A comprehensive certification for teaching yoga and mindfulness to children and youth ages 3 to 18. Available online and in person.
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Explore the benefits of embodied mindfulness practices and learn how they help build resilience, support learning and cultivate healthy communities.
Hear directly from students about what mindfulness and yoga mean to them in daily life.
Virtual programming available nationwide (livestreaming or recorded content). In-person programming in select locations.
Chair and mat-based yoga and mindfulness classes for youth ages 3-18 right in the classroom.
Professional Development workshops for school staff + video resources for students, to help build yoga and mindfulness in-house culture and capacity.
Support for the physical, social, emotional, and professional well-being of all school employees, teachers, paraprofessionals, clinicians, and administrators.
Hear directly from schools we’ve worked with to better understand how yoga and mindfulness can support your students, teachers, and larger community.
Explore our comprehensive teacher certification program, and learn to support and grow the inner resources of children 3-18.
Level One (Teaching Yoga and Mindfulness to Children), is offered in two different formats. You choose the one that works for you! One is supported and guided online with our faculty and staff. The other format is on-demand and completely self paced.
Both were created in collaboration with Yoga International and can be taken as a stand alone workshop, or combined with our other courses for certification.
Certification includes our Core Curriculum consisting of Level 1, Level 2, Level 3; Three Online Courses (6 content hours each) addressing trauma, chair yoga, and neurodiversity; Two Integration + Implementation offerings that include practicums (practice teaching clinics) and a mentorship program matching you with a teacher for personalized feedback.
We offer a variety of ways to register and pay for programming. Sign up for courses one at a time, register for our bundled certification program and save over $500, or sign up for one of our flexible payment plans.
Our Level One Course is offered in two ways for you to choose from. One is online, supported, and guided by our faculty and staff. The other option is completely self-paced, and you can start whenever you are ready.
Level Two and Three are offered multiple times a year and are provided in a similar way to our online, guided and supported Level One course.
We also offer an annual week-long training in person at the Omega Institute, which includes L1-L3 courses.
Join us for a wide variety of ways to learn from home, gaining skills and insight to support your students, clients, and your own children. Many courses are eligible for CE hours.
We offer a library of self-paced course, ranging from 75 minutes to 6 hours, as well as a series of livestream workshops with incredible guest teachers.
Join us for a variety of live-streaming and in-person events including workshops, conference presentations, livestream Q&A sessions and more.
Tools to Help Families Raise Resilient Kids, including practice videos, books and card decks, workshops, and articles.
We all need ongoing coaching and support to integrate our learning, continuing growing as educators, and to chat with likeminded folks about the many challenging (and funny) scenarios that arise during teaching. The LFY Coaching and Community Group, open to our training graduates at any level, is designed to offer you tangible resources to support your career, on-going coaching, and a built in group of colleagues.
Easy to use resources for families, educators, clinicans and children + teens themselves.
Explore searchable content from our teaching and learning community, including activities and practices.
A comprehensive certification for teaching yoga and mindfulness to children and youth ages 3 to 18. Available online and in person.
LFY Training is a comprehensive certification in yoga and mindfulness practices for youth 3 to 18. Certified by Yoga Alliance, and offering up to 6 graduate level credits (through our accredited partner University of the Pacific) training focuses on the complete physical, mental, emotional and social well-being of students.
The foundation of training is rooted in building your own self-awareness and deepening personal practice. From there, we equip you with a wide range of activities that you can implement with the kids you work with.
Our work is research-based and centered on healing and resilience building. Trauma-informed practices are integrated into all of our programs. As practitioners and educators ourselves, we are immersed in the latest developments in the field and update our curriculum regularly.
There are two ways to participate in our online Level 1 training. One is self paced, so you may sign up and begin as you are ready. The other is a guided online course, where you will be supported by our faculty while working in a learning cohort. Any L1 graduate can choose to move into our livestream L2 and L3 trainings allowing you to continue your learning in community.
The LFY training program is an inclusive, professional, caring, empowering experience with top-notch trainers who bring out the best in all its participants. I look forward to bringing my new-found wisdom and practice out into the world!
Christine P.
There are two ways to participate in the workshops and courses offered through the LFY Teacher Training Program.
Some of our classes are available to take as stand alone learning experiences based on your interests and needs (or for continuing education). The Level 1 course (Foundations of Children’s Yoga + Mindfulness: Creating Safe and Engaging Mind-Body Experiences), Chair Yoga for Children and Adolescents, and Trauma-Informed Teaching Practices are open to anyone at any time.
We also offer online programs and webinars that have no prerequisites. If you find yourself inspired and want to learn more, you might consider getting certified.
Our Core Curriculum consisting of Level 1, Level 2, Level 3; Three online courses (6 content hours each) addressing trauma, chair yoga, and neurodiversity; Two integration + implementation programs that include a teaching practicum and a mentorship matching you with a teacher for personalized feedback.
Completion of the courses below qualifies for 95 hour Yoga Alliance Children’s Certification. See more about each course and how they fit together below.
This was the most comprehensive, well-planned, and creatively structured children's yoga course I have ever attended...I now feel much more confident in working with children in my yoga studio
Cassandra P.
Through an innovative combination of in-person and online workshops,
as well as one-on-one mentorship, you will:
You will return home with a deeper understanding of child development, the capacity and confidence to create lesson plans that meet children’s needs, and the knowledge to teach in a safe, engaging, and compassionate way.
I can’t say enough about what I took away from this program. Not only do I feel totally prepared to teach yoga to children, but I’m a better teacher and a better person.
Karen E.
People from a diverse array of backgrounds and experiences attend our Training Programs. What they share is a desire to give kids tools to embrace joy and build resilience, regardless of their circumstances.
Note: You do not need to be a yoga teacher or an advanced practitioner to attend this training. If you’re not sure training is for you don’t hesitate to call or email.
I have been an educator for 30+ years and this was one of THE best trainings I have ever attended. The presenters are impassioned individuals who have deep respect for children and their development and share their passion, tools and resources with grace, intelligence and humor. They created a safe space for us to learn, experiment, ask questions and make mistakes. They also facilitated time for us to reflect, collaborate and nurture ourselves. TOP NOTCH!!!
Laurie M.
Educator for 30+ Years
Com·mu·ni·ty – a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.
We all need ongoing support to integrate our learning, grow as educators, and navigate the many challenging scenarios that arise during teaching.
The LFY Coaching and Community Group, open to our training graduates at any level, is designed to offer you tangible resources to support your career, on-going coaching, and a built in group of colleagues.
When you join, you’ll receive:
In addition to our Coaching and Community Group, training participants can join our private online learning community at no cost. Learn from the wisdom of your colleagues in this vibrant and active community of educators, yoga teachers, mental health care providers, coaches, parents and many others. The generosity of spirit and advice freely offered is helpful and inspiring.
Our graduates take their certification into the world in a wide variety of ways, from teaching full time in schools, to integrating learning into their current service oriented careers, to starting innovative programs of their own.
Children’s Program Director Alluem Yoga, founder of Embody Love Camp
Founder of the non-profit Center for Resilience in Providence RI
Police officer & founder of LEAP community policing program
Register for full certification at a bundled price of $3200 (saving more than $565).
*Payment plan available
Purchase certification bundle with self-paced L1, and start anytime. Email tricia@littlefloweryoga.com for details.
If you’d prefer to pay for your courses as you go, you can register for each component of training separately.
Tuition for L1-L3 is typically $795 per level, but may vary by location. See upcoming dates for detailed prices and registration options.
Trauma, Chair, and Neurodiversity workshops are required for certification, and are available online at $199 each.
The Training Practicum is $285. One-on-one online mentorship is $450.
We offer discounted rates for groups including schools. Customized trainings (online and in-person) are also available, and can be tailored to the needs of your community.
Contact training director Tricia Stevens for a quote at info@littlefloweryoga.com or 212-634-7890 ext 5.
LFY Training is available as a graduate level course through our partner, University of the Pacific. The credits offered are post-baccalaureate, graded, graduate-level semester credits. They are specifically designed to meet the needs of educators for Salary Advancement and Recertification.
Each L1-L3 course is eligible for 1 credit, and full certification is eligible for 6 credits, at a rate of $62/credit payable directly to the university. Learn more or apply for credit
Learn from leaders in the field with a wide range of experiences and expertise.
Teacher: Jennifer Cohen Harper, Mayuri Gonzalez
Continue your training in this 4 week livestream online workshop, as we explore the physical, emotional, and social aspects of youth development.
Tuition: $795Teacher: Mayuri Gonzalez, Argos Gonzalez
Join us for this livestream 4 week workshop, to explore the challenges and opportunities of working with adolescents, build teaching skills, and explore implementation strategies. Practice teach in supportive community.
Tuition: $795.00We are now offering our entire certification both in-person and online allowing students from around the world to train with us.
We have two ways for you to participate in our Level 1 training. One way allows you to be supported by our faculty and staff and move through training in a structured format. There are guided discussions, Q&A’s, live stream meetings, office hours, practice teaching time and a variety of things allowing you to feel like you are connected. The other is a self-paced course that you can do as you feel ready and at your own leisure. Both provide approximately 20+ hours of content.
You’ll have ongoing access to all of the course components including lectures, practice videos, worksheets, and more. Levels 2 and 3 are a hybrid of livestream and recorded material and very similar to our Level 1 supported format.
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.
You don’t have to be able to do advanced 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 our training, and, if possible, take a beginners yoga workshop in preparation.
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.
Many participants do eventually participate in all three levels, but there is no timeline for completion and no requirement to take all 3 levels unless you are hoping to become certified.
Level One training covers the most essential aspects of sharing yoga and mindfulness with children safely and effectively, in a trauma informed manner.
You’ll learn our five element methodology of connect, breathe, move, focus and relax, and how to use practices within each of these elements to cultivate self-awareness, resilience and joy in children and teens.
This training will give you the tools you need to start teaching right away, in a variety of settings including schools, studios, and private sessions.
No. You can participate fully without any props or other equipment at home. A yoga mat would be great but you really don’t even need that!
There is no required time frame for completion – you can work towards certification at your own pace.
When you have completed all required courses and assignments, you can submit your information for certification through the “Learning Resource Center” under your account information on the LFY website. If you have questions about certification at any time, please don’t hesitate to contact us at here.
The LFY certification includes the following combination of courses:
Core Curriculum Level 1-3 (Can be completed online or in-person. Weeklong Omega training includes these three levels of training)
Inclusive Teaching Modules: Trauma Informed Teaching, Chair Yoga for Children and Supporting Neurodiverse Children (Self paced 6 hour online courses)
Integration and Implementation: Practicum (6 hour online courses), Online Mentorship Program (Personalized support for practice teaching and reflection work)
Yes! You receive training manuals (among other supportive content and resources) for all levels of training and courses.
There are 4 books to read and those are at an additional cost but we have found they are often available at a local library.
Yes. Community is very important to us!
Once you begin training (at any level) you will be invited to our Facebook Teacher Community Group. This is a wonderful group with over 1000 LFY graduates that have various professional backgrounds. Folks are happy to support each other on the page, and LFY trainers and staff regularly check posts as well to be sure everyone who needs support gets it.
We also have our LFY Coaching and Community Group. This community offers many resources including:
More information can be found here.
LFY Trainings are accredited through the University of the Pacific for graduate level credit. Each L1-L3 course is eligible for 1 credit, and full certification is eligible for 6 credits.
Payment for these credits is made directly to the University, at the rate of $62 per credit.
View this link for registration details and process
Here is some additional information:
The University of the Pacific is one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in the state of California. The Graduate-Level Professional Development semester credit provided by the University of the Pacific is accepted by school districts nationwide. The University of the Pacific is fully accredited with the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
The credits offered are post-baccalaureate, graded, graduate-level semester credits, provided directly through the University of the Pacific, University College. They are specifically designed to meet the needs of educators for Salary Advancement and Recertification.
The credits are acceptable where local districts approve and applicable to state licensing where authorized. We always encourage teachers to check with their employer for acceptability of these credits. All participants are responsible to determine acceptability of these credits for their intended use.
It is under the discretion of individual universities as to whether or not they will accept some or all of these graduate-level professional development units towards attainment of specialty credentials or masters degrees with them.
Teachers are advised to verify with their school district or state licensing bureau acceptance of such graduate-level professional development semester units/credits prior to registration for unit credit.
Each district has different guidelines and deadlines for salary advancement and licensing requirements. We always encourage participants to familiarize themselves with their own policies prior to enrolling.
The credits offered are post-baccalaureate, graded, graduate-level semester credits, provided directly through the University of the Pacific.
They are specifically designed to meet the needs of Educators for Salary Advancement and Recertification, however participants are fully responsible for determining the acceptability of these courses for their intended use.
These courses are not applicable for a degree at Pacific but can be transferred at the discretion of your institution. An official transcript is available from Pacific upon successful completion of coursework. While it may be possible for the credits earned in these courses to be used for salary advancement and state licensing requirements, we do not provide assurance that any state licensing board or school district will accept these credits for those purposes. Individuals seeking credits for those purposes are advised to check with the appropriate agencies and gain approval prior to registering. Accredited by The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Yes. Yoga Alliance certification requires that you participate in all our core curriculum, consisting of Level 1, Level 2, Level 3; Three Online Courses (6 content hours each) addressing trauma, chair yoga, and neurodiversity; Two Integration + Implementation programs that include curriculum development and a mentorship matching you with a teacher for personalized feedback.
We work with each teacher to adapt the mentorship to the demands of busy schedules.
If you participate in live mentorship (usually greater NYC area only) 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. Most folks participate in our web based mentor program, which takes 6-12 weeks based on your pace.
Please Note: Currently all LFY mentorship is being held virtually.
Yes. All of our School Yoga Project 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 and subs in NY. We also receive regular requests for teachers around the country and do our best to refer those opportuntities to member teachers and training graduates.
We know that participating in a training like this is a big decision. We want to make sure this program is a good fit for you, and that you have all the information you need. If your questions haven’t been answered above, or you need to know more, please don’t hesitate to be in touch.
You may email your questions anytime to info@littlefloweryoga.com or schedule a call to speak with our Training Director. 212) 634-7890 x 5