Course Curriculum

  • 01

    1. Introduction: Evolved

    • Welcome!

    • Meet Next Generation Yoga

    • Create the Space

    • Course Description

  • 02

    2. Taking Care of Teachers

    • Self Care Reflection

    • What Nourishes You?

    • Article by Amy Nucera
  • 03

    3. Self-Care

    • Ideas for Self-Care

    • Self-Care Checklist
  • 04

    4. What is Yoga?

    • Yoga Means "to connect"

    • The Mind, Body, Breath Connection

    • How, When, and Where Did Yoga Start and How Has It Changed Over Time?

    • Benefits of Yoga

    • Heart Belly Breathing

  • 05

    5. What is Mindfulness?

    • Right Here, Right Now

    • Mindfulness as a Practice

    • Mindful Listening Ideas

    • Mindful Eating Practice

    • Mindful Eating Activity
  • 06

    6. Yoga and Mindfulness

    • Mindfulness in the Classroom

    • Yoga & Mindfulness

    • How to Create Space in your Classroom
  • 07

    7. Theory of Multiple Intelligences

    • Multiple Intelligences

    • Yoga Makes us Smarter

    • Theory of Multiple Intelligences

    • The Writer, Observer and Artist
  • 08

    8. Children and Brain Development

    • Brain Development

    • The Functions of the Brain
  • 09

    9. Loving Kindness Meditation

    • Meditation Session

    • Loving Kindness Mediation
  • 10

    10. Science of Breath

    • "Just Breathe"

    • Science of Breath

    • Breathing Exercises for Younger Children

    • Breathing Exercises for Older Children

    • Kira Willey
  • 11

    11. Cooperation and Connection

    • Connection in the Classroom

    • Yogi Four Corners

    • Freeze and Breathe

    • Pencil Balance

  • 12

    12. Chair and Desk Yoga

    • Classroom Yoga

    • Next Generation Yoga - Chair Poses

    • Seated Movement

    • Shoulder Rolls

    • Seated Twist

    • Wake up Practice for a Sleepy Class

    • Calm Down Practice for a Scattered Class

    • Alternate Nostril Breathing Exercise

    • Script to Ease Nerves Before Taking a Test
  • 13

    13. Lesson Plan on Matter

    • Mind over Matter!

    • Matter PDF
  • 14

    Closing

    • How Are Your Wheels Turning?

    • Thank You and Gifts for You!

    • How to Get Your Certificate