Galactic Child Yoga Teacher Training
Level 1
Our mission is to inspire children to fulfill their highest potential. We provide children's yoga programs and trainings that focus on body awareness, breath, emotional intelligence, essential connections, and acts of service. The Galactic Child Program is a journey of discovery and transformation. We weave asana, breath, mantra, mudras, art, crystals, essential oilsand play as we discover the physical, metaphysical and quantum physical aspects of life.
You do not have to be a certified yoga teacher to take the program.
*Yoga Alliance requires 30 hours of teaching after you complete the 95 hour training before you can apply as a registered YA teacher.
Program of Study:
•Our inspiration and teaching methodology provides an overview of the elements, earth, water, fire, air, ether, light and thought, as well as our approach of each of these elements through the physical (asana, mudra, pranayama, and anatomical system of the body), metaphysical (chakra relationship and yama/niyama), and quantum physical (Bij mantra, affirmations, essential oils, and crystals) aspects of each element.
•Study of the Eight-Fold path including the Yamas and the Niyamas and how to teach these concepts to children.
•Childhood development including physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and linguistic development and overview of multiple intelligences.
•Introduction and application of Sacred Geometry including the flower of life, the five platonic solids, and mandalas and their relationship to each of the elements.
•Conscious Communication, Classroom Management, Creating a Safe Environment, Positive Language with Children, Effective Communication with Parents and Caregivers.
•Introduction to teaching yoga to children with Special Needs including ADD, Autism, and Sensory Integration.
•Mindfulness and Meditation techniques for children.
•Marketing and Business of Yoga, Yoga Lifestyle and Ethics, and Karma Service Project
Galactic Child Yoga Teacher Training Registration Form
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Please mention these medical conditions to the instructor. If at any time, you have discomfort, or don’t feel right during the poses, let the instructor know immediately.
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1)Describe your experience with yoga. How long have you practiced, with whom have you studied and for how long, and what style do you usually practice?
2) Describe your current yoga practice. Is it daily? Do you attend classes regularly?
3)What are your reasons for taking this teacher training/for wanting to become a children’s yoga teacher?
4)What experience do you have with children?
5)In your opinion, what qualities should a yoga teacher possess?
6)Do you practice pranayama, meditation, or any other spiritual practices?
7)Are you currently teaching yoga or another discipline? How many years?
8)Do you have any dietary restrictions or allergies?
9) Describe any injuries, specials needs, or illnesses of which we should be aware. How are you addressing these? (These answers will not prevent your acceptance into the program.)
I, ______, desire to participate in the Galactic Child Yoga Teacher Training Program with Christa Sonnier and Stacey Vann. I understand that Yoga involves a system of exercising designed to attain bodily and/or mental control. I understand that any Yoga Teacher Training program may include exercises, which involve the cardiovascular system (heart and lungs) and the muscular skeletal system (muscle endurance, strength, and flexibility) and may be strenuous.
I understand that I am responsible for monitoring my own condition throughout any Yoga classes and/or teacher training. If any unusual symptoms occur or if I experience any pain or discomfort, I will stop my participation in the exercise. I understand the effect of Yoga exercises on my physical and mental health cannot always be predicted with accuracy. As with any exercise program, I understand that there is a risk of injury, including, but not limited to, muscular skeletal injury, strains, pain and/or health complications.
If I have any questions or concerns related to the appropriateness of my participation in Yoga classes and/or teacher training, I understand that it is my responsibility to consult my personal physician regarding my initial or continued participation in classes. I represent a warrant that I am physically fit with no medical conditions that would prevent my participation. In signing this consent form, I affirm that I have read this form in its entirety and that I understand the nature of the Yoga classes and/or teacher training. I also affirm that my questions regarding Yoga classes and/or teacher training have been answered satisfactorily.
In consideration for being allowed to participate in the Galactic Child Yoga Teacher Training Program, I agree to hold harmless directors, Christa Sonnier and Stacey Vann, as well as The Yoga Forest, its staff members, teachers, and affiliates who supervise the teacher training from any and all claims, suits, losses, or related causes of action for damages.
I understand that this yoga program is non-sectarian, and that there are no religious teachings of any kind. I agree to arrive for class on time. I understand that for the benefit of the group and the integrity of the Yoga Teacher Training Program, if I do not follow the rules of the YTT or I do not treat other students and teachers respectfully, I will be asked to meet with the lead trainers to discuss these issues. Thereafter, I may be asked to leave the program without refund.
I HAVE READ THE ABOVE RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. I VOLUNTARILY AGREE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS STATED ABOVE.
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Signature of Participant