It's Yoga Kids Warrior 3 Teacher Training

Established 2026

San Francisco, CA

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Purpose

This training prepares you to teach yoga, mindfulness and meditation to children ages 3-13. Increase your impact (and your income) with our proven system to help kids feel healthier and happier.

What to expect

The IYK® System to reduce everyday stress from birth to age 18+
Evidence-based science and philosophy for children's physical and mental health
Curriculum with lesson plans, class themes and proven sequences
Poses, games, breathing exercises and relaxing meditations
Childhood development including anatomy, physiology and sensory integration
Trauma-sensitive and neurodiverse instruction with specific "do's and don’ts”
Principles of yoga off the mat to lay the foundation for a healthy lifestyle
Self-regulation and coping skills to relieve depression and anxiety
Behavior management to support a positive learning environment
Success skills and habits that lead to healthier and happier futures
All 20 modules live-led with replays to stay on track at your pace
Live personalized coaching with Michelle so you can reach your goals
The business of Kids Yoga — a global network serving local communities
IYK® Certified to teach yoga to babies, toddlers, kids, teens and families
(the very best part!) make money making a difference

Style/Lineage

For over 20 years, we’ve trained thousands to be high-quality kids yoga and mindfulness leaders. Our original IYK® system sets you up to help kids feel healthier and happier.

Additional Information

Core competencies

By the end of this program, graduates will be able to…

Teaching Skills	Design complete class plans for both Littles and Big Kids that demonstrate clear differences in language, pacing, pose selection, and facilitation approach appropriate to each developmental group. Develop a classroom management and child safety protocol that includes environmental setup, behavior expectations, de-escalation strategies, consent procedures, and mandatory reporting awareness. Design a connected community yoga sequence for children that uses partner poses, group shapes, and cooperative games to build belonging, consent literacy, and social confidence. Design a connected community yoga sequence for children that uses partner poses, group shapes, and cooperative games to build belonging, consent literacy, and social confidence.
Anatomy, Physiology, Biomechanics	Design a developmentally sequenced class that clearly reflects knowledge of physical and cognitive capabilities at a specified age within the full birth-to-eighteen credential range. Create a kid-friendly anatomy and energy center lesson that uses movement, imagery, and sensory exploration to help children at a specific age understand how their bodies work. Develop a trauma-sensitive and neurodiverse-inclusive class design that incorporates IYK® self-regulation tools, consistent rituals, and flexible participation options appropriate for the target age group. Develop a mental health-informed class framework that integrates nervous system regulation exercises, body-positive language, and emotional safety practices drawn from the IYK® system.
Practice Skills	Design a complete poses, games, and activities sequence for children that integrates imaginative themes, breath cues, IYK® games, and modifications for both younger and older students. Lead children through an IYK® Sundance sequence and age-appropriate guided mindfulness or meditation practice, using clear language, imaginative imagery, and comfortable pacing. Create a baby and toddler yoga class plan that includes an opening song, caregiver-assisted movement sequence, massage element, and gentle closing ritual appropriate for the newborn-to-three range. Design a teen yoga curriculum segment that integrates movement, mindfulness, ethical reflection, and space for authentic self-expression in a format that resonates with adolescent learners. Create a family yoga class plan that includes a warm-up, partner or group movement sequence, cooperative activity, and a closing ritual suitable for families with children of mixed ages.
Yoga History & Theory	Apply the IYK® purpose and process framework to design class experiences that are developmentally appropriate, philosophically grounded, and meaningful for children at each stage of growth. Apply selected yamas or niyamas as class themes for different age groups, adapting the teaching language, activities, and reflections to suit the developmental level of the students. Apply the High5 Habits framework across a class session by embedding habit-building language, reflective practices, and movement rituals that reinforce each habit for the target age group.
Lifestyle & Ethics	Apply a whole-child wellness lens to children's yoga class design by incorporating themes that support physical health, emotional regulation, and healthy lifestyle habits within the IYK® framework. Apply the IYK® ethical framework—including choice-based participation, opt-in consent for partner work, clear communication with guardians, and trauma-sensitive language—to real-world teaching scenarios involving diverse student needs and classroom contexts. Apply personal self-care and nervous system regulation practices from the IYK® curriculum to your own daily life, integrating the same breath, movement, and mindfulness tools you teach children into your own recovery and renewal as a teacher.
Business Skills	Create a specialty programming menu for a children's yoga business that includes at least three distinct offerings—such as a camp, party format, and seasonal series—each with a brief description and target audience. Apply IYK® Peak Performance principles to design a yoga session for a specific youth athletic or performing arts population, addressing the physical and mental demands of their discipline. Develop a professional launch plan for a children's yoga business that includes an American Yoga Council credentialing timeline, liability coverage, a target audience profile, and a marketing and outreach strategy.