LFY Teacher
Training Program

Most Asked FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions

• Where do your trainings take place?

  We are now offering our entire certification both in-person and online allowing students from around the world to train with us.

   

• Are the online trainings live-streamed or recorded?

  Level 1 training is a self-paced course with approximately 20 hours of content. There is no set timeline for completion – 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.

• 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.

  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.

• Do you have to participate in all three levels of training? Can I just take Level 1?

  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.

   

• Will I be able to teach right away if I just take Level One?

  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.

• Will I need to have any props or accessories to take this training virtually?

  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!

• Is there a timeframe? What are your requirements of the full LFY certification?

  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: Curriculum Development Course (Self paced 6 hour online courses), Online Mentorship Program (Personalized support for practice teaching and reflection work)

   

• Do I receive training manuals? Do I have to purchase any additional items?

  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.

• Do you have a LFY community or support group?

  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 Member Teacher Group. This community offers many resources including:

  • Monthly zoom calls led by founder Jennifer Cohen Harper.  We explore topics of interest, answer participant questions, and share resources
  • Access to a well-rounded yoga and mindfulness curriculum
  • A personalized listing in the LFY online teacher directory
  • A variety of branding material including descriptions that you can use on your website, flyers, parent or school letters, etc.
  • Teaching resources including 3 free webinars, audio presentation and worksheets
  • Discounts on continuing education courses and webinars

  More information can be found here.

• How Do I Receive Graduate Level Credit?

  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.

   

• Will my school district accept these courses for salary increments/licensing requirements?

  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.

• Will these courses be applicable/transferable towards my degree

  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).

• Is LFY Yoga Alliance registered?

  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.

• How long does the mentorship take?

  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.

• Do you hire people trained by LFY?

  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.

• What do I do if I have a question or need help?

  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