Saturday & Sunday, September 8 & 9, 2007 

 

There is no higher calling than teaching our children.  In this unique 10-hour teacher training program, you will learn how to teach the ancient science of yoga to the younger student.  Children of all ages can practice yoga.  In some countries, such as India, the concepts of movement—breathing, meditation and ritual—are taught at a very young age.  You will learn what, how and when to teach these practices.

Come join the fun!

You will learn:

  • Principles of teaching Yoga to kids

  • Growth and Development

  • Meditating with children

  • Use of themes, props & music

  • How yoga can improve a child’s  physical and mental health

  • Breathing Techniques for better relaxation and concentration

  • How to manage stress and mood swings

  • Yoga Games

  • Sensitivity Training

  • Working with differently-abled kids

  • Designing classes for different ages

  • How to encourage openness and loving kindness

  • How to work with parents and kids

  • Benefits & Precautions

  • How to encourage creativity and self-expression

Who can Attend?

This course is appropriate for parents, yoga instructors, teachers, and health care providers, to name a few. If this course speaks to you, we hope you will join us. Please let us know if you have questions that we might answer for you. Call for more information, if needed.

 

Registration

Send application (on the back) with $75 deposit ($25 non-refundable) and a short biography, including why you want to attend the program.

 

Tuition

Includes 10 hours of classes & a comprehensive study guide. $175/ $150 if tuition is paid in full by August 2nd.  *Recommended text not included.

 

Refunds

Before August 7th, all monies will be refunded less a $25 administration fee.  After August 7th refunds will only be  made if we can fill your space.

Instructor

Sue Ferguson, RN, BSN, RYT-500, began teaching yoga to   preschoolers as a warm-up for creative movement.  She has been teaching yoga and meditation to children since 1987.  She completed the Yoga Connection’s Hatha Yoga Teacher Training in 1994 and is now one of the teachers for the program, as well as our Prenatal and Kids Yoga programs.  She has been sharing her expertise with the Yoga Connection for 11 years.  Sue brings to this training course her experience as a yoga teacher trainer and her knowledge of early childhood development.

Kids Teacher Training Application

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Saturday, September 8, 2-6 pm

“Yoga Basics for Kids”

Sunday, Sept. 9, 10-5 pm

“Kids Yoga II”

Send application with $75 deposit and bio to:

the YOGA Connection

4893 E Speedway

Tucson, AZ 85712

or fax to 520-323-1299