Yoga for Preschoolers and Children with Diverse Needs

Empower Every Child Through Yoga & Mindfulness

Are you passionate about teaching yoga to young children and those with unique challenges? Do you want to develop inclusive, engaging, and effective yoga practices for preschoolers and children with diverse needs?

This specialized online course provides you with the tools, techniques, and confidence to teach yoga and mindfulness to the littlest yogis and individuals with varying abilities. Designed for yoga teachers, educators, therapists, and caregivers, this course explores the connection between movement, mindfulness, creativity, and inclusivity, helping you support children’s language, social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development.

Prerequisite: A regular personal yoga practice and an interest in working with young children or individuals with special needs.

What You’ll Gain:

✅ A deep understanding of yoga and mindfulness techniques tailored for young children and those with diverse needs
✅ Practical tools for helping children regulate emotions, improve focus, and develop self-awareness
✅ Specialized knowledge on ADHD, Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and FASD in the context of yoga
✅ The ability to integrate literacy, music, props, and creative movement into kids' yoga classes
✅ A structured approach to inclusive teaching that supports children of all abilities
✅ Proven strategies for classroom management and adaptive teaching techniques

Course Format & Delivery:

This course is designed for self-paced learning, allowing you to move through content at your own speed while having lifetime access to resources.

📖 20-25 hours of online content – webinars, expert interviews, and practical demonstrations
🎥 Video lessons, interactive resources, and best practices curated from 20+ years of experience
📝 Final Written Assignment – required for certification
📌 Lifetime Access – revisit course materials anytime, with no expiration
📚 Downloadable Teaching Materials – lesson plans, exercises, and hands-on activities

Who is this for?

✔ Yoga teachers & wellness professionals seeking to specialize in early childhood and adaptive yoga
✔ Parents, educators, and caregivers looking for creative ways to support children’s development
✔ Therapists and special education professionals wanting to integrate movement and mindfulness into their work
✔ Anyone working toward their RCYT certification

Topics We’ll Explore:

✨ Yoga for Preschoolers & Toddlers – age-appropriate poses and playful engagement
✨ Yoga for Children with Diverse Needs – strategies for ADHD, Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and FASD
✨ Breathing & Mindfulness Techniques – helping children regulate emotions and focus
✨ Music in Kids Yoga – integrating rhythm and sound for engagement and learning
✨ Meditation for Kids – introducing stillness and self-awareness through fun exercises
✨ Yoga for Literacy – using storytelling and movement to develop language skills
✨ Classroom Management – effective techniques for creating a positive learning environment
✨ Kundalini Kriyas for Kids – energy-balancing practices tailored for young minds
✨ Using Props & Visual Assists – enhancing accessibility and participation in yoga classes

Accreditation & Certification:

📜 Certificate of Completion – awarded upon successful completion of all course requirements
🧘 Yoga Alliance Approved – counts toward 20 non-contact Continuing Education hours
🎓 300 Hr YTT Module – an optional module for Lahari Ambassador Yoga’s 300 Hr Teacher Training
✔ RCYT Certification Pathway – one of four required courses for your Registered Children's Yoga Teacher (RCYT) certification

Make yoga accessible, inclusive, and empowering for all children. Enroll today!