So you want to start teaching kids yoga – amazing! Whether you’re a school teacher, yoga instructor, parent, or passionate beginner, there’s a growing demand for mindful movement experiences for children. Teaching yoga to kids is joyful, meaningful, and hugely rewarding – but it helps to start with the right plan, training, and mindset.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you take your first confident steps into teaching kids yoga.
Step 1: Understand Why You Want to Teach Kids Yoga
Ask yourself: what draws you to this work? Maybe you love working with children, or you’ve seen the impact yoga can have on their wellbeing, focus, or emotions. Clarifying your intent will help guide your decisions about training, style, and the type of classes you want to offer.
Having a clear “why” also supports your confidence when marketing your classes or communicating with parents and schools.
Step 2: Get Trained by a Program That Suits Your Goals
While it’s not always legally required to be certified, we strongly recommend completing a specialist kids yoga teacher training course.
Look for a course that:
- Covers child development, safety, and age-appropriate teaching techniques
- Gives you real-world class examples and planning tools
- Includes guidance on managing group dynamics and behaviour
- Is aligned with your values (e.g. playful, storytelling-led, inclusive, mindful)
💡 The Cosmic Kids Getting Started in Kids Yoga course is a great fit if you want flexible, practical, story-based training you can do at your own pace. You’ll learn everything from warm-ups and cool-downs to class structure, visualisation, and classroom management.
Our course is insurer-recognised and also offers a video assessment process with personalised feedback from Jaime, so you know you’re truly ready to teach.
Step 3: Practice the Content Until You Feel Confident
Kids yoga isn’t about memorising complex sequences. It’s about holding space, engaging young imaginations, and guiding mindful movement.
Practice by:
- Teaching your own children or nieces/nephews
- Practicing in front of a mirror or filming yourself
- Recording a class and watching it back to refine your timing and tone
- Teaching small trial classes to trusted friends or family members
Repetition helps you find your teaching rhythm, build your confidence, and fine-tune your delivery.
Step 4: Choose Your Setting and Age Group
Think about where your first class could take place. You might already have a great starting point in mind — maybe you help run an after-school club, teach in a school, or know parents through your local community. It might be the school your children attend, a local nursery, or even your living room.
From there, consider how your weekly schedule could grow: perhaps you mix daytime kids yoga with evening adult classes at the same venue, or offer sessions across different local schools and community centres.
Planning your teaching around your life — and where you already have trusted connections — is often the best way to get started.
Here are some options:
- Nurseries, preschools or kindergartens
- Primary or elementary schools
- Yoga studios or community spaces
- Birthday parties or seasonal events
- Online classes (live or recorded)
Decide what age groups you’re most comfortable with (3–5, 5–8, 8–11, etc.), and adapt your content accordingly. Younger children need more visualisation and repetition. Older children enjoy story-based flow and light physical challenges.
Also consider what times of day and days of the week you’ll teach, and how long each session will be. Typical kids yoga classes run for 30–45 minutes depending on the age group.
Step 5: Gather Your Materials
Prepare yourself with:
- A simple mat or floor space
- Props like breathing balls, soft toys, or visual timers
- Your class plan or script
- A calm, welcoming presence
If you need help, then we have resources you can browse including dozens of class plans. Or, for something more in-depth, the Cosmic Kids course includes class plans, printable rule posters, and a class blueprint template that takes the guesswork out of structuring your sessions. You’ll also gain access to downloadable assets like accident forms, certificates, and outreach templates.
Step 6: Start Small and Reflect Often
Your first class might not go perfectly – and that’s okay! Start with a small group or short session, and build from there.
After each class, ask:
- What worked well?
- Where did the kids engage most?
- What could I try differently next time?
Reflection is how great teachers grow.
Step 7: Build Your Confidence and Community
Join groups like the Cosmic Kids Campus or other Facebook groups for kids yoga teachers. It’s a great place to get ideas, ask questions, and celebrate your progress. You can also connect with local schools, studios, or parenting groups to share your offerings.
Building relationships and hearing from others on the same journey helps reduce isolation and encourages sustainable growth.
Step 8: Consider Your Business Model
Once you’re teaching, it’s helpful to start thinking about your pricing, promotion, and long-term plans.
Ask:
- How will you charge? (e.g. per session, term, or block?)
- Will you offer discounts for siblings or referrals?
- Do you need insurance, policies, or registration forms?
💡 Our Making a Living as a Kids Yoga Teacher course includes templates, pricing strategies, and outreach emails to help you build a sustainable teaching practice.
What Kids Gain from Yoga
Understanding the value of your work helps reinforce your purpose and explain it to others. Through yoga, kids can develop:
- Emotional regulation and resilience
- Confidence and body awareness
- Focus and concentration
- Creative expression and storytelling skills
- Positive peer connections and collaboration
Yoga gives children tools they’ll carry with them for life – and you’ll be a part of that journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be a certified yoga teacher to teach kids yoga?
Not always – but specialist training like our Getting Started in Kids Yoga course gives you the tools and confidence to do it safely and creatively.
What’s the best age group to start teaching?
Many teachers begin with ages 4–7, where imagination and movement come together naturally.
Can I teach kids yoga if I’m not super flexible?
Absolutely! Kids yoga is about storytelling, movement, and presence – not perfect poses. We recommend having some personal experience doing yoga yourself, as this can really help. That said, we get lots of teachers doing our training to add another string to their bow.
Want to Take the First Step Now?
🎓 Ready to train as a kids yoga teacher?
👉 Join the full course at Cosmic Kids: https://cosmickids.com/learn
Take the free crash course: www.kidsyogacrashcourse.com
Starting something new can feel big, but this journey is joyful and full of impact. With the right training, tools, and support, you’ll be well on your way to creating magical yoga experiences for kids – and making a real difference.
