Become a Trauma-Sensitive Children’s Yoga Teacher!

100% Virtual Teacher Training starting on August 22nd, 2021

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Become a Children’s Yoga Teacher!

100% Virtual Teacher Training starting on August 22nd, 2021

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Trauma-Sensitive Children’s Yoga

Teacher Training:

Raising a Conscious Generation

August 22nd - November 28th, 2021

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Learn How Yoga and Yogic Philosophy Are Directly Connected to Raising a More Conscious Generation

Becoming a Children’s Yoga Teacher equips you with the necessary information to both understand and support the complexities of a developing brain, and body from the inside out.
Explore how Eastern and Western philosophies and methodologies come together to promote harmony on & off the mat, inside & outside of the classroom.
Gain a deep understanding of the foundations of Yoga for Children and receive the tools to incorporate the teachings in a trauma sensitive way that feels authentic to you.

Who Is This For?

This training is for those who work with (or have) children, and want to deepen their knowledge of Child Development and integrate a Trauma-Sensitive approach to teaching that will support the physical, mental and social-emotional growth of the youth.

What will you get from this training?

Increased confidence to not only work with children, but also to consciously communicate your observances with their families and caretakers.
Knowledge of The 8 Limbs of Yoga and how to integrate them into your work with children.
A dive into functional anatomy and alignment principles to gain a deeper understanding of fine & gross motor movement progression.
Research based education methods and strategies.
A deep dive into the stages of child development and how to create dynamic, age appropriate lessons and reflections for children of all ages and varying abilities.
Practical tools for understanding and working with children who have special needs.
Asana + Pranayama cueing and Mindfulness techniques in child friendly language.
Practice teach Children’s Yoga classes with guidance, support and feedback from our instructors.

A SoulWork™ 's Yoga Teacher Training

SoulWork™ is an Educational Platform rooted in Uplifting and Empowering Leaders who are Passionate about Social Justice and Empowering Oppressed Voices.

We believe a Trauma-Sensitive approach it's the only possible approach.

OUR METHOD:

Children’s Yoga & Trauma-Sensitive Approach

Children's Yoga + Conscious Caretaking

Receive practical guidelines on how to infuse your teaching style with the sacred traditions and philosophy to create a more dynamic learning experience, consciously communicating with yourself and your students.

You will have an in-depth look not only into the stages of child development + age appropriate behavior management and activities, but also: physical and energetic Anatomy and Physiology, Mindfulness & Meditation, the 8 Limbs of Yoga ⏤ including Asana and Pranayama techniques.

Plus, get insights on how to create a cohesive class that brings it all together.

Observe and lead classes to acclimate to guiding your students / children into being more conscious and proactive human beings, through a Trauma Informed lense.

Together we dive into the research about the ground breaking phenomenon of Trauma Sensitive Children’s Yoga.

Trauma-Sensitive Facilitation

We will explore the concept of Trauma Informed Facilitation by discussing what trauma is on an anatomical level and how this manifests in our bodies and mental states.

As we learn about the anatomical and energetic body systems, and their complexities, we are able to gain an understanding of how trauma expresses itself in young people.

We discover how yoga can be extremely helpful in managing triggers so that we move from reactive to responsive states of being.

We will explain cueing, behavior management and more, all from a trauma sensitive lense.

Although we cannot assume or assure that anyone feels safe, we can empower them to use their voices and take affirming actions to self-regulate while co-regulating in groups.

Child Development, Conscious Caretaking & The Art of Trauma-Sensitive Facilitation

Professional Curriculum

What this 95 hr Virtual Children’s Yoga Teacher Training includes

What this 95 hr Virtual Children’s Yoga Teacher Training includes:

General Introduction to Children’s Yoga

Study the physical and psychological stages of development from birth through adolescence with child development specialists.
Learn age-appropriate explorations & applications of yoga, on & off the mat.
Developmental considerations for working with toddlers, preschoolers, elementary students & adolescents.
Best practices for leading Family Yoga.

Western, Functional & Eastern, Energetic Anatomy

Introduction to the 10 major systems of the human body & how yoga affects them.
In-depth information about the respiratory & nervous systems as they relate to the stages of development and trauma sensitivity.
Benefits, contraindications, healthy movement practices, etc., for all stages of development.
Introduction to the Chakra system, Koshas & Nadis, as well as how they connect to child development.

Yoga Philosophy for Modern Living

Conscious, ethical communication tools & parameters for working with students and their caretakers / families.
Introduction to the 8 Limbs of Yoga & real world applications.
A brief overview of yoga & cultural appropriation vs. appreciation.
Business Basics of Children’s Yoga: business planning, liability, insurance, legalities & more.

Yoga Techniques & Practice

In-depth Asana + Pranayama techniques & activities / games for children.
Learn intentional, trauma-sensitive cueing and sequencing techniques.
Learn to incorporate mantras & chanting in your classes.
Explore a variety of applications for mindfulness, meditation & mudras.

Trauma Sensitive Facilitation

Introduction to Trauma Sensitive Yoga.
How to apply the tools of Trauma Sensitive Yoga in your daily interactions with children & their caregivers / families.
Physical + verbal invitations, adjustments & modifications, from a Trauma Sensitive lense.

Teaching
Methodologies

How to safely practice, teach & observe Children’s Yoga, birth through adolescence.
Behavior management + Positive discipline strategies.
How to structure developmentally appropriate classes: lesson planning, time management, transitions, policies, procedures, reflections & more.
Sequencing a cohesive and inclusive class for different ages & abilities, including children with special needs & sensitivities.

BONUS: Practice Teaching

You will have the opportunity to do practicums with your teachers and fellow students, receiving detailed feedback and suggestions for your future classes.
You will observe several classes and teach at least 1 full class to incorporate what you learn.
This is very helpful and recommended for your growth as a Trauma Sensitive Children’s Yoga teacher.

Virtual Trauma-Sensitive Children's Yoga Teacher Training

Dates & Schedule

August 22nd - November 28th, 2021

A schedule designed to fit into your already full-time life

We will meet once a week every Sunday morning + enjoy biweekly sessions on Saturdays.

One weekly session: Every Sunday at 10am - 2pm EST.
Biweekly sessions: Saturdays at 10am - 2pm EST time, on these specific dates:

August 28th
September 11th & 25th
October 9th & 23rd
November 13th & 27th

Modality: Zoom Live Sessions. All recordings are available.

Pricing

You can choose the price that best suits your needs:

Standard Price: One single payment of $750 USD.
Payment Plan: $150 USD per month, for 5 months.

Need Based Partial Scholarship: If you need support, you can apply at the link below to receive a Partial Scholarship making the tuition $500 USD.

SoulWork™ Requirements

This training is NOT for everyone...

We are thrilled with the capacity of our Virtual Trainings to offer the SoulWork™ Teachings to a wider range of students. However, it is important that you understand the requirements to ensure that you are truly READY to take on this commitment!

Conscious presence: You commit to being present + engaged with the training material.
Participation: You are expected to be present in each class and engage in breakout sessions in Zoom. If you are unable to attend live for some of the sessions, it is required to let us know in advance. You must then watch the recording before the next session so that you keep up with pace of the training.
Responsibility: As this is a Yoga Alliance certification, it is extremely important that you keep up with the pace of the training + requirements to receive the Yoga Alliance certification.
Time investment: Apart from the weekly live sessions, you commit to investing about 3 hours a week for self practice + study.
Technical requirements: It is required to have a good internet connection, a computer in good conditions and a comfortable and appropriate space to join the sessions.

ENROLLMENT PROCESS

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We are looking forward to hosting you in this journey of raising a more conscious generation!

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Meet Your Guides in this Journey:

Lynell Franklin | Trauma Sensitive Children’s Yoga Lead Trainer

Lynell is a dedicated yogini and international educator / student who enjoys making the teachings of yoga culturally relevant and accessible for students of ALL ages, on and off the mat.

Much of her time is spent learning and practicing languages, being in nature, globetrotting and developing diverse types of curricula and programming.

She is also the founder of Rooted U Yoga and is currently constructing a mobile home classroom to visit communities throughout the Americas and share yoga, arts & music education.

Lade Akande - Specializes in the art of bringing yoga to schools, both from a research based + practical perspective as well as trauma informed practice.

Katie Tessin - School Counselor, specializes in children’s psychology + development.

Christine Snider - Specialized in supporting neurodiverse students.

Aris Seaberg - Specializes in Trauma Informed, and Children’s Yoga.

SoulWork™ Values

Who do we serve?

In order to preserve the depth, sanctity, and safety of our SoulWork™ programs, it is important that all of our community members share the same core values:

Value #1:

You are curious about the relationship between Social Justice and the power of the Yoga practice to uplift and empower our communities.

Value #2:

You are curious about being connected to our Himalayan lineage, and you are curious about and intend to make efforts to avoid cultural appropriation and explore the practice in its cultural, emotional, psychological, energetic, and physical depths.

Value #3:

You recognize (and are curious to learn more about) the harm caused by injustice, and you are committed to prioritizing creating a safe space for the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ members of our community.

What our students have to say about us:

This is our SoulWork™

Our human condition can be very challenging. As caregivers especially - finding our voice, our power, our courage - can be a confusing dance between heartbreak and healing.

The more we get into this work, the more we see the “stories” repeat themselves. We all have similar pains, struggles, fears, doubts, so we do the work of the soul to share our internal dialogue and come together in a sacred brotherhood to share the truth enshrined in our hearts.

This, is what we strive to offer. An opportunity for seekers to come together and be heard, seen and felt, and then have the courage to break the chains of old and limiting ideas or ways of being. Awakening to a new confidence, a new power, a new clarity in our role in healing our families and our world.

Community. Accountability. Sisterhood.

By joining the SoulWork™ family, you also get access to:

SoulWork™ Monthly Intimacy Circle: An opportunity to all current and former students, to cultivate much needed connection with one another, share and explore the beautiful mixture of Eastern, Western and Oriental teachings into our own self healing and union with one another. Once a month Zoom session.
SoulWork™ Visionary Q+A Sessions: Monthly SoulWork™ Visionary Q+A Sessions with Adi Shakti to answer your business questions. FREE access to once a month sessions on the first Monday of every month.
Access to the SoulWork™ Facebook Group: Connect to all SoulWorkers + Conscious Leaders worldwide, create networking and connection opportunities.