Trainings & Workshops

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Upcoming Dates: Live on Zoom

Dates: March 12-14, 2021
Times: Fri 6-9pm,
Sat 8am-4pm, Sun 8am-4pm ET

Regardless of our challenges, each human being is uniquely able to develop greater body awareness, physical and mental strength and well-being. Learn how yoga can benefit youth with a wide range of diagnoses including physical, developmental and/or learning disabilities such as Trauma, Anxiety and Depression, ADD, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorders, Autism, Cerebral Palsy and Down Syndrome.

In this training, you will learn developmentally appropriate tools, breathing and relaxation techniques to facilitate individualized, group and family programs, as well as posture modifications using chairs and other props. Effective methods to encourage cooperation, build community and develop social skills will be shared. Participants will focus on creating lesson plans and teaching in a variety of contexts. 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Yoga teachers, parents, teachers, school counselors, occupational therapists, physical therapists, social workers, caregivers and other adults who work with children and teens with special needs.  It is recommended that trainees have a minimum of one year yoga experience. 

TRAINING FEEDBACK:
"This training was beyond my expectations.  The trainer's knowledge and experience was inspiring and motivating.” ~ JH

“Just taught my first diverse abilities yoga class to a six year old girl on the Autism spectrum that communicates through sign language. Wow, that was completely humbling! I am now hooked on wanting to teach her more! Her caregiver said that the class she attended with me was more than she had ever done and that her listening skills where better than they have ever seen! Thank you for this gift!!!” ~ Patti R.

“This training covered all the topics I had expected and more. The training was very thorough and inclusive of multiple categories of disabilities.” ~ N.A., Occupational Therapist

More Info and Register Here!

Upcoming Dates: Live on Zoom

Part One: An Introduction
Date: March 12, 2021
Time: Fri 8am-4pm ET

Part Two: Certification Module
Date: March 20, 2021

Time: Sat 8am-4pm ET

Part Two: Certification Module
Date: May 24 & May 25th, 2021
Time: Mon & Tues 5pm-9pm ET

Part One: An Introduction

As a yoga instructor, therapist, teacher, or anyone who regularly serves children, it is almost certain that you will encounter children who have experienced trauma in their young lives. Therefore, it is important to be trauma informed.  Introduction to Trauma Informed Yoga & Mindfulness for Youth explores definitions of several types of trauma experienced by children, the basic neuroscience of trauma, signs, symptoms and common misdiagnoses, how to make your classes more trauma-informed and how yoga can be part of the healing process. It includes practical tools presented in both lecture and experiential format.

Part Two: Certification Module 

Part Two expands upon the information shared during the Introduction Module, and provides trainees with additional understanding of trauma as it relates to specific populations, through the use of lecture, role-play and experiential learning. Returning students will also dive deeper into building resilience through community, connection, and self-care.  Time will be spent collaborating with peers to develop population-specific lesson plans.  Those who complete all requirements are eligible for certification.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND  
This training is open to adults who work with children including yoga teachers, yoga students, preschool-grade 12 educators, physical education and health education teachers, school or family counselors, child psychologists, social workers, occupational, physical, and speech therapists, camp counselors, recreation directors, pediatricians and any others who regularly work with children.

TRAINING FEEDBACK:

“I think everyone who teaches teachers to teach should take this workshop. Trauma abounds. We should be well equipped to help. I plan to incorporate what I learned into my teachings.” ~ Michelle P

"I gained valuable information about trauma, how it affects children and their learning. And, how it can also be the underlying cause of many ‘school children diagnoses’. I feel every teacher needs this training!" ~ Melissa C.

"It was so vitally informative that I'm constantly re-thinking my approach to cues & assists w/kids. The other important thing to note is that it goes beyond kids into teaching yoga to adults. I came away from this thoroughly convinced that EVERY YOGA TEACHER SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO TAKE THIS!" ~ D.D.

 More Info and Register Here!