100hrs Kids Yoga Teacher Training Certificate Course

Who we are

Anahata Yoga is a premier yoga centre based in the heart of the Central district. It is best known for offering the most authentic yoga experience available in Hong Kong, with classes led by Indian instructors hailing from different lineages devoted to the practice and study of yoga.

As a centre, Anahata Yoga is fully committed to fostering a community of yoga practitioners who are not only equipped with the skills to perform yoga as a daily activity, but as well as the knowledge to live out yoga as a lifestyle.

What is kids yoga?

Starting a yoga practice at a young age creates a healthy life for youngsters. By nature, children’s minds and bodies are flexible, adaptable and easily teachable. So long as yoga is fun, creative and interactive, it’s an activity they’re sure to like. In addition to being a great physical activity, yoga offers an entertaining way for children to learn about the mind and body, and their functions and abilities.

Children also learn to balance their emotions and improve their focus and concentration through yoga. Various studies have shown that children who regularly practice yoga have better health and emotional balance, and are less likely to be afflicted with common health issues such as allergies, asthma, digestive disorders, obesity, ADD and ADHD.

At Anahata Yoga, parents who enjoy yoga also pave the way for their children to enjoy the activity, making yoga a regular family activity and cultivating a healthy lifestyle. And just as yoga can be tailored according to the needs and capacities of every individual, so can kids’ yoga be designed to match the interests of every individual child – not only ensuring a healthy body and mind, but also some fun and laughter along the way.

Benefits of yoga for kids

• Yoga helps improve strength and flexibility.
• Yoga increases concentration, focus, and attention.
• Kid's yoga increases self - esteem.
• Yoga decreases anxiety and increases ability to relax.

About Kids Yoga Teacher Training Course

Anahata Yoga’s Kids’ Yoga Teacher Training Course (100 hours) is one of the first accredited Certification Programme for Kid’s yoga in Hong Kong. Anahata Yoga offers a solid foundational grounding of yoga instruction and mindful yoga practices for children. Students learn the physiology and psychology of children of various age groups, and how to incorporate yoga to their leisure time as a hobby, a sport, and a discipline in a fun and creative way.

“It takes a big heart to shape little minds,” it is said. At Anahata Yoga, students learn to teach kids’ yoga from the heart. At the end of our programme, students will be able to confidently teach yoga to children and design creative yoga classes for children of various age groups.

The course is best suited

• Regular Yoga practitioners to deepen your yoga knowledge
• Yoga instructors
• School Teachers
• Physical Education teachers
• Pediatricians
• Pediatric Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners

Even If you have kids and would like to teach mindfulness techniques to your kids such as meditation and yoga you can consider joining our kids’ yoga program.

To enquire more details and to confirm the admission please whatsapp +852 5614 8323 

Course Hours Breakdown

Please find below the class breakdown for this 100 hours Kids teacher training course.

1.YTT Classes 12 x 3 = 36 hrs
2.Group Classes - 30 hrs
3.Andiappan Yoga Classes - 12 classes = 24 hrs
4.Assignment / Self-study 10 hrs
5.Community Class observation - 5hrs

Total = 105 hrs

Point 1 classes will begin on the first day of teacher training. By joining the course now, you can do the Point 2 and 3 classes and prepare well for the teacher training course. You can book Group Practice (2) and Andiappan yoga classes (3) via this schedule page https://www.anahatayoga.com.hk/schedule/ at your own convenience. These are the classes that are part of your 100 hours of teacher training.

The earlier you start these point 2 and 3 classes, the more time you have to practice and interact with the teachers and improve your practice and teaching skills. Points 4,5 will be explained and discussed during the Teacher Training Classes. 

We recommend group classes and andiappan yoga classes as part of teacher training learning hours. Upon registering for the teacher training, you will be able to access the student portal to see what group classes you will need to take during the training period.

In our studio, Andiappan Yoga classes are unique because instructors guide students more traditionally.

You can ask questions from the teacher training syllabus, and you can get guidance from the teacher to clarify any doubts about your practice. You can make many breakthroughs in your yoga practice.

You will learn how to develop a sequence for self-practice that you can do at home or while traveling. The ability to put together a sequence to help someone achieve their goals while considering their limitations will prove invaluable when you begin teaching.

You can book these group and andiappan yoga classes at your own convenient time via our class schedule page. https://www.anahatayoga.com.hk/schedule/

Andiappan Yoga Self Practice Classes (Optional) CLASS TIMINGS HONG KONG STANDARD TIME (HKT) = GMT+8

RCYS (Registered Children’s Yoga School and RCYT (Registered Children’s Yoga Teacher)

Anahata Yoga’s Teacher Training is accredited by the Asana Andiappan College of Yoga & Research Centre in India (www.andiappanyoga.com) , the International Yoga Academy in Hong Kong (www.iya-asia.com) and Yoga Alliance USA, classified under the Registered Children’s Yoga School (RYCS).

About Asana Andiappan College of Yoga and Research Centre - Chennai, South India is known throughout the world for its contribution to Yogic Science. Founded by Guruji Dr. Asana Andiappan in 1950, it is meticulously run by Dr. Asana Andiappan and Trust Members, all of whom have over 50 years of experience in Yogasanas and Naturopathy. It is the only yoga college and research centre recognized by the government as well as two universities in India.

Located in Chennai, South India, the centre runs various yoga programmes as well as free awareness camps that are aided and supported by various government and private organisations. It has been collaborating with various medical universities, hospitals and organisations that run research programmes on yoga and its therapeutic benefits. The centre is also home to the widely read Asana International Yoga Journal (www.asanajournal.com) , which has a readership of 200,000 and growing, in India and around the world.

Asana Andiappan College of Yoga and Research Centre also has accredited franchisee centres in over 30 countries that run yoga programmes, and teacher training courses.

This Kids’ Yoga Teacher Training Course is presented by Anahata Yoga, a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP). Yoga Alliance-registered yoga teachers are therefore eligible to enroll in this course for Continuing Education hours through the Yoga Alliance Certification.

Please note: In order to become a certified Registered Children’s Yoga Teacher (RCYT) with Yoga Alliance USA, students must have completed Anahata Yoga’s Kids Yoga Teacher Training and 200hrs Basic Foundation Course. 200 RYT as per the requirement of the Yoga Alliance.

Anahata Yoga's Module Programme

Busy Hong Kong professionals now have the option of undergoing yoga teacher training at their own pace and in their own schedule. Available for the first time in Hong Kong, Anahata Yoga now applies a modular system to all its yoga teacher training programme. This will allow yoga practitioners with busy schedules to enroll only in one (or more) of the series of classes of their choice - without having to enroll in the teacher training in one go. Students will receive a participation certificate after completing a module. Those who have completed the total number of modules within a two-year period and have successfully completed the practical assessment and assignment may then obtain the 100 Hours Kids Yoga Teacher Training Certificate, which signifies their completion of the entire course.

Theory Module

• Early & Middle Childhood: An Anatomical & Physiological Study
• Development in Pre-adolescents & Adolescents
• Yoga and its Philosophy
• A History of Yoga’s Development & Research in Children’s Health
• The Human Body: From the View of Chakras, Koshas, Pranas & Vayus
• Ethical Principles of a Children’s Yoga Instructor
• Yoga’s Effects & Healing Benefits for Common Health Ailments & Conditions in Children

Practical Module

• Practicing Yogic Poses, Breathing Techniques, Gestures (Mudra) & Concentration Techniques in a Kids’ Yoga Class
• Yoga Props in a Kids’ Yoga Class
• Modification of Yoga Poses for Different Developmental Stages
• Introducing Concentration Techniques and Meditation & Mindfulness Practices in Kids’ Yoga
• Sequencing & Managing a Kids’ Yoga Class
• Developing Themes for a Kids’ Yoga Class
• Benefits of Yoga as a Complimentary Practice for Sports (such as martial arts, swimming, tennis, football, golf, etc.)

 Frequently Asked Questions

I see other studios offering 30- and 40-hour, as well as 3-day weekend Kids Yoga Teaching Training Courses. What is the difference between these classes and Anahata Yoga’s long 200HR course?

Instructors who are serious about teaching yoga for children need to have good foundational grounding in yoga, and how it can be taught to kids of various age groups. This involves sound knowledge of both practice and theory.

At Anahata Yoga, our Kids Yoga Teacher Training Course is composed of 60% practical sessions and 40% theory. To complete the training, students attend kids’ yoga classes conducted in our studio and also conduct a yoga class for children in the presence of a faculty member.

We ensure that our students are fully equipped and confident to teach yoga to children across a range of age groups upon completion of our programme. Upon completion of our course, students are also invited to be part of the Andiappan Yoga Community as a volunteer and teach in our programmes that offer yoga to children and families.

What makes Anahata Yoga’s Kids Teacher Training Course different from those of other schools?

Instructors need to be well informed and educated about the anatomy, physiology and common health conditions of children to qualify to teach children yoga. They need to understand the different tools and techniques to properly and safely guide children in a yoga class, while making it a fun experience. Our Kids Yoga Teacher Training focuses primarily on equipping our students with these knowledge, skills and training experiences.

Why should I join Anahata Yoga's Teacher Training Course? What is the difference between your training course and the others on offer in the market?

Please read our 10 Reasons to Join Our Teacher Training Course. That aside, there are three main advantages to joining our Teacher Training Courses:

1. We are very particular about our teaching method Our training courses are structured in the same way as those offered in India, and our yoga masters teach the classes in the same manner as they have learned in India. Taking part in our teacher training is therefore akin to taking yoga teacher trainings in India. In most other teacher training courses, students get a limited yoga education that is highly dependent on their teacher's own training and knowledge. What happens is that there is a simple passage of knowledge from the teacher to the students, instead of a dynamic environment wherein students learn concepts and postures in a manner that they will be able to teach again in their own style. Moreover, the traditional core concepts and principles taught in a teacher training are very important in the understanding of yoga philosophy. Such knowledge is impossible to gain simply by reading books. In order to fully grasp the practical and philosophical tenets of yoga, one has to learn it from fully professional, well-trained, and experienced yoga masters who are able to thoroughly explain and demonstrate such concepts and practices.
2. Our courses are integrated and inclusive We cover most types of yoga and lineages in our teaching trainings so that students get a holistic view and understanding of what yoga is, how it was developed over the years, and how it is relevant today. Our courses are designed in such a way that includes as much depth and breadth of yoga history and philosophy as possible, and integrates both theoretical and practical aspects of the practice.
3. We continue training and helping our students even after they have completed the programme We make sure our students get teaching opportunities at other centres. In fact, other yoga studios in Hong Kong prefer to hire graduates of our teacher training courses because of their knowledge in various types of yoga, routines, and as well as their ability to develop their own sequences and teaching plans.

Moreover, at Anahata Yoga, we hire only teachers who have completed our own Yoga Teacher Training Courses.

Do I need to complete any other basic teacher training programs such as the foundation yoga teacher training?

This course is not just limited to aspiring yoga teachers; it is open to everyone who is interested in learning about the teaching mindfulness and yoga for kids. And since the 100hrs Kids Hours Teacher Training Certificate Course covers all the details about the applying yoga for kids of various age group, it is certainly suitable for those with no prior training or experience in the practice.

However, if you plan to teach a comprehensive yoga session for kids and adults that includes tailor made sequence of asanas (poses) and other practices such as breathing, meditation and relaxation techniques it's always better to further your knowledge with a 200hrs foundation teacher training program that we also offer.

How are the assessments conducted?

Assessments are conducted in two parts, theory and practical. For the theory topic, you will be given some topics on kids’ yoga class and its effects of physical and mental health. You can write an assignment on that topic and submit it online. You have one month after the course to submit this assignment.

For the practical exam, you will teach a kid’s class at Anahata Yoga under the supervision of our yoga instructor. Teacher will assess the class and give you inputs on how to improve on your teaching skills. Upon successful completion of both assessments, you will receive the Course Graduation Certificate.

As a course kids’ yoga teacher training graduate, you are always most welcome to assist our teachers in our kids’ yoga group classes anytime with prior notice to the teacher.

What Next?

1. Students interested in enrolling in the Teacher Training Certificate Course may do so by filling up the Online Application Form and by accepting the course terms and conditions.
2. Applications will then be assessed by our Programme Directors. Successful applicants will be informed of their admission within two working days of their application.
3. Students can choose to confirm their admission by making secure online payment or may call or visit our studio and speak to one of our membership consultants or faculty members for any questions or concerns that they may have about the course.
4. Your admission is only confirmed when the course fee is fully paid.  If for any unavoidable circumstances if you would like to change to the next available course dates you can do so within 7 days from the course fee payment.
5. We strongly advise students to prepare for the course by reading the suggested reading materials. Students may also begin using their group class sessions as part of their physical, mental, and spiritual warm-up and preparation.