Inspiring Kids to Move
Introduction to Teaching Yoga to Kids
* Introductory price of just $39 * Access to Course for 1 year *
Welcome to the wonderful world of kids yoga!
Imagination Yoga is a curriculum-based kids yoga program that captures kids’ attention and inspires mindful movement. Through the use of imaginative storytelling (kids yoga flow) and developmentally appropriate yoga poses, this course will introduce to YOU, the adult, how to teach children in your life yoga. These easy to learn poses can be used anytime throughout the day; no special equipment or location is required. Poses are all developmentally appropriate for ages 2-12. Imagination Yoga can be used anytime you or the child need a calm break, a positive pick me up or a moment of inspired movement. The poses and techniques you will learn in this course are meant to be used one at a time, or all together in a kids yoga flow that is up to 30 minutes long. It can be offered to a whole group of children or one child at a time, the possibilities are endless!
Who is this class for? Imagination Yoga trainings have been used and implemented by parents, teachers, and yogis, as well as those in the medical and mental health fields. No previous yoga experience is required. Both those new to yoga, as well as professional yoga instructors have all found this program to be accessible and easy to implement.
What is included in this online course?
By teaching children at a young age to move their bodies and be kind to one another, just one person can positively impact an entire community. Be the change.
"Yoga has a significant positive effect on the academic achievement, general health, personal attributes and relationships of students.” 2007 Purdue University study.
Testimonials
From students of our in-person Inspiring Kids to Move trainings
"I was so inspired by everything about this training. Jessica and Jamie are two amazing women who are passionate, knowledgeable, and extremely authentic about what they do. It was a pleasure to learn from them and to observe how they incorporate so many different aspects of learning into their yoga teachings. I completed the training feeling very uplifted, and with the hope that I can begin to share their teachings with my community in my own way. Thank you." - Nicole Orr, Yoga Teacher
"I plan on using these poses in my morning circle and with children on their nap mats. Can’t wait to see how my classes energy changes! Thank you so much, it was very inspirational." - Clair Beam, Preschool Teacher
"My 2nd grade daughter has taken Imagination Yoga and loves it I asked her what she likes about it, "You get to go on adventures and I feel calm. I forget about any of the bad things in my day." These kinds of self regulating skills are essential for her as she grows and matures. Priceless lifelong skills!! Thank you Imagination Yoga!!"- Heather McCullum, Parent
Imagination Yoga
Welcome
Why Kids Yoga?
Introduction to Poses
Full Yoga Breath
Full Yoga Breath with Kids
Cat & Cow Pose
Cat & Cow Pose with Kids
Lion Pose
Lion Pose with Kids
Downward Facing Dog
Downward Facing Dog with Kids
Tree Pose
Tree Pose with Kids
Frog Pose
Frog Pose with Kids
Child's Pose
Child's Pose with Kids
Kind Hearts, Kind Words, Kind Thoughts
Kind Hearts, Kind Words, Kind Thoughts with Kids
Download: Pose Pages
Adventure Introduction
Imagine Yoga in the Jungle: Yoga Adventure
Download: Imagine Yoga in the Jungle, yoga flow PDF
Integration Ideas
Self-Care
Setting Your Intention
Download: Intention Setting Worksheet
Final Thoughts
Download Resources: Imagination Yoga Adventure and Pose Pages (PDF)
What's Next?
This was a great introduction to Yoga for kids, as well as, for adults. It's nice to have a simple explanation of Yoga's value when teaching physical and men...
Read MoreThis was a great introduction to Yoga for kids, as well as, for adults. It's nice to have a simple explanation of Yoga's value when teaching physical and mental self-control. Thank you for creating this!
Read LessSuch a great training! I had a great time learning about imagination yoga and how to offer it to children. I am excited to try it with my class! Thank you so...
Read MoreSuch a great training! I had a great time learning about imagination yoga and how to offer it to children. I am excited to try it with my class! Thank you so much!
Read LessThank you for this introductory course! I'm so excited to bring this to my storytimes at the library. I really appreciated the self-care portion as well. I h...
Read MoreThank you for this introductory course! I'm so excited to bring this to my storytimes at the library. I really appreciated the self-care portion as well. I have other early childhood education stakeholders who could benefit from that reminder. I love that the poses incorporate so much imagination and movement. You even have me enjoying Downward Dog. Tails Up and I'll see you at the 2-Day training.
Read LessWonderful yoga training. I love using Imagination Yoga in my classroom with my students. My favorite is, kind thoughts, kinds words, and kinds heart. I belie...
Read MoreWonderful yoga training. I love using Imagination Yoga in my classroom with my students. My favorite is, kind thoughts, kinds words, and kinds heart. I believe that it is so important to teach children that they can make a difference. I am so grateful for Imagination Yoga. You are changing the world one yoga teacher, one social worker, one teacher, one counselor, one parent and one yoga student at a time. You are truly choosing to be boldly kind!
Read LessImagination yoga is a complete concept and what I mean by that is, this program has a beginning/introduction, a middle (full of all kinds of juicy informatio...
Read MoreImagination yoga is a complete concept and what I mean by that is, this program has a beginning/introduction, a middle (full of all kinds of juicy information), and an end that focuses on centering ourselves and noticing how wonderful we are. I have practiced yoga since 1998 and I have worked with children and families since the 90's as well, and I have never been introduced to a curriculum that focuses on kindness, calm, and self care like IY does. And it is for ALL ages! How wonderful is that! I have completed the online course and I am registered for the upcoming teacher training course. I cannot wait to be a certified Imagination Yoga teacher and bring all of this goodness into my head start classroom.
Read LessThis course did a graet job introducing kids yoga in an accessible and fun way. I would reccomend it to anyone interested in learning more about kids yoga.
This course did a graet job introducing kids yoga in an accessible and fun way. I would reccomend it to anyone interested in learning more about kids yoga.
Read LessHello! I have enjoyed taking this online course. I look forward to certification with Imagination Yoga. Thank you! Best regards, Kassia Rose RYT500
Hello! I have enjoyed taking this online course. I look forward to certification with Imagination Yoga. Thank you! Best regards, Kassia Rose RYT500
Read LessIt was wonderful to feel your calm and uplifting energy through the screen! I'm so excited that this was so easily accessible no matter where you are. Especi...
Read MoreIt was wonderful to feel your calm and uplifting energy through the screen! I'm so excited that this was so easily accessible no matter where you are. Especially if you aren't regularly practicing adventures with kids, this is a great refresher on tips, cues, and the intentions! Thank you!!!
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