Step 1 is a prerequisite of certification.  This special priced bundle includes:

Step 2: Friday December 10th 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm,  Saturday December 11th 9:30 am – 6:30 pm,  Sunday December 12th 9:30 am – 6:30 pm

Align your skills with your heart’s desire to teach real yoga in a fun and meaningful way to little ones, teenagers, and those with special needs.

This step 2 training includes the following:

1. The specifics and potential outcomes of teaching yoga to kids ages 3-6
2. Lesson planning, storytelling, songs and games
3. Mindfulness and Meditation practices for younger children
4. Introduction to yoga for children with special needs
5. Explore appropriate yoga lesson plans for children with Down Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD and other special needs
6. How to implement teen centric themes and practices
7. Create a big impact with mini yoga flows
8. Practical teaching experience with these special populations
9. An overview of Entrainment and Sound Therapy to compliment and enhance your work these populations
10. Advice regarding the inception and logistics of teaching classes in preschools, special needs facilities, yoga studios and to teen athletes
11. Child development as applied to the practice of yoga (physical, mental, emotional, social)

Included Grounded Materials: Mailed to your home 

• Training Manual
• Specialized Curriculum for ages 3-6 and sensory integration
• Pre-grounded Mini flow poster
• Orange and Yellow Grounded In Color Materials

Step 3:  Friday January 21st 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm,  Saturday January 22nd  9:30 am – 6:30 pm,  Sunday January 23rd 9:30 am – 6:30 pm

Working together to understand and identify the qualities and characteristics of the five universal elements within yourself and others gives you the advantage of knowing how to connect with and inspire children on a very deep level.

This step 3 training includes the following:

1. Experience the 84 Grounded poses through the lens of the elements
2. Gather with others to effectively create and expand lesson plans
3. Create themes that inspire and motivate
4. Grounded’s essential alignment actions
5. Effective sequencing and smooth transitioning
6. Connections with stories, art, music and more
7. Elements of a lesson plan in action – teach, reflect and refine
8. How to work with the elements to inspire students’ personal experiences
9. Fine tune observation skills, teach to what you see, and learn the art of effective verbal adjustments
10. Family Yoga
11. Polish your teaching practices to become an effective dynamic teacher

Included Grounded Materials: Mailed to your home

• Training Manual
• Grounded in the 5 Elements Curriculum & Student Workbook
• Green & Blue Grounded In Color Materials

Step 4: Friday February 4th 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm,  Saturday February 5th 9:30 am – 6:30 pm,  Sunday February 6th 9:30 am – 6:30 pm

Complete your training with others who have stepped up to earn the distinction of Certified Grounded Teacher, ready and willing to make a difference in the world.

This step 4 training includes the following:

1. Gather to collaborate and celebrate
2. Introspection and conversations to inspire best practices when teaching yoga to children
3. Trauma Sensitive yoga training for youth based on up to date research and experience in the field
4. User friendly information about PTSD and Neurological changes that occur from trauma, chronic pain and recurrent stress
5. Proper technique and reasons for manual adjustments
6. General anatomy and physiology of ages three – teen
7. Personalized Yoga for kids and teens
8. Understand how to bring yoga into a school and it’s impact on students, teachers, administration and the community
9. How to teach a curriculum-based class in a physical education/health department as well as in a classroom with desks
10. Discuss teaching opportunities and common scenarios including potential behavioral challenges and strategies for dealing with them
11. We will point you in the right direction so you can get down to business making your vision come true. Some specifics include establishing a company, insurance, waivers, and promotional materials.

Trainer: Amy Haysman and Sedef Dion

Included Grounded Materials:

• Training Manual
• INDIGO and PURPLE Grounded In Color Materials
• Grounded In Color Curriculum
• Focus In Time Yoga Curriculum

Please read release form: Teacher Training Waiver.