TEACHER TRAINING
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ONLINE!
"Children are the world's most valuable resource and its best hope for the future."
~ John F. Kennedy
The Yoga Therapy for Youth Foundations 100-hour Teacher Training is a foundational training in therapeutic approaches to support children and youth ages 5-17 with emotional, physical and mental health and well-being.
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Children today are over-scheduled, over-stressed and over-stimulated. When given the proper tools and coping skills to manage stress, children can thrive physically, socially, emotionally and academically.
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Research has shown that the practice of yoga & mindfulness for children and youth can increase self-awareness and self-regulation, increase attention, support more positive social relationships with self and others, decrease anxiety and improve
behaviors.
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In addiiton, studies have shown that yoga, pranayama and meditation improves digestion, supports better sleep, strengthens the immune system, increases cardiovascular health, strengthens the lymphatic system and improves overall strength, flexibility, stamina & endurance.
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Participants who complete this training will receive a Certificate of Completion in 100-hours training in Yoga Therapy for Youth.
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*Please note: 800 hours + in an IAYT Accredited Yoga Therapy Program is required in order to be a "Certified Yoga Therapist". This training offers therapeutic approaches to working with a wide range of youth, however it does not equal being a Certified Yoga Therapist upon completion.
Participants who have completed the Asanas for Autism and Special Needs Level 1 and Level 2 Trainings, will receive a 200-hour Yoga for Children and Youth with Complex Needs Certification through Asanas for Autism and Special Needs (with the completion of a final 5 hour Course requirement).
This course is an APD course through International Association of Yoga Therapists and counts as 80 CEU's.
TRAINING MODULES
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The 5 Koshas
Embodying a Whole Child Approach
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Child Development
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Pediatric Anatomy & The Brain
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Asana & Movement
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Breathing Strategies
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Meditation
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Aromatherapy for Children
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Music & Sound Therapy
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Expressive Arts Therapy
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Chants, Mudras & Mantras
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Autism, ADHD & Neurodiversity
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Sensory Processing & Sensory Integration
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Building Interoception
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Pediatric Cancer
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Autoimmune Conditions (Digestive, Thyroid, Asthma, Weakened Immune System)
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Yoga Therapy for Cerebral Palsy & Other Movement Disorders
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Childhood Trauma & Mental Health
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Anxiety & Depression
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Dosha Practices for Teens
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Yoga Therapy for Teens with Scoliosis
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Working in 1:1 and group Therapeutic Settings (Assessment, Case Studies, Developing individualized Yoga Therapy Programs from a Whole-Child Approach)
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Business of Yoga Therapy
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Final Project
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Please note: curriculum is subject to change.
The course will be a combination of Live Zoom learning and on-line content.
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CHECK OUT OUR AMAZING FACULTY
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5 Kosha Intake form, Sensory Assessment and Asana Assessments tools and printable Therapeutic Yoga Sequences included with the course!
Participants also receive access to short weekly video practices to enhance their practice and embodied learning!
LOCATION:
Online via LiveZoom, Recorded Lectures and Self-Learning
DATES:
April 3rd-June 22nd, 2025
First meeting will be April 6
Learn via Online Modules, Webinars, Reading/Study time, Live Zoom Workshops, Community Facebook Forum and Final Project hours
PRICING
$1.900
Prerequisite suggested - Foundational knowledge in yoga
REGISTER HERE
CONTACT: Please contact Shawnee with questions.
IAYT MEMBER SCHOOL
YOGA THERAPY FOR YOUTH IS OFFICIALLY A MEMBER SCHOOL WITH THE
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF YOGA THERAPISTS!
READING REQUIREMENT
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NOW AVAILABLE!
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Purchase in link below
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YOGA THERAPY FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS WITH COMPLEX NEEDS - A Somatosensory Approach to Mental, Emotional and Physical Wellbeing
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SCHEDULE
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Please note: This is a tentative schedule - module topics are subject to change
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Zoom Meetings: 2 Sundays a month 1-5pm PST​. These live meetings will be with Shawnee Thornton Hardy
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Please note this training will be a combination of Online videos, lectures and quizzes, Recorded Presentations with Faculty and Live Zoom Meetings.
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Date & Times
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April 2025
Zoom Meeting Dates:
April 6 & 20
1-4pm (meeting may be shorter depending on number of participants)
Modules
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Introductions, Overview of Course Expectations, The 5 Koshas
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Child Development & the Brain & ​ Pediatric Anatomy & Biomechanics (Recorded Lecture)
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Asana, Pranayama & Therapeutic Benefits​
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Autism, ADHD, SPD & Neurodiversity
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The Power of Connection: A Yoga therapy Case Study - ADHD and Emotional Regulation - Stacey Loop (Recorded lecture)
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May 2025
Zoom Meeting Dates: May 4 & 18 ((meeting may be shorter depending on number of participants))
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1-4pm PST (meeting may be shorter depending on number of participants)
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Modules
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Childhood Trauma and Mental Health - Understanding ACE's & Polyvagal Theory, Building Interoception, Self-regulation, Capacity and Resilience. Working with Energy of Anxiety and Depression
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Dosha Practices for Teens
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Yoga Therapy for Teens with Scoliosis (Recorded Lecture)
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Working in 1:1 and Group Therapeutic Settings (Assessment, Case Studies, Developing Individualized Yoga Therapy Programs from a Whole-Child Approach)
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Aromatherapy for Children & Youth - Courtney White Menezes (Recorded Lecture)
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June 2025
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Zoom Meeting Dates: June 1 & 22
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1-4pm PST (meeting may be shorter depending on number of participants)
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Business of Yoga Therapy / Final Projects
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Final Projects / Graduation