Continuing education:
Yoga for children

Learn to Teach Yoga to Children with Confidence

Would you like to share the benefits of yoga with younger audiences? Then our children’s yoga teacher training is exactly what you need.

This comprehensive program enables you to master yoga techniques specifically adapted for children. In addition, you will discover how to use yoga as a powerful educational tool.

Who Is This Children’s Yoga Training For?

First of all, this certifying program is ideal for:

🧘 Yoga teachers looking to expand their expertise to a younger audience
📚 Education professionals (teachers, educators, facilitators)
đŸ‘šâ€đŸ‘©â€đŸ‘§ Parents who wish to support their children with care and mindfulness

Why Choose Our Training?

Here’s what you will gain:

Skills Benefits
Playful yoga techniques Capture children’s attention
Adapted postures Ensure safety and fun
Breathing exercises Promote calm and concentration
Educational tools Integrate yoga into school settings

Transform Your Educational Approach

Children’s yoga offers many benefits:

✅ Improves concentration and emotional regulation
✅ Builds self-confidence in children
✅ Strengthens the parent–child or teacher–student bond
✅ Cultivates mindfulness from an early age

As a result, you will be able to guide children toward holistic well-being.

Take Action Now

Finally, don’t wait any longer to develop this unique skill. Enroll today and begin your journey as a children’s yoga teacher.

 

Register for this training

Who is it for? Yoga teachers, education professionals and parents.

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  Duration and location of the training course

                                    4 days of 6 hours each
                                      in Lausanne or Geneva

In addition to these learning days, participants will focus on two main educational objectives. Firstly, they will learn how to teach yoga to children aged 3 to 11 in a fun way. Secondly, they will acquire theoretical and practical knowledge on how to use yoga to improve concentration and interpersonal skills in a school setting.

Vivian Lagier, guest on the Brouahah programme (RTS)

The benefits of yoga for children explained and discussed in the Wednesday 8 January 2025 episode of ‘the radio programme that gives children a voice’!

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2026 Programme

Continuing education in yoga for children (ages 3 to 11) – intended for teachers, educators, and parents

  • Introducing yoga to children in a fun way
  • Adapting postures to children’s abilities
  • Tonic breathing exercises that eliminate stress
  • Relaxing breathing techniques that help children centre themselves
  • Relaxation games that have a positive effect on behaviour

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Upon completion of this training, you will be able to:

  • Teach yoga in a fun way, using an approach tailored to young people aged 3 to 11;
  • Transmit theoretical and practical knowledge of yoga techniques to improve concentration and promote interpersonal skills.

Dates of upcoming training courses

Location: 26 rue Peillonex – 1225 Chùne Bourg – Espace Turquoise

Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Price: CHF 1,000

 

 

 

Geneva – Spring and Autumn 2026

  • 7–8 March and 9–10 May 2026
  • 31 October–1 November and 28–29 November 2026

Location: 26 rue Peillonex – 1225 Chùne Bourg – Espace Turquoise

Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Price: CHF 1,000

 

Sign up for the “Yoga for Children” training course!

Training fee

CHF 1,000
We offer various instalment payment options to suit your budget.

Sign up for the “Yoga for Children” training course!
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Register for the continuing education course ‘Yoga for Children’:

Complete the online form

If you wish, you can also contact us by e-mail or telephone.

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An initial discussion

Answer your questions and provide you with more detailed information about the training programme.

 

 

 

Administrative formalities

Quick and simple, we will be there to assist you with these procedures.

Your registration is complete!

You will receive practical information and the resources necessary for the training.

FAQ

Where are the training courses held?

Our training courses are mainly held at our premises in Lausanne and Geneva:
– Lausanne: Av. du LĂ©man 26 – 1005 Lausanne
– Geneva: Rue Peillonex 26 – 1225 ChĂȘne Bourg – Espace Turquoise

What are the training hours?

All classes are held from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Can I pay for the training in instalments?

Yes, we offer various instalment payment options to suit your budget.

What topics are covered during yoga training for children?

  1. The importance of learning interpersonal skills and creating a climate of trust
  2. Understanding the physiology of children who are still growing
  3. Basic knowledge of neuroscience
  4. Fun techniques for stimulating the brain
  5. Postures adapted to the child’s age and understanding
  6. Tonic breathing to eliminate stress and relaxation breathing to aid concentration
  7. Relaxation games for positive behavioural change
  8. Fun activities focusing on the sensory organs and perceptions
  9. Interactions with other disciplines: sport, theatre, painting
  10. Creating a space for play, discussion and creativity
  11. Organising a class

What happens if I become pregnant during the training?

If you become pregnant during the course, there is no need to worry about missing classes. Upon presentation of a medical certificate, you can pause your course. You can then resume classes a few months after giving birth, depending on your health and availability.

Will I receive a certificate at the end of the Children's Yoga training course?

At the end of the course, you will receive a certificate of completion from the Centre for Yoga Training and Research.

Can I enrol in the Children's Yoga training course if I am not a yoga teacher?

Yes, you can register because our training is aimed at professionals in education, health, and parents so that they can use yoga tools to improve their relationship with children/adolescents and promote relationships within the school environment.

Could I then teach yoga classes to children?

Thanks to yoga training for children, you will be able to offer fun workshops by developing spaces for play, conversation and creativity through postures and sensory techniques. You will be able to incorporate other disciplines – music, dance, storytelling and drawing – to enrich your classes.

Can yoga help children with attention problems?

Through motor or sensory techniques that promote calmness, attention is considered a prerequisite for a state of relaxation.