Move to Calm
Helping You Help Children Breathe, Move, and Feel
2-Day Online Yoga Course For Parents and Teachers
Continuing Education Course – 10 Hours (8 Contact Hours, 2 Non-Contact)
Eligible for Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Course Overview
Do you want to support children with simple, effective tools that promote Calm, Focus and Emotional Balance?
Move to Calm is a 2-day online training designed to equip yoga teachers, educators, and caregivers with practical, evidence-based tools to support children’s emotional well-being through yoga, breathwork, mindfulness, and behavior strategies.
Participants will explore foundational philosophy, child-specific anatomy, teaching methodology, and technical practices for sharing yoga and mindfulness with children in both home and classroom environments. This course is ideal for yoga teachers seeking to expand their skill set and earn CEUs under Yoga Alliance standards.
Why Join this Course?
Yoga, Breathwork and Mindfulness Proven Strategies tailored for parents and teachers.
- Gain confidence in teaching yoga poses designed for kids and easy to do anywhere
- Learn breathing exercises to calm anxiety or boost energy when needed.
- Explore mini meditations and mindfulness practices that engage children’s attention and awareness.
- Learn practical behavior management tools that foster cooperation and emotional regulation.
- Receive downloadable printables and resources for ongoing use—anywhere and anytime!
- Connect with a community of like-minded parents and teachers on the same journey.
Let’s Move to Calm
About this Course
Course Content
Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle & Ethics
- Introduction to the role of mindfulness and yoga in childhood development
- The ethical responsibility of working with children
- Teaching with empathy, equity, and trauma-awareness
- Yoga as a tool for compassion, connection, and community care
Anatomy & Physiology
- Developmental stages of the child’s brain and nervous system
- How stress, trauma, and sensory processing affect behavior and learning
- Breath mechanics and regulation techniques for different age groups
- Physical safety and considerations for growing bodies
Teaching Methodology
- Creating inclusive, child-centered classes and sequences
- Behavior management strategies and co-regulation techniques
- Adapting teaching style for age, environment, and ability
- Group dynamics and classroom integration
Techniques, Training & Practice
- Live Breath-work practices: energizing, calming and releasing practices.
- Yoga movement: playful, thematic sequences
- Mindfulness games and meditation practices: body scans, grounding tools, and visualizations
- Brain breaks and focus-building practice
Ready to “Move to Calm?”
Join us for this transformational experience and step into your role as a calm, confident guide for the children in your life. Register Now and take the first step toward a calmer, more connected home or classroom.
