Elements of an Asana Alphabet Kids Yoga Class with our founder
Nov. 15, 7pm-7:30pm, EST on Zoom
Kids yoga is much more than just poses. Come meet our founder and get to know what elements of yoga are incorporated into all of our classes. This is also an opportunity to ask your questions about Asana Alphabet's upcoming 2027 winter teacher training.
Free Session; Registration required.
2027: T is for Teacher Yoga Workshop Registration
Note: $2.50 service fee for online/cc purchases on workshops;
No service fee for checks/cash payment.
2 for 1 on the full series AND Jan. 6th a la carte throughDec. 1st!
We also come to you! If you are a school or yoga studio, we'd love to work with you. Please let us know what you have in mind and we can send you an Asana Alphabet kids yoga teacher trainer to your place: asanaalphabet@gmail.com
Learning on the job: Early Tween Yoga Observation in Central NJ
November 2026-January 2027 options
One of our special opportunities to see an Asana Alphabet yoga teacher work first-hand with students ages 11-13 in the classroom. Prior to your first live visit, you will be sent independent reading on working with this population along with a glimpse of some of the yoga techniques we will cover. For each live class, you will observe a 30-40 minute yoga session, receive a copy of the day's lesson plan, followed by a Q and A with the head yoga teacher. Join us on 1-2 select weekdays from 10am-11:45am between November and January. Please email us before officially registering to coordinate and confirm dates that will work for you. $45/one session; $65/two sessions
Teach Yoga To Teens Mentorship and Certification:
Spring 2027
Central New Jersey Location: March-May 2027
Observe 4-6 LIVE hours of teen yoga classes
+ In-Person Mentorship with Asana Alphabet's Founder!
+Online Independent Study for Asana Alphabet's Teen Yoga Certification
Scheduled Weekdays, 2.00pm-3:45pm
Email us for date availability and registration.
Only 1-2 spots available! AsanaAlphabet@gmail.com
$495 (register by 3/1); $595 Thereafter
Teacher Training Offerings
and Certification
HYBRID ASANA ALPHABET INTENSIVE
KIDS YOGA TRAINING/Certification Track: Live VIA ZOOM + Independent Study--Start anytime!
Asana Alphabet's 30 years + of service is compiled together into this comprehensive training:
-Personal Mentorships: Receive 5 one-on-one sessions to coach you through questions & teaching techniques.
-175 page teaching manual (PDF) takes you through safe and authentic asanas, breathwork, partner yoga, mantra, mudra, relaxations and meditations combined with fun games, stories and lesson plans for school-aged children.
-Hours of training videos and unedited kids yoga classes to give you the "real-life training" experience.
-Yoga song downloads (mp3)
-Yogi and Yogette Learn the Asana Alphabet book (PDF).
-After completion of the training and a teaching practicum for feedback, you will be presented with a letter of completion and Level I Asana Alphabet Children's Yoga Certification.
-This is a self-paced program that can be completed in as little as 1-2 weeks, especially for those with an extensive background working with children and/or yoga.
We recommend devoting one-month to taking and completing the training, especially if you are new to yoga and/or new to teaching kids.
-Once you register, we will reach out to you to set up your live zoom meets. and get you started.
Total Investment for 2027 for Level I certification
Private training with mentor: $795
2 people together: $425/person
3-6 people together: $395/person
7+ people together: $295/person
Please email AsanaAlphabet@gmail.com to reserve with your ideal schedule and we will send you an invoice based on the number of participants in your group.
Teaching Guide Bundle
Already have a background in children's yoga but pewant some new framework and ideas? The teaching guide bundle includes the Level I teaching manual to peruse at your leisure (PDF), kids yoga book (PDF) and music downloads mp3s for a $195 donation. On this discounted track you do NOT earn a children's yoga certification or letter of course completion but may be able to file independent study hours with your accredited organization of choice.
Accreditation:
To receive hours accredited or sanctioned by a specific entity (for instance a school district, a yoga council, etc), an extra fee and/or paperwork may apply to your training. Because many participants have requested so many different accreditation seals of approval, we feel this is the only way to keep our workshops at a reasonable price for all. You may be able to file for CEUs if you are a Yoga Alliance member. Please note that though you can file for CYT standing via Yoga Alliance (after achieving an adult yoga certification), they are NOT an accreditation agency. For YA CYT standing with Asana Alphabet, you will need to complete their minimum 95 hours of training with us + an extra filing fee.
Please speak to us BEFORE taking your training if you require a specific accreditation outside of Asana Alphabet(tm).
I am writing to thank you for a well-planned, highly productive Yoga training session. Your ideas for working with students at all grade levels have sparked greater interest in incorporating Yoga into both health and physical education classes. The response to the training has been overwhelmingly positive.
-School Health and Wellness Coordinator, Chatham, NJ
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Yoga Certification and Workshop Information
For specific questions on Asana Alphabet's Workshops and Certification track please email us: AsanaAlphabet@gmail.com. We are happy to offer a complementary phone call to discuss. Most simply, here are the various workshops we currently offer. You can take them a la carte, complete a couple for Asana Alphabet's Basic Certification or take them all for our most advanced level of expertise.
Asana Alphabet's " T is for Teacher"
for Level I Certification
Most trainees take this 7-unit workshop first as it gives a general background in kids yoga, geared to kinder to grade 5 students and equips trainees with the nuts and bolts in order to begin teaching right away. Required for basic certification with Asana Alphabet.
Experiential Lectures in this workshop include: Yoga benefits; kid-friendly asanas/poses and safety; developmental stages of childhood; pranayam/breath work; mantra/songs; mudra/finger play, creating community, mindfulness; partner yoga; yoga games/stories/activities; adaptable
lesson plans for multiple age groups; relaxation, meditation; business basics; classroom management strategies.
Asana Alphabet™ Teaching guide, yoga song album download, letter of completion with detailed hours listed, video samples, yoga goodies, follow up Q and A as well as an optional teaching practicum (up to 12 extra hours) towards Asana Alphabet™ basic certification.
Asana Alphabet's Teaching Practicum
We have observation, assisting and real-life teaching opportunities in many of our training locations and offer online assistance as well. Required for Level I certification with Asana Alphabet. We do not certify any practitioners until they have completed a practicum and worked with actual children.
After completing Asana Alphabet's Level I Certification, any further workshops taken with Asana Alphabet "upgrade" your certification study hours and level of training. For instance, if you take "Beautiful Baby" next, we would detail that on your next certificate and label it Level II.
Asana Alphabet's Beautiful Baby and Terrific Toddler Training
For those wanting to work with the very youngest of children as well as those who wish to lead family (adult/child) classes. Post-workshop, you will have all the tools you need to begin working with young children and families with yoga. After completion of Level I certification (described above), this workshop upgrades you to Level II certification.
Asana Alphabet's training in yoga for kids with Special Needs
Required for Special Needs Yoga for Kids Certification with Asana Alphabet.
Asana Alphabet's T is for Teen Intensive
For those wishing to work primarily with middle school and high school students. Though approaching adult-hood, teen yoga is still different from a regular adult yoga class! Yoga techniques advance in level while being mindful of the emotional and developmental needs of pre-teens and teens. More work on life balance, yamas/niyamas, independence, interdependence and self-confidence.
Curriculum Design
This is an advanced training that is usually done in a private or semi-private setting after taking at least two different full-length workshops with Asana Alphabet.
Independent Study
For those students far from a training or who require advanced specializations and/or those who need to complete any incomplete hours for our highest level of certification recognation.