Yoga4Calm – Yoga4Joy – Yoga4Balance

Wellbeing for the Next Generation

“Yoga has the power to mentally, emotionally, physically and energeticially bring every child back into balance.” – Suzanne Manson

PlaYogaTherapy for Children and Teens who are Neurodiverse or present with Special Needs

A heart centred approach to restore balance, confidence and connection

Welcome to PlaYoga Therapy—a nurturing, inclusive space where neurodiverse children and those experiencing mental, emotional, physical, or energetic challenges can feel seen, supported, and celebrated.

Our specialised yoga therapy is designed to meet each child exactly where they are, providing gentle yet powerful tools to cultivate calm, build confidence, and nurture resilience. Through movement, mindful breathing, and creative play, we help children:

✔ Regulate emotions and reduce anxiety
✔ Improve focus and self-awareness
✔ Develop coordination and body confidence
✔ Strengthen their sense of inner peace and self-acceptance

Whether your child is navigating sensory sensitivities, emotional overwhelm, physical and mental motor co-oridnation challenges or unique developmental needs, our sessions offer a safe space to explore, express, and thrive.

PlaYoga Therapy is more than movement—it’s a path to connection, empowerment, and joyful self-discovery. Let’s embrace each child’s brilliance and unlock their full potential—one breath, one movement, one moment at a time.

PlaYogaTherapy Training

Training for Educators, Yoga Instructors, and Therapists who want to bring Yoga and Holistic Health and Well-Being to Children with Challenges. It is Yoga Alliance and CPD Accredited.

PlaYogaTherapy
4Kids

Yoga therapy classes for neurodiverse children (ages 3-12), offered individually or in small groups, are designed to support their unique needs.

PlaYogaTherapy
4Teens

Empowering teens (ages 12-18) with personalised yoga therapy sessions that foster confidence, self-awareness and self-worth, bringing about balance in a safe and supportive space.

PlaYogaTherapy 4Parents

Workshops & One-on-One Support for Parents of Neurodiverse Children. Regulation and Support for parents facing everyday challenges, including guidance and empowerment tools to navigate challenges. Fostering hope, connection and confidence.

Biodynamic Energy Therapy 4 Children & Teens

Personalised workshops & online therapy sessions to support neurodiverse children in unlocking emotional balance, energy flow, & self-healing.

The Yoga4kids Training Academy

Equipping Parents, Educators, Therapists and Wellness Professionals on how to bring Yoga and Mindfulness to Children and Teens

At Yoga4Kids, we believe in the transformative power of yoga for children and teens. Our Training Academy is dedicated to equipping educators, therapists, parents, and wellness professionals with the skills to nurture young minds and bodies through mindful movement, breathwork, and emotional well-being practices.

With over 20 years of experience, we offer a holistic, heart-centred approach to yoga training—helping young people develop confidence, self-awareness, and resilience. Our carefully crafted, age-appropriate curriculum blends enrichment, well-being, and play, creating yoga experiences that inspire growth, inner strength, and lifelong mindfulness.

Whether you’re looking to teach children’s yoga, support children with challenges, or introduce teens to the power of movement and mindfulness, our academy provides the knowledge, tools, and support you need to make a lasting impact.

Join us and become part of a global movement that empowers young people to thrive—one breath, one pose, one moment at a time.

 

Yoga4Kids Teacher Training

Accredited training for educators & yoga instructors to teach engaging, age-appropriate yoga to children, fostering emotional well-being, focus, & confidence.

Yoga4Teens Teacher Training

Specialised training designed to equip teachers, coaches, & wellness professionals with the skills to guide teenagers through yoga & breathwork for resilience & self-awareness.

Mindfulness Training for Kids & Teens

A transformative course for educators, therapists, & parents to introduce children & teens to powerful mindfulness techniques that support emotional regulation, mental clarity, & stress management.

PlaYoga Therapy Training

Accredited Training for Educators and Yoga Instructors to Teach Yoga and Mindfulness to Neurodiverse Children.

Yoga & Mindfulness Classes

In-person, in-studio, or in-school sessions designed to bring yoga & mindfulness practices directly to kids and teens, helping them develop focus, self-regulation, & emotional balance.

Testimonials

Hear what the students have to say.

This YogaTherapy training transformed not only my teaching practice but also my journey as a mother. It’s given me incredible tools and insight to support children with love, patience, and deep understanding. Truly life-changing!

Anthea Nadin

Mother & Yoga Teacher

An exceptional course! As a therapist, I found the integration of yoga and play therapy incredibly effective. It’s positively changed the way I connect with and support my young clients as well as my adult clients,  I have found it to be absolutely effective in my school in Reykjavik and I have loved every moment of learning how to bring Yoga as a therapy to Iceland.

Caryn Wilson

Therapist

This training has been invaluable to my practice as an Occupational Therapist. I’ve integrated these techniques seamlessly, and the outcomes for the children have been remarkable. Deeply grateful!

Claire Jenkins

Occupational Therapist

Absolutely inspiring! This course elevated my yoga teaching, providing me with profound insights into children’s therapeutic needs. It also gave me great confidence to go out and teach and thanks to this course I’m empowered and so are the children I teach.

Claudia Hugo

Yoga Teacher

As a Physiotherapist, this course has given me innovative tools to engage and support children more holistically. It’s transformed my approach and results. Truly fantastic training!

Claudia Wyer

Physiotherapist

Brilliant course! Combining yoga therapy as my Thesis transformed my work as an Occupational Therapist and has deepened my practice immensely. The children love it, and so do I. Absolutely recommend this!

Dimitra Evangelidis

Occupational Therapist

Incredible training that has enriched my teaching deeply. I feel equipped with creative, effective strategies to support children facing challenges. A gift to me at a time when I was going through some life challenges, truly supported me during this time

Elsabe Steyn

Teacher

An extraordinary journey! This course has profoundly shaped my approach as a yoga teacher. The children I work with now experience deeper joy, support, and transformation.

Karen Drew

Yoga Teacher

As a mother and teacher of neurodiverse girls, this training gave me profound hope, insight, and practical tools. It’s a life-changing experience for my family and students alike.  I highly recommend the course for anyone who is working with Neuro-diverse children.

Lauren Holton

Teacher & Mother of Neurodiverse Girls

This training exceeded all expectations. As a therapist, I’ve witnessed remarkable changes in children’s emotional and physical wellbeing. Deeply empowering and beautifully structured.

Madison Quayle

Therapist

Outstanding! As an Occupational Therapist, I’ve found the methods incredibly beneficial in helping children overcome challenges. My practice is forever enriched.

Natacia Reis

Occupational Therapist

This course was phenomenal. It empowered me as a teacher with innovative, joyful, and effective approaches to support every child uniquely. A must for educators!

Sally Evans

Teacher

Profoundly impactful! As an energy worker and mother, this course resonated deeply. It equipped me with transformative tools and techniques that create joy and healing.

Sarisha Harilal

Energy Worker & Mother

A game-changer for my practice as an Occupational Therapist. The integration of yoga and therapeutic play has made my work incredibly effective and joyful. Highly recommend!

Shereen Govender

Occupational Therapist

This training was exceptional. As an Occupational Therapist, I have changed my practice to include Yoga Therapy in every session,  it’s enriched my toolkit immensely. Children are thriving, and I’m inspired every day to be in rapport with my kids.

Usha Somaroo

Occupational Therapist

An outstanding experience that gave me powerful tools to integrate into my physiotherapy practice. The PlayogaTherapy course helped me bridge the gap between movement, healing, and mindfulness in a profound way. Highly recommended!

Lauren Heydenrich

Physiotherapist

A truly sensational experience! The integration of NLP, mindfulness, TRE, and somatic healing helped me not just learn but deeply embody these practices. I can now regulate my own emotions, making me a far more effective teacher and guide for children and teens. Life-changing!

Abigail Davies

Physiotherapist

I didn’t just learn how to teach yoga therapy—I experienced it as a healing journey for myself. This training has given me newfound balance emotionally, mentally, and physically. I now share these tools with confidence and purpose to my children in outreach programs and to my children and teens at school.  It contributed greatly to my children’s yoga course that I completed with Sue.

Arabang Molapo

Teacher & NGO Activist

A deeply transformational experience! I entered this course as a yoga teacher, but I left as someone who had personally undergone profound healing and am able to share this with my children in therapy. The regulation tools I gained allow me to teach children and adults in a truly impactful way.  My business as a yoga therapist is thriving.

Cassandra Taylor

Yoga Therapist & Teacher

The most immersive training I have ever done. It felt like I was in therapy myself, allowing me to internalize the teachings at a much deeper level. I now teach and mother from a place of true understanding and experience. Highly recommended!

Claire Mallaby

Mother of Neurodiverse Children

This training offered a complete package of self-regulation, healing, and therapy tools. I’ve never felt more prepared to support the neurodiverse children I teach. The integration of various healing modalities was simply outstanding!

Claudia Junge

Special Needs Teacher

This training was a deep dive into healing, learning, and self-discovery. I didn’t just a plethora and wealth of knowledge to incorporate into my adult, teen and kids classes —I gained a roadmap for my own personal growth. An incredible experience!

Michelle Fraser

Yoga Teacher

This course allowed me to truly understand and embody self-regulation. I feel more in tune with myself, and that has made me a much better guide for my neurodiverse child.  I have now developed my own incredible business bringing yoga as a therapy to children with challenges in East London.  An absolute gift!

Roxy Schwulst

Mother of a Neurodiverse Child

This training wasn’t just education—it was therapy, healing, and growth all in one. It has expanded my understanding of play therapy and how we can support healing with yoga and animals. I have loved every moment of this course. Thank you.

Sandy Kennedy

Animal Play Therapist

Certifications

The Yoga4Kids Training Academy is an Internationally Registered Yoga School with the International Yoga Federation (IYF),

Yoga4Kids Founder, Suzie Manson, is a certified Senior Yoga Teacher and Trainer with the Yoga Alliance Professionals (YAP) and the Yoga Teachers Fellowship of Southern Africa (YFTSA). The Yoga4Kids training courses have met the stringent requirements set by Yoga Alliance Professionals (United Kingdom) and YTFSA.

Our graduates are trained to the highest standard and are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance Professionals (United Kingdom) and the YTFSA who accredit teachers around the world. This is essential not only for being a qualified and respected teacher in your own country, but also if you’re considering teaching abroad.