Join Holy Cow Kids Yoga Instructor Kristi Barnes for a fun-filled weekend learning to teach yoga to children. 

Rediscover your sense of play as we explore:

  1. ❖  the benefits of children’s yoga and how children’s yoga differs from “adult” yoga

  2. ❖  appropriate poses and movement games for children of all ages

  3. ❖  additional components of children's yoga, including songs, stories, art and philosophy

  4. ❖  the art of teaching breathing, meditation, visualization, and relaxation to children

  5. ❖  tying it all together: sequencing, lesson plans, improvising, and creating themed classes

  6. ❖  building a profession, teaching in different environments, and maintaining order in the classroom

You will also participate in our Saturday morning kids class and have many opportunities for practice teaching and feedback with your peers.

You do not have to be a registered yoga teacher to attend this training.  This training can be a valuable resource for anyone with an interest in sharing yoga with children, including parents, educators, and others who work with children in their profession. 

Cost is $150 and includes books and training manual.  Upon completion of training, you will be certified to teach Children’s Yoga.  HCY500 participants receive 13 hours toward RYT500 certification.


The schedule for the weekend is as follows: Friday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.


Friday 6:30-8:30

Introductions + Course Overview

Benefits of Teaching (and Practicing!) Kids Yoga

How Kids Yoga is Different from Adult Yoga

Recommendations for Different Ages

Bringing Focus to the Fun: How to Discipline in the Classroom

Homework: Journaling


Saturday 9-30-4:30

9:30-10:30 Observation + Participation in Kids Yoga Class

11:00-12:30 Opening the Class (Centering + Ice Breakers), Appropriate Asana and Pranayama for Kids Part I

12:30-1:15 Lunch Break + Assignment: Preparing a Class for 7-12-year-olds, Part 1

1:15-1:45 Practice Teaching

1:45-2:30 Appropriate Asana and Pranayama for Kids, Part II

2:30-3:15 Practice Teaching: Preparing a Class for 7-12-year-olds, Part 2

3:15-4:00 Meditation, Visualization + Deep Relaxation

4:00-4:30 Practice Teaching: Meditation, Visualization, and Deep Relaxation


Sunday 9:30-2:30

9:30-10:30 Deepening the Experience: Additional Components of Children’s Yoga -- Stories, Songs, Games, Art, and Philosophy

10:30-11:00 Putting It All Together - Sequencing a Class for 7-12-year-olds, Parts 1, 2, and 3

11:00-12:00 Practice Teaching

12:00-12:45 Lunch

12:45-2:00 The Business of Teaching Kids Yoga

2:00-2:30 Circle Sharing and Presentation of Diplomas




Children’s Yoga Teacher Training with Kristi Barnes