Learn how to teach Yoga to children
Are you a parent who would like to turn your yoga practice into a family affair? A teacher looking for new ideas that will support your students? A professional therapist wishing to enrich your treatment with the positive effects of yoga? A yoga teacher or exercise enthusiast who loves children? Then RJ's International Yoga Teacher Training Course is for you!

RJ’s Yoga for children is fun! Children are given a multi-dimensional learning experience, which promotes their physical, mental and emotional well-being in a progressive and developmentally appropriate way. The children naturally come to enjoy and explore their body’s extraordinary strength and flexibility. The holistic approach used integrates the whole child  - body and mind -  to promote resilience, knowledge, self-confidence and respect.

The training course comprises three days of intensive instruction and practice incorporating comprehensive theory and directions, practical advice and detailed demonstrations, specifically designed for children. On completion of the course you will be ready to embark on the adventure of safely guiding children in the world of yoga.

The course is led by Richard Furgerson who developed the RJ Yoga for Children program in Britain. Richard has worked with many children including those with special needs. He runs group yoga classes and one on one sessions in his studio. He also teaches in schools and is a qualified nutritionist, aromatherapist and counselor.

INTERNATIONAL TEACHER TRAINING COURSE

What is it that all parents want for their children? Good health? Happiness? The confidence to tackle the growing pressures of childhood?

Children respond to learning when it is presented in interesting and fun ways. They undergo a process of stretches, breathing exercises and relaxation techniques, while at the same time, benefiting from playful aspects that stretch their imagination. The incorporation of music, dance and games is of the utmost importance. In order for children to fully appreciate what it is they are learning, it must be a fun experience for them.

When children are encouraged to express themselves they learn confidence and develop healthy habits.

Students on the training learn to guide children through all the stages of movement; opening with engaging class activities, and then, progressively, leading them to a place of calm and relaxation. The result of a class being happy smiling faces!

Where did the idea originate?
The teachings of Yoga have been around for thousands of years, but it is only in past decade that Yoga for children has been addressed and is now a popular and fast-growing activity for children all over the world.

What is RJ Yoga all about?
RJ Yoga is about educating children of all ages to develop physically and mentally.
On a physical level, Yoga is based on a series of stretches, poses and movements, which improve strength, flexibility, co-ordination and self-control. On a mental and intellectual level, Yoga offers children a chance to develop their creativity and imagination. In classes, children assume different poses and movements that imitate animals and natures elements; for example, balancing like a flamingo, or standing steady like a tree.
This aspect allows children to imagine taking on the qualities of what they are imitating, often making noises like a roar for a lion to bring the position alive. This adds the element of fun to classes, along with story telling, music and games.

Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the training?
Anyone who wishes to learn how to teach Yoga to children can join the course.The training can be for a parent, a teacher, a professional child therapist, a yoga teacher or an exercise enthusiast who loves children.

What are the prerequisites to joining the Teacher Training Course?
 No prior experience is required.

What international certification do the graduates receive?
RJ Yoga Diploma

What do you need to bring class?
A mat and a notebook.

What practical work is involved?
The course comprises of intensive instruction and practice which incorporates comprehensive theory and direction, practical advice and detailed demonstrations.

Will graduates be ready to teach after the training?
Yes, the course is fully comprehensive and designed to make sure that you are able to apply your new knowledge and skills immediately.


教孩子做瑜伽
所有父母都希望自己的孩子…？健康？快乐？抑或者，拥有足够的自信来应付成长的压力？
当学习内容以简单有趣的形式呈现时，孩子们就会乐于学习。在瑜伽中，孩子们经历一系列伸展、呼吸和放松练习，同时也在游戏中拓展了想象力。音乐、舞蹈和游戏的科学是儿童瑜伽里最重要的部分。要让孩子们全然体会，经历必须深刻有趣。

孩子们受到鼓励自我表达时，他们也将学会自信而渐渐养成良好的习惯。
在培训中学员们将学习如何引导孩子们进入、完成练习到最后的放松体式。我们的目标是在课程结束时孩子们的一张张笑脸。

想法的由来？
教授瑜伽已有千年历史，而儿童瑜伽只是这近几十年发展出的新兴事物。它的有趣易行受到全世界孩子和家长们的欢迎。

关于RJ Yoga
RJ Yoga旨在帮助所有年龄段的孩子让他们得到身心全面发展。
从身体的角度，瑜伽是一系列拉伸、动作和移动，使练习者变得强壮、柔软，同时要求自我协调和控制。从精神和智力的角度，瑜伽给孩子们提供了发展创造力和想象力的机会。在课堂上，孩子们会被要求模仿动物或来自大自然中的元素做不同的体式和移动。比如，像火烈鸟一样保持平衡或像大树一样保持稳定。
这些环节大大提升了孩子们的想象空间，另外在动作时学狮吼也会把原本有些枯燥的体式变得有生气起来。结合讲故事、音乐和瑜伽游戏，RJ Yoga的儿童瑜伽课程将非常有趣 。

问答
谁能参加？
任何希望学习如何教孩子做瑜伽的人都可以参加这次课程。你可以是家长、老师、专业的儿童理疗师，你也可以是瑜伽老师或热爱孩子的瑜伽练习者。

参加这次教师培训的要求？
不要求任何教授儿童瑜伽的经验。

毕业者将获得什么国际证书？
RJ Yoga 教师资格证

需携带？
瑜伽垫和笔记本。

课程包含哪些实践性内容？
3天的密集培训课程将包括，全面的理论知识，指导性的建议及详尽示范。

毕业之后就能教课吗？
是的，这次课程内容全面而完整。是为学员在短时期内把新知识和技巧运用到实际课程中而设计。

See the RJ Yoga website
访问RJ Yoga 主页