Hope the last day of school was a great one for DC teachers and that folks already off are having good break already. After you've had a chance to catch your breath, I want to draw your attention to a couple of great trainings this summer (and fall) for anyone wishing to share yoga with children.
I've posted before about Yoga 4 Classrooms and the 1 day professional development workshop for teachers wishing to incorporate yoga movement breaks, breathing exercises and mindfulness activities into the regular classroom day. This is a great workshop for teachers, classroom aids and paraprofessionals, school therapists, and any other school staff person who might have the opportunity to share yoga in 30 second to 10 or 20-minute increments in a day. There's no moving desks, removing shoes, or yoga class period required to reap the benefits of yoga and mindfulness for your students.
Thanks to PWP funding, we're actually implementing the full program (professional development for every staff + 10 week residency of lessons in every classroom) in two DCPS elementary schools next year. I'm happy to talk any anyone interested in pursing that.
Thanks to PWP funding, we're actually implementing the full program (professional development for every staff + 10 week residency of lessons in every classroom) in two DCPS elementary schools next year. I'm happy to talk any anyone interested in pursing that.
If you do have the opportunity to share yoga in longer blocks of time or away from a tables-and-chairs setting, the full weekend ChildLight Yoga Teacher Training might be right for you. If you teach after school programming, summer camps, or physical education, definitely check out the full weekend workshop. The basic ChildLight training includes quite a bit of the Yoga 4 Classrooms material and a lot more - games, activities, songs, etc. Also, if you teach preschool or preK and have the opportunity to do movement breaks on a reading rug, that workshop is more matched to your teaching environment and will provide ideas for incorporating yoga INTO your lessons.
Finally, we are launching the ChildLight Yoga Baby & Toddler Teacher Training, so if you are a really early childhood educator this is for you; if you know one, please let them know about this opportunity. Whether you are a parent, childcare professional, or a yoga instructor, if you work with babies or toddlers through 2 years old, this training will provide you with the tools and inspiration you need to successfully integrate yoga-based movement, songs, games, and relaxation into their day.
Finally, we are launching the ChildLight Yoga Baby & Toddler Teacher Training, so if you are a really early childhood educator this is for you; if you know one, please let them know about this opportunity. Whether you are a parent, childcare professional, or a yoga instructor, if you work with babies or toddlers through 2 years old, this training will provide you with the tools and inspiration you need to successfully integrate yoga-based movement, songs, games, and relaxation into their day.
If you have any questions about the best training for you, please get in touch. I'm happy to chat.
ChildLight Yoga Teacher Training
Friday, August 1 - Sunday, August 3 at Willow Street Yoga, Silver Spring
Times: Fri 5:30-9pm, Sat 10:30-7, Sun 10:30-6
Includes 17 contact hours, comprehensive ChildLight Yoga Instructor Manual, many useful handouts, the corresponding CD of Yoga Songs for Children, certification administration and materials, membership in the CLY Instructor community, and much more.
Yoga 4 Classrooms Professional Development Workshop
Friday, August 1 10am-4:30 pm - Willow Street Yoga, Silver Spring
Saturday, Sept 13 10 am-4pm - UDC Community College
This one day workshop is appropriate for K-12 classroom teachers, school counselors, phys ed teachers, health educators, therapists and other school professionals interested in incorporating simple yoga and mindfulness techniques into the classroom setting. Includes 6 contact hours, comprehensive Yoga 4 Classrooms™ Program Manual, many useful handouts, and much more.
ChildLight Yoga Baby & Toddler Teacher Training
Friday, July 18-Sunday, July 20 - Willow Street Yoga, Silver Spring
Times: Fri. 5:30-8:30pm, Sat. 12:30-7:30pm and Sun. 10am-7pm
Includes 17 contact hours, comprehensive manual, certification administration and materials, membership in the CLY Instructor community, and much more.
http://childlightyoga.com/pages/baby--toddler-yoga-trainingScheduling fall workshops now!
I'm settling other dates and times for fall now so drop me a note if you'd like me to keep you posted.
Definitely feel free to get in touch about any of this at any time. Have a great summer!
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• individual or group yoga instruction for adults, prenatal, kids and families in Washington DC •
Jennifer Mueller
jenmuelleryoga@gmail.com • cell - (202) 489-7368
• Breathing Space Family Yoga • classes for adults, prenatal, babies to kids, camps and more www.breathingspacedc.com •
Learn to share yoga with children! Washington DC trainings with Jen Mueller
• ChildLight Yoga Baby & Toddler Yoga Teacher Training (Basic) - July 18-20 childlightyoga.com/baby--toddler-yoga-training
• Yoga 4 Classrooms Professional Development Workshop - May 3, Sept 13 www.yoga4classrooms.com/on-location
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