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Kids, Tween and Teen Yoga Trainings

At High Desert Yoga we offer multi-age and multi-faceted yoga trainings! These trainings are open to yoga teachers, students, family members, educators and professionals who work with children, tweens and teens.  We will provide you wtih fun-filled, engaging ideas through the use of yoga that will encourage healthful living and be beneficial to kids of all ages.

We cover:

  • The benefits of yoga for kids, tweens and teens
  • Kids, Tween and Teen focused poses, themes, stories, games, breathing and relaxation excercises and visualization. 
  • Group and partner yoga games, poses for kids, tweens, teens and families 
  • Incorporating props, music, art, age-appropiate themes, stories into classes, events, and parties.
  • Developmental considerations
  • How to teach yoga and support a fair, non-competitive environment
  • Introducing Yoga into the classroom and educational settings
  • How to work with restlessness and harness the energy of kids, tweens and teens

Articles about Yoga and Kids!:
Online Kids need yoga kids!
The Role of Sound Nutrition
Drink Well from the Well
Factors affecting Student Achievement

Research about Yoga and Kids:
Elements Yoga for Children
Spatial and Verbal Memory
Static Motor Performance

Our trainings are led by certified experienced Kids, Tween, Teen Yoga educators.  

Past Trainings have included:
Mini Yogis Foundations and Basic Training taught by Shana Meyerson
View Mini Yogis Website and learn more about Shana 

Yoga Kids Training is June 21-24, 2012.
Learn More or register for training!

View a Yoga Kids Video Below:  


Teachers

Yoga Kids


The original program that revolutionized the way yoga is taught to children. This groundbreaking workshop introduces the YogaKids approach to asana, breathing, teaching and relaxation. You’ll ground in the concepts and methods as developed by award winning yoga for children pioneer, Marsha Wenig, during her 25 years of study, research, practice, and teaching.

Go To Yoga Kids Website:  www.yogakids.com