Yoga Chelsea - Calm Kids Yoga (CYA-CYS Member)
- E-mail: laura.fowler.massie@gmail.com
- Phone: 8199233846
- Address: 741 Route 105
- Location: Chelsea, Quebec Canada
- Website: N/A
- Service Offered: Hatha, Children's, Somayog
- Type of Certification Granted: Calm Kids Yoga Teacher
- Years in Operation: N/A
- Date Joined: August 03, 2019
School Info
At Yoga Chelsea we aim to create the perfect yoga class, training or retreat just for you! Our philosophy is "one size does not fit all". Whether your goal is to begin a yoga practice or deepen an already established practice, Yoga Chelsea will help you build a strong foundation.
We offer:
Calm Kids Yoga Teacher Training: Yoga Chelsea offers a hands-on and practical yoga teacher training certification program. This certification is designed for Early Childhood Educators (ECE), Elementary School Teachers and other Early years Professionals.
Group classes and private one-on-one yoga: Yoga Chelsea specializes in gentle yoga, yoga for pelvic health, restorative and yoga Nidra.
Course Outline
Yoga Chelsea - Calm Kids Yoga Certification – Level 1
• This training will be run over a weekend.
• Friday 6-9pm
• Saturday 9-5pm
• Sunday 10-4pm
• Home Study Assignments: to be completed within one month of taking the weekend training for certification of Level 1.
This 20-hour certification program is specifically designed for Early Childhood Educators (ECE’s), Elementary School Teachers and professions working directly with children in the early years sector.
Teaching Methodology
• Demonstration and participation is central to this training.
• Lecture, discussions, handouts, team collaboration and active learning techniques for adult learners will be used.
• Asana, meditation and pranayama practice will be integral to the program.
• Guiding Children’s behaviour: tips and tricks for group management and fun.
• Games, songs, equipment, props and toys will be used to highlight play and fun within the yoga experience.
• Practice Teaching: Sample classes created and demonstrated by participants. Peer critiquing, support and shared learning opportunity.
Anatomy & Physiology
Lectures, discussion and shared learning:
• Foundations in Child Development (2-8 years); lecture, PowerPoint presentations and handout resources.
• Ages & Stages – preschool and the early years
• Safety and contraindications for yoga with children
Philosophy
Lectures, discussion and shared learning:
• Intro to Children’s Yoga: Required reading and book report (homework assignment)
• Introduction to 8 limb path – Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras
• Storytelling with children – incorporating ethics and healthy living.
• Songs and music used to highlight ethical, positive right action.
• Art and journaling to explore self-reflection and personal discovery.
Lifestyle, Ethics, Karma Yoga and
Business
• Future Planning – developing an action plan. Bringing yoga into your classroom.
• Self-Care: What does that look like for you? Self-reflection. (homework assignment)
Graduates
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