“YOGA, MINDFULNESS AND CREATIVITIES”

Two unique courses for age 3 to 5 and age 5 to 8.

This course is open to parents, school-based educators, paediatric professionals, social workers, yoga teachers and yoga enthusiasts.

A recording of the session will be emailed to all participants with handouts and a certificate. The recording is available to watch for 2 weeks.The training will be given in English with Japanese translation.

Saturday 22nd April 2023 / 2-5pm via Zoom [For age 3-5]

Sunday 23nd April 2023 / 2-5pm via Zoom [For age 5-8］

[Course for age 3-5]

Movement, yoga, mindfulness, music and breathing games allow this precious age to begin to cultivate and discover self-awareness.

Creative yoga play supports children in their development of balance, strength, coordination, confidence, imagination, cooperation in addition to both gross and fine motor skills.

Together we will learn how to engage and captivate preschoolers with animal poses, nature, storytelling and simple games.

Create themed short sequences and inspire moments of stillness in relaxation. The habits we plant at an early stage are the seeds for the potential of a healthy and joyful life.

Come and play and receive a tool box to share with our little Yogis on the planet.

A ‘Certificate of Completion’ is given for YACEP/RYT500/RCYS. (3 hours certification)

Course Content

You can learn skills to create a beautiful yoga class for the age of 3 to 5 such as Sun saltation for kids, class plans with a theme of “Now let’s go on a Yoga adventure!” etc.

• Yoga play for pre-schoolers
• Engagement & classes
• Movement, mindfulness & fun
• Simple breathing exercises & singing
• Themes and stories
• Games & relaxation

[Course for 5-8]

This is an invitation to reconnect to your inner-child by immersing yourself in the world of children’s yoga, mindfulness & creativity.

Evidence-based research shows us the value and health benefits of sharing the tools of yoga and mindfulness to support children with stress management.

Learn to nurture, nourish, connect, engage and inspire children by exploring mindful movement, dance, simple breath awareness, creativity, mindfulness activities, games and laughter whilst connecting to JOY.

Crafted from a balance of theory and practice this training is designed to build your skills and confidence in an interactive, educational, fun and dynamic.

You will learn current and age-appropriate tools that children will both grow to love and benefit from.

A ‘Certificate of Completion’ is given for YACEP/RYT500/RCYS. (3 hours certification)

Course Content

You can learn skills to create a beautiful yoga class for the age of 5 to 8 including Sun saltation and Moon saltation for kids etc.

• Benefits of Yoga & Mindfulness
• Class structure & behaviour management
• Mindfulness meditations & activities
• Creative breathing exercise
• Poses, games & activities
• Art & relaxation

Karen Wightman is the Founder and Senior Trainer of ‘Creative Yogis’ a vibrant and passionate yoga & mindfulness provider. She is both a local and international children’s yoga instructor, advisor, teacher trainer and children’s art teacher with more than 20 years of experience.

Karen first began practicing yoga in Thailand in 1995 and initially assisted in children’s yoga classes under the guidance of her teacher Justin Herold in the Iyengar Yoga School in Bangkok in 2003. She then went on to coordinate a 3-year programme at Satit Kaset International Program in Bangkok.

In 2006, Karen moved to Australia to immerse herself fully in the study of yoga with Master Teacher Nicky Knoff where she completed her first RYT 200 hours teacher training in the Knoff system. She met world-famous Rachel Zinman in 2007 and finally completed her second teacher training in the Ishta System becoming a RYT 500 hours in 2014 after a period of extensive study.

Karen has continued to develop her skills in children’s yoga ongoingly since 2007 training with a number of leading teachers and pioneers in the field.
Kylie Peters of ‘Simply Kids’, Christy Brock Miele of ‘Yoga 4 Teens’, Lorainne Rushton of ‘Zenergy Yoga 4 Kids’ and Charlotta Martinus of ‘Teen Yoga Foundation’.

Currently based in the United Kingdom since 2020, Karen facilitates local and international teacher trainings and workshops in Australia, Japan, Europe as well as Hong Kong, Singapore and Shanghai in collaboration with Pure Yoga. Her mission is to empower children and teens with yogic and mindfulness tools that promote holistic health and wellbeing to enable them to thrive and shine their full potential.

Yoga Alliance Registrations
Creative Yogis RCYS, E-RYT 500 hours-Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher / Specialty RCYT-Registered Children’s Yoga Teacher / YACEP-Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider

Course Details

Date and Time

[For age 3-5]Saturday 22nd April 2023 / 2-5pm
[For age 5-8］Sunday 23nd April 2023 / 2-5pm

Lecture online

Live via Zoom
◆A recording of the session will be emailed to all participants with handouts and a certificate. The recording is available to watch for 2 weeks. The training will be given in English with Japanese translation.
◆You can attend the lecture with your kids at home as well if you would like.

Price

[Each Course]
★Early Discount：15,000yen with tax（including the handouts and certification fee）＜Normal Price：18,000 yen with tax＞

[Discount for taking two courses!]
★Early Discount：28,000 yen with tax（including the handouts and certification fee）＜Normal Price：34,000 yen with tax＞

Interpreter

Rieko Umeyama

What you need to prefer for the course

・Device for Zoom meeting(PC/iPad/Phone)
・Colored pens
・Notes

How to book

Please book and pay in advance through online reservation system, Cubic.
(You can select English for the language setting.)
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the studio.