Empower the Next Generation
Become a Certified Leader in Kids’ Yoga
Edmonton, St Albert, and Online Kids Yoga Teacher Training
Kids Yoga Teacher Training
Step into a proven online kids yoga teacher training that goes beyond the basics. At Yoga In My School, we specialize in kids yoga teacher training, teen yoga teacher training, and special needs yoga teacher training, backed by 20+ years of experience and thousands of trained educators. This Yoga Alliance–registered certification gives you real-world tools to teach with confidence, creativity, and care.
Founded by Donna Freeman, our curriculum is built on decades of real-world classroom experience. We provide the time-tested tools you need to inspire resilience, mindfulness, and joy in children across the globe.
Practical, time-tested tools for the classroom, the studio, and beyond. Build your skills, grow your impact, and lead with confidence.
Start Your Kids Yoga Teacher Training Journey
Your Path, Your Pace. Build expertise in kids yoga teacher training, teen yoga teacher training, and special needs yoga teacher training—tailored to your goals. Take a single module for practical tools to enhance your children’s yoga classes, or complete all four for your full 95-hour Registered Children’s Yoga Teacher (RCYT) certification.
Teaching Kids Yoga Level 1
Ready to inspire the next generation? Build the skills and confidence to teach yoga to children ages 4–12 in a fun, effective, and meaningful way. Whether you are a teacher, parent, or therapist, this course equips you with a practical toolkit of poses, games, and mindfulness exercises. Start your RCYT journey here and learn how to create joyful classes that foster movement and focus for every child.
Teaching Kids Yoga Level 2
Ready to take your teaching to the next level? Deepen your expertise and expand your impact with our Level 2 Certification. Built for those with a foundation in kids’ yoga, this course helps you refine your skills, grow your business, and master advanced techniques. Whether you’re specializing or completing your RCYT, gain the professional edge you need to lead with authority.
Yoga for Preschoolers and Children w Diverse Needs
Ready to make yoga accessible to every child? Master the specialized skills to teach preschoolers and children with diverse needs. This course focuses on inclusivity, using creative movement and mindfulness to support social, emotional, and physical development. Whether you’re a therapist or teacher, you’ll learn to adapt your practice to meet the “littlest yogis” and students of all abilities exactly where they are.
Teaching Yoga to Teens
Ready to support teen mental health and resilience? Master the tools to support teen mental, emotional, and physical well-being. This course equips you with practical techniques to help young adults manage stress, build resilience, and develop lifelong wellness habits. Complete your RCYT journey by learning to lead teens through their most transformative years.
Practical, time-tested tools for the classroom, the studio, and beyond. Build your skills, grow your impact, and lead with confidence.
Learn To Teach Kids Yoga Directly from Donna K Freeman
There is a unique kind of transformation that happens when we learn together. Each August, we host our LIVE in-person or online kids yoga teacher training: a Level 1 certification experience that combines kids yoga teacher training and hands-on learning. This immersive event supports both personal growth and professional development, giving you the skills and confidence to teach children and teens in real-world settings.
Whether you join us in the studio or via our interactive Zoom setup, you’ll be part of a joyful, supportive environment.
Why this session is a Not to be Missed opporunity:
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Direct access to Donna’s years of expertise.
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A focus on “Joyful Learning” keeping yoga fun for kids and teachers alike.
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The chance to spark your own inspiration before the new school year begins.
Kids Yoga Teacher Training FAQs (Online, Teen & Special Needs Certification)
What is kids yoga teacher training?
Kids yoga teacher training is a certification program that teaches you how to safely and effectively lead yoga classes for children. A comprehensive program, like our online kids yoga teacher training, includes age-appropriate movement, mindfulness, classroom management, and strategies for engaging kids of different developmental stages.
Can I take kids yoga teacher training online?
Yes. A high-quality online kids yoga teacher training provides the same core skills as in-person training, including lesson planning, teaching techniques, and hands-on strategies. Our programs are ideal for global access while maintaining high standards for children’s yoga instruction.
Is there a specific teen yoga teacher training for working with older students?
Yes. Teen yoga teacher training focuses on the unique physiological and emotional needs of adolescents. Unlike younger children, teens require sequences that address hormonal shifts, academic stress, and social-emotional learning. This specialized training provides the tools to build trust and resilience in the 13–18 age demographic.
What should I look for in a special needs yoga teacher training?
A high-quality special needs yoga teacher training equips you with adaptive techniques for neurodivergent students, including those with autism, ADHD, and sensory processing disorders. Our training emphasizes “inclusive movement,” providing sensory-friendly tools and modified poses to make yoga accessible to children of all abilities.
Do I need to be a certified yoga teacher to teach kids yoga?
Not always. Our kids yoga teacher training programs are open to educators, parents, therapists, and yoga teachers. However, having a foundational yoga background can be helpful when teaching more advanced classes or expanding into adult offerings.
What can I do after completing kids yoga teacher training?
After completing kids yoga teacher training, you can teach in schools, studios, community centers, camps, and private sessions. Many graduates also expand into teen yoga teacher training and special needs yoga teacher training to broaden their impact and income opportunities.
What Our Kids Yoga Teacher Graduates Say
“What a wonderful experience I’ve had for the past year and a half. I just received my RCYT through Donna and Yoga in My School. Donna always gave helpful feedback and took time to walk me through the program. I am proud to say I now teach a yoga class as part of our Middle School’s regular day as well as an after school program. Our Foundation has funded this much needed endeavour, and Donna has made it so enjoyable to navigate. Thank you!“
Jennifer E
Middle School Teacher
“Donna is an amazing instructor and I walked away with the skills and confidence I needed. I would recommend Yoga In My School to any yoga teachers for training and to anyone looking for an instructor for children.“
Beverly Thornton
Owner Rebel Beauty
“Donna is an incredible facilitator who makes learning accessible and fun. She holds you accountable to your goals and is so supportive along the journey. Donna is a shining light of energy and passion for what she does, making her an excellent person to train with. Donna’s Kid’s Yoga Teacher Training classes are absolutely transformative – any one who works with kids or has kids of their own should enroll and benefit from these teachings!“
Annie H.
Mala Specialist