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Teaching Movement to Children: A Trauma Informed Asana Lab (4/29 Livestream)
Live Online Course
Teaching yoga poses to children is different from teaching adults. There are unique considerations to take into account, both in terms of their physical and mental development, and from a trauma-informed lens, as the nature of childhood trauma varies from that of adults. It’s important for yoga teachers working with children and adolescents to be aware of these factors when designing and implementing classes.
In this interactive 12 hour workshop, we will take a deep dive into what you need to know to teach yoga poses to children safely and effectively.
This workshop includes:
- 5 hours of self-paced content (opens 4/21)
- 6 hour interactive livestream (4/29)
- Office hours for Q&A (5/5)
Topics explored:
- Physical development considerations and how to teach yoga postures to ensure safety as children are growing and developing.
- How to cultivate challenging experiences in your classes that help your students learn about patience, perseverance, and persistence.
- How to pace the movement portions of your yoga classes for children and teens to work with the energy of your students in the moment.
- How to cue for clarity, in ways that invite students to have a truly embodied experience.
- How to offer options and variations in ways that reduce pose hierarchy, and invite students to reflect on their needs, rather than push them to the seemingly most “advanced” version of a posture.
With thoughtful planning and understanding of these key issues, yoga instructors will find themselves well-equipped to teach safe and meaningful classes to children.
Meet Your Trainer:
Mayuri Gonzalez
Mayuri Gonzalez, LFY’s School Yoga Project Director, is a nationally recognized presenter, trainer and instructor in mindfulness and children’s yoga with over 25 years of practice. In her role with LFY, Mayuri trains and mentors teachers, counselors and school support staff. She is a contributing author to Best Practices for Yoga in Schools, and a presenter for PESI, offering continuing education to educators and health care providers.
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