Special Needs Yoga Online Teacher Training Course

Train to be a Special Needs Yoga Teacher

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Yogakidz Worldwide trainings are the most comprehensive and inspirational training available on the market today! Established in 2006, we have a wealth of yoga experience to offer you from 200/500hr qualified Yoga Teachers/trainers, and Senior Yoga Teachers also. You will be trained by the very best!

This course (both onsite and online) is also accredited with the CMA – Complimentary Medical Association (http://www.the-cma.org.uk/) – click here for MEMBER BENEFITS.

If you are also a trained 200hr Yoga Teacher ( although not compulsory for this training), you can also join the IICT (International Institute for Complementary Therapists ) We have a dedicated URL for you to access the Yogakidz landing page on their website ( https://www.iict.co.uk/yogakidz), which you can access to so you can qualify for 50% off FULL Membership with IICT.

This course is for yoga teachers and work professionals with some working knowledge of yoga. With a firm foundation in yoga, and having been teaching students or working with special needs for some time, this training is a perfect supplement for your work, and is to introduce you to the concepts of yoga for those with special needs.


Special Needs yoga teacher training

Most teachers tend to shy away from teaching special needs, mainly as they do not understand the ‘condition(s)’ they have. Some people are scared, some feel that they would ‘feel sorry’ for them, or for some it is too far out of their comfort zone to go there. These reasons are completely understandable, and as humans we do tend to fear that which we don’t understand.

This training is set about to educate you more in the more common specialist needs. Within the training you will be learning not just about what postures, breathing, meditations, or relaxations are best for them, you will also a great deal more about the ‘condition(s)’ of the student. This training is to be educational as well as inspiring you with yoga postures and techniques in which you can use.

For this online learning you will be required to do 12hrs of actual contact teaching with a special needs class, or one-one student. There are ten modules for you to cover in this training.

For the first year on completion of the course(s) you will be mentored by us also so that you are helped you though any teething issues, and to make sure that you are happy with your new classes. You can raise any queries along the way, and we are also here for you if you just want to bounce ideas off us.

WHAT YOU LEARN:

Why Yoga for ‘Special Needs’?

8 limbs of Ashtanga.

Key aspects of Special Needs.

Teaching Special Needs.

ADD/ADHD – Background, Medical, Yoga Techniques, & Example Class Plans.

Autism – Background, Medical, Yoga Techniques & Example Class Plans.

Cerebral Palsy – Background, Medical, Yoga Techniques & Example Class Plans.

Downs Syndrome – Background, Medical, Yoga Techniques & Example Class Plans.

Learning Difficulties – Background, Medical, Yoga Techniques & Example Class Plans.

Professional Practice

Next Steps…

PLEASE NOTE: The modules have a timed schedule on them. However, on completing the forms, signing them and sending them in, and after completing the first module, the rest of the modules will be made available to you, before the scheduled time set.


WHAT YOU GAIN FROM THE COURSE:

Certificate of Diploma to teach Special Needs Yoga.

FREE advertising on our sister website: www.yogakidz.co.uk – on the ‘Teachers Directory’ page

A working knowledge of teaching yoga to special needs with ideas and inspirations.

Support from Yogakidz Ltd.

Entry into the Yogakidz Private Facebook group where you can ask questions, share ideas and network.

Marketing Resources—Flyers/Posters/Business card templates, Legal information, Logos, bookings forms, term & conditions, and much more. You can also apply for a DBS with us on completion of the training.

For the first year on completion of the course(s) you will be mentored by us also so that you are helped you though any teething issues, and to make sure that you are happy with your new classes. You can raise any queries along the way, and we are also here for you if you just want to bounce ideas off us.

You may want to consider sending your details in for the Teacher Directory when you have finished your course(s). It is free! Basically you send us the details about yourself that you would like on the webpage and then we will enter them under whichever course heading which you have qualified in (eg Pre & Post Natal Yoga Teachers/Classes’). This way people will contact you about any classes running in your area and bring you business.

N.B. Due to gaining access to the online training material and downloads on purchasing, all courses are non refundable, however transfer to another course may be accepted.


Your Instructor


Sarah Swindlehurst
Sarah Swindlehurst

Course Curriculum


  Welcome & Module 1
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  Module 2
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  Module 3
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  Module 4
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts after you have booked, and so long as you complete the course within a year, you can do it at your leisure. Usually this training takes on average 3mths-7mths to complete.
What happens after completion of the training?
You will receive your certificate in the post, which is a Diploma in teaching Special Needs yoga. For the first year on completion of the course(s) you will be mentored by us also so that you are helped you though any teething issues, and to make sure that you are happy with your new classes. You can raise any queries along the way, and we are also here for you if you just want to bounce ideas off us. You may want to consider sending your details in for the Teacher Directory when you have finished your course(s). It is free! Basically you send us the details about yourself that you would like on the webpage and then we will enter them under whichever course heading which you have qualified in (eg Parent & Baby Yoga Teachers/Classes’). This way people will contact you about any classes running in your area and bring you business. ALL COURSES: The only extra cost after the course is that you need to pay a one off fee of £25, this registers you with us and allows you to use the Yogakidz Yoga Teacher title (the Yogakidz name is now recognised worldwide!). This gives you permission to use the Yogakidz logos and stationary, as well as much more information created by Yogakidz. You will have complete access to the resource page where you will find poster, flyer, business card templates, legal information and much more. The resource page is also constantly being updated year upon year.
Why are the modules scheduled?
The modules have a timed schedule on them. However, on completing the forms, signing them and sending them in, and after completing the first module, the rest of the modules will be made available to you, before the scheduled time set.

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