Though I left Ireland last month, I realized I never posted about the incredible Kids Yoga Teacher Training. For me Kids Yoga is one of my most favorite things to teach. Kids are the most pure teachers of the 8 Limbs (Yamas, Niyamas, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, Samdhi). I generally teach kids yoga with story, play and of course music. While I have so much respect and gratitude to the amazing Kids Yoga Schools/Yoga Schools that I have had the honor to teach and share with like (Yogi Beans, Karma Kids, Little Flower, Bent on Learning, Bamboomoves, HMS, HBK, and the few youth shelters that I have taught at in Canada and India), I was so grateful to share this new RIYA YOGA KIDS program to inspire people different ways to bring Harmony to Kids through Yoga.
This incredible group of 7 yogis explored Partner Yoga, Yoga sequencing, Behavior Modification, Yoga Music, Yoga Stories, Yoga Adventures, Pranayama, Meditation, Yoga Games, and much more all geared to teaching kids yoga. It was so fun to watch and share, and witness all their unique gifts and talents. When we teach kids we truly should be able to be a kids too. Have fun, smile, and consider everyone. The group had so much amazing energy, and shared such beautiful ideas and insight when we discussed methods to work with kids. Some of the group already works with kids, and this just provided different tools whether it was original music, my Kids book, or the manual that offered a variety of different ways to create a discipline that is both structured and fun.
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| Caravan of Camels (Partner Camel Pose/Ustrasana) |
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| Bee Breathing - Pranayama |
While I have had extensive experience with Children with Special needs, and this program works with all kids regardless of special need. Kids do yoga naturally, and if you teach a child anything with a song they will remember it for their whole life, hence why we all remember our "ABC's.
That being said, I always recommend students to study further with other trainings and keep on learning. Sonia Sumar is the lady I always refer students to, who want to specialize in Kids with Special Needs, as her experience and course are an incredible asset to the Kids Yoga Teachers tool box. Radiant Child offers more brilliant music and tools, Yogi Beans, Karma Kids, Little Flower are all based in NYC, but provide awesome resources for those who want to share yoga to kids.
Special thanks to the incredible group of yogis who joined in the fun and adventures of Riya Yoga Kids Training. It was such a delight to work with all of you. More photos are on my facebook page. Namaste ~
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| Back Pack Pose |
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| Building Bridges (Golden Gate Bridge in Limerick) - Bridge Pose |
