95H PROGRAM

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YOGA FOR ALL ABILITIES® 95H CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

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Empower Children. Transform Lives. Become a Certified Yoga Instructor 

 

Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of children with disabilities?

Our Yoga for All Abilities® 95H Certification Program provides the knowledge, tools, and hands-on techniques you need to confidently teach yoga to children of all ages and abilities, including ADHD, ASD, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and rare syndromes.  

 

Designed for yoga teachers, educators, therapists, caregivers, nurses, and parents, this step-by-step training integrates therapeutic yoga practices with your existing skills to create safe, effective, and personalized sessions that empower each child to reach their full potential.  

 

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Part 1: Foundations of Yoga for All Abilities (48 Hours)

 

💡 Your journey begins here.

 

This foundational training provides essential tools for working with children with additional needs, offering hands-on instruction and expert guidance.  

 

✔ Specific techniques for evaluating infants and children (0–3 years old) 

✔ Bonding and interaction strategies to deepen the connection  

✔ How to create an optimal home environment to support development  

✔ Understanding the physiological & psychological benefits of yoga for

    child development  

✔ Working with the four key developmental stages:  

   - Preparatory Stage  (birth–6 months)  

   - Inductive Stage  (6 months–1 year)  

   - Interactive Stage (1–2 years)  

   - Imitative Stage (2–3 years)  

✔ Techniques for evaluating and teaching children (3–12 years old) 

✔ Demonstrations & videos showcasing real-life applications  

✔ Contraindications & relaxation techniques for safe practice  

 

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Part 2: Advanced Training for Teens & Young Adults (55 Hours) 

 

💡 Deepen your expertise. Expand your impact.

 

Building on Part 1, this advanced training refines your skills and focuses on adapting yoga for older children, teens, and young adults, while strengthening your ability to work with kids of all ages.  

 

✔ Review the four stages of development with direct feedback from

     Sonia Sumar or Renata MahaJyoti 

✔ Analyze teaching videos to refine your technique  

✔ Discuss the Sonia Sumar Method in depth  

✔ Understand the physiological & psychological benefits of yoga for older children  

✔ Learn specialized techniques for working with adolescents (13+)  

✔ Identify challenges & solutions for engaging teens in yoga  

✔ Discover best practices for structuring group classes  

✔ Receive personalized guidance through case studies and hands-on practice  

 

**Note:** Participants must have **completed Part 1** and **taught at least 2 hours of Yoga for All Abilities®** (4 half-hour classes).  

Each participant will bring a video of one of their sessions (compatible with Windows Media Player or QuickTime) for feedback.  

 

Accreditation & Certification

 

📜 Upon completing both Part 1 & 2, you will:

 

✔ Earn a Certificate of Accomplishment recognized by Yoga Alliance US (RCYT 95H) & IAYT (Continuing Education Provider) 

✔ Be eligible to officially teach Children using the Sonia Sumar Method - Yoga for All Abilities® 

✔ Apply for a Yoga for All Abilities® Licensed Teacher, giving you global recognition, website listing, and access to a thriving worldwide network of instructors  

 

💡 What does the Practitioner License offer?  

✔ Use the title  - Yoga for All Abilities Teacher | Yoga for the Special Child Teacher  

✔ Feature your contact details on our globally recognized website  

✔ Join an international network of dedicated yoga therapy practitioners  

✔ Gain greater visibility and reach potential clients  

 

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**Important:** If you plan to teach privately, check your country’s regulations—some may require insurance and updated background checks.  

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Who Should Attend? 

 

This **comprehensive certification** is ideal for:  

✅ Yoga teachers & educators  

✅ Occupational, physical & speech therapists  

✅ Special education professionals & caregivers  

✅ Nurses & healthcare providers  

✅ Parents looking to support their child’s development through yoga  

 

If you’re passionate about helping children reach their full potential, this program will give you the confidence and expertise to do just that.  

 

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Join Us & Become a Certified Instructor  

 

🌱 This is more than a course—it’s a movement to bring yoga to ALL children.  

 

💡 Are you ready to join the movement? Enroll today and help children thrive through the power of yoga!  

 

📩 SIGN UP NOW

 

We are AOTA CE providers (for more info, please click here)

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