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. For elementary students, add longer flows and integration projects. 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.

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.

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

Grounded Kids Yoga offers 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 Pose Cards, Superheroes Curriculum, and training manuals. Use our templates to build custom flows or pull ready-made plans like 'Inner Fire,' '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 Grounded’s 5 Elements or 7 Chakras as your structure. Choose a theme (like Trust, Power, Compassion), then design a class for each based on poses, breathwork, and heart action. For weekly series, rotate through elements or chakras, repeating mini-flows and adding complexity. For monthly planning, align each class with a season, SEL goal, or developmental milestone. The Pose Cards and Superheroes Curriculum make it easy to organize class arcs around purpose—not just movement.

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

Popular Grounded themes include 'Pizza Party,' 'Chakra Quest,' 'Superhero Alignment,' 'Charlie and the Chakra Factory,' and 'Power in Your Belly.' Each theme supports alignment, emotional development, and class structure. Fun doesn't mean fluff. Our themes are layered with story, music, breath, and visual cues so that children engage their whole selves—not just their muscles. Use our template to match each theme to an alignment action and heart virtue.

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 templates, repetition-based sequences, and signature poses like Dark Seed Light and Washing Machine. You don’t need to know everything — you need to be open, grounded, and willing to practice teaching by teaching.

What’s the best way to structure a kids yoga class?

A Grounded Kids Yoga class follows a consistent rhythm that helps students feel safe, focused, and successful. Start by gathering the group and introducing your theme, then guide them through a Tune In ritual like chanting OM or a bija mantra. 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. Pose flows can be built around adventure, stillness, laughter, or storytelling. Include chants, games, partner work, or projects as time allows. Music choices should support the class energy, from calming to energizing. Whether you teach in a classroom, studio, or outside, this structure helps your students—and you—stay grounded.

How do I teach yoga to toddlers, 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 toddlers and preschoolers, use songs, clapping games, and clear spatial cues like colored carpets or lines on the floor. Take turns for movement and speak from eye level. For elementary students, follow a consistent class rhythm: Opening → Adventure Flow or Solid Ground Flow → Rest → Closing. Blend creative themes, familiar rituals, and story-based flows. 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 (like Shimmy, Play with Fire, and Just Breathe), animal movements, and call-and-response sequences that engage the breath and body. Start with repetition, build into flow, and focus on fun. Cool-downs can include partner games like Ball Breath, visualization such as 'Be the Bubble,' gentle breath-based movement, and Resting Pose with guided imagery. Children thrive when transitions between energetic peaks and quiet grounding are deliberate and consistent.

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.

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.

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.

Is your training approved for CEUs or continuing education credits?

Yes. Our kids yoga certification training is approved for CEUs (Continuing Education Units) and PLUs for educators, therapists, and professionals depending on your state or licensing board. We also partner with organizations like Courses4Teachers to offer graduate-level credit options.

Can I take the kids yoga certification course online?

Absolutely. Our certification can be completed 100% online through a self-paced course platform. You’ll receive lifetime access to training videos, teaching manuals, and downloadable resources. We also offer live office hours and coaching support to guide you every step of the way.

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Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Grounded Kids Yoga provides in-person and online training, professional development workshops, and ongoing support for educators, parents, and clinicians. We specialize in kids yoga, mindfulness, social-emotional learning (SEL), trauma and pain management, emotional regulation, and impulse control for preschool through high school students. Each year, we serve thousands of children and teens through school programs, after-school enrichment yoga clubs, summer camps, Girl Scouts, 4-H conferences, and yoga studios across Atlanta, the Southeast, and nationwide.