9th January 2023 - 17th February 2023
Chinese New Year breaks: 16-29 January 2023 Please see the attached file for the tentative course schedule – 100 hrs Kids Yoga Teacher Training Course 9 Jan 2023 batch
Who we are
Anahata Yoga is a premier yoga centre based in the heart of the Central district. It is best known for offering the most authentic yoga experience available in Hong Kong, with classes led by Indian instructors hailing from different lineages devoted to the practice and study of yoga. As a centre, Anahata Yoga is fully committed to fostering a community of yoga practitioners who are not only equipped with the skills to perform yoga as a daily activity, but as well as the knowledge to live out yoga as a lifestyle.What 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.
About Kids Yoga Teacher Training Course
Anahata Yoga’s Kids’ Yoga Teacher Training Course (100 hours) is one of the first accredited Certification Programme for Kid’s yoga in Hong Kong. Anahata Yoga offers a solid foundational grounding of yoga instruction and mindful yoga practices for children. Students learn the physiology and psychology of children of various age groups, and how to incorporate yoga to their leisure time as a hobby, a sport, and a discipline in a fun and creative way. “It takes a big heart to shape little minds,” it is said. At Anahata Yoga, students learn to teach kids’ yoga from the heart. At the end of our programme, students will be able to confidently teach yoga to children and design creative yoga classes for children of various age groups.The course is best suited
- Regular Yoga practitioners to deepen your yoga knowledge
- Yoga instructors
- School Teachers
- Physical Education teachers
- Pediatricians
- Pediatric Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners
Accreditations & Affiliations
RCYS (Registered Children’s Yoga School and RCYT (Registered Children’s Yoga Teacher)
Anahata Yoga’s Teacher Training is accredited by the Asana Andiappan College of Yoga & Research Centre in India (www.andiappanyoga.com) , the International Yoga Academy in Hong Kong (www.iya-asia.com) and Yoga Alliance USA, classified under the Registered Children’s Yoga School (RYCS). About Asana Andiappan College of Yoga and Research Centre - Chennai, South India is known throughout the world for its contribution to Yogic Science. Founded by Guruji Dr. Asana Andiappan in 1950, it is meticulously run by Dr. Asana Andiappan and Trust Members, all of whom have over 50 years of experience in Yogasanas and Naturopathy. It is the only yoga college and research centre recognized by the government as well as two universities in India. Located in Chennai, South India, the centre runs various yoga programmes as well as free awareness camps that are aided and supported by various government and private organisations. It has been collaborating with various medical universities, hospitals and organisations that run research programmes on yoga and its therapeutic benefits. The centre is also home to the widely read Asana International Yoga Journal (www.asanajournal.com) , which has a readership of 200,000 and growing, in India and around the world. Asana Andiappan College of Yoga and Research Centre also has accredited franchisee centres in over 30 countries that run yoga programmes, and teacher training courses. This Kids’ Yoga Teacher Training Course is presented by Anahata Yoga, a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP). Yoga Alliance-registered yoga teachers are therefore eligible to enroll in this course for Continuing Education hours through the Yoga Alliance Certification. Please note: In order to become a certified Registered Children’s Yoga Teacher (RCYT) with Yoga Alliance USA, students must have completed Anahata Yoga’s Kids Yoga Teacher Training and 200hrs Basic Foundation Course. 200 RYT as per the requirement of the Yoga Alliance.Teacher Training Course Breakdown
| Classes | Hours |
|---|---|
| Theory/Practical | 12 CLASSES x 3 HOURS = 36 HOURS |
| Recommended group yoga classes during your teacher training study | 30 HOURS |
| Andiappan Yoga Self-Practice Classes (Optional) *strongly recommended, A chance to get to know the teachers and ask them questions about syllabus poses. | 12 CLASSES x 2 HOURS = 24 HOURS |
| Assignment / Self-study | 10 HOURS |
| YTT Group Practice Class | 2 CLASSES x 2.5 HOURS = 5 HOURS |
Class Schedule
| Date | Time | Description |
| Monday | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Theory and Practical |
| Wednesday | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Theory and Practical |
| Friday | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Theory and Practical |
Andiappan Yoga Self Practice Classes (Optional)
| Date | Time |
|
Monday |
4:30 pm – 6:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 7:00 am - 9:00 am |
| Wednesday |
7:00 am - 9:00 am |
| Thursday |
7:00 am - 9:00 am |
| Friday |
4:30 pm – 6:30 pm |
| Sunday |
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm |
Venue
The Teacher Training will be held Anahata Yoga Studio, One Lyndhurst Tower, No. 1 Lyndhurst Terrace, Hong Kong.Eligibility
It is recommended that interested students have at least two months of regular yoga practice to better understand the various effects and benefits of yoga practice. Aspiring yoga students 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
Practical:
- 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.)
| Theory/Practical |
12 CLASSES x 3 HOURS = 36 HOURS |
| Non-Contact Hours (Practical) *You need to bring your sign-in sheet to get instructors' feedback and signature. |
30 HOURS |
| Andiappan Yoga Self-Practice Classes (Optional) *strongly recommended. A chance to get to know the teachers and ask them questions about syllabus poses. | 12 CLASSES x 2 HOURS = 24 HOURS |
| Assignment/Self-Study | 10 HOURS |
| YTT Group Practice Class | 2 CLASSES x 2.5 HOURS = 5 HOURS |
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!
Master Vishnu
Master Dhiraj
Master Mahesh
Anahata Yoga's Module Programme
Busy Hong Kong professionals now have the option of undergoing yoga teacher training at their own pace and in their own schedule. Available for the first time in Hong Kong, Anahata Yoga now applies a modular system to all its yoga teacher training programme. This will allow yoga practitioners with busy schedules to enroll only in one (or more) of the series of classes of their choice - without having to enroll in the teacher training in one go. Students will receive a participation certificate after completing a module. Those who have completed the total number of modules within a two-year period and have successfully completed the practical assessment and assignment may then obtain the 100 Hours Kids Yoga Teacher Training Certificate, which signifies their completion of the entire course.Theory Module
- 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
Practical Module
- 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.)
Terms and Conditions
- Please read the class booking, cancellation and studio usage policy
- All Students must undergo practical assessment and submit a written assignment in order to complete the course.
- For more details about batch transfer/ missed classes retake/ recommended group and andiappan yoga classes extension, assessment retake and assignment extension and admin fee details please refer to this page.
- Fees, once paid, cannot be refunded or transferred.
- The studio reserves the right to conduct classes online in the event of unforeseen circumstances that prevent us from conducting physical classes at the studio including but not limited to social unrest, natural disasters, government directives or any other events that render the studio unsuitable for the classes to be conducted at the studio.
- The company reserves the right to change the dates of the training without prior notice.
- The fee for the full day and part time teacher training courses may vary.
- Read our package suspension policy here and how to apply online
- Batch transfer fee may be waived if requested within one week of the course fee payment, otherwise batch transfer fee will apply.
Disclaimer / Waiver of Liability
By registering for this Anahata Yoga Teacher Training Course, you voluntarily declare the following: I, a participant of this Course, am aware that participating in the Course requires certain levels of fitness and general physical health. I acknowledge and voluntarily assume my responsibility to assess my level of fitness and general health (including consulting my physician or doctor) and the risks of serious injury that are associated with physical activity of any kind including any variety of yoga, meditation and breath work practice and participation in yoga related activities or activities related to this Course. I confirm that I shall retain all control and direction over my activities at all times. I voluntarily assume full liability and accept the risk of harm, including physical injury and discomfort as a result of my participation in the various activities in this Course. I, or anyone who could claim in my name or on my behalf, do hereby voluntarily waive, release and forever discharge Anahata Yoga Limited and its officers, employees, representatives and agents from any and all liabilities for injuries or damages resulting from my participation in the activities during the course of this training and hold them harmless from all claims which may be brought against them for any such injuries or claims as aforesaid and all costs and expenses incidental thereto. I grant my permission to Anahata Yoga , International Yoga Academy and Asana - International Yoga Journal to use any photos or videos of me taken during the training in the establishment of Anahata Yoga for marketing or publicity purposes in print and web without receiving payment for those imagesTeacher Training Online Participation:
The teacher training student who prefers to attend the classes online the instructor may ask the student to keep the camera ON to monitor the postures to minimise the risk of injuries. The studio reserves the right to remove the students who refuse to turn the camera ON without any refund. The instructors may ask the students to Turn On the camera at anytime during the class to verify attendance and class participation. If the students are not responding repeatedly to the teachers, the studio reserves the right to ask the student to attend the class in the studio for the remaining duration of the teacher training classes.Highlights of this Teacher Training Program
10 Reasons to Join Our Kids Yoga Teacher Training Course
It is the only Kids Yoga Teacher Training Course in town that is accredited by Asana Andiappan College of Yoga and Research Centre, India & Yoga Alliance, USA. (RCYT and RCYS) It is taught by only the most qualified, experienced, and professional team of Indian Yoga Masters. It is a great opportunity to learn how to teach yoga and mindfulness to kids of various age group. It is also a great venue to improve your knowledge and polish your skills in kids’ yoga, in order to establish a strong foundation in kids’ yoga teaching. It is a great opportunity to get a hands-on experience in teaching yoga for kids at our kids’ yoga classes. You also learn how yoga improves children’s’ health, develops their immune system, and prevents a number of diseases. You also learn how to sequence various yoga poses and breathing techniques to kids to improve their sporting skills such as swimming, tennis, football etc. More interestingly, you learn about the kids’ anatomy and physiology - and how yoga aids their healthy growth. You will also study about how to teach yoga to kids with special needs. Your training doesn't stop at the end of the program. Once you receive your certificate you can register as a teaching volunteer and start developing your teaching skills at AYC Community yogacommunity.orgWhat Next?
What's Next?
1. Students interested in enrolling in the Teacher Training Certificate Course may do so by filling up the Online Application Form and by accepting the course terms and conditions mentioned in the course terms and conditions detail page.
2. Students can choose to confirm their admission (with early bird spot price - for limited spots per batch) by making secure online payment or may call or visit our studio and speak to one of our membership consultants or faculty members for any questions or concerns that they may have about the course.
3. Your admission is only confirmed when the course fee is fully paid. If for any unavoidable circumstances if you would like to change to the next available course dates you can do so within 7 days from the course fee payment .
4. We strongly advise students to prepare for the course by reading the suggested reading materials.
5. Once the admission is confirmed the students will be sent a course welcome email with the details of the courses and students may also begin using their group class sessions as part of their physical, mental, and spiritual warm-up and preparation.
Students can also call 29051822 or email ytt@anahatayoga.com.hk by quoting their student ID number mentioned in the course welcome email.
Student Feedback
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