Schedule

4th July 2022 - 29th July 2022

Please see the attached file for the tentative course  schedule – 100 Kids hrs Yoga Teacher Training Course 4 Jul 2022 batch

What are/were the COVID – 19 Safety Measures for the ongoing and upcoming Yoga Teacher Training Courses, Class Arrangements made by Anahata Yoga Studio during the Jan 2022 Lockdown and prior lockdowns?

Since 2020 April  we have been running all our group and teacher training classes both online and face to face learning mode. Students have the option to choose and attend the classes in any learning mode to complete the teacher training course. As you know the HK government has  recently announced to temporarily close all the yoga/fitness studios, we are currently running regular online / live stream classes.  All our ongoing teacher training courses are  currently being held online and students are completing the course via online learning mode as per the course schedule. If you wish to join the teacher training course now and should the studio remain closed for face to face classes during the start of the teacher training course you enrolled and are not able to take the classes online we give the following options. OPTION 1: Online Class Participation Option: Students who wish to take the live and interactive online classes may also choose to attend teacher training classes, recommended group and Andiappan Yoga classes, and complete the practical assessment online, and submit written assignments online. . OPTION 2: Batch Transfer Option: You can apply for a one-time free batch transfer before the start of the current course to another upcoming batch which starts within the next six months of the current course start date. You have to choose two batch options to request for this batch transfer. Please note once the batch transfer is approved (subject to availability), all the teacher training classes must be completed within the same batch. OPTION 3: Missed Classes Retake Option: If the studio remains closed for face to face teacher training classes, you can choose to do the  the teacher training theory topics such as the yoga intro module, yoga anatomy module through interactive online learning mode. For students who wish not to attend the practical part of the teacher training online during the mandatory closure of yoga studios, we give the following options. You can skip attending the online classes in the current batch and join the teacher training classes when the classes are moved back to the studio.  You can apply to retake the practical classes in another upcoming batch (subject to availability) and complete the missed practical classes. Please note you have six months to complete the remaining classes (online or studio classes) from the current batch commencement date. Due to mandatory Covid lockdown measures, we will waive the class retake admin fee for one time. Any offers, promotions, or special approvals given to original batch students will not be given to the batch transfer/ retake students who choose any one of the above arrangements. At Anahata, we strive to give the best learning experience possible and to help you stay inspired on your yoga journey.

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
Even If you have kids and would like to teach mindfulness techniques to your kids such as meditation and yoga you can consider joining our kids’ yoga program.

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.

Class Schedule

Date Time Description
Monday 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm Theory and Practical
Wednesday 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm Theory and Practical
Friday 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm Theory and Practical

Andiappan Yoga Self Practice Classes (Optional)

7:00 am - 9:00 am7:00 am - 9:00 am4:30 pm  – 6:30 pm3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Date Time
Wednesday 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturday 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Sunday 8:00 am - 10:00 am
All Kids Yoga TTC students can attend up to 12 Andiappan Yoga classes as part of the teacher training learning. There are also exclusive Andiappan Yoga classes conducted for ongoing YTT students where they get to interact with the teachers and ask questions from the syllabus about their practice and improve on their limitations. This class will equip students with the knowledge to develop a 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. Please note classes and schedule may change without prior notice.

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 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

Course Faculty

Master Yogananth Andiappan

Master Vishnu

Master Raja

Master Mahesh

Master Keshav

Master Dhiraj

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/Sunday 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 images

Teacher 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.
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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.org
What 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.
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