If you’re passionate about working with children and want to make a meaningful impact on their well-being, becoming a certified kids yoga teacher can be a deeply fulfilling path.
With the growing awareness around children’s mental health, emotional regulation, and mindfulness, the demand for trained kids yoga teachers is increasing worldwide.
In this guide, I’ll walk you through exactly how to become a kids yoga teacher, step by step.
What is Kids Yoga Teaching?
Kids yoga is not just about teaching yoga poses or making yoga fun for kids. It is about guiding children through:
- Learning to teach yoga Age groupwise unnderstanding child development & designing teaching techniques
- Nervous system regulation
- Connection before Correction
- Movement and body awareness
- Breathwork for calm and focus
- Mindfulness & Meditation practices
- Emotional regulation tools
- Creative engagement through stories, music, and play
- Children Physical & Mental Safety
A kids yoga teacher supports the holistic development of children—physically, emotionally, and mentally.
Step 1: Understand Why You Want to Teach Kids Yoga
Before starting your certification, reflect on your intention. Ask yourself:
- Do I enjoy working with children?
- Am I interested in emotional well-being , yoga & mindfulness?
- Do I want to teach, or support children in a deeper way?
This clarity will help you choose the right training program.
📜 Step 2: Choose a Certified Kids Yoga Teacher Training
To become a professional kids yoga teacher, you need to complete a Kids Yoga Teacher Training .
Look for a program that includes:
- ✔ Yoga Alliance–aligned certification (95 hours)
- ✔ Age-wise teaching (toddlers to teens)
- ✔ Child development understanding
- ✔ Mindfulness and breathwork tools
- ✔ Emotional regulation & SEL (social-emotional learning)
- ✔ Practical teaching experience
- ✔ Kids Yoga Business & Marketing
👉 A 95-hour Kids Yoga Teacher Training is considered the global standard.
🌍 Step 3: Decide Between Online or In-Person Training
Today, you can choose:
🧘 In-Person Training
- Hands-on experience
- Real-time interaction
- Community learning
💻 Online Training (Live or Self-Paced)
- Flexible schedule
- Learn from anywhere
- Lifetime access (in many cases)
👉 Many high-quality programs now offer both options.
🧠 Step 4: Learn Beyond Yoga Poses
A strong kids yoga teacher training will teach you:
- How to connect & engage children creatively
- How to regulate kids before instructions
- How to manage different age groups (2–18 years)
- How to adapt for different learning styles
- How to support emotional needs
- How to structure a class confidently
- How to market your kids yoga sessions
- Focus on your personal practice & self-care
👉 This is what differentiates a good teacher from a great one.
🌈 Step 5: Practice Teaching
Confidence comes from practice.
During or after your training:
- Practice with small groups
- Teach friends’ children or family
- Volunteer in schools or community spaces
👉 Teaching is a skill that grows with experience.
📘 Step 6: Get Certified (Yoga Alliance Pathway)
If you want global recognition:
- Complete a Yoga Alliance–approved Kids Yoga Teacher Training (95 hours)
- If you already have a 200-hour yoga certification, you can apply for:
👉 RCYT (Registered Children’s Yoga Teacher)
💼 Step 7: Start Teaching Kids Yoga
Once certified, you can teach in:
- Schools and preschools
- Enrichment centres
- Yoga studios
- Private sessions
- Online classes
You can also:
- Conduct workshops
- Offer family yoga sessions
- Create your own programs
🌟 Step 8: Continue Learning & Growing
Children’s well-being is a dynamic space.
You can continue to deepen your skills in:
- Mindfulness and meditation
- Special needs yoga
- Trauma-informed approaches
- Emotional well-being coaching
👉 The more you grow, the more impact you create.
💛 Why Kids Yoga Matters Today
Children today face:
- Increased stress and anxiety
- Screen dependency
- Difficulty with focus and emotional regulation
Yoga and mindfulness give them tools to:
- Pause
- Breathe
- Understand their emotions
- Build confidence and resilience
🌿 Final Thoughts
Becoming a kids yoga teacher is not just about teaching yoga.
It is about:
✨ Supporting children’s well-being
✨ Creating safe and nurturing spaces
✨ Helping children build lifelong skills
If you feel called to this work, this could be the beginning of a meaningful and impactful journey.
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🌟 Ready to Begin?
If you’re looking for a Yoga Alliance–approved 95-hour Kids Yoga Teacher Training (Singapore & Online) that integrates yoga, mindfulness, emotional well-being, and inclusive practices:
👉 Explore the training here:
https://courses.blissyogasg.com
About the Author
Hi, I’m Parul Chaturvedi—founder of BlissYogaSG and a children’s yoga and mindfulness educator based in Singapore.
With over 10,000+ hours of teaching experience, I have spent the past decade working with children, teens, families, and educators—supporting their physical, emotional, and mental well-being through yoga and mindfulness.
I am a registered teacher with Yoga Alliance (RCYT®, E-RYT® 200, YACEP®), and my work integrates yoga, breathwork, mindfulness, and emotional well-being practices in a way that is practical, engaging, and accessible for children.
I also lead a Yoga Alliance–approved 95-hour Kids Yoga Teacher Training (Singapore & Online), where I guide educators, parents, and aspiring teachers to confidently support children using tools for focus, calm, and emotional resilience.
🌟 Continue Your Journey
If you feel called to support children’s well-being through yoga and mindfulness:
👉 Explore Kids Yoga Teacher Training
https://courses.blissyogasg.com
