Dru Kids & Teens Teacher Training Course

Course content

Day 1 – 12th October 2024: Foundations Day &  Early Childhood 3-5 year olds

Lay the groundwork for effective teaching techniques and basic principles of teaching Dru yoga and meditation to young people, receiving:

• overview of how children grow and develop in their formative years
• essential concepts in child psychology
• insight into the teenage brain
• understanding of the uniqueness of individuals’ character and temperament through an ayurvedic model
• tips on how to create safe and inclusive spaces for all

Dive into the magical world of our littlest yogis, fostering their physical and emotional well-being, as we:

• learn creative and imaginative techniques that make yoga fun and meaningful
• discover props, books and stories taking them on engaging yoga adventures
• build a repertoire of how to captivate and keep their attention
• learn how we can introduce “the amazing body” to this age group so they have more awareness of how it can move and how to look after it

Day 2 – 27th October 2024:  Childhood 6 – 12 year olds & Teens and young adults 13-18 year olds

Journey into the vibrant world of primary school-aged children as we:

• have fun with games and activities that make learning yoga an enriching experience
• learn how to create/teach yoga stories and sequences, massages and relaxations
• discover how to introduce breathing practices and meditations to kids of varying ages in this age bracket
• brainstorm themes and learn approaches for lesson planning
• explore ways in which we can deepen their understanding of the human body, how it functions and how to care for it

Empower the leaders of tomorrow during this transformative stage of life of the teenage years, as we:

• explore strategies to connect with teenagers, providing tools for self-expression, stress management, and overall well-being
• address the specific challenges and opportunities of teaching yoga to teens
• learn how to foster resilience, emotional well-being and practices for good mental health
• explore approaches to teaching yogic philosophy

Day 3 – 9th November 2024:  The Practical Part of the Training

• Interactive Workshops: Engage in activities and games that bring theory to life, refining your teaching skills
• Marketing matters: learn strategies and gain insight into how you can add another string to your bow making a living from doing something you love while making a difference to this new rising generation
• Community Building: Network with fellow yogis, connect with like-minded individuals, form bonds and experience the joy of shared learning
• There will also be lesson planning and teaching assessments which will be done in small groups. These are a great opportunity for you to bring together and put into practice what you’ve learned so you can go out with confidence to share yoga, relaxation and meditation with kids and teens.

The Benefits

• Learn to teach Dru Yoga and meditation to children and teenagers from 3-18 in this comprehensive online course.
• You will receive all the tools to lead classes in schools confidently – sessions include understanding child development, how to adapt Dru yoga for children and how to plan engaging classes for all age groups.
• Help create ripples of love and joy in schools, community groups, holiday programmes, families, and wherever children are to be found!

What's Included

• An interactive online training course designed to train you to confidently teach Dru Yoga to children and young adults, from 3 to 18 years old.
• 3 mornings of live tuition.
• The course is online – with some pre-recorded sessions to watch in your own time and three live online half days which will be interactive with the Dru UK tutor team.
• You will receive a beautiful comprehensive manual, lesson plans, marketing information and everything you will need to become a confident teacher of children and young people.
• The course spans over three weekend days (Saturday or Sunday) over 4 weeks. There will be some sessions for you to watch in your own time, and we will be live for the three mornings with practical interactive sessions on Zoom. If you have to miss a day,  you can access the training videos afterwards and the course replays will be available for 3 years to give you plenty of time to practise!
• If you successfully complete the lesson planning part of the course (which is a group activity), you will receive a certificate as a Dru Kids and Teens teacher.

Contact details

If you have any questions or further queries about the course please contact us:

• Via email – hello@druworldwide.com
• Via phone – Beth on 01248 602 900 (extension 205) – Monday to Friday 9am – 11am