When we observe children at play, it is easy to see how we once behaved as human beings a long time ago – swinging by our arms through trees, hanging upside down by our knees, doing cartwheels and somersaults.

Sadly, once children begin attending schools, they are forced to sit for lengthy periods of time on hard chairs at poorly designed desks, or carry heavy backpacks home every day and spend hours hunched over computer monitors. This joy-filled freedom of movement gives way to an onset of postural problems.  Loss of flexibility results in a reduction in mobility.  These conditions continue to deteriorate more rapidly as the body matures, eventually resulting in chronic back issues in adulthood.

Fortunately, due to the fact that children’s skeletal systems aren’t fully set until age 12, most of these effects can be easily and quickly reversed when Suspension Yoga is introduced.

Module 1

• Exploring the Elements of  Yoga:
  Learn how to introduce and incorporate these elements in a playful and imaginative way that makes them easy to comprehend and fun to practice.
• Classroom Management:
  Strategies on how to effectively manage a room full of energetic little bodies with calm and ease. Similarly, topics will include rules of conduct, body awareness and mindfulness of others.
• Introducing the YogiGym®:
  Teaching the separate components and their functions, terminology and Safety Guidelines from a child’s perspective.
• Elements of a Suspension Yoga Class:  
  – Centering/Grounding/Focusing through breath connection and body awareness activities.
  – Warm Ups with whole body movements that involve joints and spine.
  – Themes and Games.
  – Cool Downs and Relaxation.

Module 2

• Building Classes around Themes: (seedlings emerging from the earth, balancing on a tight rope, being underwater, flying high in the sky) and Games (Musical Slings, Invent a Pose, Teach a Pose, Downward Dog Tunnel)
• Business Tips: Discussion on launching a successful Suspension Yoga program for children and families.
• Creating a Class: Teachers-in-training will get to witness and participate in a live-streamed class with children.

Participants must have their own YogiGym® Suspension System in order to participate.  Besides, children-sized YogiGyms® will be available for purchase at wholesale pricing after the course.

Students must have completed the basic The Suspension Yoga Teacher Training with The Flying Yogi® or have certification in other aerial yoga modalities.  It is recommended that you have your own YogiGym® as that is the equipment you will be learning on.  You will also need a stable internet connection and a quiet place free from distraction to set up your rig.  If you don’t have a suitable place from where you can freely suspend, you might want to consider purchasing a Suspension Stand.  As a student of The Flying Yogi training academy, you will qualify for a 20% discount on any equipment purchases.  Kids’ YogiGyms® are also available for individual or wholesale purchases: Please visit our store: https://the-flying-yogi.myshopify.com and email  support@theflyingyogitrainingacademy.com to receive your personalized promo code.

The Suspension Yoga for Children Teacher Training is a supplemental training to the basic Suspension Yoga Teacher Training and qualifies as a Continued Education Credit in compliance with Canadian Yoga Alliance and Yoga Alliance standards.

A Certificate will be awarded at the successful completion of this course.

ACTIVE COURSE DATES: June 26th – July 4th 

*If this is your first time taking a course with The Flying Yogi Training Academy, before enrolling please complete the student application form so that we can support you in the best way possible.

Instructors will learn a series of special postures that will help Mamas-to-be enjoy an incredible release of pressure in their joints and muscles. It will also help them relief from many of the common prenatal aches and pains, such as the lower back, hip or pelvic pain, sciatica, leg cramps and difficulty sleeping while also preparing their bodies for labour and birth.

The anatomy of the 3 trimesters and appropriate movement possibilities will be examined. Focus will be on restoring healthy alignment to the spine and pelvic regions which are often adversely affected by the changes of the body during pregnancy.

Module #1

• Anatomy with Dr. Martin

Module #2

• Lessons -Breath / Pranayama
• Intake form / What to expect in a Prenatal Yoga class – Poses
• Assignment

Module #3

• Meditation for Prenatal
• Prenatal Class Demo
• Conversation with a Doula
• Restorative Poses with hands-on touch – Assignment
• Live Presentation
• Quiz

In order to participate in the course, students must have completed the basic Suspension Yoga Teacher Training with The Flying Yogi® or have certification in other aerial yoga modalities. Next, you will need your own YogiGym® Suspension System, a stable internet connection, and a quiet place free from distraction to set up your rig.  If you don’t have a suitable place from where you can freely suspend, you might want to consider purchasing a Suspension Stand.  As a student of The Flying Yogi training academy, you will qualify for a 20% discount on any equipment purchases.  Please visit our online store and email  support@theflyingyogitrainingacademy.com to receive your private promo code.

CONTINUED EDUCATION CREDITS: 20 Hrs
The Prenatal Suspension Yoga Teacher Training qualifies as a Continued Education Credit in compliance with Canadian Yoga Alliance and Yoga Alliance standards.This training combines both On-Demand learning with live online support for the most effective learning experience.

*If this is your first time taking a course with The Flying Yogi Training Academy, before enrolling please complete the student application form so that we can support you in the best way possible.

The Flying Yogi is certified by the Federal Government as a Professional Education Institution and accredited through the Canadian Yoga Alliance.

Students participating in this RYT Training will receive a strong foundation in;

Asanas & Vinyasas / Anatomy & Alignment / Adjustments & Modifications /  Philosophy & Iconography
Meditation & Pranayama

You will also receive access to the following courses:

• Yin & Restorative Yoga
• Ayurveda & Mudra
• Chair Yoga
• The Chakra System
• Reiki Level I
  plus Certification in The Suspension Yoga Method

You will be able to join at any time, learn at your own pace, from the comfort of your own home or studio.  Lessons will be presented through easy-to-follow videos with at least one or more weekly high-value coaching calls on Zoom throughout the curriculum for support and direct feedback on your progress.

There are 15 modules to complete (including the Suspension Yoga TT) in the 200 Hr RYTT.  If a student commits to 12 hours of study each week, the entire program can easily be completed within 4 months. However, students will have lifetime access to course materials and  1 whole year to complete in order to qualify for their certification.  If more time is still needed, the student may request an extension and a one-time $100 rescheduling fee will be applied. Exceptions due to illness, injury, family matters or financial hardship will be taken into consideration.

Practicums are an important component of the learning process and absolutely essential to the successful completion of this course.  They are designed to integrate what has been learned with real-life experiences.  Certification will not be given until all assignments have been completed indeed. Practicums will involve completing all assignments (videotape submissions and online quizzes), final exams for anatomy, yoga philosophy and Suspension Yoga and, 30 minute videotaped teaching presentations for both the classical and Suspension Yoga components.  Other assignments include, but are not limited to, daily journaling and a written 1000 word book report on the Autobiography of a Yogi.

Required Reading: (to be read before completion of the Course)
1. Heart of Yoga: Developing a Personal Practice by TKV Desikachar
2. Yoga Anatomy by Leslie Kaminoff
3. Light on the Yoga Sutras by B.K.S Iyengar
4. Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda
*These books are available in most books stores and on Amazon

Faculty Members
Beatrix Montanile, O.J. Fidelino, Lindsey Omelon, Michelle Righetti, Antoinette Kumar

Yoga Alliance Accreditation: Upon successful completion of this program, students will be certified as RYTs at the 200 Hour level and eligible to join  The Canadian and World Yoga Alliances.

BONUSES

1. 6 Month Subscription to The Flying Yogi On-Demand Yoga Tv
2. 35% OFF membership registration with the Canadian Yoga Alliance
3. Personal Coaching on the best business strategy for your business and goals
4. Opportunity to have your classes professionally featured on The Flying Yogi On-Demand Tv and start earning income!
5. Double Certification: 200 Hr Ryt Certificate and Certificate in the Suspension Yoga Method

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