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75-Hour Children's Yoga Teacher Training Certification
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Meet the Growing Demand for Children’s Yoga
With the rising demand for children’s yoga in schools, studios, and private settings, our graduates are uniquely equipped to lead. This training combines traditional yoga wisdom, modern child development principles, and creative, age-appropriate teaching techniques—empowering you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people.
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Study from anywhere in the world with this Yoga Alliance Continuing Education approved course.
Welcome to the Online Children’s Yoga Teacher Training Course
Begin your journey with this self-paced, internationally recognized program designed to give you the confidence and skills to guide children through age-appropriate, engaging, and heart-centered yoga practices.
Whether you’re a yoga teacher, educator, parent, or wellness professional, this course offers practical tools and developmental insights to help children thrive physically, emotionally, and mentally through yoga.
Accreditation & Certification
This 75-hour online course is accredited with the Yoga Alliance for Continuing Education (YACEP) and is recognized by the Global Online Yoga Association (GOYA).
Upon successful completion, you will be awarded the Children’s Yoga Teacher Certification and gain the option to register with GOYA as a GOYA Accredited Children’s Yoga Teacher.
This certification:
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Enhances your professional credentials
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Builds trust with students, parents, and schools
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Qualifies you for yoga teacher insurance
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Empowers you to teach yoga to children worldwide—in person or online
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What’s Included in the Children’s Yoga Teacher Training Course
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Comprehensive Certificate Program
Build your confidence and expertise with a structured, in-depth curriculum focused on teaching yoga to children of all ages. -
30+ Video-Demonstrated Yoga Poses
Learn over 30 key poses with clear video demonstrations and detailed breakdowns to deepen your understanding and teaching skills. -
Complete Class Sequences by Age Group
Access ready-to-use lesson plans tailored for different age ranges—from Pre-Kindy through to teens (17 years). -
Age-Appropriate Meditations & Mindfulness Practices
Help children improve focus, emotional regulation, and overall well-being through guided mindfulness techniques. -
Printable Teaching Resources & Materials
Get fully prepared to launch or grow your children’s yoga offering with ready-to-use materials and templates. -
Designed for Yoga Teachers, Educators & Parents
Ideal for certified yoga instructors, school teachers, or parents who want to bring yoga and mindfulness to children in any setting. -
Ongoing Support & Personalized Feedback
Receive expert guidance throughout the course. You’re welcome to ask questions or submit photos/videos of your practice for personalized feedback.
Who This Children’s Yoga Teacher Training Is For
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This course is ideal for anyone passionate about supporting children’s health and well-being through yoga and mindfulness, including:
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Yoga teachers seeking to specialize in children’s yoga
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School teachers looking to integrate yoga and mindfulness into the classroom
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Athletic coaches interested in adding yoga to youth training programs
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Counselors and therapists supporting emotional and behavioral development
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Child development professionals working in education, healthcare, or social services
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Parents and caregivers who want to nurture mindfulness and movement at home
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What You’ll Learn in the Children’s Yoga Teacher Training
This course offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip you with everything you need to confidently teach yoga to children of all ages:
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A complete repertoire of children’s yoga poses with variations for different ages and abilities
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Creative teaching techniques to keep classes engaging, inclusive, and fun
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Business development tools to help you launch or grow your children’s yoga offerings
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Guided meditations and breathwork practices specifically designed for kids
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Science-backed teaching methods and age-specific strategies rooted in child development
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Key principles of anatomy and safety for growing bodies
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Insights into modern childhood challenges—like anxiety, overstimulation, and screen time—and how yoga can help
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Adaptation techniques to support diverse needs, learning styles, and physical abilities
Downloadable Resources to Support Your Teaching and your Students
Gain access to downloadable manuals that complement the video lessons and clearly explain key children’s yoga techniques, including their benefits, contraindications, and practical tips for safe and effective teaching.
You’ll also receive a collection of engaging resources, including:
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Children’s yoga workbooks and journals
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A beautifully designed, 70-page mandala colouring book
These tools are crafted to support your ongoing learning and serve as quick-reference guides you can use in any teaching setting, whether in the classroom, studio, or at home.
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Ongoing enrolments
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Start anytime
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Completely online
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Certificate
Upon successfully completing the course, you’ll receive a certificate from Inspire Movement Coaching, acknowledging your training in Children’s Yoga.
This certificate features the Yoga Alliance YACEP and GOYA Children’s Yoga School logos and outlines the core topics covered, making it ideal for your teaching portfolio, professional development records, or display in your studio or classroom.
You’ll also be eligible to join GOYA as a Qualified Children’s Yoga Teacher through their Accredited Teacher Membership. This membership supports your professional growth, provides access to yoga teacher insurance, and recognizes your training on a global level, helping you teach confidently both in-person and online.
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Kahli Johnson
This course if perfect for me as I am a Primary School Teacher. I want to incorporate Yoga into my extra curricular activities.
Nichola Davis
Thank you Amanda for yet another beautiful, educational and informative course. I have yet again being blown away by the resources included in this and cannot wait to put all this into practice.
Cynthia Rojas
It is 100% a matching. Very clear. loved the videos showing the asanas. I am very happy with this training.
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Meet Your Teacher
Hi, I'm Amanda Lawford MA, ERYT-500,
CCYT, CMT, CRYT, CYYT
I'm a Yoga Teacher and Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP), and I've had the privilege of sharing yoga, meditation, and breathwork with students around the world for over 20 years.
I've completed over 2,000 hours of advanced yoga teacher training and continue to deepen my learning so I can better support others on their journey, whether you're a new student or an experienced teacher.
My background includes:
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Chair Yoga
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Yin Yoga
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Restorative Yoga
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Children’s Yoga
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Pilates
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Meditation & Mindfulness
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Breathwork & Pranayama
Through my continuing education courses, I aim to provide down-to-earth, practical tools that help you grow your confidence, your teaching skills, and your personal practice.
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