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Yogarise is delighted to offer the 50-hour accredited CPD Kids Yoga and Mindfulness Teacher Training, led by senior teacher and yoga therapist Ayala Homossany. This course is for yoga teachers, educators, healthcare professionals, and anyone working with children, offering trauma-sensitive, developmentally responsive tools to nurture emotional resilience, wellbeing, and self-expression in ages 2–12.
About the course
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR KIDS' YOGA TEACHER TRAINING?
During the training, we will explore a wide range of approaches that integrate yoga, mindfulness, and creativity to nurture children’s emotional resilience, self-expression, and overall wellbeing.
Key Content Areas:
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Yoga, Creativity, and Emotional Wellbeing: Explore the connection between these elements in practice.
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Therapeutic Practices: Learn breathing techniques and restorative practices specifically designed for children.
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Mindful Tools: Master self-compassion, affirmations, and co-regulation techniques for both yourself and your students.
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Creative Teaching Aids: Discover creative relaxation, visualisation, and playful learning aids to make classes engaging.
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Developmental Sensitivity: Focus on developmentally responsive approaches and experimental anatomy.
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Neurodiverse Adaptation: Learn to adapt yoga for neurodiverse children and understand behaviour through a compassionate lens.
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Teacher Development: Understand the relationship between your personal self-practice, self-care, and intuitive teaching.
The course fee includes valuable resources to enrich your study:
In-depth Printed Manual: Receive an Enchanted Wonders Course Manual (over 100 pages) included in your course fee.
Specialist Guest Teachers: Learn from three experts in the field:
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Yoga for Anxiety: Dr. Lisa Kayley Isley
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Yoga for Children with ADHD: Dr. Lana Jackson
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Yoga for Children with ASD: Debs Kent
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WHEN + WHERE?
This Kids Yoga and Mindfulness Teacher Training is an in-person course, with one online module and 7.5 hours of pre-recorded self study preparatory modules.
In preparation for the training, participants will complete 7.5 hours of pre-recorded, self paced lectures and 8.5 hours of experiential assignments and reading. The online materials explore yoga and creativity, child development, mindfulness, compassion, and specialist topics such as yoga for anxiety and ADHD, alongside recorded children’s classes for different age groups.
- Live Online: Thursday 26th March : 18:30-20:30
- In person: Thursday 23rd April – Sunday 26th April. The days will run 10:00-17:30.
The in-person modules are held at a studio within the Bussey Building, Peckham Rye that we use for our trainings. Please check-in at Yogarise Peckham and you will be directed where to go.
Please see Helpful Questions below for further details.
Prices
Super Early Bird
To be paid in full by 31st January 2026
Early Bird
- Until 15th March 2026
Full Price
No Fee Payment Plan Available
Meet your teacher
Ayala Homossany
Ayala Homossany, founder of Enchanted Wonders and Ayalayoga, is a Senior Yoga Teacher Trainer, Yoga Therapist, and Lecturer and Supervisor at The Minded Institute. With over two decades of experience, she brings a trauma-sensitive and creative approach to sharing yoga and mindfulness with children and families.
She is the co-author of Yoga Therapy for Complex Trauma (Singing Dragon, 2025) and co-creator, with Melanie Cooper, of Enchanted Rest – Yoga Nidra for Children, an on-demand course introducing rest and imagination as vital tools for emotional wellbeing. With a background in dance, visual communication design, and yoga therapy, Ayala’s teaching celebrates curiosity, creativity, and compassion as pathways to connection and growth, inspiring both teachers and children to explore yoga with openness and joy.
Got questions?
Who is this Kids Yoga and Mindfulness Teacher Training for?
This 50-hour accredited training is designed for a diverse range of professionals dedicated to working with children and youth. The course is suitable for:
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Yoga Teachers and Yoga Teacher Trainees
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Yoga Therapists and Yoga Therapist Trainees
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School Teachers and Educators (including primary and nursery staff)
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Healthcare Professionals and Movement Facilitators
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Parents, carers, and anyone working with children who has a regular and established yoga practice of at least two years.
Is the Kids Yoga Teacher Training accredited?
Yes! Upon completion of all the training hours, prep work, and homework, you will be awarded a certificate for 50 hours CPD (Continuing Professional Development) with Yoga Alliance US – YACEP.
Can I complete the Kids Yoga Teacher Training online?
No, the core training days require in-person attendance. The in-person sessions offer rich opportunities for hands-on, experiential learning and real-time exploration. The depth of the course unfolds through this shared practice, making in-person attendance essential.
What is the timing of the course?
Live Online: Thursday 26th March : 18:30-20:30
In person: Thursday 23rd April – Sunday 26th April. The days will run 10:00-17:30.
Is a payment plan available for the course fees?
Yes, a payment plan is available for the Earlybird and Full Price options. We do not charge fees or interest on these plans. Simply pay the deposit online, and a member of our team will contact you to help set up the remaining payments.
Please note: There is no payment plan option available for the Super Early Bird rate as this needs to be paid in full at time of booking.
What specific skills will I gain by the end of the course?
Upon completion of the ECYC Teacher Training, you will be able to:
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Teach using a trauma-sensitive, child-centred approach that nurtures regulation and resilience in children.
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Apply a developmentally responsive framework, adapting yoga and mindfulness for children across specific age groups (2–5, 5–8, and 8–12 years).
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Integrate creativity, play, and practical tools to inspire curiosity, self-expression, and joy.
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Translate your learning into confident, adaptable teaching through hands-on, experience-based skills.
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Deepen your personal self-practice and reflective skills, ensuring your teaching arises from authenticity and compassion.
What does the Online Self-Study Module involve?
The preparatory self-study module consists of 7.5 hours of pre-recorded, self-paced lectures and 8.5 hours of experiential assignments and reading. The online materials lay the foundation for the course, exploring topics such as yoga and creativity, child development, mindfulness, compassion, and specialist topics like yoga for anxiety and ADHD, alongside recorded children’s classes.
What happens during the Live-Online Introductory Session?
This session is mandatory and will be held on Thursday 26th March (18:30-20:30). It is an opportunity to discuss the course structure, review the required assignments, receive an introduction to the ECYC Teacher Training, and have your questions answered. We will also explore how creativity, mindfulness, and developmental awareness weave together in sharing yoga with children.
Is an Enchanted Wonders Course Manual included?
Yes! An in-depth printed Enchanted Wonders Course Manual (over 100 pages) is included in the course fee.
Why should I book this specific 50-hour accredited training?
This 50-hour accredited training directly responds to the growing emotional and developmental needs of children today. You will gain the confidence and understanding to bring trauma-sensitive and developmentally responsive kids yoga into schools, studios, and community settings. The training uses experiential learning and creative exploration to help you nurture children’s resilience, emotional awareness, and self-expression.
Is there a recommended reading list for the training?
Yes, we recommend the following materials to support your learning journey:
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Enchanted Wonders A–Z Cards (You will receive a discount code after registration to purchase these for £15 instead of £20).
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Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff
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Optional: Weaving Self-Compassion into Yoga Teaching by Anna Taylor
Can I bring my children to the training?
While children cannot attend the main training sessions, there is a special opportunity to bring your child along on Saturday and Sunday morning. Participants will lead a shared practice with the children as part of their experiential learning, followed by a family yoga session demonstrated by Ayala.
I have more questions! Who can I speak to?
Please contact our Director of Trainings, Clare, who will be happy to help you, email. YTT@yogarise.london.
Learning outcomes
The Empowering Children through Yoga and Creativity (ECYC) Teacher Training is designed to develop the confidence and creativity needed to share yoga and mindfulness with children in ways that meet their needs. By the end of the course, you will possess a clear, developmentally responsive framework for nurturing resilience and regulation.
You will master the art of adapting yoga and creative practices for children across all age groups (2–5, 5–8, and 8–12 years), including therapeutic breathwork and movement. Crucially, you will integrate these skills using practical, experience-based tools and adopt a child-centred, trauma-sensitive approach to create safe, inclusive environments, ensuring your teaching arises from authenticity and compassion.