Teenagers today are more stressed than ever and sharing the practice of yoga can transform them and positively influence the rest of their lives. These are the years that they begin to explore who they are and dive into the deeper dimensions of the yoga practice. This course will teach you how to guide students in a journey of self-exploration, giving students effective yogic tools to handle stress, anger, anxiety, depression, and other challenges facing teens. You'll learn how to help students develop compassion and self-confidence, so that ultimately they will be empowered to be agents of peace in the world.

What you will learn:

- The benefits of yoga for Teens - Teen appropriate yoga poses, class themes, relaxation exercises, visualization and meditation techniques, including laughter meditation - Developing a yoga class that is fun, safe, effective and engaging - Yoga practice for insomnia - Breathing techniques to calm, energize, and balance the nervous system - Identifying teaching objectives - Learning how to connect with teens and how to hold the space in the classroom -How to make yoga philosophy accessible to teens; including principles of yoga (Yamas, Niyamas, non-violence and karma yoga) - Establishing the balance of discipline and order in the classroom with spontaneity and play - Working with at-risk populations - Games and activities that address teen issues such as self-esteem, body image, nutrition, stress, anger, forgiveness, relationships, additiction, and sexual health - Creative ways to build confidence, trust, teamwork, focus, concentration, and a sense of peace within - Incorporating props, music, art, and poetry into teen classes - Helping teens overcome self-destructive behaviors and attitudes, replacing negative habits with healthy habits - Helping teens identify negative thought patterns and replace negative self-talk with positive affirmations - The male/female dynamic in the yoga classroom and how to avoid pitfalls - Teaching with confidence and creativity, patience and acceptance, with an open-heart and an open mind - Establishing appropriate teacher boundries - How to inspire teens to create goals and develop the courage and perseverance to follow their dreams

Fee: $595, includes certificate of course completion, comprehensive course manual, teen meditation cd, and teacher listing on the Karma Kids Yoga website. Qualifies for 30 CEU's (Continuing Education Units). Special discount for Integral Yoga Teachers.

Call (646)638-1444 with any questions.

Willmington, NC - Weekend Course - Saturday, August 3rd, through Monday, August 5th, 9:00am - 6:00pm each day at Wilmington Yoga Center, located at 5329 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC. Call (910)350-0234 to register.