What you'll learn
- Simple range of motion movement routines
- Easy yoga exercises to do in a classroom setting, gym or studio
- Breathing practices that are age appropriate for each population
- Relaxation techniques & mindfulness meditation to increase mental health
- Wellness education for students of all ages and for school staff
- Non-violent communication and interaction
Course description
Calming Kids teacher training is fun, interactive and intellectually informative. It consists of lectures, open discussions, partner practices and experiential learning. Participants are introduced to a simple range of motion movement routine and easy yoga exercises, breathing practices, relaxation techniques and mindfulness skills to increase mental health and wellness for students of all ages and for school staff.
CK’s evidence-based curriculum explores techniques to increase concentration, respect personal space and assist in making better choices. Attendees will learn how to teach students solutions for managing stress and the mechanics of effective breathing for self-regulation and relaxation. Training participants will also find the calming techniques useful for themselves, enabling them to become effective role models for students.
Available Online Courses
- Self Regulation Strategies for Students
- A course for educators who need a quick online toolkit
- 2 hours of interactive videos and Q & A
- Online Training for Elementary Educators: 5 hours of instructional videos
- Handouts and a Teacher manual downloadable
- Simple quizzes to help propel you to the next module of learning
- Upon completion of this training, you will be eligible to receive a Children’s Yoga Teacher Certification
- Online Training for Teen Educators: 4.25 hours of instruction
- Handouts and a Teacher manual downloadable
- Classical Yoga Therapy introduced as a method to teach Teens yoga
- Information for the school classroom, PE room or studio setting
In-Person Teacher Training - Available Upon Request
Teacher Training or Certification for the CK Preschool through Elementary Age Curriculum
Teacher Training or Certification for the CK Middle through High School Age Curriculum
- Contact us to schedule a Teacher Training or in-service day at your school, district or studio.
- Teacher Trainings can be arranged for 4 - 16 hour intervals
- A full Children or Teen Yoga Certification requires participation of an in person Training
- Teaching six hours of the CK program to a group of students
- Submitting a journal with an explanation & reflection regarding the teaching experience
- What you will learn - see above