Join children’s yoga specialist, Christyn Schroeder {KidPowerment founder and director}, for an immersive online course with participants from around the world. Learn the basics of creating dynamic, multidimensional yoga classes that reach and challenge children of all learning styles and age levels. This course is a wonderful foundation to build your Children’s Yoga journey upon, or to re-inspire your current work with children.

What you can expect to learn

• Steps to creating effective classes

• Introduction to child development/anatomy

• Effective classroom management skills

• Meditation and Mindfulness Practices

• How to enhance learning with storytelling, music, art projects, and more

• Yoga poses and breath work for kids - the how and the why

• Creating guided meditations to calm and inspire

• Partner poses to grow confidence and community

• Yoga Games to embody lessons taught  

In addition, participants will get the chance to take part in a LIVE online Children’s Yoga Class to witness the tools in action. The course will be filled with a balance of active learning, group creation, and contemplative practices. We will play, laugh, and explore our way through each session, gaining the tools to help children navigate through our current world more ease-fully, and give them confidence to help create a better tomorrow!

Course Requirements

5 hours of Self Guided Learning -  A series of professionally produced webinars that you can come back to again and again throughout the course and your teaching journey. Participants can learn from these on their own time, creating the flexibility needed when learning from home. Material will be addressed in group sessions to make sure that any questions are answered.

2 Saturday Immersions -  We will meet for 5 hours for a combination of discussion, practice, breakout session work, and creation.   

3 Weeknight Workshops -  These 2.5 hours sessions will be a chance to dive deeper into subjects and specific age groups. Two options for times are offered for these, ensuring small group collaborative learning. 

Logistics

Investment: $325 for Earlybird, $425 after May 10, 2021    

Continuing Education Hours:  This course qualifies through the Yoga Alliance for 22 continuing education hours

Certification:  Participants will receive a certificate of completion upon attending all course meetings and completing all course work.

Dates

Thursday June 10 - 7pm - 9:30pm
Saturday June 12 - 8am - 1pm
Tuesday June 15 - 7pm - 9:30pm
Thursday June 17 - 7pm - 9:30pm
Saturday June 19 - 8am - 1pm

Come back to the breath…

Join the dynamic duo of Children's Mindfulness Experts, Checka Antifonario, and KidPowerment Founder Christyn Schroeder as they demystify mindfulness and meditation for children ages 3-18.

LEARN:

• the yogic definition of both mindfulness and meditation, as well as the science behind how these practices impact the brain and the nervous system

• special considerations to take when teaching children, including special needs and trauma sensitive approaches, that take into consideration the communities that you are teaching and the developmental milestones the children are experiencing

EXPLORE:

• many styles of meditation,

• varied approaches to mindfulness to reach children of all learning styles

• meditation and mindfulness practices to "refill your cup" as a teacher

CREATE:

• your very own guided meditation/ visualization for different age groups and populations

• unique mindful moments to bring into your classroom or home right away

Dates

Feburary 2021 Option 1: Afternoon

February 25 - 1pm-3:30pm/est
February 28 - 8am-1pm/est

-or-

February 2021 Option 2: Evening

February 25 - 7pm-9:30pm
February 28 - 8am-1pm/est

Pricing

Early Bird Rate (through January 25) - $175
Regular Rate (January 26 - February 25) - $225

Inviting More Kids to the Practice

We believe that every child is perfect and whole as they are, and it is our job to translate mindfulness and yoga to each child in a way that reaches them in the best way that we can.   

Join KidPowerment's Founder,  Christyn Schroeder for a workshop that lays the groundwork for creating an inclusive yoga program that is accessible to children with special needs, including those with autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, emotional and behavioral disabilities, and anxiety.

We Will:

• Review the unique needs of children with autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, emotional and behavioral disabilities, learning disabilities, and anxiety

• Learn how to formally and informally gather information about children in order to design a program that supports every child

• Understand how to accommodate different learning styles through each component of a KidPowerment Yoga class

• Learn how to use the components of yoga to teach independence, self advocacy, social thinking, speech and language, and social emotional regulation skills

Dates

February 2021 Option 1: Afternoon

February 4 - 1pm-3:30pm/est
February 6 - 8am-1pm/est

-or-

February 2021 Option 2: Evening

February 4 - 7pm-9:30pm
February 6 - 8am-1pm/est

Pricing

Early Bird Rate (through January 4) - $175
Regular Rate (January 5 - February 4) - $225

The Unique World of Teens

The teen years hold the potential to lay the foundations for a life that is filled with self love, compassionate relationships, and confident exploration of what the world has to offer. . . Adolescence laying the ground work of how to move forward fully into “Adult Essence” as Dr. Dan Siegel says.

While on the surface it seems that classes for teens are really just adult yoga classes taught to groups of high schoolers, a deep and effective class for this age group contains components that can take the teens experience of yoga to the next level.   

We will focus on ages 13-18 as we explore asana practices to:

• create strength

• calm the nervous system

• encourage embodiment

Examine the physical, mental and emotional changes that occur during these years to learn how to better sequence classes that honor the natural rhythm of teens.

Teens also come with their own set of challenges regarding behavior, classroom management and boundary setting.  We will discuss effective ways to address challenging situations so that classes are successful, and feel safe and accessible for all of your students.  

Join us as we discuss and create together classes that not only teach teens to make healthy choices, but also build resilience , foster compassion for themselves and others, and inspire students to make brave and bold choices as change making citizens of the world.

Dates

January 2021 Option 1: Afternoon

January 14 - 1pm-3:30pm/est
January 16 - 8am-1pm/est

-or-

January 2021 Option 2: Evening

January 14 - 7pm-9:30pm
January 16- 8am-1pm/est

Pricing

Early Bird Rate (through December 14) - $175
Regular Rate (December 15 - January 14) - $225

Advance your teaching and deepen your knowledge

A continuation of our Foundations training, this course is for yoga teachers who have completed a weekend teacher training from any of the many wonderful children’s yoga organizations out there, yoga teachers looking to inspire their teaching and find their unique voice, or educators and therapists who use yoga and mindfulness regularly in their teaching/work with kids.

What we will explore:

• Creating classes that reach all learning styles

• Mindful classroom management- addressing challenging behavior, creating inclusive environments, and holding space with grace and confidence

• Exploration of physical and energetic anatomy, both for the design of your classes and the enrichment of your students

• Yoga philosophy and how to translate the lessons to youth

• Trauma sensitive teaching

• Creating dynamic and well-rounded monthly curriculums to deepen the effectiveness of your classes

• Finding your voice and understanding your strengths as a teacher

• A discussion on ethical, authentic business practices
  
  All of these subjects will be explored within the supportive community of your fellow participants under the guidance of our beloved expert, Christyn! We will workshop and grow together. The training is intentionally kept small so that we can decide upon the depth in which we dive into the subject matter as a collective- a truly collaborative experience.

  Course Requirements

  5 hours of Self Guided Learning -  A series of professionally produced webinars, articles, and self-study activities that you can come back to again and again throughout the course and your teaching journey. Participants can learn from these on their own time, creating the flexibility needed when learning from home. The material will be addressed in group sessions to make sure that any questions are answered.

  3 Saturday Immersions -  We will meet for 5 hours for a combination of discussion, practice, breakout session work, and creation.   

  4 Workshops -  These 2.5 hours sessions will be a chance to dive deeper into subjects and specific age groups. Two options for times are offered for these, ensuring small group collaborative learning.

  Final Group Project and Group Teaching - Collaborate with a small group on your final project: creating a dynamic curriculum for 1 month of classes for each age group and co-lead a class together.   This is an amazing opportunity to synthesize the information that you have acquired and gain a deeper understanding of the material as you put it into practice.  

Dates

November 2020 Option 1: Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays

Sat. Nov. 7, Nov. 14, & Nov. 21 - 8am-1pm/est
Mon. Nov. 9, & Nov. 16 - 7pm-9:30pm/est
Thurs. Nov. 12 & Nov. 19 - 7pm-9:30pm/est

-or-

November 2020 Option 2: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays

Sat. Nov. 7, Nov. 14, & Nov. 21 - 8am-1pm/est
Tues. Nov 10 & Nov. 17 - 1pm-3:30pm/est
Thurs. Nov. 12 & Nov. 19 - 1pm-3:30pm/est

Cost

Early Bird Price (Through October 16, 2020) - $775
Full Price (October 17 - November 7) - $900

Start your journey…

Join children’s yoga specialist, Christyn Schroeder {KidPowerment founder and director}, at The Dreaming Tree for a fun-filled weekend where you will learn the basics of creating dynamic, multidimensional yoga classes that reach and challenge children of all learning styles and age levels. This is a course is a wonderful foundation to begin your Children’s Yoga journey upon, or to re-inspire your current work with children.

Weekend Schedule

Saturday May 2 10am-6pm
Sunday May 3 9am-5pm (Family Class at 3:15pm)

What You’ll Learn

• Steps to creating effective classes

• Introduction to child development/ anatomy

• Effective classroom management skills

• Meditation and Mindfulness Practices

• How to enhance learning with storytelling, music, art projects, and more

• Yoga poses and breath work for kids - the how and the why

• Creating guided meditations to calm and inspire

• Partner poses to grow confidence and community

• Yoga Games

In addition, participants will get the chance to take part in a real Children’s Yoga Class to witness the tools in action.  This weekend will be filled with a balance of active learning, group creation, and contemplative practices.  We will play, laugh, and explore our way through each day!

Cost (includes KidPowerment Foundations manual):

Early bird (through April 2) - $395, use coupon code earlybird
Regular (April 3 - May 2) - $450

Start your journey…

Join children’s yoga specialist, Christyn Schroeder {KidPowerment founder and director}, for a fun-filled weekend where you will learn the basics of creating dynamic, multidimensional yoga classes that reach and challenge children of all learning styles and age levels. This is a course is a wonderful foundation to begin your Children’s Yoga journey upon, or to re-inspire your current work with children.

Weekend Schedule

Saturday February 29 10am-6pm
Sunday March 1 10am-5pm

What You’ll Learn

• Steps to creating effective classes

• Introduction to child development/ anatomy

• Effective classroom management skills

• Meditation and Mindfulness Practices

• How to enhance learning with storytelling, music, art projects, and more

• Yoga poses and breath work for kids - the how and the why

• Creating guided meditations to calm and inspire

• Partner poses to grow confidence and community

• Yoga Games

In addition, participants will get the chance to take part in a real Children’s Yoga Class to witness the tools in action.  This weekend will be filled with a balance of active learning, group creation, and contemplative practices.  We will play, laugh, and explore our way through each day!

Pricing

Early Bird Rate (through January 31) - $395
Regular Rate (February 1 - February 28) - $450

Advance your teaching and deepen your knowledge

A continuation of our Foundations training, this course is for yoga teachers who have completed a weekend teacher training from any of the many wonderful children’s yoga organizations out there, yoga teachers looking to inspire their teaching and find their unique voice, or educators and therapists who use yoga and mindfulness regularly in their teaching/work with kids.

What we will explore:

• Creating classes that reach all learning styles

• Mindful classroom management- addressing challenging behavior, creating inclusive environments, and holding space with grace and confidence

• Exploration of physical and energetic anatomy, both for the design of your classes and the enrichment of your students

• Yoga philosophy and how it translate its lessons to youth

• Trauma sensitive teaching

• Creating dynamic and well-rounded monthly curriculums to deepen the effectiveness of your classes

• Finding your voice and understanding your strengths as a teacher

• A discussion on ethical, authentic business practices
  
  All of these subjects will be explored within the supportive community of your fellow participants under the guidance of our beloved expert, Christyn! We will workshop and grow together. The training is intentionally kept small so that we can decide upon the depth in which we dive into the subject matter as a collective- a truly collaborative experience.

Dates

Saturday November 2 10a-6p
Sunday November 3 10a-6p
Saturday December 7 10a-6p
Sunday December 8 10a-6p
Must attend all dates

Cost

Early Bird Price (Through September 30, 2019) - $790
Full Price (October 1 - November 1) - $900

Apply here for this training!

Build Your Foundation!

Join children’s yoga specialist, Christyn Schroeder {KidPowerment founder and director}, for a fun-filled weekend where you will learn the basics of creating dynamic, multidimensional yoga classes that reach and challenge children of all learning styles and age levels. This is a course is a wonderful foundation to begin your Children’s Yoga journey upon, or to re-inspire your current work with children.

What you’ll learn:

• Steps to creating effective classes

• Introduction to child development/ anatomy

• Effective classroom management skills

• Meditation and Mindfulness Practices

• How to enhance learning with storytelling, music, art projects, and more

• Yoga poses and breath work for kids - the how and the why

• Creating guided meditations to calm and inspire

• Partner poses to grow confidence and community

• Yoga Games

In addition, participants will get the chance to take part in a real Children’s Yoga Class to witness the tools in action.  This weekend will be filled with a balance of active learning, group creation, and contemplative practices.  We will play, laugh, and explore our way through each day!

Pricing

$425 for the whole weekend

Take your knowledge to the next level!

A continuation of our Foundations training, this course is for yoga teachers who have completed a weekend teacher training from any of the many wonderful children's yoga organizations out there,  yoga teachers looking to inspire their teaching and find their unique voice,  or educators and therapists who use yoga and mindfulness regularly in their teaching/work with kids. 

What we will explore:

• Creation of  a curriculum and development of  content

• How storytelling, music, art, and science enhance our classes

• Translating the lessons of Yoga Philosophy to youth

• Developing effective teaching skills

• Setting up a successful classroom

• Business of Yoga for Children

• Finding your voice and understanding your strengths as a teacher

Build Your Foundation!

Join children’s yoga specialist, Christyn Schroeder {KidPowerment founder and director}, for a fun-filled weekend where you will learn the basics of creating dynamic, multidimensional yoga classes that reach and challenge children of all learning styles and age levels. This is a course is a wonderful foundation to begin your Children’s Yoga journey upon, or to re-inspire your current work with children.

What you’ll learn:

• Steps to creating effective classes

• Introduction to child development/ anatomy

• Effective classroom management skills

• Meditation and Mindfulness Practices

• How to enhance learning with storytelling, music, art projects, and more

• Yoga poses and breath work for kids - the how and the why

• Creating guided meditations to calm and inspire

• Partner poses to grow confidence and community

• Yoga Games to embody lessons taught

In addition, participants will get the chance to take part in a real Children’s Yoga Class to witness the tools in action.  This weekend will be filled with a balance of active learning, group creation, and contemplative practices. We will play, laugh, and explore our way through each day!

Take your knowledge to the next level!

A continuation of our Foundations training, this course is for yoga teachers who have completed a weekend teacher training from any of the many wonderful children's yoga organizations out there,  yoga teachers looking to inspire their teaching and find their unique voice,  or educators and therapists who use yoga and mindfulness regularly in their teaching/work with kids. 

What we will explore:

• Creation of  a curriculum and development of  content

• How storytelling, music, art, and science enhance our classes

• Translating the lessons of Yoga Philosophy to youth

• Developing effective teaching skills

• Setting up a successful classroom

• Business of Yoga for Children

• Finding your voice and understanding your strengths as a teacher

Build Your Foundation!

Join children’s yoga specialist, Christyn Schroeder {KidPowerment founder and director}, for a fun-filled weekend where you will learn the basics of creating dynamic, multidimensional yoga classes that reach and challenge children of all learning styles and age levels. This is a course is a wonderful foundation to begin your Children’s Yoga journey upon, or to re-inspire your current work with children. 

What you’ll learn:

• Steps to creating effective classes

• Introduction to child development/ anatomy

• Effective classroom management skills

• Meditation and Mindfulness Practices

• How to enhance learning with storytelling, music, art projects, and more

• Yoga poses and breath work for kids - the how and the why

• Creating guided meditations to calm and inspire

• Partner poses to grow confidence and community

• Yoga Games

In addition, participants will get the chance to take part in a real Children’s Yoga Class to witness the tools in action.  This weekend will be filled with a balance of active learning, group creation, and contemplative practices.  We will play, laugh, and explore our way through each day!