Friday: 6 pm ET – 9 pm ET
Saturday and Sunday: 10 am ET – 5 pm ET each day
Instructor: Gabrielle
Location: Education Centre and Online
For Parents, Caregivers, Teachers, Yoga Teachers and Yoga Students!
“Children are not things to be molded, but people to be unfolded.” — Jess Lair
Today, our youngest and brightest minds are often overwhelmed by schoolwork, screen time, busy schedules, and constant stimulation.
Caregivers are increasingly seeking meaningful ways to support children’s well-being and happiness — not by asking children to change who they are, but by helping them feel safe, heard, and connected to their bodies.
Research shows that introducing developmentally appropriate Yoga and Mindfulness practices can support children’s mental, emotional, and physical well-being — improving focus and confidence while helping to ease stress and anxiety.
Program Outline
This Teaching Yoga & Mindfulness to Children training is grounded in how children grow and learn. It is designed to support those who care for, teach, or work with children so that children can meet life’s challenges with greater steadiness and resilience — not through force, performance, or pressure, but through connection, presence, and choice.
Together we will explore:
- The benefits of yoga and mindfulness for children
- How children’s bodies, brains, and nervous systems develop over time
- How to introduce age-appropriate movement, breath, mindfulness, and rest
- Fun, creative activities, games, and relaxation techniques
- Tips for creating and presenting child-centered classes
- How to create welcoming environments where every child can participate in their own way
- How to make learning safe, inclusive, accessible, playful, and meaningful
This is a training for those who wish to walk alongside children with presence and compassion — creating the conditions for who they already are to unfold.
Dates and Times
Friday, May 22, 2026, to Sunday, May 24, 2026
- Friday: 6 pm ET to 9 pm ET
- Saturday: 10 am ET to 5 pm ET
- Sunday: 10 am ET to 5 pm ET
Breaks will be provided.
Cost
$525.00 per person when registered before March 31, 2026.
$575.00 per person thereafter.
Fee includes training, manual, and certificate of completion.
If you live outside of Ottawa, Ontario and would like printed training materials mailed to you, please register at least 10 days prior to the course start date to allow for shipping. Otherwise, electronic materials will be provided where possible.
Note
This course is open to the general public. 6 months to 1 year of regular yoga practice is recommended for participation.
For 200 hour certified Yoga Teachers this course provides CEUs with Yoga Alliance. This course is also part of our Yoga Alliance 300 Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training.
300 Hour Elective Module: 20 Hours