Kids Yoga Teacher Training in Bali | Children's Yoga Course Bali

Anatomical development; muscular/skeletal growth; parts and systems of the body; essential alignments; contraindications; how to teach anatomy to children; why anatomy matters before teaching yoga to children; the effects of exercise and postures on the body's systems; energy anatomy and physiology (chakras, nadis, etc.).

Developmental changes in children and how to teach yoga effectively at each stage; how children's bodies work and what they need; understanding flexibility and its limits; the specifics of young yogis' bodies; teaching students to respect and care for their own bodies; how to safely and effectively practice and teach postures while minimising injury risk.

Eastern and Western views of the mind and body; developmental stages and cueing of asana — Early Childhood (18mo–4yrs), Primary School (5–14yrs), Secondary School (15–18yrs); yoga for special populations and contraindications, including students with physical and cognitive adaptations; how children's bodies differ from adults' and what their needs are at each stage.

Preparation as the key to success; choosing music that makes sense; arriving at the studio/yoga hall early; clear instruction; setting up the pose; verbal cues over visual ones; being childlike, not childish; the teacher as forever a student; simple verbal instruction.

Breath games and techniques: Steam Train Breath, Dragon Breath, Bear Breath, Mantra Breath, Ocean Breath, Belly Breath, Bubble Blowing, Teens Belly Breathing, Alternate Nostril Breathing, Bunny Breath (happy breathing), Straw Breath (cooling breath), Hissing Breath (cobra breath), Humming Bee Breath (bumble bee breath), Bellows Breath, Ha Breathing (wood chopper). Plus: what calm breathing is, why it matters, and calm-breathing techniques.

Why teaching kids meditation is easier than it seems; the five benefits of teaching kids meditation; meditation tips and techniques for kids; how music enhances kids' meditation; children's natural mindfulness; meditation for focus, self-esteem, self-love, stress relief, health, emotional development and empathy.

Meditation techniques: Snowman Relaxation; Children's Rainbow Meditation; Mindful Breathing for Kids (longer and shorter versions); Mindful Hearing for Kids; Guided Relaxation for Children; Magic Book Relaxation; Bouncing Ball Mindfulness; Magic Forest Meditation; Whirly Burly Snow Storm Meditation; Body Scan.

Meditation music: a curated set of tracks for relaxation, chakra healing, and calm — including pieces for deep meditation, quiet learning, and calming baby sleep.

Freeze Dance Yoga Style; Yoga Race; Yoga Challenge; Silly Train.

Pure perception and intuition; yoga postures inspired by nature — trees, animals, birds; how yogis developed yoga while living in forests, caves and mountains; what yoga is and its benefits (flexibility, strength, happiness); the eight limbs of yoga; Yama, Niyama and Swadhyaya, explained for kids; the importance of prayer and surrender to the Divine.

Introduction to nutrition: protein, fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy, added sugar, and saturated/trans fats — with age-specific guidelines for children aged 2–3, 4–8, 9–13 and 14–18.

Structured reflection on why and how kids yoga: builds confidence; promotes a healthy body; improves concentration; helps manage stress; promotes inclusivity; introduces mindfulness; teaches through stories and song; improves coordination and balance.

A full animal-themed asana library pairing the Sanskrit and English pose names with a child-friendly image: Boat Pose (Kayak), Bow Pose (Angelfish), Cat Pose (Jaguar), Bridge Pose (Overpass), Chair Pose (Kangaroo), Child's Pose (Mouse), Butterfly Pose (Book), Cobra Pose (Swan), Cow Pose (Wolf), Crescent Moon Pose (Giraffe), Dancer's Pose (Crane), Dancing Ganesha (Dancer), Dolphin Pose (Dolphin), Downhill Skier Pose, Downward Facing Dog (Pyramid), Easy Pose (Cloud), Extended Child's Pose (Turtle), Extended Cat Pose, Extended Mountain Pose (Fountain), Extended Side Angle Pose (Sailboat), Flower Pose (Anemone), Gyan Mudra (Fox), Half Shoulder Stand (Candle), Happy Baby Pose (Spider), Hero Pose (Deer), Horse Stance (Frog), Kneeling Pose (Seahorse), Knee to Chest (Riding a Bike), Legs Up the Wall (Candle), Locust Pose (Shark), Lotus Mudra (Porcupine), Lotus Pose (Meditating), Lunge Pose (Runner), Pigeon Pose (Sea Gull), Plank Pose (Lizard), Mountain Pose (Cactus), Eagle Pose (Eagle), Puppy Pose (Diving into a Pool), Reclining Butterfly Pose (Butterfly), Resting Pose (Sunbathing), Reverse Table Top Pose (Bed Bridge), Seated Forward Bend (Sandwich), Seated Twist (Moose), Shark Pose (Swimming), Staff Pose (Rowing a Boat), Standing Forward Bend (Ostrich), Squat Pose (Monkey), Table Top Pose (Bed), One-Legged Dog Pose (Donkey), Tortoise Pose (Clam), Tree Pose (Flamingo), Triangle Pose (Sailboat), Upward Facing Dog Pose (Sea Lion), Triangle Forward Bend (Zebra), Warrior 1 (Warrior), Warrior 2 (Archery), Warrior 3 (Scuba Diver), Wide-Legged Forward Bend (Elephant), Fish Pose (Fish), Hopping Frog Pose (Hopping Frog), Hopping Rabbit Pose (Rabbit), Scorpion Pose (Scorpion), Half Spinal Twist (Half Spinal), Archer's Pose (Archer's), Sleeping Thunderbolt Pose, Camel Pose (Camel), Plough Pose (Plough), Mermaid Pose (Mermaid).