YogaKids offers both public trains and workshops as well as our highly acclaimed YogaKids Teacher Training Program.  Our most recongnized and the point of entry into the YogaKids Certification program is Foundations.

YogaKids offers the world renown Foundations 4-Day program to anyone interested in learning the fundamental principles and proven methods to enable children to improve their world through attention, body-awareness and yoga. No previous yoga experience is necessary. This experential and content-rich event is appropriate to every level of interest and experience. We attract professionals, teachers, parents and serious yoga teachers while delivering an experience that meets your need and comfort level. 

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CERTIFICATION through YOGAKIDS:

YogaKids proudly offers the very best professional training spefically designed for the emerging "Yoga for children" facilitator or professional in a children's setting.  This program is also widely attended by therapists and educators and offers personal mastery at its best.  Through the combination below, the participant elevates to the level of Master Teacher and is well-prepared to incorporate the proven YogaKids teaching philosophy and practices, to create  and teach classes to groups of children in a variey of private and professional settings.

            Foundations 4-Day as a Prerequisite

            Advanced Training Practicum (ATP)

The next step after Foundations. An online, independent home-study program and graduation project must be completed to earn Certification as a Certified YogaKids Facilitator (CYKF).

Advanced Training Intensive (ATI)

During this advanced immersion you will enjoy intense practice, study and experience with others who have elevated to this level of mastery. Enjoy 7 days of personal transformation as you clarify, improve and master YogaKids life-changing work.

Call today and speak with a Certification Specialist about the unique advantages of earning your YogaKids Facilitator Designation and for upcoming Foundation Trainings!  You can also email us at certification@yogakids.com.

All over the world! Please check our calendar for a training that is convenient for you. We have trainings in the United States and internationally!

We ask that you bring an open heart and your love for children. One year yoga experience is very helpful, but not required. Once you are in Advanced Training, you must commit to studying with a qualified yoga teacher in your area at least once (preferably 2-3 times) per week.

No. The 32 hour training in the Foundations of YogaKids will enable you to bring yoga to the children in your life. However, you may find yourself so empowered that you choose to go on for full certification and join the world-wide community of YogaKids facilitators, teachers and partners.

Advanced Training in YogaKids will enable you to earn certification. We offer two levels of certification. A Certified YogaKids Facilitator (CYKF) completes an at home practicum under the guidance of the YogaKids master teachers and program requirements.  A Certified YogaKid Trainer (CYKT) completes the same at home practicum plus attends a week-long immersion training called Advanced Training Intensive (ATI).

The program requires completion in 9 months but some students my qualify for faster pace and graduate sooner. There is a 6 month minimum due to the intensity requirements of personal mastery of the YogaKids way.

Yes. If you are an RYT with Yoga Alliance, you can apply any YogaKids Certification Program hours, Taste, Teen, or Tools for Schools training hours, or Foundations hours to your CE requirements. Yoga Alliance has plans to publisha 100-hour Specialization in Yoga for Children. In the future YogaKids International will apply for the 200-hour Registered Yoga School designation with Yoga Alliance. We will make updates to this information as soon as we receive it.

Yes. When in YogaKids Advanced Training, you are considered a YogaKids Associate (YKA). During that one year of training, you may use the logo and call your classes YogaKids.

Please check our training calendar for where and when they are held. Most of our trainees travel to a location at the time that is most convenient for them.  Also please consider our new Local Area Host program that offers the opportunity to earn credit toward certification based on your contribution to bringing a Foundations to your area!

In order to maintain certification, a minimum of 40 hours of yoga instruction with a certified yoga instructor and a minimum of 8 hours of YogaKids, child education, and or/personal development courses or workshops are required by per year in order to have the right to renew the license on terms offered by YKI. Attendance at YK events above or Foundations Courses may be included. 

All YogaKids trainees and CYKTs are required to maintain liability insurance. We believe that you, the children, the parents and the public are entitled to the confidence that liability insurance brings. International exceptions may apply.

No. YKI provides a list of insurance companies in the Advanced Training Manual.

Absolutely! While our current videos are aimed at younger children, during our trainings, we teach people how to use YogaKids methods on kids from age 3 to teenagers! The YogaKids Tools for Schools DVDs are designed for children ages 7-11.

Use the Find a Teacher page to locate the closest Certified YogaKids Facilitator to you.