomes:
- Kids Yoga Enhances Confidence
- Kids Yoga Improves Concentration and Focus
- Kids Yoga Helps Kids Manage Stress Through Breathing
- Kids Yoga Promotes Inclusivity
- Kids Yoga Introduces Kids to Mindfulness
- Kids Yoga Promotes a Healthy Body
- Kids Yoga Improves Coordination & Balance
Classroom Yoga ~ a solution to school violence and it works!
CALMING KIDS: Yoga and Mindfulness in the Classroom
2018-2019 Study Results
| Students reported: | 2018 – 2019 |
| Feeling good about themselves | 48% increase |
| Standing up for themselves | 48% increase |
| Focusing in school | 30% increase |
| Feeling angry for no reason | 55% decrease |
| Physical altercations in school | 38% decrease |
| Trouble controlling anger | 35% decrease |
In addition, three times the number of students reported that they could handle others making fun of them in school as compared to before learning the CALMING KIDS techniques (178% increase).
Statistics based on 100 students between the ages of 11 – 13 reporting their experience before and after 6 sessions of movement, mindfulness & meditation training and practice throughout the school year. CALMING KIDS (CK): Creating a Non-Violent World since 2004
Day One – What is Yoga?
The Balance of Body and Mind
Get the 6 Day Curriculum
Day Two – How Do You Breathe?
Practices to Regulate the Breath
The students start to understand that the connection of the body to the mind is their breath.
Here’s the free full 6 day curriculum
Day Three – How Do You Feel?
Checking in: emotional awareness, communication and anti-bullying
Day Four – Community
Finding Our Heart
Day Five – Why Exercise?
The Benefits of Exercise
Day Six – Relationships
Anti-Bullying – Relationship Games – Bring It All Together
Starting with movement and mindfulness is a great way to start each day!!
Get the full Six Day Free Curriculum HERE
Allowing 10-15 mins at the start of every day for centering will increase focus, social emotional balance, and positive communication skills.
The CALMING KIDS (CK) Six Day On-Line Kids Yoga Teacher Training Lesson Plans includes:
- Handouts illustrating all the concepts presented with coloring pages, activity ideas and songs.
- Scripts with non-violent communication models for the play acting scenarios.
- A discussion forum with thought provoking questions and insights shared by other teachers.
- An easy quiz at the end of each module of learning to review what you have learned.
- Open access to the online site for reference and to enhance your capacity to teach mindfulness and non-violent education to elementary age students.
CALMING KIDS offers two levels of certification. One is given upon the completion of the online course. Participants are issued a downloadable certificate to hang in the classroom, school or studio. For teachers who would like to receive continuing education credit, CALMING KIDS offers a deeper level certification in order to become a nationally accredited CALMING KIDS Children’s Yoga Educator for Elementary Age students. This is achieved by teaching a minimum of six hours of the CK program to children and keeping a detailed log. This log is submitted to CALMING KIDS for evaluation and certification. A small additional fee is applied. To enroll in the full course please CLICK HERE.
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About the Author:
Dee Marie, M.A., C.Y.T. Dee holds a Masters Degree from New York University in therapeutic exercise and motor development and became certified by the American College of Sports Medicine. She was also the President of the Association of Personal Trainers in New York City for 2 years. Dee uses her extensive educational and practical experience in Dance, yoga therapy, sports training, child and motor development, exercise therapy, relaxation and meditation to provide private and class instruction for individuals of all ages and populations in Colorado and nationally.