Trauma-Informed Kids Yoga Teacher Training
ABOUT
Are you a yoga teacher, classroom teacher, parent or caregiver that wants to share the magic of yoga with children in your life or community? This is the training for you.
Be With Your Body Yoga integrates ancient yoga wisdom with lightness and play. You will feel confident to share yoga tools in an age-appropriate way with anyone 2-18 years old.
What is Kid’s Yoga?
Some think we are all born yogis and then life and culture take it away from us. You may have witnessed a child take a deep breath after a big cry. You may see a new walker naturally go into downward facing dog to find their way up to standing after a tumble. You may hear a child share a level of compassion you rarely see in adults. With love and nurturing, we can keep these parts of them alive, which may ripple into the world beyond anything we know.
While children may have a natural yogi nature, they do not yet have the body awareness, proprioception, or attention span to do a yoga class that adults take. So, we play games! Kids yoga imbeds yogic principles and techniques into their natural curious and playful minds. We give them the opportunity to learn about what their bodies and brains can do. They leave yoga feeling more powerful, more aware and in-tune with themselves.
I had a student in my very first yoga class series whose parents told me he had some anxiety. He lived in a house with winding stairs that he was nervous to climb alone. As you will see, when we go into Warrior 2, we often say, “I am strong!”. His parents told me after a few months of weekly yoga, he woke up one morning and climbed the stairs all by himself! He held his arms up as he arrived and proclaimed, “I AM STRONG!”
These classes are a beautiful opportunity to help children feel empowered, present and connected to themselves.
Three Modules- take them all or only the one you need.
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Module 1- Pre K and Kindergarten March 20-22, 2026
Focusing on ages 2-5, you will learn how to share yoga through a lens of play and curiosity.
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Module 2- Elementary June 12-14, 2026
This module is for teaching ages 6-11 year olds and yoga in a classroom setting. You will learn how different skills can support their mental/ physical and emotional growth.
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Module 3- Middle and High School August 14-16
Teaching teens and young adults yoga is similar to teaching adults, but more focused on their needs. In this module, you will learn how best to support teens in their changing bodies and social landscapes and give them tools to feel some ease with themselves.
This training is approved through Yoga Alliance
By completing the full 95 hour training, you will be a RCYT, or Registered Children’s Yoga Teacher.
Meet Your Teacher
Sarah Jane has been teaching Children’s Yoga since 2010 where she studied (and eventually taught) at Karma Kids Yoga in New York City. She went on to complete her 200 hour Hatha training at Rishikesh Yog Peeth and 1000 Hour Yoga Therapy certification in Viniyoga with Yoga Well Institute. She studied early childhood education in the Hudson Valley and taught countless children art and yoga classes over the years. She has been teaching people of all ages since then. Her style is present, silly, nurturing and informative. She loves to weave yoga philosophy into everyday life. She lives in Nashville, TN with her husband and their kid, Rae.
Module 1: Teaching 2-5 Year Olds: March 20-22, 2026 in Nashville, TN.
In this section, you will learn:
Structure of a Children’s Yoga class
Anatomy and developmental milestones for this age group
Classroom management skills
Age- appropriate yoga philosophies
Confidence to share yoga in any setting!
20 hours of training
$475 For the Module
Payment Plan:
2 Payments of $238.00
Module 2: Teaching 5-11 Year Olds: June 12-14, 2026 in Nashville, TN.
In this section, you will learn:
Structure of a Children’s Yoga class
Anatomy and developmental milestones for this age group
Classroom management skills
Age- appropriate yoga philosophies
How to teach yoga in a classroom setting
Considerations for children with special needs
20 hours of training
$475 For the Module
Payment Plan:
2 Payments of $238.00
Module 3: Teaching Teenagers: August 14-16 2026 in Nashville, TN.
In this section, you will learn:
Structure of a Teen Yoga class
Anatomy and developmental milestones for this age group
Classroom management skills
Age- appropriate yoga philosophies
Considerations for teens with special needs
20 hours of training
$475 For the Module
Payment Plan:
2 Payments of $238.00
Or, take the whole 95 hour training!
This includes
All three modules
Additional online classes
Observation and mentor hours with Sarah Jane
Students who complete all three modules plus the online coursework and observation hours will complete a 95-hour children’s yoga training, meeting Yoga Alliance RCYT educational standards.
Graduates will be RCY (Registered Children’s Yoga) teachers through Yoga Alliance.
$1500 For Entire Training
Payment Plan: $250 a month for 6 months
Sample Weekend Schedule
Friday Evening5-6 pm: Experience a kids yoga class
6-7pm: Discussion and ethics
7-9pm: Intro to kids yoga + Philosophy
Saturday8:30-9:30am: Kids Yoga class experience
10-11:30am: Yoga philosophy
12:30- 1:30pm: Kids yoga class experience
1:30-2:30pm: Classroom management age-appropriate expectations
3-6:30pm: Anatomy and Physiology
Sunday8:30-9:30am: Yoga Philosophy and Self Care for teachers
10-11am: Class Observation
12-1:30: Games and Gross Motor Activities
1:30-2:30: Accommodations for special needs
3-4pm: Fine Motor and Meditation techniques
4-6:30pm: Practice teaching
Frequently Asked Questions
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This training is designed for yoga teachers, educators, parents, caregivers, therapists, and anyone interested in supporting children’s emotional regulation, body awareness, and nervous system health through yoga and somatic practices. No prior experience teaching yoga to children is required.
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Nope! While yoga teachers are welcome, certification is not required. This training is appropriate for classroom teachers, school staff, counselors, parents, and other professionals working with children.
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Yes! Each 20-hour weekend module is a complete, standalone training focused on a specific age group. You may take one, two, or all three modules depending on your interests and goals.
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Students who complete all three modules (60 hours), plus the online coursework and observation requirements, will complete a 95-hour children’s yoga training.
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Yes. Observation hours are part of the full 95-hour pathway and are included in each weekend. Guidance and support are provided to help students find appropriate observation opportunities aligned with the age group they are studying.
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Yes!
Completing the full 95 hour training will have you accredited as a Children’s Yoga Instructor through Yoga Alliance.
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Yes. You will receive:
A 20-hour certificate for each completed module
A 95-hour certificate of completion for the full training if you complete all modules, online coursework, and observation hours.
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This training is grounded in Viniyoga, or therapeutic yoga. It includes trauma-informed yoga, somatic education, developmental psychology, and nervous system regulation, with influences from yoga therapy, therapeutic yoga, and age-appropriate movement practices.
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Absolutely! Each module includes:
Sample class structures
Age-appropriate poses and activities
Games, breathwork, and regulation tools
Classroom and group management strategies
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Because each module is experiential, full attendance is encouraged. If you miss a portion, make-up options or supplemental work may be offered on a case-by-case basis.
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Yes! Payment plans are available for both individual modules and the full program.
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You may take modules in any order and complete the full program over time, as long as all required hours and coursework are completed. This will be offered annually, so you can hop in another year as well.
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Yes! Many parents and caregivers attend to better understand child regulation, emotional development, and body-based tools to use at home.
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This program emphasizes nervous system literacy, developmental awareness, and relational teaching over performance-based yoga. The focus is on helping children feel safe, capable, and connected in their bodies and support their growth at any age.