Teacher Training

Workshops & Teacher Trainings

Interested in having me lead a workshop or training in your community? Then, please contact me directly at Darlene@KidsYogaCircle.com or (310) 428-9148 to schedule a training.

Here's a sampling of previous workshops and trainings:

Teaching Children Yoga
95 Hour Kids' Yoga Teacher Training
Part 2: October 10-13, 2008
Prana Power Yoga Studio
Download flyer here.
Tokyo, Japan

95 Hour Kids' Yoga Teacher Training Retreat
Part I: August 11-18, 2008
El Capitan Canyon, Santa Barbara, Ca

Early Registration $850; Early Registration Deadline: May 1, 2008
$1050; Registration Deadline July 10, 2008

Lodging on site is limited. Accomdations vary: bunk houses to deluxe cabins. Special pricing available to KYC TT participants. Visit ElCapitanCanyon.com to learn more about our amazing retreat site!

Family members are encouraged to attend and, more than welcome to participate in demonstration yoga classes!

This specialty kids' yoga training is open to participants with a minimum 200 hour certification or equivalent.

Through lecture and practice, learn how to adapt this ancient practice of self-study and transformation into magical, meaningful, and mindful experiences for children ages 4-11 during this week long intensive retreat.

Curriculum includes:
•    Adaptation of the tools of yoga including postures, breathing exercises, mediation techniques, and chanting
•    Yogic games and partner poses
•    Study of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra and yoga philosophy for children
•    Principles of combining asana-s and considerations for creating age and developmentally appropriate sequences
•    Philosophy and psychology of movement
•    Study of child development, learning styles, and classroom management techniques
•    Considerations for curriculum planning and lesson planning
•    Creative experiences with art, music and creative writing
•    Demonstration classes and practice teaching

Based on the teachings of T. Krishnamacharya, KYC's Kids’ Teacher Training is the most comprehensive in the country. According to the teachings of Krishnamacharya, one’s life is divided into three stages. These stages correlate to the movement of the sun. The sunrise corresponds to childhood and, during this period, the tools of yoga practice are adapted to promote development of a healthy body, sound mind, and honorable character. This methodology of practice is called srstikrama.

Yoga for Students' Well Being
May 3, 2008
New England School Nurse's Conference
Newport, RI

I will speak at this conference regarding the benefits of yoga and share some of the tools of yoga which ease stress and encourage well being.

Teaching Children Yoga
January 11-14, 2008
Prana Power Yoga Studio
Tokyo, Japan

Sharing Yoga with Children
October 6, 2007 & December 8, 2007
All That Matters
Wakefield, RI

    Yoga can be a magical, mindful, and meaningful practice for children. It develops the whole child or the five selves: physical, emotional, cognitive, social, and creative. This workshop is perfect for parents, educators, therapists, and yoga teachers.
Adaptation of the tools of yoga including postures, breathing exercises, meditation techniques, and ritual will be introduced. Participants will learn simple sequences to ease stress, manage frustration, alleviate sleep disorders, and encourage well-being that they can share with the little ones in their lives.

Teaching Children Yoga
September 15, 2007
Professional Program Workshop
Yoga Works, Los Angeles, CA

Kids' Yoga Teacher Training Retreat
August 15-19, 2007
Santa Barbara, Ca

Through lecture and practice, learn how to adapt this ancient practice of self-study and transformation into magical, meaningful, and mindful experiences for children ages 4-11 during this five-day intensive retreat.

Based on the teachings of T. Krishnamacharya, KYC's Kids’ Teacher Training is one of the most comprehensive in the country. According to the teachings of Krishnamacharya, one’s life is divided into three stages. These stages correlate to the movement of the sun: sunrise corresponds to childhood, midday corresponds to midlife and the setting sun symbolizes old age. The sunrise period marks about the first 28 years of life. During this period, the tools of yoga practice are adapted to promote development of a healthy body, sound mind, and honorable character; this methodology of practice is called srstikrama.

Teaching Children Yoga
April 15, 2007
Professional Program Workshop
Yoga Works, Los Angeles, CA