Why Y.O.G.A. for Youth?

• Y.O.G.A for Youth has been delivering yoga programming to children and teens for over 20 years, making it one of the longest-running and most well-established youth yoga non-profits in the United States.
• The acronym Y.O.G.A. stands for “Your Own Greatness Affirmed.” We are committed to uplifting young people so that they have the tools to realize their own greatness. Since its inception, Y.O.G.A. for Youth’s target population has been underserved and marginalized youth.
• Y.O.G.A. for Youth recognizes that human dignity, cultural, and intersectional identities are critical to thriving communities. Our training centers a “whole person” approach through relationship-building and strengths -based learning.
• We translate ancient yogic principles and practices into a language youth can understand and apply to their daily lives without diminishing their powerful effects.

Is the Y.O.G.A. for Youth Training for Me?

This training is for anyone who works with youth or feels called to work with youth. There are no prerequisites for the course.

• If you are a Yoga Teacher, this course will prepare you to teach in educational settings, community centers and detention facilities.
• If you are a Classroom Teacher or Teacher Assistant, this course will prepare you to bring yoga practices and principles into your classroom and incorporate into your own self-care.
• If you are a School Counselor, Psychologist, or Social Worker, this course will give you tools for your own self-care and to incorporate into your practice/ share with your clients.
• If you are a Parent, Youth Group Leader or Volunteer, this course will give you tools for your own self-care and to share with the young people in your life.
• If you are interested in teaching with Y.O.G.A. for Youth directly, successful completion of this course AND a 200-hour certification in any Yoga Alliance-approved teacher training are required.