Who's this program for?

The School Yoga Program is designed for educators, yoga teachers, occupational therapists, pediatric therapists, school counselors, social workers, special education professionals, teacher assistants, administrators, parents, and community leaders who are passionate about bringing yoga and mindfulness into school or community settings.

Participants come from a wide range of roles from around the world, but they all share a common goal:
to support children’s emotional, physical, and social
well-being through movement and mindfulness.

This program equips you with practical tools to help students engage more fully in their role as learners by improving focus, fostering social participation, and supporting emotional regulation during academic tasks, play, and classroom activities.

School Yoga Program is a good fit if: 

• You’re ready to create a yoga and mindfulness program that specifically suits the needs of your school’s population. 
• You’re looking for a “done-WITH-you” experience where we guide you to create your customized program.
• You're an OT, PT, school counselor, pediatric therapist, teacher, parent (via PTO/PTA), administrator, PE teacher, recreation staff, social worker, kids yoga instructor, or a special education teacher who is looking to create a powerful program for your school community.
• You’re an open-minded, curious lifelong learner and someone who “gets stuff done.”
• You’re community focused and looking to positively contribute to your school community.
• ✔️ Educators
  ✔️ Yoga Teachers
  ✔️ Pediatric Therapists
  ✔️ School Counselors
  ✔️ Social Workers
  ✔️ Special Education Professionals
  ✔️ Occupational Therapists
  ✔️ Occupational Therapy Assistants
  ✔️ Occupational Therapy Students
  ✔️ Teacher Assistants
  ✔️ Administrators
  ✔️ Parents
  ✔️ Community Leaders

This program is designed for all experience levels. No prior training or prerequisites needed!

When does this program start?

You will get immediate access to all the material in this program. We suggest you get started right away with the Yoga & Mindfulness 101 course.

The course officially starts the week of October 19th, with a live kick-off call on TBD. No worries if you cannot make it live. The call will be recorded and provided within the course area.

What's the time commitment?

The total time commitment: 2–20 hours over 6 weeks (depending on your motivation, past experience, interests, and need for credits)

The amount of time you put in is the amount of time you'll potentially get out of it.

We know everyone’s schedule and learning style is different, so the School Yoga Program is designed to fit your needs.

Speedboat Approach: Short on time? Hop in the “speedboat” and go straight to the core content. Watch the key videos in each session to quickly grasp the essentials and start applying what you learn right away. You can always come back later to explore more.

Canoe Approach: Want to dive deeper? Take the “canoe,” moving at a slower pace to pause, reflect, and explore side topics. Along with the videos, you can review the PDFs, guest speaker presentations, and other supporting resources, allowing you to marinate on ideas and customize them more fully for your community.

Whether you zip through like a speedboat or meander like a canoe, you’ll still reach the same destination: a customized yoga and mindfulness program for children that works for you

Do I get support?

Yes, absolutely! You will receive support through the FOUR group coaching calls that are offered during the six weeks of the program. If you are unable to make the calls live, you can submit your questions ahead of time and get them answered.

All calls will be on Zoom and recorded and made available afterward. Questions can be sent via email beforehand as well. Even if you can't make it live to the calls, you will get so much out of the recordings and your questions answered.

After you've completed the program, you're not left to figure everything out on your own! You are now among the ranks of our "Kids Yoga Stories School Yoga Ambassadors". You will be invited to our private Facebook community to connect, brainstorm, and share hurdles and successes.

I don’t practice yoga and mindfulness myself. Will this be a problem?

Definitely not! We hear this all the time, and this concern is one of the main barriers for teachers to get started. Please don’t let this stop you from bringing the benefits of yoga and mindfulness to children.

In fact, we have included a bonus course, Yoga & Mindfulness 101, that will help you begin to explore and develop your own practice, if you so choose. 

What will I learn in this course? How is it different than other school mindfulness and yoga programs?

We differ in many ways. We help you create a truly customized program for your school that is tailored to the needs of your specific community. Further we cover topics that aren't covered elsewhere including:

• Discover ways to fund your program…
  ...even if the costs seem prohibitive, you’re not sure what options are available, or you don’t think your school will contribute.
  
• How to get buy-in from hesitant administrators, skeptic teachers, and concerned parents…
  ...even if they think yoga is religious, view it as some “wishy-washy, hippy-dippy” practice, or simply value academics above all else.
  
• Dig deeper to understand what’s culturally relevant for your community, what support you have based on any challenges and special needs, and what may and may not work for your school population...
  ...so you can create the very best program for your school.
  
• Prepare yourself with a variety of engaging exercises and practices that students will enjoy...
  ...even if they think yoga and mindfulness is lame and boring, or if they’re overly concerned what others might think. 
  
• Engage with the tools and resources to adapt to different age groups and maturity levels so that children find yoga and mindfulness engaging and interesting...
  ... so everyone benefits from the mindfulness and yoga lessons, even the most challenging students. 
  
• Create a workable, consistent plan that can easily adapt and fit into your day...
  ...even if you feel there is very little time to fit in everything that is already required of you.
  
• Gain the confidence to teach the poses and exercises...
  ...even if you're uncomfortable with the movements, don’t feel like a yoga role model, or generally feel "out of shape.” 
  
• Discover ways to meet the entire class where they’re at...
  ...despite challenges with skeptical students who goof off or try and distract the rest of the class from the activity. 
  
• Learn to present research and build strategies to convince parents, administration, and teachers that yoga and mindfulness can actually benefit children’s academic performance as much as their social emotional well-being...
  ...that way you can gain more buy-in and support from the major stakeholders in bringing yoga and mindfulness to children.
  
• See what’s possible by hearing from teachers in the field who have successfully brought yoga and mindfulness to their schools…
  ...that way, you can see what a school yoga program looks like in action and have the confidence to create your own!

How will I access this course? Is it easy?

Yes, it is super easy! You will be provided log-in access immediately upon purchase. This self-paced course is easy to access through any device and is available once you log into our Academy site. All resources—including videos, downloadable worksheets, workbooks, checklists, and more—are contained within this easy-to-use learning platform. Calls will be conducted via Zoom.

When are the live calls?

All calls (1 hour each) will be via zoom. Dates are:

Kick-off Call: October 22nd, 12pm ET

Coaching Call #1: November 6th, 2:30pm ET
Coaching Call #2: November 20th, 2:30pm ET
Coaching Call #3: December 4th, 2:30pm ET

What happens if I can't make the calls?

We set up this course to keep you on track. We have our group calls scheduled to help you complete your plan by the time we wrap in November. However, we understand that life gets in the way. You won't miss a thing if you have to take a bit longer to start/complete the course. You will have access to all the modules to take them when it suits your schedule, and you can watch the recorded group calls at your leisure. There is a lot of flexibility if you need it!

Can I see how the course is structured?

Yes, you can. You can view the full syllabus here.

How much does it cost?

As a member of our community, the full price of this course is a one-time payment of $897.

Total value is well over $3,700 including bonus resources, live coaching, and more. Instead… you’ll only pay $897!

Payment plan is available via SHOPPAY at checkout!

What age group is this for?

This is for ALL ages, because it's all about how to create your own customized school yoga program for your children's needs and preferences.

Do you have something I can share with my admin or others that explains the School Yoga Program?

Yes! We’ve put together a downloadable, printable brochure that makes it easy to share the School Yoga Program with your school leadership, administrators, or colleagues. It highlights the program’s benefits and structure in a clear, professional format—perfect for sparking conversations and building support within your community.

Download it here!

Will this course help me apply for a grant?

Yes! We have two modules to cover these topics:

• Budgeting – what kinds of things you could purchase for your yoga club (ex. props, resources), what other expenses you might incur, and how much money you’ll need
• Financial Backing – lists of where you could secure funding and sample proposals

This School Yoga Program was designed for exactly your type of situation where you have a group of children of various ages, needs, and backgrounds.

What if I'm based outside the US?

The course was designed for teachers, health practitioners, and school leadership on how to bring yoga to their schools/school districts. However, kids yoga teachers have also used this course to design programs that they bring into schools. We cover all the foundational concepts of why you want to teach kids yoga, what skills you’re targeting for your population, and how to engage children (the who, what, why, when, and how). We have learned that there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to designing a school yoga program due to the diverse needs of each school community. It really is about developing a customized program for YOUR school, regardless of where you live.

I’m hoping to get help covering the cost. What if I can’t get the funding in time during this sale?

Please send us an email to let us know that you are actively pursuing funding, and we will hold your spot (including pricing and bonuses) for you.

But you must email giselle @ kidsyogastories.com before the registration deadline!

Is there a refund/cancellation policy?

You have 30 days from enrollment to decide if this program is right for you.

If it's not the fit you were hoping for, just email us at giselle@kidsyogastories.com for a full refund.

No questions asked. No hassles!

Do you offer CEUs/professional credits?

Courses4Teachers - Graduate-level professional development semester credits/units!

Kids Yoga Stories is excited to offer you accreditation for our trainings through Courses4Teachers, a well-established organization passionate about helping teachers get credit for their training. Through a simple registration process, you will earn graduate-level professional development semester credits/units through the University of the Pacific. These credits are designed for teachers across the USA to gain salary advancement and/or renew credentials. They are transferable across districts nationwide.

All you need is a Certificate of Completion after completing any of the Kids Yoga Stories trainings below, and Courses4Teachers will ensure that your time and efforts are acknowledged.

SCHOOL YOGA PROGRAM: This program requires 135 hours of training. You may register for 9 units/credits.

Register here: https://courses4teachers.net/kids-yoga-stories/

For any questions, please contact Courses4Teachers directly at courses4teachers@courses4teachers.net

Is the School Yoga Program approved for Yoga Alliance CEUs?

Yes! The School Yoga Program is now officially recognized by Yoga Alliance. Upon completion, participants earn 30 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) that count toward their Yoga Alliance requirements. In fact, that’s enough to cover two full years of CEU requirements for registered yoga teachers.

Is the School Yoga Program approved by AOTA for professional development?

This PD activity is provided as a co-sponsorship event with Aspire OT, an AOTA Approved Sponsor.

info@AspireOT.us

www.AspireOTed.com

Aspire OT is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development and an AOTA APP Approved Sponsor. Co-sponsor PD activity approval ID# 15278. This Blended/Hybrid is offered at 1.33 CEUs (Advanced level, Occupational Therapy Service Delivery, Professional Issues, Foundational Knowledge)

The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

What are the completion requirements?

In order to receive the certificate of completion, participants must meet ALL of the following criteria:

• Payment of the course in full
• Watch each module’s recorded content in its entirety
• Complete and submit all module’s assignments
• Complete and submit final School Yoga Program

*Please note that no credit or certificate will be issued unless all criteria is met.

Is there an opportunity to work one-to-one with Giselle?

Yes! You can elevate your School Yoga Program experience with a VIP 1-1 strategy session—a personalized, one-hour consultation with Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories.

This session is designed to help you brainstorm, strategize, and troubleshoot as you build a customized yoga and mindfulness program for your school, district, or organization.

What You’ll Get in Your VIP Session:

• Personalized Planning: Work through your unique vision and create an action plan tailored to your setting.
• Overcoming Obstacles: Discuss challenges like buy-in, funding, scheduling, space limitations, or program structure.
• Expert Guidance: Get insights on age-appropriate yoga and mindfulness practices that fit your students’ needs.
• Practical Solutions: Walk away with clear next steps and creative ideas to make your program a success.
• Momentum & Confidence: Gain clarity and motivation to move forward with a sustainable, engaging yoga initiative.

This one-on-one chat has been invaluable for past participants, giving them the confidence and direction needed to bring their school yoga programs to life. You can add this option when you check out.

Contact Us:

Please contact us via email for questions, assistance, accommodations, or to provide feedback.

Giselle Shardlow | giselle@kidsyogastories.com | www.kidsyogastories.com