A gentle, practical training for people who want to support children’s emotional wellbeing — without forcing calm or fixing feelings.
They need adults who understand what’s happening underneath their behaviour.
This training is for you if you want to:
- feel confident supporting children with big emotions
- teach yoga and mindfulness in a way that actually works
- understand behaviour as communication, not “naughtiness”
- create safe, inclusive spaces for children to move, feel and rest
This is not about perfect poses or silent classes.
It’s about regulation, connection and trust.
You do not need:
This training is suitable for:
Who this training is for
children’s yoga teachers (new or experienced)
adult yoga teachers wanting to work with children
teachers, TAs and educators
parents, carers and wellbeing practitioners
previous children’s yoga training
to be “naturally calm”
to have all the answers
a regular yoga practice of your own
You just need curiosity, care and a willingness to learn.
This is a supported training. Modules will be released weekly, allowing you to learn, integrate and build confidence step by step.
- nervous-system informed
- trauma-aware and inclusive
- realistic about real classrooms and real children
- grounded in regulation rather than compliance
You’ll learn how to:
- respond calmly to big emotions
- use movement, breath and mindfulness appropriately
- hold boundaries without shame
- trust yourself as the adult in the room
This is yoga for children as they actually are — not as we wish they’d be.
What makes The Joyful Children Method Different
The training officially begins on 21st April, with modules released weekly so you can learn and integrate without overwhelm.
How children’s nervous systems work
Why “calm kids” isn’t the goal
Trauma-aware, inclusive teaching
Your role as the regulating adult
Teaching Calm From The Inside Out
MODULE ONE
Age-appropriate yoga for 3–5, 5–7 and 7–11s
Safety, pacing and body awareness
Using play, imagination and rhythm
Adapting for different needs
Includes pose libraries and sample class plans.
Yoga for Growing Bodies
MODULE two
Breath tools for anxiety, anger and overwhelm
Mindfulness that works for children
Emotional literacy through movement
Supporting big feelings without fear
Breath, Mindfulness & Big Emotions
MODULE THREE
Class structure and flow
Boundaries without shame
Behaviour as communication
Teaching in schools, studios and community spaces
Inclusion and SEND awareness
Teaching in the Real World
MODULE four
Planning confident, flexible classes
Finding your teaching voice
Ethics, safeguarding and professional boundaries
Sustainability and self-care as a teacher
Integration, Confidence & Next Steps
MODULE five
Choose Your Training Path
Self Paced Core Training
Supported Teacher Training
Mentored Certification Path
Videos + workbooks
Lifetime access
Certificate of completion
3 live group integration calls
Teaching confidence Q&A
Supportive community space
Practice teaching submission
Personal feedback from Jo
Option to be listed as a Jo Yoga for Children teacher
(Available during selected intakes only.)
£297
£397
£497
Refund Policy
Clear learning outcomes and professional standards
A certificate of completion
25 hours CPD
Accreditation & certification
This training provides:
A Note from Jo
I created this training because children don’t need more adults telling them how to behave — they need adults who understand what’s happening in their bodies and nervous systems.
You don’t need to be perfect.
You don’t need to get it right every time.
You need presence, compassion and tools that actually work.
That’s what this training offers. Anyone can teach Yoga to children - you just need an open mind and an open heart - we can change the world!
With Love
Jo x
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If you feel drawn to this work — trust that.
👉 Join The Joyful Children Method Training
Kelly McKain, Soul Sparks.space
I absolutely love Jo Yoga - Jo's kind and encouraging presence is very holding and I love the different themes of the classes, which really build into a life-changing practie on every level - physical, mental, spiritual and emotional. Thanks Jo for sharing your light and bringing your magic to my mat!
rRauceby Primary School
Thank you for coming to our school and teaching us some yoga, it was a new experience for most of us. Our favourite part was the meditating because it helped us to reflect and relax. Forming a well-balanced ‘tree’ proved to be quite challenging, but still extremely enjoyable. We loved every moment of the session and it would be brilliant if you could come again to teach us all some more yoga moves. Many thanks.