Holistic Kids Yoga Teacher Training
with Charli Van NessSupport, inspiration, self belief, empowerment and education for children's development.
Overview
Holdings space for young lives
This Holistic Kids Yoga Teacher Training — named Kula Kids (Kula meaning Tribe) — brings support, inspiration, self belief, empowerment and education to the child's development. Delivered through Movement, Mindfulness, Creativity, Nutrition, Song, Poetry, Sacred Sound and Storytelling.
No matter what challenges the child — physical, mental, emotional, environmental — this course will equip you with the tools to deliver the right guidance at the appropriate time for each child and their individual journey.
“All the children of the earth are absolute blessings with infinite potential.”
Take this as a stand-alone CPD or count it as 15 hours toward your 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training.
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- £150 deposit reserves your place. Save your bank details at checkout — the balance of £445 is taken automatically 21 days before the course starts.
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- Bursary available: one 50% bursary place is offered each year. Learn more →
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After this training, you will have...
A bubbly, enthusiastic, inspiring 'KulaKids' teacher — loyal, honest, with your own signature and individuality
A versatile teacher confident to work in schools, workshops, retreats, group and private tuition safely and compassionately
A teacher who maintains health & safety, quality, value and personal touch at all times with children of all needs
A Yoga Alliance registered teacher, equipped to deliver kids yoga classes, workshops and short courses with full accreditation
What Our Students Say
What our students say
This training completely transformed how I think about teaching movement to children. Charli's knowledge is extraordinary — and her warmth and generosity as a teacher made everything feel so supported.
Course Graduate 2023Charli is extremely passionate about teaching yoga to children and has a lot of experience to share. This passion and enthusiasm is enlivening and inspiring. The course is thorough, in depth and yet spacious.
J.H. · Course GraduateCharli is amazing — so knowledgeable and passionate, and she worked really hard to give us all the skills we'd need. Highly recommend this course to anyone looking for a holistic approach to kids yoga.
Course Graduate 2024The depth of the course surprised me — from anatomy and philosophy to song, storytelling and ethics. A serious, thorough qualification I'm incredibly proud to hold.
Course Graduate 2023Charli's warm teaching style made everything feel accessible and joyful. I walked away with real confidence to teach children across different ages, abilities and settings.
Course Graduate 2024Your Teacher
Your teacher Charli Van Ness
Senior teacher across both the 200 and 300-hour programmes, bringing profound depth of knowledge.
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Course details
- Creative sequencing and yoga-based movement — asana themes appropriate for child development
- Yoga-based games, mindfulness & meditation
- Breathing techniques and pranayama adapted for children
- Sacred song — chanting (mantras and English-speaking songs)
- Sacred sound — Nada Yoga
- Poetry and inspirational creative writing
- Conscious creatives, welcome circles and card intention pulling
- Setting up your teaching environment
- In alignment with child development for ages 5–11 with a yoga focus and awareness
- Study of the subject and application of its principles to yoga practice — benefits, contraindications, healthy movement patterns
- Chakras and Koshas
- Plant-based science — aromatherapy and essential oils: how the application of oils can impact children's wellbeing and class intention
- Yogic precepts as they relate to children — Yamas and Niyamas
- Awareness of ethical behaviour — county and local legal requirements relating to behaviour and supervision of children
- Specific training in parameters and techniques of ethical touch in teaching
- Ethical language and behaviour both when parents/guardians are present and when they are not
- Knowledge of classroom techniques and class plan structure
- Programmes in alignment with PSHE
- Health & Safety applications
- Group processing for children's activities
- Age-appropriate teaching skills for yoga class techniques (5–8yrs and 8–11yrs)
- Effective communication skills through songs and stories
- Understanding of all childhood development stages from 5–11 years
- Supporting children with additional needs — Autism, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Dyspraxia, Wheelchair Users, Behavioural Issues
- All five Yoga Alliance educational categories addressed for each age group
- Yoga teacher relationships with parents, guardians and developmental specialists
- Practicum hours divided between observing and teaching a specialty class
- Case study — 1 block of 6 classes to a group of children, with feedback summary
- 1 practical assessment and 1 theory assessmen
- To provide a school of excellence with a unique syllabus suitable for all levels
- To meet and exceed Yoga Alliance standards at every stage
- To support individuals to pursue specific areas of interest and explore new areas in relation to their work
- To offer a thorough grounding in child development, safeguarding, and age-appropriate pedagogy
- To foster a supportive kula where trainees can practise, reflect and grow together
- Led by Charli Van Ness, with lectures from two guest faculty teachers
- Partner and group practical exercises with constructive feedback
- Home study, homework diary for thoughts, reflection and queries
- Personal practice — at other yoga classes and your own independent practice
- 1 practical assessment and 1 theory / online Q&A reflection assessment
- Attendance on all training days — missed modules made up through home study assignments
- Completion of 1 practical and 1 online Q&A reflection assessment
- Homework diary, personal practice log, reading and practice with case study subjects
- Creation of your own teacher training manual including class plans
- Attendance at a minimum of 4 yoga classes per month outside of training
- Completion of 1 case study block: 6 classes taught to a group of children, with feedback summary
- A Yoga Alliance registered 'Further Training Course', enabling certified yoga teachers to deliver kids yoga classes, workshops and short courses
- All five Yoga Alliance educational categories addressed across every age group covered
- Certificates issued end July, once all coursework has been completed
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