OM Yoga UK – June 2017

> highly therapeutic form of yoga

suitable for all ages & abilities

> training locations around the UK

> for self development or to teach

> 200 hour accredited course

> 24/7 online support

> flexible payment options

> postgrad yoga therapy

qualification

> meditation teacher training

also available

druyoga.com

DRU YOGA

teAcheR tRAininG

reduces stress 4

reduces back pain 4

improves wellbeing 4

helps prevent injuries 4

Research shows

that Dru Yoga

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practice.
n Teach with love, authenticity, enthusiasm
and joy.
n Give yourself a break – go for a massage,
a turmeric latte, a retreat ... remember to
fill your own cup too.

Commitment to the children: the
makers of man
n Respect the uniqueness and dignity of
each student.
n Provide an environment that promotes
physical, emotional, social, intellectual
and spiritual development of all students.
n Be aware that your actions speak as
loudly as your words. Remember that the
yamas and niyamas are the roots and
trunk of our yoga tree of life ... they are
the foundation ... the best way to teach
these is to practice them. The children
will observe and absorb the best version
of you.
n Embrace diversity in human values,
beliefs, practices and actions.
n Be sensitive to the moral, social, cultural
and religious standards of students and
groups and avoid imposing your own
beliefs. Group discussions are beneficial.
n Encourage students to develop and
evaluate their own values and beliefs.
n Welcome all students regardless of race,
gender, religion, national origin, sexual
preference or physical disability (teaching
skill level permitting).
n Protect students from intimidation,
embarrassment or degradation by
keeping classes non-competitive and fun.
n Help students to grow into peaceful, non-
violent adults.
n Establish boundaries that honour and
respect both child and teacher to ensure
that everyone involved will feel secure
and happy. Encourage the children to
make their own yoga pledge or intention
for the lesson.
n If you need to redirect or discipline the
children, be conscious of your language,
tone of voice and physical demeanour.
Acknowledge the positive. Minimise the
negative. Live your yoga as you teach.
n Try to be with the children in their
moment. If they’re full of energy, begin
with more active poses and games.
Encourage children to recognise and
embrace their emotions and give them
tools to be able to channel these in
a healthy manner, preparing them to
focus, concentrate and develop inner
awareness.

Commitment to creating our

best classes:

n Arrive early to set up your mats

and props.

n Become present and centered – ready

to guide.

n Have a detailed (but flexible) lesson plan.

n Remember yoga is more than just

asana. Think of ways to stimulate the

whole child.

n Keep your classes flowing with a wide

assortment of poses and novel teaching

methods.

n Limit the number of repetitions for

each pose. Children like a combination

of familiar poses and like to learn new

poses.

n Help them to make connections between

their actions and the environment; to be

conscious in their choices as they grow

towards adulthood.

n Be in nature as much as possible –

hold classes in a park, at the beach, in

the woods, on the grass, under a tree.

Nature is an incredible classroom to truly

teach the concepts of connection and

interdependence.

n Teach children respect for all nature as

well as a sense of humbleness and awe.

Help them develop an understanding

of the uniqueness of plants and other

creatures.

n Make peace, interdependence and

ecology part their repertoire. Instil in the

children a recognition of connection.

We are all parts of the same whole.

We are one.

n Teach children that everything we do

affects everything else. Children can

make a difference – they are the adults

of tomorrow.

As teachers, we all have good days,

challenging days and amazing days – but

each one will teach us something new. Always

be open to this learning. Remain grounded

and centered and most importantly...don’t

forget to breathe. Serve each class and each

child with a smile.

Bryony Duckitt of YogaBeez Children’s Yoga

runs teacher trainings around the globe

(yogabeez.com)

om yoga teacher training guide