Course | Yoga and Mindfulness in the Classroom (Self-Paced Online)

Price

The price listed is for single person registration. Other pricing options for groups are available for this course.

Groups
$149 pp – 1 to 10 participants, same school/organization
$129 pp – 11 to 19 participants/same school or organization
$109 pp – 20 to 24 participants, same school/organization
25+, please contact Yoga 4 Classrroms to request a custom quote for your group.

When registering a group, please use the Group Registration Form.

Note: Purchase orders are welcome and can uploaded directly to the registration form.

For further information, please visit Yoga 4 Classrooms website.

Course Summary

The Yoga 4 Classrooms® Self-Paced “Yoga & Mindfulness in the Classroom” Training self-paced online training equips educators, counselors, and youth-serving professionals with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to integrate simple, developmentally appropriate yoga and mindfulness practices into the school day, no mats, special clothing, or prior experience required.

Through engaging video lessons, downloadable resources, and practical demonstrations, you’ll learn how to use breathing techniques, mindful movement, relaxation, and focus activities to enhance self-regulation, attention, and social-emotional learning while supporting a positive classroom climate.

Designed with busy schedules in mind, you can start anytime and work at your own pace, applying strategies immediately to support both student well-being and your own resilience. Rooted in research and trauma-informed practices, this training empowers you to create calmer, more connected, and more productive learning environments, one mindful moment at a time.

In this course, Step 1 of our 3-Step Implementation Success Path, you’ll learn how integrating “mindful moments” into the class day can be a simple and effective way to enhance the teaching and learning experience while supporting whole child development, teacher well-being, and a positive and inclusive climate. No equipment or experience required.

Instant Access to the Self-Paced Course includes:

• 18 video-based modules (6 non-contact hours) to be viewed as is convenient for the participant. Upon registration and payment, participants will be emailed access to the digital course content. Participants have an opportunity to ask questions through the ‘contact us’ feature as they work through the course.
• Includes a full-color, illustrated teacher’s guide (PDF)
• You may purchase the printed and tabbed version of the Program Manual for $20. It will be mailed to you.
• Lifetime Access - Revisit the course videos and materials anytime - access will always be accessible from your account.
• Certificate of Completion provided via email upon successful completion of the online reflection and training evaluation.
• Post-Training Bonus Resources
• Eligibility to apply to move on to the Step 3: Advanced School Implemet Leader Training
CEs, PDPs may be earned for a variety of professions
• Optional: Earn 1-3 graduate-level credits from the University of the Pacific

Learning Objectives

• Explore the mind-body connection and how stress and trauma affect learning and behavior.
• Evaluate the physical, cognitive, social and emotional benefits of yoga and mindfulness-based interventions for children in schools.
• Determine signs of imbalance in yourself and your students and identify opportunities to take “mindful breaks” during the school day.
• Describe the 5 critical steps to integrated self-regulation and its relationship to the science of neuroplasticity.
• Implement over 67 simple, engaging, classroom-friendly strategies designed to support stress management, focus and attention, social and emotional learning and resilience.
• Design outcome-focused sequences based on the contextual need and the time available: calming, focusing, energizing, community-building, etc.
• Crosswalk MY-SEL (mindfulness, yoga, social and emotional learning) with a variety of school roles and standards as well as school and district-wide goals and national educational policy.
• Become a more effective educator, counselor or therapist while supporting your own well being.
• Find and navigate the growing evidence base supporting the integration of yoga, mindfulness and meditation at school.
• Access and utilize a variety of tools and resources to support sustainable, schoolwide implementation.

Who Should Attend?

This professional development training is appropriate for school-based Pre-K to Grade 12:
• classroom teachers
• school and district administrators
• special educators
• school counselors
• school social workers
• occupational therapists
• speech and language professionals
• physical therapists
• physical educators
• health educators
• SEL coordinators
• paraprofessionals
• school nurses
• school resource officers
• other support staff

Many non school-related participants have also found the training to be incredibly supportive and helpful to their work with people of all ages, as well as for their own personal development. Some of these include:
• college, university educators and support staff
• mental health counselors
• social workers
• child and family therapists
• those who support adults with special needs
• those who support senior citizens
• recreation therapists
• nurses, doctors and other healthcare providers
• various hospital staff, pediatric and adult
• addiction recovery specialists
• law enforcement professionals
• allied health professionals who support a variety of ages and abilities

Note: Non school-related professionals and others seeking more in-depth training for more traditional integration of yoga and mindfulness ‘on the mat’ may also have interest in the trainings and certifications offered by the affiliate organization, ChildLight Education Company.

What's Included

• 6 training contact hours
• Fully-illustrated, full-color workshop guide (PDF)
• Certificate of Completion (upon successful completion of an online quiz/reflection and evaluation form)
• Post-Training Bonus Resources
• Eligibility to apply to move on to the Advanced School IMPLEMENT Leadership Training (Step 3 of the Success Path)
• CEs, PDPs may be earned for a variety of professions, plus apply to earn 1-3 graduate-level credits from the University of the Pacific-Benerd College (see CE information).

Recommended Classroom Essentials:

See the Recommended Classroom Essentials tab above for our recommended classroom essentials to support classroom implementation.

CES/PDPS For Salary Advancement and Recertification
CE’s, CEUs or PDPs may be available through your employer or credentialing organization. As employers and credentialing organizations have their own requirements and application process, you should confirm that your training hours (6 contact hours) will apply toward your degree or continuing education or professional development requirements. Additionally, through Yoga 4 Classrroms partner, University of the Pacific – Benerd College. you may apply to earn up to 3 graduate-level credits upon completion of a professional development learning opportunity with Yoga4Classrooms.

Registered Yoga Teachers earn 6 Continuing Education Contact Hours for this workshop when presented by an E-RYT / YAECP. Contact Yoga 4 Classrooms to verify your presenter is an E-RYT / YAECP.

Contact hours for this workshop are also valid toward the Yoga Alliance specialty designation of Registered Children’s Yoga Teacher (RCYT) for those completing ChildLight Education Company’s 95hr. Registered Children’s Yoga School (RCYS). Educators attending the Yoga 4 Classrooms PD and IMPLEMENT Leader Training earn 23 hours toward the ChildLight RCYS 95-hour Program! Add two required courses and additional electives to earn a certificate. Learn more here.

Credit and Unit

Credit and unit may be available for this course and may vary by country or institution. Please verify eligibility with Yoga 4 Classrooms.