Dru Kids & Teens Teacher Training Course

Have you ever wondered how awesome it would be to share your love of yoga with kids and teens…or thought, if you had learned yoga and meditation when you were younger, how much more manageable and fulfilling life would have been?

Learn to teach Dru Yoga and meditation to children and teenagers from 3-18 in this comprehensive online course. You will receive all the tools to lead classes in schools confidently - sessions include understanding child development, how to adapt Dru yoga for children and how to plan engaging classes for all age groups.

The course is online - with homestudy sessions to watch in your own time and three live online half days which will be interactive with the Dru Uk tutor team. You will receive a beautiful comprehensive PDF manual, lesson plans, marketing information and everything you will need to become a confident teacher of children and young people.

The Dru Kids and Teens course equips you as a yoga teacher to do this in creative and fun ways. Help create ripples of love and joy in schools, community groups, holiday programmes, families, and wherever children are to be found!  This course is a collaboration with our Dru Australia team and will be taught by Suzanna Thell, Jane Clapham and a global team of experienced Dru Yoga teachers and educators.

Course structure

The Dru Kids and Teens teacher training is an interactive online training course designed to train you to confidently teach Dru Yoga to children and young adults, from 3 to 18 years old.

Once you have booked on the course, you will receive the first training materials to study at home. 

One month before the first live day, you will be given access to the next part of the training videos to watch in your own time.

The live sessions are three mornings (Saturday or Sunday) over 4 weeks on Zoom, with three evening 1 hour tutorials 

If you successfully complete the lesson planning assignment (you'll need to film a video of yourself teaching a children's class), you will receive a certificate as a Dru Kids and Teens teacher!

On Booking - you will receive access to:

• Introduction to age groups and brain development
• Benefits of yoga for the brain and well-being of kids and teens
• Introduction to Dru Yoga philosophy and principles
• Exploring yoga through the lens of Ayurveda

You will be granted access to the course materials for each section, at least a month before the live morning when we will discuss and practise that material together on Zoom.

Day 1 - Foundations Day – 12th October 2024

Lay the groundwork for effective teaching techniques and basic principles of teaching Dru yoga and meditation to young people, receiving…

· overview of how children grow and develop in their formative years

· essential concepts in child psychology

· insight into the teenage brain

· understanding of the uniqueness of individuals’ character and temperament through an ayurvedic model

· tips on how to create safe and inclusive spaces for all

Early Childhood 3-5 year olds

Dive into the magical world of our littlest yogis, fostering their physical and emotional well-being, as we…

· learn creative and imaginative techniques that make yoga fun and meaningful

· discover props, books and stories taking them on engaging yoga adventures

· build a repertoire of how to captivate and keep their attention

· learn how we can introduce “the amazing body” to this age group so they have more awareness of how it can move and how to look after it.

Day 2 – 27th October 2024  Childhood 6 – 12 year olds

Journey into the vibrant world of primary school-aged children as we…

· have fun with games and activities that make learning yoga an enriching experience

· learn how to create/teach yoga stories and sequences, massages and relaxations

· discover how to introduce breathing practices and meditations to kids of varying ages in this age bracket

· brainstorm themes and learn approaches for lesson planning

· explore ways in which we can deepen their understanding of the human body, how it functions and how to care for it

Teens and young adults 13-18 year olds

Empower the leaders of tomorrow during this transformative stage of life, as we…

· explore strategies to connect with teenagers, providing tools for self-expression, stress management, and overall well-being

· address the specific challenges and opportunities of teaching yoga to teens

· learn how to foster resilience, emotional well-being and practices for good mental health

· explore approaches to teaching yogic philosophy

Day 3 – 9th November 2024  The Practical Part of the Training

Interactive Workshops: Engage in activities and games that bring theory to life, refining your teaching skills.

Marketing matters: learn strategies and gain insight into how you can add another string to your bow making a living from doing something you love while making a difference to this new rising generation.

Community Building: Network with fellow yogis, connect with like-minded individuals, form bonds and experience the joy of shared learning

There will also be lesson planning and teaching prac assessments which will be done in small groups. These are a great opportunity for you to bring together and put into practice what you’ve learned so you can go out with confidence to share yoga, relaxation and meditation with kids and teens.

The course includes the home study material, 3 mornings of live tuition, 3 tutorials, pdf colour manual which you can use online or get printed locally.

The course replays will be available for 3 years to give you plenty of time to practise!

We have early bird rates available if you book on to the course before 30 June.

We also have a monthly payment option available for DPN members to split the cost over May, August & October 2024.

This Postgrad course qualifies for 20 CPD points.

Contact details

If you have any questions or further queries about the course please contact us:

Via email - hello@druworldwide.com

Via phone - Beth on 01248 602 900 (extension 205) - Monday to Friday 9am - 11am

Cancellation policy

Please note any deposits for courses are non-refundable; this will only be granted in exceptional cases.

If your cancellation is received by us, in writing, more than 28 days before the start of the course, you will receive a full refund of the paid balance, minus the non-refundable deposit. For cancellations received between 28 and 21 days before the start date, we will refund 75% of the paid balance. For cancellations received between 21 and 14 days, we will refund 50% of the paid balance. Unfortunately we cannot give a refund for cancellations made less than 14 days before a course. T&Cs All information included in any of our publicity is correct at the time of going to print and is subject to change. Whilst every effort is made to provide the programmes and services as advertised, we do not accept liability for any changes we may have to make. All dates, prices, programmes and specified tutors are subject to change without prior notice. If you have any queries regarding the courses, please do not hesitate to contact us. Please note that by booking on a course or retreat, you agree to these terms and conditions.