Teaching Tots to Teens
100-Hour Kids Yoga Teacher Training
Teaching kids requires more than simplifying adult yoga. It requires a different way of teaching. Our programme combines child development, creative learning and yoga into a practical system for teaching ages 3–17 with confidence.
Kids Don't Need a Scaled-Down Adult Yoga Class — They Need a Teacher Who Understands How They Grow.
Every stage of childhood requires a different teaching approach—from toddlers discovering movement to teenagers navigating confidence, emotions and identity.
Source: Stri Wellness Teaching Tots to Teens CurriculumMost yoga teacher trainings teach yoga first and children second. This programme reverses that approach. You'll first understand how children grow, think, move and learn, then discover how yoga can support their physical, emotional and social development.
Instead of adapting an adult class, you'll learn to teach through Storytelling, Games, Creative Movement, Breathwork and Relaxation—using methods that are developmentally appropriate, engaging and enjoyable for every age group.
Graduates leave with the confidence to teach children from ages 3–17, manage diverse classroom settings, and create meaningful yoga experiences that nurture confidence, resilience, emotional regulation and a lifelong love for movement.
Ideal For
- Yoga Teachers
- Educators & Teachers
- Parents
- Therapists & Counsellors
- Activity Instructors
- Wellness Enthusiasts
Also Open To
Dedicated yoga practitioners who want to better understand how children grow, learn and develop are also welcome to join. Whether you're exploring teaching in the future or simply want to support the children in your own family or community, this training provides a strong foundation in child development, creative teaching and evidence-informed kids' yoga.
To ensure everyone starts with a solid practice foundation, applicants should have at least six months of consistent personal yoga practice before joining the programme.
How You Can Apply This Training
Specialise in teaching yoga to kids
Design and lead age-appropriate yoga classes for kids from tots to teens, in yoga studios, schools, community centres, after-school programmes or your own private practice — one of the fastest-growing niches in the wellness and education space.
Build a versatile toolkit of asana, pranayama and relaxation techniques adapted to each stage of childhood development.
Craft inclusive, engaging lessons using storytelling and play — managing group dynamics and accommodating diverse needs in class.
Support kids through breathwork and relaxation techniques that help manage exam, education and competition stress.
Teach with a strong ethical compass, grounded in safeguarding and professional boundaries, from your first class onward.
Ten Modules of Kids' Yoga Teaching
01Unveiling the Magic of Yoga
Philosophy · Origins · Benefits for Kids
- Discover the origins and philosophy of yoga
- Explore various yoga styles
- Learn practical applications of yoga sutras for kids
- Understand yoga's benefits for a growing child
02The Yoga Body Blueprint
Anatomy · Physiology · Child Development
- Explore kids' muscles, bones, nerves, and respiratory mechanics
- Learn how yoga shapes kids' systems
- Optimise kids' health and vitality through yoga
03The Universe of Kids' Yoga
Age-Appropriate Teaching · Customisation
- Dive into the universe of kids' yoga
- Customise tempo for each childhood stage
- Adapt poses for tots to teens
- Tailor teaching methods for kids
04Mysteries of the Growing Mind and Body
Psychology · Emotional & Cognitive Development
- Unravel secrets of kids' physical development
- Understand kids' emotional growth
- Explore cognitive development in kids
- Learn about social development in kids
- Discover how yoga nourishes the blossoming mind
- Support a child's overall well-being with yoga
05The Asana Adventure
Postures · Safe Instruction · Creative Sequences
- Embark on a journey through yoga poses for kids
- Learn to teach child-friendly asanas
- Ensure safe and intriguing instruction for kids
06The Breathing Oasis & Relaxation Haven
Pranayama · Stress Relief · Focus & Memory
- Teach kids the power of breath
- Introduce relaxation techniques to kids
- Equip kids to manage exam and education stress
- Help kids handle competition stress
- Enhance focus and alertness through breathwork
- Improve memory and performance
07Crafting a Yogic Wonderland
Lesson Planning · Inclusivity · Classroom Management
- Craft engaging yoga lessons for kids
- Foster inclusivity and positivity
- Manage group dynamics adeptly
- Accommodate diverse needs in class
08Storytelling, Games & the Art of Yogic Fun
Creative Teaching · Imagination · Play-Based Learning
- Ignite kids' imagination through storytelling
- Infuse joy through games and creative activities
09The Compass of Yogic Ethics & Professionalism
Ethics · Safeguarding · Professional Standards
- Foster an ethical compass in kids' yoga teaching
- Uphold integrity with professional boundaries
- Implement safety protocols
- Value ongoing personal and professional growth
10The Journey from Learner to Teacher
Practicum · Teaching Practice · Feedback
- Transition from theory to practice
- Observe and assist in real kids' yoga classes
- Lead your own sessions
- Refine your teaching with constructive feedback
+Bonus — 50+ Ready-to-Use Games & Themes
Downloadable Resources · Ready-to-Teach Toolkit
Included free with your enrolment — a curated library of 50+ games and themes ready to bring straight into class.
- Save hours of lesson-prep time with pre-built games and themes
- Adapt each activity across ages 3–17
- Keep kids engaged with fresh, tested content all year round
The Same 100-Hour Curriculum, Two Ways to Train
Live Online
Live, instructor-led Zoom sessions Monday to Friday, covering the complete 100-hour curriculum from anywhere in the world.
View Live Online DatesResidential
An 8-day, full-time in-person immersion in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand — accommodation, meals and hands-on teaching practicum included.
View Residential DatesTrain From Anywhere, Live
Join a live, instructor-led Zoom cohort covering the complete 100-hour curriculum across all ten modules — from yoga philosophy and child anatomy to storytelling, breathwork, classroom management and a supervised teaching practicum. Sessions run Monday to Friday, so the online experience stays as close to an in-person classroom as possible. All course documents and lesson plan templates are yours to download and keep for lifetime reference, with ongoing WhatsApp support throughout the course.
- FormatLive Instructor-Led Sessions
- Duration4 Weeks
- PracticeSelf-Guided Assignments
- RecordingsAvailable for 60 Days
Upcoming Live Online Batches
New Live Online dates will be announced soon.
Seats are limited for each Live Online batch — write to us at support@striwellness.com to check current availability, or enrol before the Early Bird window closes.
An 8-Day, Full-Time Immersion in Uttarkashi
Away from daily distractions, you live and learn alongside a small group of fellow trainees at our Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand campus — further up the Bhagirathi valley than Rishikesh, beside the river that becomes the Ganga, in the stillness of the Garhwal Himalayas. It's a genuinely different container for eight days of hands-on kids' yoga teaching practice, with direct faculty feedback you simply can't replicate over a screen.
100H Kids Yoga Teacher Training
- 8 Days
- Uttarkashi
- Small Cohort
- Yoga Alliance RCYS Pathway
New residential dates will be announced soon — write to us and our team will confirm the next available Uttarkashi batch.
Accommodation
Accommodation at the Uttarkashi venue for the full eight days.
All Meals
Wholesome, home-style meals included throughout your stay.
Hands-On Practicum
Observe, assist and lead real kids' yoga sessions, with live feedback from faculty.
Himalayan Immersion
Train beside the river that becomes the Ganga, in the quiet of the Garhwal Himalayas.
Structured Enough to Guide You, Flexible Enough to Fit Your Life
Every available format shares the same ten-module curriculum, assessed through practical application and a supervised teaching practicum, so wherever you train, you graduate ready to teach kids safely and confidently.
- 1Choose Your Format
- 2Enrol / Enquire
- 3Complete the Course
- 4Receive RCYS Certification
Led by a Child Psychologist & Kids Yoga Specialist
Utsav Rufus
Kids Yoga Specialist · Child Psychologist · Ashtanga & Yoga Philosophy TeacherUtsav leads Teaching Tots to Teens personally, bringing together his background in child psychology with his experience teaching yoga philosophy and Ashtanga to kids and teens. Every trainee receives ongoing mentorship long after certification.
Yoga Alliance USA RCYS Certification
This training is offered under Stri Wellness’s Yoga Alliance USA Registered Children's Yoga School (RCYS) status. On successful completion, graduates receive a globally recognised RCYS-accredited certificate qualifying them to teach yoga to kids ages 3–17. The programme develops specialised teaching knowledge; it does not qualify participants to diagnose or treat medical, psychological or developmental conditions, and it addresses professional boundaries, safeguarding and appropriate referral throughout.
Requirements to Certify
- Completion of all ten modules
- Submission of applied lesson plans and assignments for each module
- Completion of the Module 10 teaching practicum — observing, assisting and leading real kids' yoga sessions
- All requirements submitted within your enrolment window
Stri Wellness is a Yoga Alliance USA Registered Children's Yoga School (RCYS). This training is offered under our RCYS registration — valid globally.
A Glimpse of What You Will Receive
On successful completion of all ten modules, applied assignments and the teaching practicum, you will receive a professionally designed certificate
recognising your specialised education in kids' yoga teaching.
Ready to Begin Teaching Tots to Teens?
Choose the format that fits how you learn best — the curriculum and certification are the same across both formats.
- Live instructor-led sessions
- Downloadable resources
- Recordings available for 60 days
- Direct faculty feedback in class
- WhatsApp support
- Yoga Alliance RCYS certificate
- 8-day in-person immersion in Uttarkashi
- Twin or single accommodation
- All meals included
- Hands-on practicum with live adjustments
- Small, living cohort
- Yoga Alliance RCYS certificate
Frequently Asked Questions
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Become a Certified Kids' Yoga Teacher
100 hours · Live Online or Residential · Yoga Alliance USA RCYS certification.