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3 Things I Stopped Doing as a Kids Yoga Teacher
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Hi Reader, When I first started teaching Kids Yoga, I thought a good class meant children were following along, staying on their mats and doing what I had planned. Over time, I realised that some of my biggest learning came from the things I gradually stopped doing. 1. I stopped expecting stillness immediatelyChildren may come into class excited, tired, distracted or full of energy. Instead of expecting them to suddenly sit still and focus, I learnt to meet the energy first — often through movement, play or a familiar settling activity — and then gradually guide the class towards slower movement, breath and focus. 2. I stopped giving long instructionsWith children, more words don’t always mean better understanding. I started using shorter cues, demonstrations, visuals, props and experience instead of explaining everything first. Sometimes the simplest instruction works best. 3. I stopped expecting every child to participate in the same wayOne child may copy every pose. Participation doesn’t always have to look the same. I learnt to observe more, adapt more and focus less on everyone doing exactly the same thing. And that has probably been one of the biggest shifts in the way I teach today. Something to reflect on, If you already teach children, ask yourself:Am I trying to make the child fit my lesson plan — or am I adapting the lesson to the child in front of me? That reflection sits at the heart of both of my teacher trainings. 95-Hour Kids Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher TrainingFor those wanting to teach children from toddlers to teens through age-appropriate yoga, breathing, mindfulness, creativity, class planning and practical teaching techniques. 📍Singapore Weekday: 19–30 October 2026 Explore the Singapore Training Live Online: 25 September–16 October 2026 Explore the Live Online Training Curious before committing? 95-Hour Special Needs Kids & Young Adults Yoga Teacher TrainingFor those wanting to go deeper into inclusive teaching, sensory needs, co-regulation, adaptations, communication, behaviour support, supporting different ways of participating. working with diverse abilities. 📍Singapore Weekend: 12 September–11 October 2026 👉 Explore the FREE Special Needs Training Preview Both previews are completely free and designed to help you understand the teaching approach and decide which training feels right for you. 🎉 Early Bird registration is still open for the next few days for our upcoming cohorts. A few things to know about the training: • Yoga Alliance–accredited certification Whether you’re ready to train now or simply curious about this work, I hope the free previews give you something useful to take away. With gratitude, Helping adults become confident, mindful guides for children. ------------------------------------------------------- Stay ConnectedI'd love to continue sharing practical ideas, teaching tips, and inspiration with you. 📱 Instagram: @blissyogakids 🌐 Website: courses.blissyogasg.com 📧 Email:parul@blissyogasg.com ⭐ Hear from our community: 💜 About the FounderParul Chaturvedi is a Kids, Teens & Special Needs Yoga Educator with 10+ years of experience and 10,000+ teaching hours. As the Founder of BlissYogaSG, she leads Yoga Alliance Accredited Kids Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher Training and integrates yoga, mindfulness, trauma-informed practices, and creative teaching methods to support children's holistic development. She is passionate about helping teachers, educators, therapists, and parents confidently bring yoga and mindfulness into children's lives in a meaningful, age-appropriate way. |
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