100-hours Kids Yoga Teacher Training
Date
21 May 2018 - 4 July 2018
*No classes on 18 June 2018 and 2 July 2018Day | Time | Description |
Monday | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Theory and Practical |
Wednesday | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Theory and Practical |
Andiappan Yoga Self Practice Classes (Optional)
Day | Time |
Tuesday |
7:00 am - 9:00 am |
Wednesday |
7:00 am - 9:00 am |
Thursday | 7:00 am - 9:00 am |
Sunday |
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm |
This class will equip students with knowledge to develop sequence for self practice which they can do at home or while traveling. The ability to put together a sequence to meet one's goals while taking into consideration one's limitations will be very important when one start to teach.
Venue
The Teacher Training will be held at 18/F, Anahata Yoga, One Lyndhurst Tower, No. 1 Lyndhurst Terrace, Hong Kong.Eligibility
It is recommended that interested students have at least two to three months of regular yoga practice to better understand the various effects and benefits of yoga practice. Aspiring yoga instructors with no prior yoga experience may simultaneously enroll in the Kids Yoga Teacher Training and start their yoga practice at Anahata Yoga, where they may physically and mentally prepare for training.Course Syllabus
Theory:- The Anatomy of Breathing
- Early & Middle Childhood: An Anatomical & Physiological Study
- Development in Pre-adolescents & Adolescents
- Yoga and its Philosophy
- A History of Yoga’s Development & Research in Children’s Health
- The Human Body: From the View of Chakras, Koshas, Pranas & Vayus
- Ethical Principles of a Children’s Yoga Instructor
- Yoga’s Effects & Healing Benefits for Common Health Ailments & Conditions in Children
- Practicing Yogic Poses, Breathing Techniques, Gestures (Mudra) & Concentration Techniques in a Kids’ Yoga Class
- Yoga Props in a Kids’ Yoga Class
- Modification of Yoga Poses for Different Developmental Stages
- Introducing Concentration Techniques and Meditation & Mindfulness Practices in Kids’ Yoga
- Sequencing & Managing a Kids’ Yoga Class
- Developing Themes for a Kids’ Yoga Class
- Benefits of Yoga as a Complimentary Practice for Sports (such as martial arts, swimming, tennis, football, golf, etc.)
About the Chief Faculty
About Dr. Yogananth Andiappan, Ph.D
Founder & Director, Anahata Yoga; Faculty, Kids Yoga Teacher Training Course Hailing from a family of yoga masters, Dr. Yogananth Andiappan, Ph.D. has himself started learning yoga at the young age of two. His father, Dr. Asana Andiappan is a well-known yoga guru in India. Over the years, the younger Andiappan has taught and assisted his father in teaching yoga at schools, to children with special needs, and in hospitals. Their work has been recognized by various government and non-government bodies and honored for contributing to the field of yoga research in India. In 1995, Dr. Yogananth Andiappan released his book, Yoga for Student’s Health at age 15; it has been used and referenced as a yoga practice handbook in schools across India. He is in the process of publishing another kids’ yoga book in Hong Kong, featuring his two young sons. Since 2003, Dr. Yogananth Andiappan has been teaching yoga for children in Hong Kong, and today he is one of the city’s most sought-after instructors for kids’ yoga. Through the Andiappan Yoga Community (www.yogacommunity.org) , Dr. Yogananth Andiappan has taught yoga for children with special needs. He has also supported research studies on yoga for youth outreach programmes, where yoga is taught to teenagers at risk due to social and environmental circumstances. Attend one of Dr. Yogananth Andiappan’s kids’ yoga classes at Anahata Yoga and join in on the fun alongside other children and their yoga-loving families!Other teaching faculty
Master MaheshWhat is kids yoga?
Starting a yoga practice at a young age creates a healthy life for youngsters. By nature, children’s minds and bodies are flexible, adaptable and easily teachable. So long as yoga is fun, creative and interactive, it’s an activity they’re sure to like. In addition to being a great physical activity, yoga offers an entertaining way for children to learn about the mind and body, and their functions and abilities. Children also learn to balance their emotions and improve their focus and concentration through yoga. Various studies have shown that children who regularly practice yoga have better health and emotional balance, and are less likely to be afflicted with common health issues such as allergies, asthma, digestive disorders, obesity, ADD and ADHD. At Anahata Yoga, parents who enjoy yoga also pave the way for their children to enjoy the activity, making yoga a regular family activity and cultivating a healthy lifestyle. And just as yoga can be tailored according to the needs and capacities of every individual, so can kids’ yoga be designed to match the interests of every individual child – not only ensuring a healthy body and mind, but also some fun and laughter along the way.Benefits of yoga for kids
- Yoga helps improve strength and flexibility.
- Yoga increases concentration, focus, and attention.
- Kid's yoga increases self - esteem.
- Yoga decreases anxiety and increases ability to relax.
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Why us?
We recognise that yoga is a popular pursuit in Hong Kong. People seek it out for its health benefits and often incorporate it into their active lifestyles. However, yoga instruction is not equal among the various yoga centres in Hong Kong. This is where our accredited Teacher Training Courses make all the difference. Our courses are accredited by, and offered in conjunction with, Asana Andiappan College of Yoga and Research Centre in India. This is the first time outside of India that such a programme is being offered. Our classes are designed and taught in the same way as our instructors are taught. Predominantly from India, our instructors are fully learned not only in the practice of their discipline, but also in the history and philosophy behind the practice. The resulting combination of grassroots knowledge both practical and theoretical in our programmes gives students more in-depth learning than they may be able to find elsewhere in Hong Kong.Terms and Conditions
- All Students must undergo and pass a written and practical examination in order eo attain a participation certificate.
- Fees, once paid, cannot be refunded or transferred.