Yoga Teacher Training for Pediatric Therapists 

Course Description 

This two-day, entry level workshop is for pediatric physical, occuational and speech therapists interested in the use of yoga as a therapeutic modality in pediatrics. Participants will gain knowledge about the available evidence supporting the therapeutic use of yoga for various pediatric populations (Autism, ADHD, Cancer, Concussion, TBI, Cerebral Palsy and Down Syndrome.) Students will learn fundamental yoga poses, modifications, a pediatric specific yoga curriculum and methods to teach yoga as part of a home program. Participants will leave class feeling confident to teach a yoga class specifically designed for children with or without special needs.

Course Instructors
Rennie Saltzman PT, DPT, PCS & Erin Calkins E-RYT 500

Total Course Hours = 13
1.3 CEU's 

Learning Objectives

• Gain knowledge of evidence supporting yoga for children with special needs
• Poses specifically designed for children
• Pose modification based on a child’s specific needs
• How to integrate yoga into therapeutic intervention
• Yoga games for children
• Techniques to incorporate yoga into a classroom setting
• Pediatric specific meditation & self-calming strategies for therapeutic use and HEP
• Developmentally appropriate yoga curriculum
• Implement a dynamic children’s yoga class with themes, games & poses

 

DAY ONE  8:15 -4:30 

I. Yoga in pediatric therapy
* What is yoga?
* Yoga & the international classification of function
* Yoga & therapy
* Yoga & children with special needs
II. Yoga teacher training 
* Benefits of kids' yoga
* Class structure 
* Games 
* Story breath/meditation or expression 
* Class structure 
* Reflection & expression 
* Class management 
III. Yoga poses 
* Seated, power, and balancing poses
* Partner Poses
* Group Poses 
* Pose modification & considerations for children with special needs 
IV. Class demonstration video
V. Wrap up/discussion/questions

DAY TWO  8:15-4:30

I. Questions from yesterday
II. Yoga research & treatment
* Cerebral palsy
* Autism/ADHD
* Cancer
* GI disorders/obesity
* Concussion/TBI
* Down Syndrome
* Health related quality of life
III. Class demonstration (live)
IV. Using props
* Props
* Energy burners
* Yoga games
IV. Yoga mindfulness
* Breathing & meditation
* Self-calming strategies
* Yoga for home & school
* Reflection & self expression
V. Curriculum
* 2-5 years old
* 6-11 years old
* Blended ages
* Resource list
* Practice teaching
V. Evaluation/discussion

 

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