Yoga Therapy Training for Children & Teens with Challenges
Yoga Therapy Training for Children with Challenges is a comprehensive, experiential programme designed to equip yoga teachers, therapists, and professionals with the skills to integrate therapeutic yoga for neurodiverse children and teens. This training focuses on supporting children with emotional, physical, and developmental challenges, offering practical techniques and deep insights into their unique needs.
Blending yoga therapy, occupational therapy principles, play therapy, biodynamic movement, and other holistic modalities, this course empowers participants to create supportive, engaging, and effective interventions. Whether you’re working in a classroom, therapy room, or studio, this Yoga Therapy Training gives you innovative tools to meet the needs of neurodiverse children and those with special requirements.
Who Should Take This Training?
This programme is designed for professionals seeking to expand their knowledge and expertise in therapeutic children’s yoga:
✔ Yoga Teachers – Integrate therapeutic children’s yoga into your teaching practice.
✔ Educators – Bring therapeutic children’s yoga into the classroom to support learning.
✔ Children’s Yoga Instructors – Deepen your foundation with targeted therapeutic techniques.
✔ Therapists & Child Development Specialists – Incorporate yoga-based interventions to enhance your therapeutic toolkit.
Eligibility Requirements:
To ensure participants are well-prepared, the following prerequisites apply:
- Certified Yoga Teachers
- Teachers
- Qualified Therapists
Who Will You Work With?
Children and Teens who present with the following:
- ASD – Autism Spectrum Challenges
- ADD – Attention Deficit Challenges
- SPD – Sensory Processing and Motor Co-ordination Challenges
- Physical Challenges such as CP
- Children who present with Downes Syndrome
- Emotional Challenges: Anxiety and Depression.
Why This Training?
Yoga Therapy Training empowers professionals to help neurodiverse children and those with challenges by:
✔ Building confidence and self-esteem in children through therapeutic movement.
✔ Developing self-regulation techniques to manage emotions and energy levels.
✔ Helping children articulate their needs through body awareness and mindful communication.
✔ Improving motor skills, coordination, and sensory processing through adapted yoga practices.
✔ Fostering emotional resilience and transforming stress into strength.
✔ Encouraging joy, creativity, and self-expression through movement and play.
Why Choose Yoga Therapy Training?
✔ A Holistic & Evidence-Based Approach – Combining yoga, play therapy, and therapeutic movement to address the diverse needs of neurodiverse children.
✔ Practical, Hands-On Learning – Experiential training that equips you with real-world tools to apply immediately.
✔ A Supportive & Expert-Led Community – Learn from experienced professionals in a nurturing and inspiring environment.
✔ Expand Your Career & Impact – Grow as a specialised children’s yoga therapist, creating meaningful change for children and their families.
Training Course Overview
This comprehensive training programme combines theory, experiential learning, and hands-on practice, ensuring participants develop the confidence to apply therapeutic yoga in diverse settings.
Fouondation Module 1
- Introduction to the Course & Training Outcomes
- Understanding the Body: Western Anatomy
- Understanding the Body: Eastern Yogic Anatomy
- Insights into Neurodiversity & Disability
- Observation & Assessment in Yoga Therapy
- Developing Individualised Therapy Plans
Foundation Module 2
- Structuring a Yoga Therapy Plan
- Foundational Yoga Postures for Therapeutic Benefits
- Regulation Techniques for Sensory and Emotional Balance
- Tools for Teachers: Building Connection & Trust
Advanced Module 3
- Creating & Analysing Case Studies
- Designing Therapeutic Yoga Lesson Plans
- Exploring Specialised Yoga Practices
- Adapting Techniques & Understanding Ethical Considerations
Start Your Journey Today
If you’re ready to bring the healing power of yoga therapy to neurodiverse children and teens, this training is for you.
Contact us for a comprehensive Overview on the Foundation and Advanced Training