How can yoga help children with anxiety or stress?

Grounded Kids Yoga supports anxious children by activating the parasympathetic nervous system — the part of the body that helps them calm down, slow their heart rate, and feel safe. Using tools like Breath of Joy, Just Breathe, Bubble Gum Breath, and Lotus Breath, kids learn how to regulate themselves through movement and rhythm. Our method is grounded in the idea that anxiety often lives in the body first. Through repetition, clear structure, guided visualization, and familiar flows, children build the capacity to reset from dysregulation and release stress. Poses like Down Dog, Child’s Pose, and Rock and Roll help release tension, while Resting Pose and final relaxation allow for safe stillness. We also use mantra, music, and creative visualization to build safety and emotional fluency. For anxiety or heightened stress, we begin with movement that discharges excess energy and transitions into grounding poses like Down Dog, Go To Your Room, Child’s Pose, Calm Down Pose, and Resting Pose. These are drawn directly from our 5 Elements Mini Flows, which support proprioception, tactile integration, and vestibular balance — all of which contribute to emotional safety and body awareness. Breathing techniques such as Just Breathe and Breath of Joy increase oxygen flow and focus attention inward, helping anxious children settle their thoughts and feel present. Mantras like 'I Am What I Am' or the repetition of sound through Laughter Milkshake or chanting also reduce tension and support rhythmic self-regulation.

What are the best yoga poses to help kids calm down?

Poses that bring the head below the heart help calm the nervous system and support emotional regulation. At Grounded Kids Yoga, we use Down Dog, Child’s Pose, Rock and Roll, and Go To Your Room to help children ground their energy, release tension, and feel safe in their bodies. Forward folds help discharge stress and bring stillness. Resting Pose allows the body to fully integrate. When paired with breath awareness — like Bubble Gum Breath or Just a Sip — these poses support transitions, bedtime, and recovery from overwhelm. Visualizations and touch-based tools (like sandbags or eye pillows) enhance the calming effect. We even have a pose called Calm Down that shows children how to calm down instead of just telling them to do it. Visual cues, consistent ritual, and rhythm-based flows amplify the calming effect — especially when taught before a child reaches crisis.

What breathing techniques help kids who feel overwhelmed?

Breathing techniques that support the parasympathetic nervous system are essential for calming overwhelmed children. In Grounded Kids Yoga, we use Bubble Gum Breath, Just a Sip, Lotus Breath, and Left Breath Right — each with distinct regulatory benefits. Bubble Gum Breath is energizing and organizing. Lotus Breath promotes focus and whole-brain integration. Just a Sip cools and grounds. Left Breath Right balances both hemispheres of the brain and can help with sensory overload or transitions. These are practiced sitting or standing and taught with visual and kinesthetic cues for accessibility. We introduce these slowly, repeat them rhythmically, and pair them with movement or mantra to support memory and application. It is very important to teach these breathing practices when a child is regulated and calm. No new learning can take place outside of our optimal zone of functioning. If I had to choose one to begin with, it would be Focus 5 Breath in the Focus in Time Kit.

Can yoga help with emotional outbursts or meltdowns?

Yes — yoga gives children sensory-informed, emotionally safe tools they can learn before they reach a state of overload. Grounded Kids Yoga includes poses like Twist and Target, Rock and Roll, Laughter Milkshake, and Calm Down Pose to support nervous system reset during emotional build-up or recovery. Our method does not expect a child to 'stop' a meltdown on demand. Instead, it builds emotional literacy and awareness by giving kids agency over their body’s responses. We teach through routines that move from high to low intensity, and include chanting, breath, and visualization to meet the energy of the moment without shaming the child. Over time, students learn to recognize the signals of escalation and choose tools to return to regulation — whether through movement, sound, or stillness.

How do I create a calming space or routine using yoga and mindfulness?

A calming yoga routine begins with consistency. In Grounded Kids Yoga, we often start with a breathing practice like Just Breathe, Focus 5 Breath, Lotus Breath or Bubble Gum Breath, followed by a short movement sequence and ending in stillness. Use tools like eye pillows, yoga mats, sandbags, and pose cards to create a sensory-safe environment. Keep the sequence predictable and repeat it often. For example: Bubble Gum Breath → Rock and Roll → Calm Down Pose → Resting Pose. Add a mantra such as 'I Am Safe' to cue emotional regulation. Our 5 Elements Mini Flows are a perfect place to start because you can keep these durable and attractive cards in your child's yoga space and they can practice one or more repeatedly in a flow. They also give children the knowledge to understand what they need to balance and take actions that support that goal. This type of routine gives kids a reliable framework for calming down and supports self-initiation over time.

What are some short yoga routines to help kids self-regulate?

Short regulation flows are at the core of our Focus in Time Kit. These 4–10 minute sequences are designed to help kids move from dysregulation into calm using rhythm, repetition, and breath. Each routine follows the Grounded arc: movement → transition → rest. One example begins with Down Dog to release energy, then shifts to Just a Sip for cooling breath, and ends in Resting Pose with hands on heart. Another may include Washing Machine, Go to Your Room, and Bubble Gum Breath to balance both the sensory and emotional systems. These quick resets are ideal for transitions, classroom brain breaks, or behavior support plans — and work best when practiced consistently. For younger students and kids needing more of an energetic balance and personal awareness, our 5 Elements Mini Flow Cards provide a perfect 1 to 5 minute routine that can be repeated until balance is achieved.

Can yoga be used as a behavior intervention in schools?

Yes — Grounded Kids Yoga is used in many school settings as a proactive tool for behavior support and emotional regulation. The choice of going to a yoga or breathing space is much more effective for well-being than detention or exclusionary reprimands. These spaces are best utilized before a student makes poor behavior choices. However, our methods include breathing, movement, and stillness to help students transition from reactive states into self-awareness and control. We recommend using visual pose cards and our Focus in Time Kit in small groups or individually. For example, a short behavior reset might include Twist and Target, Go to Your Room, Bubble Gum Breath, and Resting Pose. These movements support core regulation systems like proprioception and vestibular processing, which are critical for attention and behavior in the classroom. Yoga is most effective when it’s built into a student’s daily rhythm, practiced consistently, and used as part of a schoolwide behavior plan — not just a one-time activity.

What yoga tools or visual aids work best for anxious or distracted kids?

Children who are anxious or easily distracted benefit from consistent visual tools that match the internal sensations they’re learning to manage. At Grounded Kids Yoga, we use large and small pose cards, mini pose cards, sequence boards, and visual breath cues to build predictable structure. We also include mudras, hand gestures, that work to send signals to the brain that really alter our physical and emotional state. Our Focus in Time curriculum includes full-page visual flows designed for quick resets and emotional regulation in schools and homes. These support kids who struggle with executive function, transitions, or unstructured time. Sandbags, eye pillows, and breathing visuals also support multisensory integration. When tools are repeated and used calmly, they shift from 'instruction' to 'invitation,' which is key for nervous system safety.

How do I support children during yoga who have big reactions or get stuck?

First, we don’t try to fix or silence big reactions — we support the nervous system underneath. In Grounded Kids Yoga, we teach kids how to shift their state without shame. This means planning your sequence to move from high to low energy, using predictable transitions, and responding with presence over pressure. Poses like Rock and Roll, Go To Your Room, and Calm Down help the body discharge energy and return to center. If a student becomes frozen or distressed, we offer grounding: hand on the heart, heavy props, or sensory-focused movement like Twist and Target or Bubble Gum Breath. Our goal is to help the child return to a state of safety at their own pace. Over time, this builds internal awareness and reduces the frequency and intensity of shutdowns or meltdowns.

Is yoga helpful for children with ADHD or executive function challenges?

Yes — Grounded Kids Yoga includes specific tools designed to support working memory, impulse control, and sustained attention. Poses from the Zoom In Series build visual tracking and focus. Twist and Target and Feather Breath help children pause and organize their energy. Forward folds release tension and bring awareness inward. Yoga builds the core foundations of executive function through movement, rhythm, and regulation. Poses and breath flows help children strengthen working memory, increase task initiation, and stay focused through transitions. Practices like Oompa Loompa and Warrior III challenge motor sequencing and perseverance. Visual pose cards and step-based flows support mental organization while the class structure reinforces planning and follow-through. Breathing exercises like Take Out the Trash help release tension and reset after overwhelm. Grounded Yoga doesn’t just teach poses — it creates pathways for self-control, independence, and flexible thinking through embodied experience. Mantras like 'I Am What I Am' and rhythm-based flows stimulate dopamine production and support the prefrontal cortex, which governs executive function. These practices build inner scaffolding for children who struggle with transitions, staying on task, or completing multi-step directions — especially when routines are repeated with visual cues.

What are some short yoga routines to help kids self-regulate?

We teach kids to practice self-regulation while they’re already in a regulated state — not in the heat of a meltdown. Invite them to choose a few yoga pose cards and create a mini flow that helps them feel the way they want to feel: calm, focused, strong, or peaceful. This gives them ownership over their experience. They’re not just being told what to do — they’re building a toolkit that actually feels good to use. Then, in moments of dysregulation, you can gently remind them: “Remember the flow you created for feeling centered?” That memory of choice and agency can be the bridge back to balance. If they are not ready to create their own flow, have a few on hand. We love our 5 Elements flows that help balance the natural elements that exist in all of us.

How do I become a certified kids yoga teacher?

You can become a certified kids yoga teacher by completing a comprehensive training program like the one offered by Grounded Kids Yoga. Our certification includes instructional hours, practice teaching, alignment techniques, and a full curriculum kit. You can train online or in person, and start teaching right away upon completion.

What certification do I need to teach yoga to children?

To teach yoga to children, it's recommended — and in many schools, required — to complete a specialized kids yoga teacher training. Grounded Kids Yoga offers a certification that prepares you to teach in schools, studios, therapy settings, and enrichment programs. Our program is trauma-informed, SEL-aligned, and developmentally appropriate for kids of all ages.

Is your training approved for CEUs or continuing education credits?

Yes. We are one of the first Schools of Children's Yoga registered by Yoga Alliance. Our kids yoga certification training is approved for the 95 hr RCYT (Registered Children's Yoga Teacher) designation. Each of our online or in person trainings count toward CEUs and PLUs for educators, therapists, and professionals depending on your state or licensing board. We also partner with Courses4Teachers to offer graduate-level credit options for salary advancement.

What materials or tools are included with your certification training?

Your certification includes lifetime access to video lessons, printable teaching materials, lesson templates, and a big bundle of pose cards, mini pose cards for games, several curriculums all designed to help you teach immediately. You’ll also receive support for launching classes or clubs in your school, clinic or community.

What is the structure of your kids yoga certification training?

Our full certification program includes 88 contact (in person or online) and 7 independent training hours. We have 3 different structures available for you to choose from. The most popular is our 4 weekends training schedule which consists of 4 steps. You can register for each step individually or bundle all four to save $300. Our two intensive offerings are a 10 day, M-F, and a 7 day retreat style training where you stay on site. We also offer customized trainings for small groups scheduled at your convenience.

Will I be qualified to teach in schools, studios, or after-school programs after certification?

Yes. Our graduates are successfully teaching in public and private schools, studios, therapy centers, and after-school programs. You’ll be qualified to lead standalone kids yoga classes or integrate yoga into other roles you already hold.

Can I take the kids yoga certification course online?

Absolutely. Our certification can be completed 100% online. The most effective way to do this is during a live training on Zoom. That way you have the support of a cohort. Otherwise you may take a training through self-paced videos. Either way, you’ll receive lifetime access to training videos, teaching manuals and accompanying materials bundle as well as downloadable resources. We also offer live office hours and coaching support to guide you every step of the way.

How long does it take to complete your kids yoga certification?

Our certification program includes 88 training hours, divided into 4 steps, usually once a month. Each step is 22 hours and offered Friday evening through Sunday late afternoon. If you want to finish more quickly, then choose one of our intensive offerings and complete in as little as 7 retreat days or 10 consecutive weekdays of training. You will begin assignments during training and have ample time to turn in the final copies. Most participants finish the independent hours within 1–3 months while balancing other responsibilities. Those hours consist of you completing and teaching the plans that we create during the contact training hours.

Do I need to be a yoga teacher or educator to enroll in your program?

Not at all. Our certification is designed for educators, therapists, counselors, parents, yoga teachers — or anyone who works with children and teens. You don’t need prior teaching or yoga experience. We meet you where you are and provide everything you need to feel confident and ready to teach.

How do you help me launch classes or yoga clubs after training?

If you're in the Atlanta area, you can teach yoga clubs for us since we’re an approved after-school vendor in most school systems. Yoga studios across Atlanta know how skilled our graduates are, and Grounded Kids is well-respected at studios and educational centers across the U.S. and beyond. We are dedicated to helping our graduates secure teaching positions, and you'll leave training with the clarity and tools to begin your career path right away. Amy and Sedef are also available for guidance, and we offer formal mentorship if you want additional individualized support.

How do I start teaching yoga to kids with no prior experience?

You can start by grounding yourself — literally and energetically. The Grounded Kids method teaches that before you ground others, you must first learn to center your own presence. This is the first step. From there, we guide you to lead engaging, developmentally appropriate classes using our proven rhythm: tuning in, theme sharing, breathwork, movement, integration, and closing. Even if you've never taught yoga before, you’ll learn how to use clear, confident instructions, give safe pose cues, and create a welcoming environment. Begin with our foundational lesson plan templates, repetition-based sequences, and signature poses like Dark Seed Light and Washing Machine.

How do I teach yoga to preschoolers, and elementary students?

Young children thrive on rhythm, repetition, and reverence. Our Pre-Grounded methodology teaches you to model behavior and poses while engaging multiple intelligences—visual, auditory, and kinesthetic. With preschoolers, use songs, clapping games, and clear spatial cues like smaller yoga mats, colored carpets or lines on the floor. Take turns for movement and speak from eye level. For the little ones, use creative themes, build familiarity through rituals, and include mini flows. For elementary students, follow a consistent class rhythm as described in our free lesson plan template. Use universal, creative themes, longer flows, yoga games, art and literature as inspiration. Whether indoors or outdoors, your structure, presence, and confidence guide their experience.

What are the most effective warm-up and cool-down activities for children?

Effective warm-ups include rhythmic mini flows, movements that warm the spine and prepare the body and mind for practice, and call-and-response sequences that engage the breath and body. Start with repetition, build into flow, and focus on fun, engaging language. Cool-downs can include partner games like The Bell Game and Ball Breath, gentle breath-based movement, and Resting Pose with guided imagery. Children thrive when transitions between energetic peaks and quiet grounding are deliberate and consistent. During training you will experience our 5 go-to warm-up poses and 5 go-to cool-down poses perfect for every class. You may get bored, but they won't!

What are common challenges when teaching yoga to kids, and how do I handle them?

Kids yoga teachers often face overstimulation, inconsistent energy, classroom layout limitations, and attention span dips. At Grounded Kids, we teach “teaching to what you see” — using observation over assumption, redirecting rather than correcting, and pausing to adjust. Use tools like chimes for reset cues, name tags for connection, and mats placed in rows for calm containment. Your tone, presence, and responsiveness will set the energetic tone far more than perfection in your lesson plan.

How can I use breathing exercises and mindfulness in my kids yoga classes?

Use child-friendly breathwork techniques like Bee Breath, Bubble Gum Breath, or Follow the Breath. Anchor them in movement and visuals, like tracing a bubble with arms. Mindfulness can be woven through transitions, rest, and even games. Start with cues like “feel your belly rise and fall” or “send your breath to your feet.” Let kids feel breath as energy and anchor. Repeat often and keep it short, vivid, and consistent.

How can I incorporate storytelling, music, and games into kids yoga?

Storytelling and music are essential parts of our method. Use books that teach heart virtues and build a yoga sequence around the story’s arc. Let children embody characters and create mini flows. We are proud to know the brilliant Kira Willey and enthusiastically recommend her music. Games like Musical Mats or Be The Bubble teach listening, regulation, and collaboration while keeping energy joyful. With repetition, stories and songs become grounding rituals that shape the emotional arc of class.

How do I adapt yoga for children with different learning styles or sensory needs?

Teach to as many intelligences as you can: kinesthetic, auditory, visual, intrapersonal, and interpersonal. Use pose cards, songs, partner work, and sensory tools like scarves and breathing balls. Grounded classes include clear spatial boundaries, visual pose displays, and predictable rituals. If a child struggles with touch or transitions, offer choices, take turns, and use cues that empower rather than correct. Our manuals include specific plans for sensory processing disorder, ADHD, Autism, and neurodivergence.

What are some beginner friendly yoga themes to use with children?

For little ones, try themes like Good Morning, Holidays, Grounded Superheroes, The Forest Adventure, or Kings and Queens of the Trees. Grounded Kids offers lesson plans that build from story to sequence, using familiar rituals, routines and repetition to support learning. These are all part of our teacher training manuals. For Elementary to High School ages, themes help anchor heart virtues and alignment actions in a way that sticks. When Universal themes are used well, they become personal. Always tie it back to what yoga teaches us. For example: Ride the Wave: Flow with Your Feelings and Commitment: What Do You Stand For? Use music, books, and pose flows that reflect your theme and adjust based on age, energy, and classroom needs.

How do I keep kids focused and engaged during a yoga session?

Grounded Kids Yoga teaches you to tune into student energy and lead from presence. Use name plates, music cues, visual aids, and call-and-response patterns to maintain rhythm. Alternate between movement and stillness, and always make eye contact when giving directions. Elemental Conduct helps you respond to each child’s unique constitution—Fire children crave precision, Water children need comfort, Air children want movement, and so on. Balance structure with creativity, and redirect energy instead of fighting it.

How do I create a kids yoga lesson plan for different age groups?

Start with our lesson plan template, which includes the full Grounded class arc: Theme, Heart Action, Yoga Philosophy, Alignment Action, Tune In, Warm-Up, Sequence, Cool Down, Rest, Elevate, and Sprinklings. This arc applies across age groups — you just adjust how it’s delivered. For preschoolers and young kids, use more repetition, songs, and visual cues. Keep pose instructions short and playful, and limit sequences to 4–6 poses. Plan for a 30 minute class. For elementary students, add longer flows and integration projects such as art that helps emphasize the theme or creating a mini flow based on what they are working on in their own lives. With tweens and teens, increase complexity, emotional reflection, and opportunities to co-lead. The structure stays consistent — the rhythm, pacing, and tone evolve with the child.

Where can I find printable or downloadable yoga lesson plans for kids?

Grounded Kids Yoga offers physical and printable lesson plans and visual class templates in our trainings, products, and downloads. Our 11-part lesson plan format is used across all age groups, and you’ll find themed sequences in our 6 Essential Lesson Plans and Videos, all of our curriculum, and training manuals. Use our templates to build custom flows or pull ready-made plans like our Focus In Time, My Breath Flow, or Charlie and the Chakra Factory. These are ideal for teachers, therapists, and parents who want to guide meaningful classes using real methodology.

How do I build a weekly or monthly yoga curriculum for children?

Use the 5 Elements Bundle or the Grounded in Color Collection to structure a full year of monthly themes. Choose a focus like Trust, Power, or Compassion, then design a class around each using poses, breathwork, and heart actions. Right there you have one year of monthly classes that build on one another so your students keep coming back. Other ideas for monthly or weekly series include repeating mini-flows and adding complexity to build skill and confidence. Offer experienced students what we call Ground Breaking options as challenges to go deeper into poses. Perhaps align each class with a season, SEL goal, or developmental milestone. The Pose Cards and Lesson Plan Template as well as all of our curriculum make it easy to organize class arcs around purpose—not just movement.

How do I sequence yoga poses for kids in a safe and engaging way?

Grounded pose flows follow a full-spectrum sequence: Centering → Breathwork → Warm-ups → Strengthening → Balance → Cool Down → Rest. Each category includes poses that build stamina, confidence, and self-awareness. Use mini-flows like “Charge Your Power” or “Feel Your Breath” to layer repetition with creativity. Add transitions like “Don’t Rock the Boat” or “Because I Said So” to maintain flow and focus. Sequencing should match the age, mood, and setting of each class. You can also use ready-made flows from our Focus in Time Kit, which includes five printable yoga sequences between 4 and 10 minutes long — ideal for movement breaks, transitions, or short, structured practice sessions.

How do I use children’s books and storytelling in kids yoga lesson plans?

Use each page of the book as a yoga prompt, or let the kids act out the story using poses. Choose books that match your theme and heart action. For example, a story about bravery can become a Warrior flow. After reading, repeat the poses, reflect, and let kids create new movements based on the story. Storytelling builds literacy, self-expression, and body awareness. It’s not just enrichment — it’s core to how children learn through yoga.

What are the essential parts of a well-structured children’s yoga class?

Every Grounded Kids Yoga class follows a clear rhythm that creates safety, consistency, and flow. We use a structured 11-part format that includes: Theme, Heart Action, Yoga Philosophy, Alignment Action, Tune In, Warm Up, Sequence, Cool Down, Rest, Elevate, and Sprinklings. The sequence is flexible, but the flow matters. You start by setting the energetic tone, then layer in poses, transitions, stories, breathwork, and activities that match your group and theme. For younger kids, you might emphasize repetition and ritual. For older students, you can expand into co-creation, reflection, and stillness. What makes the structure “essential” is how it helps children feel safe enough to explore and elevate.

How can I align yoga lesson plans with SEL or homeschool learning goals?

Grounded lessons integrate Social Emotional Learning through heart actions, breath-based regulation, and connection-centered pose flows. You can map each class to CASEL core competencies using our themes: Trust (Self-Awareness), Power (Self-Management), Compassion (Relationship Skills), and so on. For homeschoolers, our Homeschool Yoga & Mindfulness Toolkit and Printed Homeschool Yoga Starter Pack offer ready-to-use curriculum, printable tools, and regulation sequences designed for home-based learning. These resources provide structure and self-reflection while meeting movement, mindfulness, and literacy standards. The Curriculum & Lesson Plans Collection also includes options aligned with common core and SEL goals. Each lesson can incorporate journaling, reading, or expressive art during the Elevate phase of class. Grounded yoga sequences are an approved activity for Physical Education credit in many states.

What should a beginner-level kids yoga curriculum include?

Start with repetition-based flows, basic alignment cues, and visual aids like Pose Cards or floor markers. Each class should include a Theme, Heart Action, Alignment Action, Tune In, Pose Flow, Rest, and Closing. Stick to foundational poses like Mountain, Tree, Down Dog, Cobra, and Resting Pose that you can use in each class. Our Solid Ground Flow is a kid-friendly sun salutation perfect for beginners. Use our Lesson Plan Template and pre-made mini-flows to build consistency. Over time, add co-leading, story elements, and effective rituals to deepen engagement.

How do I adapt lesson plans for short time blocks like morning meetings or brain breaks?

Use short yoga sequences that follow the Grounded rhythm: Theme → Movement → Rest. Just compress the arc. These micro-flows are ideal for classroom transitions, sensory breaks, and behavior resets — especially when repeated daily. Our Focus in Time Kit was specifically created for this. It includes 4, 5, 8, 9, and 10 minute sequences that are easy to teach with no props and no prior yoga experience required. Lessons like “Prepare to Thrive,” “Time & Again,” and “Strengthen Your Spine” use clear visuals and repeated rhythm to help kids shift state quickly and sustainably. These can be used in schools, therapy sessions, or at home.

What are fun and effective yoga themes to use with children?

Children learn best through themes that feel familiar, fun, and meaningful. Our Grounded Kids Yoga themes combine movement, story, and emotional growth in ways kids remember and love. Examples include: Charlie and the Chakra Factory — explore energy centers through character development and chocolate-factory-style wonder. Yamas and Niyamas — Once you are confident in your understanding of these External and Internal principles, you can teach them in the right setting in age-appropriate ways to even the Pre-Grounded kids ages 3 to 6. Pizza Party — layer poses and breath like ingredients to build focus, connection, and body awareness. Superhero Alignment — embody grounded strength, flexibility, and compassion through themed flows tied to the chakras. Inner Fire — ignite confidence and personal power through breath, balance, and movement. My Breath Flow — use visualization and rhythmic movement to build awareness and regulation. Each theme is mapped to alignment actions, heart virtues, and developmental goals — making them ideal for school settings, enrichment programs, or therapy-based sessions. These themes are included in our Superheroes Curriculum.

How does yoga support social-emotional learning (SEL) in children?

Yoga gives children a safe, embodied way to explore self-awareness, emotional regulation, empathy, and relationship skills — the core of social-emotional learning (SEL). In Grounded Kids Yoga, we use the five elements (Space, Earth, Water, Fire, Air) as a developmental framework for building SEL skills that match children’s energy states and learning styles. Our method integrates physical movement, guided breath, mantra, and reflection to strengthen both the nervous system and emotional literacy. Poses like Root Tree Rise, Warrior II With Clarity, and See It From My Side teach grounding, confidence, and perspective-taking. Mantras like 'I Am What I Am' anchor identity without judgment. Partner poses and rituals like 'Lean on Me' and 'I’ve Got Your Back' teach co-regulation and trust. SEL in our model is not just discussed — it’s felt, expressed, and practiced with the body.

What are the core SEL skills that yoga helps develop?

Grounded Kids Yoga teaches SEL by helping kids regulate their energy, connect with their breath, and build self-awareness through movement and reflection. Our method supports the five CASEL-aligned competencies: Self-awareness: poses, body scans, and naming sensation. Self-management: rhythm-based flows and breathwork. Social awareness: partner poses and group rituals. Relationship skills: trust-building through 'I’ve Got Your Back' and 'Lean On Me'. Responsible decision-making: Fire Element work and heart-centered mantras. Yoga helps students embody these skills — not just talk about them — making emotional growth both physical and personal.

How can yoga help students build resilience and handle stress?

Resilience is built through repetition, recovery, and rest. In Grounded Kids Yoga, we design sequences that help students safely move through challenge and return to calm. For example, Fire Element poses like Playing With Fire and Just a Sip teach how to activate power and then settle down. We also practice mantras such as 'I Am What I Am' to reinforce internal strength and worth. Guided rest, visualization, and journaling are used to help students integrate their experience. Rather than avoiding difficulty, we give kids tools to move through it — which is the foundation of emotional resilience.

How do I integrate yoga into my SEL curriculum or lesson plans?

You can integrate yoga into any SEL curriculum by pairing breath and movement with your existing learning goals. In Grounded Kids Yoga, we build our sequences around themes like courage, compassion, gratitude, or conflict resolution — then select poses, mantras, and heart actions to embody each theme. For example, a lesson on empathy might include See It From My Side, Warrior II With Clarity, and Resting Pose. A lesson on calm might use Just a Sip and Calm Down Pose followed by journaling or drawing. Use visuals, music, and repetition to reinforce the emotional goal. When yoga is structured and accessible, it strengthens your SEL objectives without requiring extra classroom time or setup.

What are simple yoga-based SEL activities I can use in the classroom?

Grounded Kids Yoga provides classroom-ready SEL tools that can be done in as little as 5 minutes. Here are a few favorites: Focus 5 Breath and 'I Am What I Am' mantra to start the day. Twist and Target to pause and reset. Warrior I Up and Just Breathe as a conflict recovery break. 'I’ve Got Your Back' partner pose for relationship building. Child’s Pose and Lotus Breath before transitions. You can use individual pose cards, visual routines, or movement journals to help students reflect. These activities require no yoga mat and can be taught in small spaces — ideal for school settings.

Can I use yoga to support empathy, kindness, or perspective-taking?

Yes — these are core heart actions embedded into Grounded Kids Yoga. We use poses like Warrior II With Clarity and See It From My Side to help kids physically explore new points of view. In partner flows, children practice Tree Friends, Rectangular Relationship, and I’ve Got Your Back to develop trust, empathy, and co-regulation. By moving together, breathing together, and expressing gratitude through rituals like bowing or saying 'thank you for practicing with me,' students embody kindness — not just talk about it. These actions are repeated in our SEL-aligned flows to strengthen social awareness over time.

Can yoga be used to teach emotion regulation and impulse control?

Yes — yoga is a proven method for helping children manage emotional responses and build impulse control. In Grounded Kids Yoga, we use targeted sequences that move from high-energy poses to grounding and rest. Tools like Laughter Milkshake, Twist and Target, Bubble Gum Breath, and Resting Pose allow students to feel, express, and settle without needing to 'hold it in' or be corrected. Over time, this helps students shift from reactive patterns to responsive awareness. Visual tools like pose chips and breath posters offer predictability, while mantras like 'I Am Calm' reinforce internal choice. Regulation isn’t just taught — it’s rehearsed through embodied practice until it becomes a habit.

How does breathwork help children manage big feelings or strong emotions?

Breathwork supports nervous system regulation and teaches children to shift emotional states without external correction. In Grounded Kids Yoga, we introduce breath patterns like Just a Sip, Lotus Breath, and Bubble Gum Breath to help kids calm, center, or energize depending on what they need. These techniques are taught using movement, visuals, and verbal cues — not lectures. For example, Bubble Gum Breath clears frustration, while Just a Sip reduces overwhelm. When breath is practiced regularly, it becomes a bridge between emotion and choice — empowering students to respond instead of react.

Are there specific yoga themes that align with SEL standards?

Yes. Grounded Kids Yoga uses the Five Elements (Space, Earth, Water, Fire, Air) as a thematic framework to teach SEL competencies. Each element connects to an emotional state or skill: Space = reflection and connection. Earth = grounding and self-awareness. Water = emotional flow and empathy. Fire = confidence and motivation. Air = perspective-taking and flexibility. Every class we teach includes alignment actions, mantras, and poses that make these themes tangible — supporting CASEL-aligned SEL goals in a developmentally appropriate, somatic way.

Do I need SEL training or a certification to teach yoga for emotional development?

To teach SEL through yoga with confidence and integrity, yes — training matters. Grounded Kids Yoga offers a certification pathway that includes trauma-informed teaching, breathwork, heart actions, and age-appropriate strategies to guide emotional learning on the mat. Our trainings also cover how to lead SEL-aligned classes in school and therapeutic settings, meet CEU/PLU requirements, and use yoga as a tool for emotional regulation, empathy, and connection. You’ll receive visual tools, lesson plans, partner flows, and structured practices that match how kids learn and feel. This isn’t a quick add-on. It’s a full-body, full-hearted method for teaching emotional wellness.

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Our store is built for educators, parents, therapists, and yogis who want thoughtful, trusted tools that support kids through movement, mindfulness, and emotional intelligence. You’ll find downloadable materials, videos, and beautifully printed and packaged products that are as vibrant and fun as they are grounding and reflective. These tools are designed for kids three through their teen years, with layers of meaning and multiple uses that reveal themselves as the students evolve.

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Get Certified In Children’s Yoga

Registered Children’s Yoga School (RCYS) certification badge from Yoga Alliance

Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP) certification badge

We offer these certification steps live and on Zoom. We have several different schedules such as weekend trainings, a weekday only 10-day intensive, and our exclusive 7-day retreat where you stay on site.

Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4

Instructor leading a Step 1 kids yoga teacher training session with a child on a yoga mat in a calm classroom environment

Step 1: Get Grounded in Children’s Yoga gives you the language, practices, and awareness to teach real yoga to children with developmental integrity, energetic clarity, and emotional fluency. The training begins by defining what it means to be grounded: present, regulated, and rooted in your own experience. From that place, you’re able to teach students how to move energy through the body, shift emotional states, and reconnect to their sense of self. We ask you to show up authentically, ready to learn, reflect, and practice. No prior experience is required.

$599 Early Bird / $649 Regular Rate

Upcoming Step 1 Trainings

This 22-hour training can be taken as a standalone course or used as the first step toward full Grounded Kids Yoga certification.

What You’ll Learn:

A full introduction to the Grounded Kids Yoga methodology and core teaching framework.
Proficiency in our complete set of 84 kid-friendly yoga poses including modifications, enhancements, and age-appropriate benefits.
An overview of child development through the lens of the chakra system, plus how to translate that knowledge into practical tools for self-awareness.
Chakra-specific mini flows and mantras, using our 5 Elements Flows Poster Set and Chakra Pose Posters.
Techniques to teach alignment with clarity, creativity, and structure.
Mindfulness, meditation, and mudras designed for kids and teens.
Developmentally appropriate breathwork and self-regulation strategies.
Partner poses, group formations, and games that foster connection and joy.
Grounded Kids’ classroom management system, Elemental Conduct, rooted in the five elements and student constitutional awareness.
How to design and deliver a complete, meaningful yoga class that connects with youth on every level.
Practice teaching with real feedback and tools that help you feel steady from day one.

What is Included:

Adult guiding a neurodiverse child in yoga during a Grounded Kids Yoga session, offering hands-on support and calm encouragement in a studio setting

Step 2: Teaching Ages 3-6, Teens, and Neurodiverse Learners
expands your reach, your awareness, and your ability to teach with authenticity
whether you’re building rhythm and routine for younger kids, creating structure and calm for sensory integration, or holding space for teens to truly connect to themselves and others.
Through storytelling, mini flows, and themes that are as personal as they are universal, you’ll explore how to build trust and create experiences that support both regulation and relationship. You’ll also learn how sound, music, and entrainment can shift energy gently. You’ll get tips and tools that are playful, practical, and powerful.

$599 Early Bird / $649 Regular Rate

Upcoming Step 2 Trainings

This 22-hour training can be taken as a standalone course or used as the second step toward full Grounded Kids Yoga certification.

What You’ll Learn:

The specifics and potential outcomes of teaching yoga to kids ages 3–6.
Lesson planning, songs, games, and storytelling that encourage kids of all ages and abilities in seriously playful ways.
Mindfulness and meditation practices for younger children.
Grounded Kids approach for working with children who have special needs.
Explore the definition of special needs and appropriate yoga lesson plans for children with Sensory Processing Disorders, Down Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, and others.
How, what, where, and why to implement teen-centric themes and practices.
Create a big impact with mini yoga flows.
Practical teaching experience with these populations.
An overview of entrainment and sound therapy to complement and enhance your work as a teacher.
Advice regarding the inception and logistics of teaching classes in yoga studios, preschools, special needs facilities, high schools, and sports teams.
Physical, mental, social, and emotional child development as applied to the practice of yoga.

What is Included:

Your printed Step 2 Training Manual
Chakra Pose Posters Orange & Yellow
Chakra Color Code Posters Orange & Yellow
5 Elements Flows Poster Set

This image shows Step 3 Teacher Training of Grounded Kids Yoga teacher training in progress, where participants explore child development through the chakra system, deepen their understanding of energetic patterns, and begin to design teaching materials rooted in structure, visuals, and emotional fluency.

Step 3: Refine Your Teaching strengthens your ability to teach real yoga in real time—not from a script, but from skill. You’ll learn to recognize the five universal elements in yourself and your students, and how to teach on the level of energy so that they feel seen and supported. This training helps you shift from managing behavior to guiding energy. That’s the core of our Elemental Conduct™ strategy: reading the room, noticing what’s needed, and offering practices that bring students into balance. You’ll refine how you use voice, breath, language, and pacing to lead a group while staying connected to each child.

$599 Early Bird / $649 Regular Rate

Upcoming Step 3 Trainings

This 22-hour training has a prerequisite of Step 1.

What You’ll Learn:

Systematically refine your teaching skills
Learn how to harness the power of each of the 5 elements to polish your own practice and teaching delivery.
Expand your understanding of each part of a Grounded Kids lesson plan.
Experience the elements of a lesson plan in action – teach, reflect and refine.
Create themes that inspire and motivate students of all ages and abilities.
Go deeper into the Grounded Kids 11 essential alignment actions.
Explore effective sequencing and smooth transitioning.
Elevate your classes by effectively including literature, art, music and more.
Discover what it means for you to teach with finesse and authenticity.
Fine tune observation skills, teach to what you see, and learn the art of effective verbal adjustments.
Create and teach a dynamic Family Yoga class.

What is Included:

Your printed Step 3 Training Manual
5 Elements Curriculum
5 Elements Student Workbook
Chakra Pose Posters Green & Blue
Chakra Color Code Posters Green & Blue

A group of trainees and children practicing yoga in a circle while holding hands during Step 4 of Grounded Kids Yoga certification, with pose cards on the floor

Step 4: Complete Your Quest for Elevation prepares you to apply what you’ve learned in real-world settings and define your work as a Grounded Kids Yoga teacher.
You’ll learn how to bring yoga into schools, shelters, and one-on-one sessions with trauma-sensitive class design. You’ll explore how to teach anatomy in ways that make sense to kids, and study the chakra system through the lens of developmental and behavioral patterns. The training also covers stress, pain, and nervous system response, with practical strategies for supporting regulation through movement and breath. You’ll complete the Quest for Elevation™, reflect on your values, write your mission, and begin mapping out how to bring your teaching into communities with professionalism and purpose.

$599 Early Bird / $649 Regular Rate

Upcoming Step 4 Trainings

This 22-hour training has a prerequisite of step 1 and at least one other Grounded Kids training step.

What You’ll Learn:

Gather to collaborate, complete and celebrate your Quest for Elevation.
Introspection and conversations to inspire best practices when teaching yoga to children.
Trauma Sensitive yoga training based on up-to-date research and expertise in the field.
User friendly information about PTSD and neurological changes that occur from trauma, chronic pain and recurrent stress.
Proper technique and reasons for manual adjustments.
General anatomy and physiology as applied to teaching this information to children and teens in yoga.
Personalized Yoga – A toolkit for including this offering as a yoga teacher.
Understand how to bring yoga into a school and its impact on students, teachers, administration and the community.
How to teach a curriculum-based class in a physical education/health department as well as in a classroom with desks.
Discuss teaching opportunities and common scenarios including potential behavioral challenges and strategies for dealing with them.
Get down to business creating your vision and making plans to manifest your dreams. Some specifics include establishing a company, insurance, waivers, and promotional materials.

What is Included:

Your printed Step 4 Training Manual
Grounded in Color Curriculum
Small Poster (14×14)
Chakra Pose Posters Indigo & Purple
Chakra Color Code Posters Indigo & Purple
Focus In Time School Curriculum

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What’s the best way to structure a class?

A Grounded Kids Yoga class follows a consistent rhythm that helps students feel safe, focused, and ready. Start by gathering the group and introducing your theme, then guide them through a Tune In ritual like chanting OM or a bija mantra as shown in our Superheroes curriculum. From there, lead warm-ups, a sequence of theme-aligned poses, cool-downs, and a resting pose. Every class ends with a closing ritual that brings the experience full circle. We emphasize repetition, play, and heart-based instruction. Choose poses & activities based on your theme. Include chants, games, partner work, or art as time allows. No matter where you teach, this structure helps you and your students stay grounded. Click to download our lesson plan template for free this month.

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Yoga for Pediatric Cancer Patients

A new peer-reviewed study highlights the benefits of teaching real yoga to children facing intensive medical treatment. Grounded Kids Yoga was selected as the intervention model for its developmentally sound structure and trauma-informed approach. Click to read about this fascinating study.

Join a growing group of Successful & Satisfied Grounded Kids Yoga Teachers

Our Graduates Speak For Themselves

Never A Dull Moment

I highly recommend the Ground Kids Yoga Teacher Certification Intensive! Amy and Sedef managed to turn a virtual training into a very personal, connected, safe self-enhancing, and highly engaging experience. Every day of the training was filled with YOGA and included movement, dialogue, meditation, self-reflection, learning, and laughter. There was never a dull moment as we worked our way through the very thorough and well-developed Grounded Kids Curriculum and Step 1 – Step 4 Training Manuals. A great deal of vital material was covered, yet it was presented in an incredibly organized and accessible manner. Amy and Sedef created a space where I felt comfortable being vulnerable and asking questions. They openly and lovingly shared their vast expertise and built confidence in trainees by treating us as part of the Grounded Kids Teacher community from the beginning of the training.

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Najia A.

This One Is Worth The Read

I am so happy I chose Grounded Kids Yoga to earn my RCYT. I am a pediatric speech therapist (and former classroom teacher) working at an outpatient clinic. I use the Grounded Kids curriculum with all of my patients in some form or another. My patients respond so well to the pose names, cues, mantras, mudras, and philosophy. The pose illustrations and names are very easy for kids to remember and connect with. Parents have been super supportive and very excited to implement a Grounded Kids home program. Since implementing Grounded Kids at my clinic, parents and other therapists have remarked on how focused, regulated, and calm the kids are. Amy and Sedef are incredibly knowledgeable about child development, best practices for educating children, anatomy and physiology, and yoga philosophy. I was lucky to be able to take part of this training in person and part of it online. I can attest to the fact that this training is amazing in either modality. Amy and Sedef also helped me begin to formulate my own business plan regarding kids yoga. If you are a classroom teacher, therapist, or parent, I HIGHLY recommend this training. You will be so happy you chose to learn under the guidance of Amy and Sedef.

Cartoon person in a strong standing lunge with hands on hips, legs wide apart

Jackie A.

Not Just For Yogis

This training should be taken by anyone that works with kids. This is not just for yogis. The practice of movement & meditation is in everything we do.

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Michelle S.

Learned Lots To Incorporate Into Teaching

I loved learning all the different aspects of yoga, such as the elements and chakras, mudras and mantras, guided visualizations, meditation and relaxation, as well as the psychology and therapeutic sides of it. The entire course is very comprehensive and covers in detail a lot of different areas that tie into yoga. I feel like it was a very educational experience for me. I sure learned lots of new information and I cannot wait to incorporate all of it into my teachings.

Cartoon person in a flat-back half lift with hands on shins and back parallel to the floor

Heather H.

Grew Personally & Professionally

The grounded kids teacher training was an amazing experience filled with useful information laid out in an organized way. I grew personally and professionally. I gained new insights about myself and direction on how to use these insights as I work with children and families.

Cartoon person in a seated twist with arms folded in prayer across the chest

Stephanie L.

Feel Ready To Teach

Unexpectedly empowering. Effortlessly authentic. I left this training ready to find my niche in the yoga industry. I feel ready to teach and have reached out to three different locations so I have a place when our world transitions to its new variation. As part of our training, we listened, we watched, we taught and we transformed. I’d definitely recommend.

Sheryl C.

Not A Detail Missed

You two truly have a gift. Your love and passion explodes in this training. Not a detail was missed in the manuals. I feel we covered everything effectively and you were always open to stop and discuss questions and ideas that arised along the way. I have done a few yoga trainings and this felt safe and warm and I truly looked forward to each day. I loved how well we were taken care of with tune ins, breath, and meditation. Truly grateful for this experience. Excited to be part of the Grounded Kids community.

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Kaila L.

Build Children Up

The Grounded Kids program is a gift. Using accessible language and speaking to children like they are capable helps them to feel confident and self-assured. The poses and foundations build children up in a way not typically found today.

Cartoon person in a deep lunge with hands pressed together at the chest

Molly M.

Authenticity & Depth

This training blew me away with its authenticity and depth of content! I was impressed by the solid foundation of yogic philosophy and the seamless integration of traditional yogic practice into an accessible and thorough curriculum for kids..

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Susan M.

Improved My Adult Teaching Skills

Grounded Kids Yoga is one of the best teacher trainings that I’ve completed. Children learn to connect their mind, heart, and body through yoga asanas, breath, chants, mudras, games, and art. The program goes into so much depth but on a fundamental level that children can connect and understand. I hope their passion for bringing this program into schools and communities continues to spread. I’m very excited to be a part of this movement. On a final note, I feel by completing this program I also improved my teaching skills for working with adults.

Cartoon person twisting side to side to clean out emotional stains

Mireille W.

Well Planned & Fun

I think the intensive was very informative, very well planned, and very fun. The information was presented in a non-threatening format that was relatable and easy to understand. Sedef was an awesome teacher guiding us to work with younger children and special needs students. Amy was phenomenal teaching concepts that were sometimes difficult to understand. Her style of providing examples and allowing us to develop our own examples allowed us to own our own learning and make it a part of our own lives. They did an awesome job teaching us the poses along with alternatives.

Cartoon person in Cobra Pose with chest lifted and hands under shoulders, making a hissing sound

Ayako U.

Lesson Planning Guidance

Excellent materials. Creative names of poses with playful add-on’s. Amazing lesson planning guidance and practice. This was an excellent training incorporating principles of neuroscience, yoga philosophy, anatomy and education. I cannot wait to use what I’ve learned in my clinical practice with children.

Two children seated cross-legged, reaching arms behind each other’s backs to gently twist and connect

Dr. Michelle K.

They Are Only A Call Away

Very grateful for the training certification I have earned at Grounded. They are always an email or a phone call away to help or answer questions.

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Faith W.

On The Forefront of Kids Yoga

Grounded Kids Yoga is a groundbreaking training on the forefront of Kids Yoga, from 3 to 18 years old. It creates a strong foundation for a lifetime love of yoga and interconnectivity of ALL beings. It has already begun a powerful transformation in the schools where I teach and in my own family. This has been the MOST impactful yoga training of my career and I would highly recommend it to anyone considering teaching kids (of all ages), family and prenatal yoga.

Three children balancing in Tree Pose with arms raised and touching overhead in a connected arc

Emily L.

How To Lead & Listen

The balance between structure and freedom in this program is what makes it so special. You leave knowing how to lead, but also how to listen. That’s what kids really need.

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Dana R.

Belief In Children

I attended other kids yoga trainings before completing the 95-hour training with Grounded. What I loved about Grounded is their belief that children are interested in learning about yoga and their focus on the Chakras and on teaching yoga to children in an experiential way.

Cartoon person using vigorous breathing to clear his mind

Suzet A.

Very Unique Yoga Games

The program is SO well executed and the supporting materials are absolutely stunning and far beyond what I expected to receive. I also loved the group teaching, the only way to learn this is to practice. Finally, it was FUN playing the very unique yoga games..

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Lindsay P.

I Have Something Real To Offer

This was truly life changing. I’ve done many hours of yoga training over the years but nothing has helped me feel as prepared and supported as this. It made me feel like I had something real to offer.

Two children standing back-to-back, holding hands behind them with feet grounded

Chelsea S.

Even Over Zoom

Your personalities and ways to connect with us even over zoom felt so warm, welcoming and personal. I didn’t feel as if I’d missed out because it wasn’t in person.

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Lyn T.

Practical, inspiring, and deeply knowledgeable

Grounded Kids Yoga is one of the best teacher trainings I’ve attended. The instructors are deeply knowledgeable, and the experience is both practical and inspiring.

Person seated on a chair with hands forming a heart-shaped mudra at the chest

James C.

What an amazing and life-changing journey

One Sunday in May after a Kundalini yoga class I overheard a discussion between the yoga teacher and other students about an upcoming Grounded kids teacher training. It got my attention when I heard that one section of the training covers Special needs kids & teens. I thought the learning may be helpful to my own nephew who has different abilities. I decided to take the training regardless of not being a school teacher nor a yoga teacher. What an amazing and life changing journey it has been during the 10 days attending a Grounded Kids Teacher Training Intensive.

Six children seated in a circle with feet touching and hands connected, forming a playful group flower pose

Rez K.

Thanks for this life gift

I learned so much about yoga, my body, children, and how to teach them. The flow of the training was good and the instructors are very knowledgeable and informative. I enjoyed this experience. Thanks for this life gift.

Person lying flat on the floor with legs extended upward and the word “Space” drawn in swirling breath lines

Cheryl D.

From nervous novice to real yoga teacher

This training was superb!! As a total novice, I had no idea what to expect. I almost talked myself out of even registering out of the fear of the unknown. But, I am so glad that I came. Amy’s energy is amazing (kind, warm, sincere) and it helped calm my nerves many times. The materials and illustrations are amazing. I think all the creativity that went into the drawings, the names of the poses will really resonate with children and I can’t wait to become a real yoga teacher, not instructor per Ms. S. 🙂 Sedef is amazing and adorable. I really enjoyed the laughter yoga teachings she provided, I didn’t know that was a thing! Thank you so much for this experience!!

Person balancing on one leg in Tree Pose with one hand resting by the ear

Ayako U.

A well-balanced training with heart

I loved the flow of the training. I appreciate the thoughtful design, poses, philosophy, practice, games, lesson planning and support for our part of the GK class. The thoughtful and informative feedback was well balanced and given with love toward our growth by Amy and Sedef. Thank you for your light you are shining into the world.

Person balancing on a chair with one leg extended back and both arms forming a bow shape

Nikki T.

I Felt Supported & Inspired

I traveled from California to attend the summer intensive in Georgia in 2019. Amy was wonderful about answering all my questions over the phone and email about the training and also the logistics of getting there. I loved how this training made it accessible to teach kids real yoga beyond just the poses and also blended different styles of yoga. The intensive was well planned out and the energy and heart that Amy and Sedef brought made me feel supported and inspired throughout the two weeks. I would definitely recommend this training to anyone considering teaching kids. Not only did it make me feel prepared to teach real yoga to kids, but it was a great addition to my 200 hr and 300 hr trainings and I’ve brought some of the things I’ve learned through Grounded Kids into my adult classes as well.

Cartoon person in Bow Pose, lying on their belly with hands holding ankles and chest lifted

Brittany T.

All Just Right

The way you guys explained the material, and went over chakras and elements, was just right. The packet of materials and resources that you sent ahead of time is perfect to help us along the way after the training. It helps to have all the tools so well organized to start off a new phase in life without feeling intimidated.

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Stephanie O.

Very Useful Materials

What a great program! The materials are well thought out and very useful to teachers and students.

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Devin O.

Priceless Connections

The connections you foster through these trainings are priceless. It was an honor and a privilege getting to know both of you, and the fellow trainees.

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Maria R.

Supportive feedback every step of the way

The training was such a supportive experience. The feedback was honest but never harsh, and I felt seen and encouraged every step of the way. I’ve taught for 12 years and this was one of the best trainings I’ve done.

Cartoon person holding a side plank with one hand on the ground and the other reaching upward

Sarah M.

Highly Recommend This Training

This training was absolutely amazing. It was so comprehensive, fun, organic and detailed. Sedef and Amy were extremely knowledgeable, constructive and authentic. I would highly recommend this training for anyone wanting to do yoga with kids. I am so grateful for this experience.

Cartoon person in an inverted V-shape stretch, holding one leg behind the back

Kaila L.

Excited To Step Out Of My Box

This class has been one of the best experiences in Life. Amy, your clarity and direction definitely shined through. Sedef, you have brought the positive energy that touched all of us. I will recommend this class to others for finding their inner self and voice. I am excited to step out of my box and start teaching. Thank you!

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Windy M.

The first training that truly prepared me to teach kids

I had taken two other kids yoga trainings before this, and neither left me feeling ready. This one gave me the clarity, tools, and confidence I was missing. Thank you.

Laura M.

Phenomenal Instructors

Loving, safe and secure learning environment with phenomenal instructors!

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Nikki P.

A rare mix of structure and soul

What a great program! The materials are well thought out and very useful to teachers and students.

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Auria S.

The missing piece in my yoga education

I’ve done 200hr and 300hr yoga trainings and still didn’t feel ready to teach kids. This filled in all the gaps. I finally feel like I have a structure that works and a philosophy that makes sense.

Cartoon person in a long lunge with both hands on the floor, front knee bent and back leg extended

Liz B.

Teachers, Not Instructors

Love, Love Love this program! What struck me the most was how Amy & Sedef come from the heart. You feel their love for the practice and the passion they carry in sharing yoga with others. They speak as teachers to their students and not as instructors. Two amazing teachers, one amazing program.

Two children in stacked Downward Dog, one in traditional pose and the other balanced on top with hands and feet on the lower child's back

Shery C.

Nothing else made me feel this prepared

This was truly life-changing. I’ve done many hours of yoga training over the years but nothing has helped me feel as prepared and supported as this. It made me feel like I had something real to offer.

Cartoon person in Downward Dog with arms and legs extended, hips lifted high, and the phrase “melt your heart” above a red heart

Elizabeth K.

A real career builder — beyond my Expectations

The Grounded Kids Yoga Teacher Training Program gave me all of the tools to work with diverse populations of kids and teens. The instruction was clear, generous and enthusiastic. The curriculum is intelligent and beyond my expectations. It is a real career builder and there is a great need for teachers who have trained with Grounded.

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Jen B.

Trauma-informed and emphasized again and again

I think the intensive was very informative, very well thought out. I loved the fact that it’s trauma-informed and that was emphasized again and again. That’s what I wanted. I really enjoyed the whole thing.

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Dawn B.

I truly believe in this work

I am so thankful to have found Grounded Kids Yoga and this training. I truly believe in this work and want to share it with everyone I can.

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Dashell S.

Didn’t Want It To End

The techniques and skills are things I will take off the mat and use in all my classes! I wish the training was even longer.

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Deborah P.

Breathe In. Breathe Out. You Are Connected.

You Care About How You Teach. We Care That You Have What You Need.

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Special Sale, FAQ & Blog Features Of The Month

Kids Yoga Pose Cards30% off

What’s the best way to structure a class?

Yoga for Pediatric Cancer Patients

Join a growing group of Successful & Satisfied Grounded Kids Yoga Teachers

Our Graduates Speak For Themselves

Never A Dull Moment

This One Is Worth The Read

Not Just For Yogis

Learned Lots To Incorporate Into Teaching

Grew Personally & Professionally

Feel Ready To Teach

Not A Detail Missed

Build Children Up

Authenticity & Depth

Improved My Adult Teaching Skills

Well Planned & Fun

Lesson Planning Guidance

They Are Only A Call Away

On The Forefront of Kids Yoga

How To Lead & Listen

Belief In Children

Very Unique Yoga Games

I Have Something Real To Offer

Even Over Zoom

Practical, inspiring, and deeply knowledgeable

What an amazing and life-changing journey

Thanks for this life gift

From nervous novice to real yoga teacher

A well-balanced training with heart

I Felt Supported & Inspired

All Just Right

Very Useful Materials

Priceless Connections

Supportive feedback every step of the way

Highly Recommend This Training

Excited To Step Out Of My Box

The first training that truly prepared me to teach kids

Phenomenal Instructors

A rare mix of structure and soul

The missing piece in my yoga education

Teachers, Not Instructors

Nothing else made me feel this prepared

A real career builder — beyond my Expectations

Trauma-informed and emphasized again and again

I truly believe in this work

Didn’t Want It To End

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