Become a Certified or Registered Children's Yoga Teacher (GOYA-CCYT and/or YA-RCYT )
Welcome to the 100-Hour Children's Yoga Teacher Training (Part 1), approved certification programming by the Global Online Yoga Association (GOYA) and Yoga Alliance. Please review the course description and watch the promotional video to fully understand your commitments.
As StackSkills first and only GOYA and YA Children's Yoga Teacher Training (CCYT and RCYT), offered through our Children's Yoga School, we are excited to equip you with the skills to become an engaging and inspiring Children's Yoga Teacher, making a positive impact on the lives of children everywhere.
Teach the next generation empathy, kindness, equality, love, and generosity through experiential learning, all while having fun and promoting healthy, mindful movement. No prior yoga experience is required to join this training. We are here to provide you with all the support you need on your journey.
Upon completion of this course, you'll be ready to start teaching yoga to children immediately. You'll be amazed at how applicable the course is to all areas of life and the positive impact you'll have on the next generation. Our course will enable you to deliver children's yoga classes that connect your students to themselves, each other, and the environment. Through unique and engaging practices of mindfulness and yoga, your students will find connections, enhance their well-being, and thrive as grounded, integrated, and well-balanced individuals.
We focus on teaching yoga to children and teens (ages 3-17), helping them release stress, relax, stretch, and energize in creative and fun ways, all while addressing their unique physical, social, mental, and emotional needs.
IMPORTANT:
- The training is split into two parts. You must complete both parts successfully to earn the Children's Yoga Teacher certification.
- To obtain your certification, you must participate in four LIVE sessions via our studio platform. These sessions are part of both course parts and are held weekly - 4 live sessions in total for both parts. If you miss a session one week, you can attend it in another. A full calendar of live events is provided, allowing you to select sessions that fit your schedule. Remember, as yoga emphasizes ethics and integrity, we expect you to manage your attendance responsibly.
PART 1 - Children's Yoga Training Certificate (Part 1) includes:
- Part 1 Manual (PDF & Downloadable)
- Developmental Anatomy
- Understanding & Exploring What Children's Yoga Is
- Breath & Warm-Up Postures
- Children’s Mental Health & Physical Wellbeing
- Strengthening Postures
- Standing Postures
- Understanding Child Development
- Mindfulness & Meditation for Children
- Practice Classes
- Online Studio Access for Live Classes (required for certification - additional fee of $69 applies)
In Part 1, the main foundations of Children's Yoga are explored and developed through the extensive curriculum. These foundations, which include Yoga Anatomy and Physiology, are essential as you move into Part 2.
Part 2 - Children's Yoga Training Certificate (Part 2) includes:
- Part 2 Manual (PDF & Downloadable)
- Balance Postures
- Heart Opening Postures
- Exploring the Chakras
- Cool Down Postures
- Resting Postures
- Asana Teaching Methodology
- Asana Assisting & Adjusting
- Asana Sequencing
- Learning to teach Anatomy to Children
- Family Yoga
- Yoga Games (for Poses, for Learning Asana Names)
- Understanding Inclusive Yoga for Children with Special Needs
- Children's Yoga Stories
- Business of Teaching Children's Yoga
- Online Studio Access for Live Classes (required for certification - additional fee of $69 applies)
- Practice Classes
- Final Quiz
Additional Complimentary Materials:
- Yoga Insurance Discount
- ebook: The Yoga Meditation
- Sample Liability Waiver
- Sample Resume
- Yoga Inspiration Class Playlists
- Sample Classes
For students who already hold a Children's Yoga Teacher certification:
All certificates are issued by StackSkills. With your StackSkills certificate, this course can be added to your GOYA or Yoga Alliance profile. It qualifies for 50 hours of Continuing Education (contact hour) credits. Instructions will be provided at the end of the program on how to add these to your profile. If a student would like to receive a certificate from the school, they can apply for this at the end of the program. This has an additional fee* associated with it. This is optional and not required.
For students seeking full certification as a GOYA Certified Children's Yoga Teacher or a YA Registered Children's Yoga Teacher:
If you wish to receive the official school certificate, upon successful completion of Parts 1 & 2, you will be instructed on how to request this from the school at the end of Part 2. You do not need to request any certificates until then. There is an additional cost of $65 for this certificate.
Our certification process is rigorous and takes up to 10 business days for a team member to ensure you have successfully qualified. We take pride in maintaining high standards and do not simply hand out official certificates.
All course content is curated by, and exclusive to our school.
