How the School Yoga Program Can Advance Your Career
Bringing yoga and mindfulness into schools is not just a powerful way to support children’s well-being. It’s also a game-changer for your career.
Whether you’re an educator, therapist, school counselor, or yoga teacher, the School Yoga Program (SYP) provides you with the skills, structure, and confidence to create a lasting impact in your school or community while expanding your professional opportunities.
And now, with our partnership with Courses4Teachers, you can earn 135 graduate-level professional development hours (9 credits) as part of the program—making it easier than ever to grow your career while doing work you love!
For Pediatric Therapists and School Counselors: Enhance Your Toolbox
As a speech-language pathologist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, or school counselor, you work with students who need extra support in emotional regulation, motor skills, and sensory processing. The School Yoga Program gives you research-backed techniques that fit seamlessly into therapy sessions, small groups, or school-wide initiatives.
✔ Learn trauma-informed movement and breathing techniques to help students self-regulate.
✔ Improve therapy outcomes by incorporating yoga and mindfulness into existing interventions.
✔ Add a valuable credential to your expertise that enhances your impact in schools.
📌 Real Participant Results:
✅ Amy K. launched Mindfulness Monday, incorporating breathing and mindfulness into school-wide morning announcements. She also started a Kindergarten Recess Yoga Club and now runs kids yoga classes at a local recreation center.
✅ Dierdre, an occupational therapist, incorporated yoga and mindfulness into her therapy sessions, improving emotional intelligence and student engagement.
📌 Testimonials:
“If you are interested in beginning a school yoga program in your school but are unsure how to begin or question your ability to be successful, well…this is the program for you!”
— Precille, School Occupational Therapist
“This was hands down one of the best trainings I’ve ever done! I went from feeling overwhelmed to having a clear, step-by-step plan that I could actually implement.”
— Amy K., School Counselor
Perfect for: Therapists and counselors looking to use yoga and mindfulness in their therapy sessions to support student well-being and behavior management.
📌 School Yoga Program Alumni, Amy
For Specialists: Implement Mindfulness & Movement in Your School
Specialists—including behavior specialists, special education teachers, librarians, school nurses, math and reading interventionists, and wellness teachers—often work with students who struggle with emotional regulation, anxiety, and focus.
✔ Create school-wide mindfulness and movement initiatives to support student success.
✔ Improve student outcomes in special education and behavior intervention programs.
✔ Gain confidence in leading yoga and mindfulness practices in your school.
📌 Real Participant Results:
✅ Kara, a behavior specialist and kids yoga teacher, implemented weekly yoga sessions for first graders, leading to a 5-minute meditation practice that resulted in complete classroom silence—a huge win for focus and emotional regulation.
✅ Deanna, a wellness teacher, used the program’s resources to empower students through movement and mindfulness, building a calm, engaging learning environment.
📌 Testimonials:
“I am teaching yoga weekly to a first-grade class and would say it is a highlight for both me and the students. It has also taught me to not underestimate how students will respond. The few times I have included a 5-minute mindfulness meditation, I have had complete quiet!!”
— Kara, Behavior Specialist and Kids Yoga Teacher
“The SYP provided easy-to-apply information, resources, and engaging activities to build the perfect yoga and mindfulness program classroom. The SYP gave me the confidence to implement the few ideas I had and opened my eyes to how to slowly grow the program to be what I wanted. I gained the confidence to know that I could empower students through movement and mindful practices.”
— Deanna, K-2 Wellness Teacher
Perfect for: Special education teachers, behavior specialists, and school wellness coordinators looking to implement school-wide programs for student success.
📌 School Yoga Program Alumni, JaTorra
For Educators: Bring Mindfulness & Movement into Your Classroom
If you’re a classroom teacher, PE teacher, or wellness teacher, you already know the challenges of keeping students focused, engaged, and emotionally regulated. The School Yoga Program helps you integrate simple, effective mindfulness and movement strategies into your school day—without adding extra work to your already full plate.
✔ Stand out as a leader in social-emotional learning (SEL) and classroom wellness.
✔ Improve student engagement and behavior with simple yoga-based techniques.
✔ Fulfill professional development requirements with 135 graduate-level hours.
📌 Real Participant Results:
✅ Sandy developed a Pre-K to 5th grade program with themed days and a four-instructor rotation, leading to improved student focus and behavior—even among students with behavioral challenges.
✅ Leslie, a PE teacher, used the step-by-step SYP homework to apply for her first grant to bring her yoga program into schools. She also booked her first in-person teacher professional development “calm and focused kids in the classroom” training at her school.
📌 Testimonials:
“I finally have the tools to create an intentional school yoga program that works. The resources, support, and coaching were invaluable!”
— Melanie, Kindergarten Teacher
“Witnessing others through the SYP who have actually been able to create their own programs in the kids yoga space was so helpful. The Mastermind calls with Giselle were so useful because she is practical in her approach and strategy, and she really wants to support each individual on this journey.”
— JaTorra, Retired Elementary Teacher and Mindfulness Teacher
Perfect for: Preschool, elementary, middle school, and high school teachers looking to incorporate movement and mindfulness into their curriculum and improve classroom management.
📌 School Yoga Program Alumni, Leslie
For Yoga Teachers and Wellness Coaches: Expand Your Reach & Income
If you’re an adult yoga teacher, kids yoga instructor, meditation teacher, or mindfulness coach, you may be wondering how to expand your career beyond studio classes. Schools and community organizations are actively looking for experts to bring movement and mindfulness into their programs—and this course gives you the framework and tools to step into that role with confidence.
✔ Learn how to structure and market a school yoga program that meets district needs.
✔ Position yourself as a leader in school-based yoga to access new career opportunities.
✔ Increase your earning potential by offering specialized services to schools.
📌 Real Participant Results:
✅ Synthia transitioned from a special education teacher to a full-time preschool yoga teacher, running yoga classes at schools, libraries, and preschools—creating her ideal schedule.
✅ Tamar successfully persuaded her middle school to offer yoga as an elective, leading to opportunities at daycares, studios, and private sessions.
📌 Testimonials:
“I am in love with this course …. It’s like the light bulb went off and ideas just started flowing of what I am called to do! Thank you!”
— Tracy, Yoga Teacher and Early Childhood Teacher
“I just wanted to say thanks again for all the ideas, knowledge, and experiences I was able to share with the group because of you. I will always be so grateful for this course. I have a backpack full of ideas, structure, and creativity. I’m ready to dive into this yoga and mindfulness journey.”
— Yami, Kids Yoga Teacher
Perfect for: Yoga instructors looking to bring yoga into schools, secure contracts, and expand their career opportunities beyond the studio.
📌 School Yoga Program Alumni, Tamar
For School Leaders & Community Advocates: Create Meaningful Change
Homeschoolers, recreation staff, dance teachers, sport coaches, and community leaders play a huge role in bringing yoga and mindfulness into schools and their local communities.
✔ Turn your passion into action by learning how to structure, fund, and implement a successful program.
✔ Work on your own terms; this course gives you the flexibility to build a yoga initiative that fits your lifestyle.
✔ Learn from a supportive community of educators, therapists, and yoga teachers who are also on this journey.
✔ Strengthen your credentials if you’re transitioning into a new wellness-related career path.
📌 Real Participant Results:
✅ Lori, a reading specialist, created staff yoga sessions, after-school mindfulness clubs, and Wellness Family event nights while integrating mindfulness into 5th-grade test prep.
✅ Kim, a retired kindergarten teacher, launched an 8-week yoga and mindfulness program for preschools, complete with parent communication materials and take-home breathing cards.
📌 Testimonials:
“As a former School Yoga Program alumni, I can say that Giselle and the crew are amazing and are very sincere in helping us become the ambassadors that we want to be for the kids!”
— Gena, Youth Coach
“I think one extra special part was the reminder to those going through the SYP is to remind yourself of why you’re doing it. I felt the creativity rise within me, and it genuinely helped solidify the ‘why’ for me and those who could benefit.”
— Erin, Homeschooler and Mom of 5 Children
Perfect for: Parents, retired teachers, child care center directors, coaches, intuitive healers, and drama and dance teachers.
📌 School Yoga Program Alumni, Erin
Calling All Yoga Teachers, Education Specialists, Pediatric Therapists, Classroom Teachers, and Community Leaders!
✅ Make an Impact and Grow Your Career with the School Yoga Program
With the ability to earn 135 professional development hours through Courses4Teachers, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career while creating meaningful change for students and educators!
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