This comprehensive 100 hour training program equips both qualified yoga teachers and primary school educators with skills in the teaching of yoga and wellbeing practices safely and effectively to children aged 3-17 years, emphasising creativity, fun, and personal development.
The course not only allows you to be a positive influence in a child's development it also adds an additional element to your teaching practice to enhance your career. Get in touch to enquire about enrollment for our next training course.
Studies consistently demonstrate the power of early yoga exposure, providing lifelong tools for wellbeing and personal growth.
Through mindful movement and breathing practices, children develop body awareness, learning healthy ways to move and express themselves.
The practice nurtures emotional intelligence, helping children to navigate feelings and reduce anxiety. Beyond the physical benefits, regular sessions enhance focus, build self-assurance, and foster a positive self-image.
In this 100 hours training course you’ll learn about child behaviour and physical development and their learning styles, and how to use this knowledge when designing yoga classes for their highest benefit.
On completion you'll have a comprehensive toolbox for teaching yoga to children from ages 3 to 13 years.
Course Elements:
Our interactive, play-based methodology reflects how children naturally learn and grow. Through hands-on experience and practical assignments, you'll develop and present lesson plans within a supportive group environment.
The training emphasises partner work, group poses, yoga storytelling, and creative class planning techniques.
Assessment is based on working in teams to create learning experiences. Prepare to participate, move, let your imagination fly, be playful and creative.
Qualification: Acreditation from Yoga Alliance, which also compliments the SPHE curriculum currently used in schools.
Course fees: Available on request
Course Deposit: €180 (Non-refundable)
Date: Starts 17th September 2025
Entry Requirements: This course is suitable for everyone, there is no prior qualification or learning needed.
"The teachers are excellent and it has a lovely vibe - not at all intimidating. When I was thinking of doing YTT, I thought I'd encounter very experienced people, way more advanced than I, but the atmosphere in Barefoot is supportive and nurturing. I'd highly recommend it!" - Fiona
"I am really enjoying this course. It is well structured and the instructors are knowledgeable and present the wealth of information in an accessible way. The handouts are of extremely high quality. I feel much more confident in my practice already and look forward to deepening my knowledge in the future. The teaching practice is very helpful also in preparing us to lead classes" - Veronica
"I have really enjoyed my training thus far and feel I've gotten a lot out of the course. It has benefited and deepened my own practice as well as preparing me for teaching. The support given by Tara and the other mentors is great and they have been available and generous with their time throughout" - Sarah
