Frequently Asked Questions
What locations do you offer training in?
LFY is based in NY, and we regularly offer all thee levels of training as overnight retreats in Croton on Hudson, 45 minutes north of Manhattan. We also occasionally offer trainings in cities around the country, and our Level One training is offered at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck NY in June. The best place to find a current schedule is on our website: www.littlefloweryoga.com
Do you have to be a yoga teacher to take the training?
Definitely not. This is a comprehensive training that is appropriate for anyone who is interested in helping children become the best versions of themselves. Each training session contains a diverse group of yoga teachers, classroom teachers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, counselors, parents and many more.
What if I haven’t been practicing yoga for that long?
You don’t have to be able to do crazy yoga poses for training, but general familiarity with the practice is important. The best thing to do is to just participate in classes at a local yoga studio before training, and if possible taking a beginners workshop is wonderful preparation.
Do you have to participate in all three levels?
No. Some people register for Level One and find that they have the tools they need to introduce yoga to the children in their lives. Most participants do eventually participate in all three levels, but there is no timeline for completion and no requirement to take all three levels.
Is LFY Yoga Alliance Certified?
Yes. Yoga Alliance certification requires that you participate in all three levels of training, complete some required reading and accompanying writing assignments, and participate in the mentorship program.
How long does the mentorship take?
We work with each teacher to adapt the mentorship to the demands of busy schedules. We require 18 hours of class participation, and many people choose to attend once a week for two back to back classes, and complete the program in 9 weeks. If you are from out of town, we will do our best to schedule you appropriately so that you can limit your travel.
Do you hire people trained by LFY?
Yes. All of our LFY teachers are LFY certified, and we only hire teachers who have completed our training. Participation is not a guarantee of hire, but we are adding new school programs every semester and regularly need new teachers.
