What You Get

1. The Essentials of Teaching Yoga to Children

A Peek Inside the Course

Section 1:

• The basics of why we teach Yoga to children
• What someone sharing these practices with a child needs to know
• An introduction to child (and human) development from both Eastern and Western perspectives

Section 2:

• Contains the practices for students of all ages
• Covers the five points of Yoga

Section 3: 

• Where you will be given the tools to put it all together including class planning, sequencing asanas, creating a cooperative classroom, teaching techniques and more.

Section 4:

• Introduction to Yoga history and philosophy
• Ideas for themes
• Magic Carpet Ride
• Resource guide (books, music, videos & suggestions for further study)

Bonus #1: A Peek Into the Life of a Children's Yoga Teacher.  In this video, Mira talks about how to make a living doing what you love. There are many opportunities beyond teaching at a Yoga studio.

Bonus #2: Summer Yoga Camps for Kids.  If you're thinking about running Yoga camps this summer (or any time) this video will give you lots of ideas and inspiration for how, when and where to hold them with several ideas for themes and much more.

2. Yoga for Stable & Calm Kids

In This Course You Will Learn

• Specific cues to use for kids in Yoga poses so you can share the practice with confidence and ease
• Basic practices you can use again and again at home or in class
• The key poses that help children develop stability – the foundation of wellbeing
• The exact words to use to help kids relax
• Specific actions for Yoga teachers, school teachers and parents
  
  

3. 5-Minute Yoga Breaks

With This Mini-eCourse You Will

• Get a few simple Yoga techniques to help students feel more calm, confident, and focused
• Create a cooperative classroom of mindful students who know how to self-regulate
• Discover when and where to incorporate Yoga breaks
• Watch videos demonstrating the techniques
  
  

4. Lesson Plan: Ayurveda in the 100 Acre Wood

In This Lesson Plan

• Breath awareness practices to balance for any constitution
• Warm-ups with a focus on each of the 5 elements
• Physical postures (asanas)
• Creative movement breaks (games!)
• Guided relaxation
• Creative expression
• Additional Resources

Use the individual techniques for Yoga breaks throughout the day or combine for a full Yoga class.

All of this is yours in the Back to School With GFY program!