I AM Yoga Nidra for Kids
Professional Facilitator Certification
Learn to bring the transformative practice of Yoga Nidra to children and teens, equipping them with practical tools for relaxation, emotional self-regulation, focus, and navigating the challenges of growing up.
This specialized training builds upon the foundations of I AM Yoga Nidra and explores how its principles can be thoughtfully adapted to meet the unique needs of children at different stages of development.
Prerequisite: Completion of Yoga Nidra I: Immersion and Yoga Nidra II: Certification. (Bridge course is available for those who haven’t completed the prerequisite.)
Kids Yoga Nidra Certification
With Kamini Desai, Ph.D.
Give Children the Tools to Navigate Life
Children today face increasing demands, stimulation, social pressures, and emotional challenges.
They need more than strategies to manage stress in the moment. They need tools that help them develop a healthy relationship with themselves, understand their inner experiences, and find a sense of safety and balance within.
"If every 8 year old in the world is taught meditation, we will eliminate violence from the world within one generation."— Dalai Lama
Yoga Nidra offers a unique opportunity to introduce children to these skills.In this specialized training, you will discover how I AM Yoga Nidra can be adapted for children ages 5 through the teenage years, with guidance on introducing appropriate practices to younger children under five.You will explore how to create meaningful, age-appropriate experiences that support children's natural development while respecting their individual needs, interests, and capacities.Whether you are a Yoga Nidra facilitator, parent, educator, counselor, therapist, psychologist, or childcare professional, this training will expand your ability to share this valuable practice with the next generation.
Study with
Kamini Desai Ph.D.
Author • Lineage Holder •Co-Creator of the I AM Yoga Nidra Methodology
Experience the teachings of Dr. Kamini Desai, an internationally recognized Yoga Nidra educator, author, and developer of I AM Yoga Nidra.
With more than 35 years of teaching experience, Kamini brings a unique depth of knowledge and practical understanding to the art and science of Yoga Nidra.
Her approach integrates traditional yogic wisdom with contemporary understanding, making the transformative principles of Yoga Nidra accessible and applicable to everyday life.
This specialized training builds upon her established I AM Yoga Nidra methodology, extending its application to the unique developmental needs of children and teens.
Understanding Children's Development
Explore the developmental stages of childhood and adolescence, including how children's needs, attention, and capacities differ with age.
Practical Facilitation Skills
Develop the confidence to design and guide individual and group Yoga Nidra sessions for children and teens, with opportunities to practice.
Adapting Yoga Nidra for Children
Learn to adapt the principles of I AM Yoga Nidra using age-appropriate language, imagery, and techniques to meet individual needs, including children with ADD/ADHD, ASD, and hyperactivity.
Practical Resources
Receive the digital I AM Yoga Nidra for Kids Card Deck, accompanying manual, and research references, including guidance on using the card deck with adults..
Supporting Children's Wellbeing
Understand how Yoga Nidra can support relaxation, emotional regulation, self-awareness, and concentration, informed by current research.
Professional Certification
Receive your Yoga Nidra for Kids Facilitator Certification upon successful completion.
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