GETTING STARTED IN KIDS YOGA
Professional Certification to Teach Kids Yoga
“I honestly can't say enough good things about this programme. It gave me a thorough understanding of how to teach kids in a fun, engaging and safe way. As a result of studying with Cosmic Kids, I have landed a regular gig at my son's school teaching a weekly yoga class. And having gone through the training I am able to teach with confidence. And the support from Jaime was phenomenal!”
“This course has all the tools and inspiration you need and with the added extras of the Facebook group, youtube channel and download sheets, class plans etc. I feel so well equipped to tackle my first official kids yoga class next week (eek!).”
“Covers similar material to much more expensive, onsite training courses, but with the convenience of being able to study and practice in your own time. I thought this course would be a good starting point to begin my kids yoga journey - I didn't expect to finish the course feeling so well prepared - ready to hit the ground running!”
Full certification to teach kids yoga professionally
A thriving community of more than 2000 kids yoga teachers you can exchange ideas and resources with
Inspiring detail on the postures in kids yoga
The insight you need to fully understand how to be an excellent kids yoga teacher
The content you need for a BRILLIANT first class
How to 'perform' a kids yoga adventure so the kids will follow you and get the benefit of the yoga
A simple class structure you'll be able to rely on
The important anatomical and developmental context for safe and appropriate kids yoga
Video feedback from Jaime for your test class and a certificate recognised by insurers on successful completion of the training
Over 180 lectures and 6 hours of content
For full Cosmic Kids certification, you are invited to upload a video for personal feedback from Jaime, using the class plan provided (Squish The Fish).
Jaime watches your class and gives supportive one to one feedback via video. If you hit the required standard, you get official certification from Cosmic Kids. You can use your certificate as evidence to insurance companies, schools and parents that you have the required skills to teach safe inspiring kids yoga.
What graduates say
“This training was phenomenal from the very beginning. The course work online was easy to follow and made sense through online certification. The video feedback I received after i recorded my Squish assessment was also excellent...so nice to hear f...”
→Read More“This training was phenomenal from the very beginning. The course work online was easy to follow and made sense through online certification. The video feedback I received after i recorded my Squish assessment was also excellent...so nice to hear from Jaime and get the positive feedback personally. Absolutely amazing...like one on one! The facebook group just for us is also wonderful...lots of support and love there. Cannot recommend this program enough!”
→Read Less“This online training is wonderful. Jamie’s knowledge of how to incorporate yoga into the lives of young children is wonderful. This program was just as intense and informative as my 200 hr adult yoga teacher training. It has allowed me to share...”
→Read More“This online training is wonderful. Jamie’s knowledge of how to incorporate yoga into the lives of young children is wonderful. This program was just as intense and informative as my 200 hr adult yoga teacher training. It has allowed me to share my love of yoga with children and their parents. Jamie gives an awesome review of your yoga practice and she really helps you to fine tune your technique. This program is well worth the time and money to add to any continuing education for 200hr certified teachers.”
→Read Less“I have taken other online courses which can be off putting by being confusing in delivery. This is the opposite. It is clear, concise comprehensive and follows on nicely. Jaime is very easy to watch, her energy is spot on! All in all excelle...”
→Read More“I have taken other online courses which can be off putting by being confusing in delivery. This is the opposite. It is clear, concise comprehensive and follows on nicely. Jaime is very easy to watch, her energy is spot on! All in all excellent and very encouraging for a newbie like me!”
→Read Less“When I was searching for online courses a few months ago, google brought me here and I am very thankful for that! I did a lot of research and while hesitating and still pondering, Jamie's fun videos on cosmickids youtube channel as well as the g...”
→Read More“When I was searching for online courses a few months ago, google brought me here and I am very thankful for that! I did a lot of research and while hesitating and still pondering, Jamie's fun videos on cosmickids youtube channel as well as the great demo lessons which she so kindly shared with people, filled me with enthusiasm and desire to stay and call this place my future island for dreams come true. I have been practicing yoga since I was 17 but still working with kids and instructing them was something I have really wanted to work on. And still will.!:) The course is flexible and I really liked that. I am on maternity leave now and really busy learning a new language as an expat in Scandinavia, but her wonderfully built online platform made me feel confident, calm and happy with the learning. I love Jamie's passion about yoga for kids and I find it quite exciting to feel a part of a community that shares the same passion. Her feedback shows how professional she is and how carefully she has watched all the presentation in order to give the best possible feedback for a teacher's journey with yoga! Definitely recommend this course! P.S After the course I got questions from friends in Bulgaria if the course can be given in Bulgarian because they are really interested but their level of English is not that good. Jamie, have you thought about subtitles for your courses? :) ”
→Read Less“I thoroughly enjoyed this on line training course - and have only good things to say about it! Having trained in Baby Massage and Baby Yoga, kids Yoga felt like a natural progression, however, I learned so so much and Jaime's enthusiasm is totall...”
→Read More“I thoroughly enjoyed this on line training course - and have only good things to say about it! Having trained in Baby Massage and Baby Yoga, kids Yoga felt like a natural progression, however, I learned so so much and Jaime's enthusiasm is totally infectious, you can't help but enjoy learning the postures and practising the "Squish the Fish" routine. My children also enjoyed me doing this course as they had fun being my little guinea pigs! Everything is in bite sized chunks and you can take things at your own pace. After I had completed the course and submitted my assessment video I received really detailed (and encouraging) feedback from Jaime, as well as my certification. I'm now in the process of setting up my own business, teaching in schools and nurseries, which is really exciting! Without question a five star course!”
→Read Less“The course is incredibly user-friendly, thorough, and perfectly paced. The online system works so smoothly and allows you to work at your own pace amidst all of life's other commitments. Jaime's guidance challenges and inspires each student, while...”
→Read More“The course is incredibly user-friendly, thorough, and perfectly paced. The online system works so smoothly and allows you to work at your own pace amidst all of life's other commitments. Jaime's guidance challenges and inspires each student, while also encouraging you to believe that you really CAN teach kids yoga. The thoughtful feedback received directly from Jaime at the end of the course during the certification process is wonderful. I feel so much more confident about leading my first classes now. ”
→Read Less“I have absolutely loved this course. Jaime has really inspired me to want to become the best kids yoga teacher I can be. I have learnt so much and now feel well equipped to begin my career as a kids yoga teacher. The feedback back video Jaime di...”
→Read More“I have absolutely loved this course. Jaime has really inspired me to want to become the best kids yoga teacher I can be. I have learnt so much and now feel well equipped to begin my career as a kids yoga teacher. The feedback back video Jaime did was brilliant, so detailed & helpful. I would wholeheartedly recommend this course to anyone who wants to become a kids yoga teacher.”
→Read Less“I started cosmic kids with a view on being able to teach my own children a bit more about yoga and have them reap the benefits (they already do a bit of kids yoga but I never had anything to back up why poses are good in specific ways or keep them...”
→Read More“I started cosmic kids with a view on being able to teach my own children a bit more about yoga and have them reap the benefits (they already do a bit of kids yoga but I never had anything to back up why poses are good in specific ways or keep them engaged for longer). Going through the course I was amazed by the amount of content Jaime has put into the course. I learned so much about child development through the ages and the section on Performance (which I was super nervous about) was made fun and engaging by Jaime. Some of the performance techniques I now use in my daily interactions with my two boys and they are paying off! All the course content is broken down into various chapters and the online course is structured perfectly and set up in such a way that you can watch short videos as and when you have time. You don't have to set aside 4 hours and if you need to leave you need to search for the bit in the video where you left off....none of that! The videos are all in good sizeable chunks so you can move through them easily. Also good are the notes that come with each chapter. I saved all of those and they were great to review offline. I did the certification and have to say that the participating kids loved the story and the yoga and I did as well! Jaime has given me the confidence to approach local schools and pre-schools to enquire about offering kids yoga. Thanks Jaime!”
→Read Less“Thank you Jaime for a full and detailed course oozing with resources, ideas, tips, science, practical examples, consolidation of what you are learning and all provided in an easy to understand and appealing manner. I thoroughly enjoyed settling do...”
→Read More“Thank you Jaime for a full and detailed course oozing with resources, ideas, tips, science, practical examples, consolidation of what you are learning and all provided in an easy to understand and appealing manner. I thoroughly enjoyed settling down to my course and getting on with the practices regularly. Absolutely recommend this course not just for the materials it gives you but the amount of information and background into the science behind the body and the various physiology and psychology into the young people we will be teaching! Thanks again!”
→Read Less“I love Jamie enthusiasm. She does such a great and thorough job of the kids yoga curriculum. I can't wait to get out there and start teaching little ones”
“I love Jamie enthusiasm. She does such a great and thorough job of the kids yoga curriculum. I can't wait to get out there and start teaching little ones”
→Read Less“Awesome to get in to it. The information is structured well and Jamie's explanations are very clear. ”
“Awesome to get in to it. The information is structured well and Jamie's explanations are very clear. ”
→Read Less“I loved doing this course, it went too quick! I couldn't stop doing it! I learnt so much, not just about how to teach kids yoga, but about how to accommodate for different abilities and about kids anatomy. Being a qualified early childhood teacher...”
→Read More“I loved doing this course, it went too quick! I couldn't stop doing it! I learnt so much, not just about how to teach kids yoga, but about how to accommodate for different abilities and about kids anatomy. Being a qualified early childhood teacher, I found that beneficial in itself! The yoga was a bonus! Jamie is a genius, she is so knowledgeable and passionate about the content. I felt like I was learning from the best. Loved it!”
→Read LessThe 'how-to' of kids yoga: how you perform a story incorporating yoga postures so the kids follow you - so they get the benefits of the yoga.
All the information you need about kids' development and anatomy to teach a safe class
A class structure that works every time
Video instruction of 115 kids yoga postures - including anatomical focus and teaching tips for each pose
A downloadable posture A-Z, which you can print or keep as a pdf on your tablet or phone, showing teaching tips and anatomical guidance for every posture
The script of a proven kids yoga adventure (Squish the Fish!)
Video Feedback from Jaime - to graduate with full Cosmic Kids certification, I ask students to send in a video of them teaching a class. I watch all of these and offer detailed personal feedback via video. Your feedback (and certification if you meet the required standards) will be sent to you within 28 days of your submitting the final assessment video.
Teaching kids with additional needs - Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down's Syndrome, Asthma and hearing loss
Sections on how to teach kids yoga to Tweens and Toddlers - plus classplan walk throughs.
Exploration and explanation on what you need to teach kids yoga professionally.
Everything you need to get started teaching safe and inspiring kids yoga
Welcome!
FREE PREVIEWAn invitation to join the Cosmic Kids Campus
What's in the course?
FREE PREVIEWLecture Notes: Welcome and What's in the Course
The Manual
Getting ready to do Squish the Fish
Follow some kids yoga yourself - do Squish The Fish
How did you get on?
Introduction to F.L.A.R.E.
FREE PREVIEWLecture Notes - Introduction to F.L.A.R.E.
Focus
Lecture Notes - Focus
Namaste Song
Limbers
Lecture Notes - Limbers
Adventure
Lecture Notes - Adventure
Relaxation
Lecture Notes - Relaxation
3 Guided Relaxation Techniques
Ending
Lecture Notes - Ending
F.L.A.R.E. quiz
Class Plans
Lecture Notes - Class Plans
Squish Class Plan
Yography Class Plan - 8-12's
Space Picnic Class Plan - 2-4's
Big Yoga Posture Book
Introduction to kids anatomy
FREE PREVIEWLecture Notes - Introduction to Kids Anatomy
Worksheet - The Skeleton
Skeleton Quiz
Worksheet - Developing joints in children
Flexibility and balance
Lecture Notes - Flexibility and Balance
Joints and Flexibility Quiz
Worksheet - The Developing Muscular System
Worksheet - Respiratory System
The Story of the Breath (from the Chandogya Upanishad)
Respiratory System Quiz
Worksheet - The Child's Cardiovascular System
Worksheet - The Child's Nervous System
Worksheet - The Developing Endocrine System
Hormone regulation and behaviour
Lecture Notes - Hormone and Endocrine System
Endocrine System and Hormones Quiz
Worksheet - The Child's Immune System
Worksheet - Nutrition for Children and their Developing Digestive System
Worksheet - The Developing Body and Mind
Basic needs must be met before a child can develop
Lecture Notes - Meeting Basic Needs
The Big Kids' Anatomy Quiz
Introduction to Kids Yoga Postures
FREE PREVIEWLecture Notes - Introduction to Kids Yoga Postures
The Big Yoga Posture Book!
The Fundamentals of Yoga Instruction
FREE PREVIEWLecture Notes - Fundamentals of Yoga Instruction
Encouraging Interaction
Lecture Notes - Encouraging Interaction
Adding Sparkle To Postures
Lecture Notes - Adding Sparkle to Postures
Introduction to posture video database
Namaste - posture video
Sandwich/Picnic/Suitcase/Pizza - posture video
Sandwich twists - posture video
Flamingo - posture video
Hot Air Balloon - posture video
Tree - posture video
Crab - posture video
Swimming - posture video
Surfer/Snowboard/Skateboard - posture video
Fish - posture video
Penguin/Alien - posture video
Lightning/Standing spin - posture video
Boat - posture video
Treasure chest/lake/oyster - posture video
Ear rubbing - posture video
Owl/Swimming up - posture video
Shark - posture video
Snake - posture video
Mermaid - posture video
Star (fish) - posture video
Rowing - posture video
Telephone - posture video
Tiptoe - posture video
Savasana/Relaxation - posture video
Skip ahead or keep learning the remaining postures
Aeroplane - posture video
Archer - posture video
Bat - posture video
Bear walks - posture video
Beep beep / Roadrunner / Car - posture video
Bicycle - posture video
Bolt - posture video
Bowl - posture video
Bridge/Bed/Table - posture video
Bumble Bee Breaths - posture video
Bumpy truck/Bus - posture video
Bunny hops - posture video
Butterfly/Book - posture video
Butterfly wings - posture video
Camel - posture video
Candle - posture video
Cat - posture video
Chair - posture video
Climbing - posture video
Cow face - posture video
Crocodile - posture video
Crow - posture video
Dancer - posture video
Deer/Goat - posture video
Dinosaur/Giant/Monster - posture video
Dog/Pyramid/Tunnel - posture video
Dolphin - posture video
Donkey kicks - posture video
Dragon Fire Breaths - posture video
Dragonfly/Grasshopper - posture video
Eagle - posture video
Easy pose - posture video
Elephant - posture video
Flying - posture video
Frog - posture video
Gate/Door - posture video
Giraffe - posture video
Gorilla - posture video
Half handstand - posture video
Happy Baby - posture video
Hare - posture video
Helicopter - posture video
Hello Sun - posture video
Hello Sun Salute (Sequence)
Hero - posture video
Horse Pose - posture video
Hose - posture video
House/Tent/Cave/Rocket/Tunnel - posture video
Hurdler - posture video
Jaw rubbing - posture video
Kangaroo - posture video
Knee hugging - posture video
Knot - posture video
Lion - posture video
Lizard - posture video
Lobster - posture video
Magic carpet - posture video
Monkey Jumps - posture video
Mountain - posture video
Mouse - posture video
Parrot/Bird - posture video
Pat head, rub tummy - posture video
Pigeon - posture video
Plank - posture video
Plough - posture video
Polar bear - posture video
Porridge - posture video
Puppy dog - posture video
Rag doll - posture video
Rainbow - posture video
Raining - posture video
Rock the baby - posture video
Rock and Roll - posture video
Sitali straws - posture video
Slide/Chute - posture video
Sphinx - posture video
Spider - posture video
Sticky mud walking - posture video
Submarine - posture video
Tiger/Fox - posture video
Train - posture video
Tumble Dryer - posture video
Turtle - posture video
Tweety Bird - posture video
Washing Machine - posture video
Whale - posture video
Windmill - posture video
Witch Pose
Woodchopper/Digger - posture video
Posture Quiz
Posture Poster: Fill in the blanks!
Introduction to kids development
FREE PREVIEWLecture Notes - Introduction to Kids Development
2-3 year olds
Getting kids to follow you
Lecture Notes - Getting Kids to Follow You
3-4 year olds
Modelling and Validating Emotions
Lecture Notes - Modelling and Validating Emotions
Worksheet - Techniques to Develop Children's Speech and Language
Encouraging Independence of Thought
Lecture Notes - Encouraging Independence of Thought
4-5 year olds
Using Kids Yoga to Develop Social Skills and a Moral Compass
Lecture Notes - Using Kids Yoga to Develop Social Skills and a Moral Compass
5-6 year olds
7-9 year olds
9-11 year olds
Typical Talk at Primary or Elementary
Additional Reading for Kids Development
Kids Development Quiz
Teaching Yoga to Kids with Additional Needs
Lecture Notes - Introduction to Kids with Additional Needs
Dyslexia
Lecture Notes - Dyslexia
Dyspraxia
Lecture Notes - Dyspraxia
ADHD
Lecture Notes - ADHD
Autism
Lecture Notes - Autism
Tips from an Expert! - Arts 'n Autism
Cerebral Palsy
Lecture Notes - Cerebral Palsy
Down's Syndrome
Lecture Notes - Down's Syndrome
Asthma
Lecture Notes - Asthma
Tips from an Expert! - Hearing Loss
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