Teenagers today are more stressed than ever and sharing the practice of yoga can transform them and positively influence the rest of their lives. These are the years that they begin to explore who they are and dive into the deeper dimensions of the yoga practice. This course will teach you how to guide students, ages 13–19, in a journey of self-exploration, giving students effective yogic tools to handle stress, anger, anxiety, depression, and other challenges facing teens. You'll learn how to help students develop compassion and self-confidence, so that ultimately they will be empowered to be agents of peace in the world. You will also learn:
- Teen appropriate yoga poses, class themes, relaxation exercises, visualization and meditation techniques, including laughter meditation
- Breathing techniques to calm, energize, and balance the nervous system
- Learning how to connect with teens and how to hold the space in the classroom
- How to make yoga philosophy accessible to teens; including principles of yoga (Yamas, Niyamas, non- violence and karma yoga)
- Working with at-risk populations
- Games and activities that address teen issues such as self-esteem, body image, nutrition, stress, anger, forgiveness, relationships, additiction, and sexual health
- Creative ways to build confidence, trust, teamwork, focus, concentration, and a sense of peace within
- Incorporating props, music, art, and poetry into teen classes
- Helping teens overcome self-destructive behaviors and attitudes, replacing negative habits with healthy habits
- Helping teens identify negative thought patterns and replace negative self-talk with positive affirmations
- The male/female dynamic in the yoga classroom and how to avoid pitfalls
- Teaching with confidence and creativity, patience and acceptance, with an open-heart and an open mind, as well as establishing appropriate teacher boundaries
- How to inspire teens to create goals and develop the courage and perseverance to follow their dreams
This course was written in collaboration with Shari Vilchez-Blatt, founder and director of Karma Kids Yoga. Cost includes comprehensive course manual, CD of guided meditations, certificate of course completion, a listing on the Karma Kids Yoga website, and an opportunity to observe and assist in a Teen Yoga class. Qualifies for 30 CEUs (Continuing Education Units).
Karma Kids Yoga's Teen Yoga Teacher Training Intensive is suitable for yoga teachers, school teachers, social workers, P/T's, O/T's, caregivers, and other adults who want to bring yoga to the population that needs it most.
Erin Lila Wilson, E.-R.Y.T.
April 20-22 & 27-29, 2012
Saturdays & Sundays 1pm-6pm
30
$445 Active IYISF Teachers
Rev. Jivana Heyman,
Director of Teacher Training,
(415) 821-1117 ext.375
training@IntegralYogaSF.org
