We began as a group in 2005 training untouchables, lower castes and anyone of diversity in massage and day spa treatments. We guarantee all who complete the course with employment by opening non profit day spas. It was always our goal to have Radiant Child Yoga Program taught in Nepal. I’m determined to having older orphans taught how to teach this. I want to see them have an opportunity to build their own business but also teach yoga to Children in orphanages, primary schools and anywhere it’s needed. RCYP, is a children's yoga program from within Kundalini yoga (as taught by Yogi Bhajan), also combined on the learning style of Montessori School programs. We have a teacher coming to Nepal early February 2016 and we e want to train at least 10 people, who will then be internationally recognized. We will work with them during January so they're ready for training and it's not all new and they can get the most out of it. The training will cost AUD $300
per person which I am now raising this in Australia. Radiant Child® Yoga (RCY) is a comprehensive 30 hour training program designed for anyone who is interested in teaching children yoga. Developed in 1998 by founder, Shakta Khalsa, Radiant Child Yoga was one of the first children’s yoga trainings available in the world. Radiant Child Yoga holds the vision of creating a world of peace through the union of yoga and children. RCY participants include yoga teachers of all traditions, school teachers, pediatric therapists, parents and grandparents. Previous yoga experience is helpful although not required. Participants gain a wide variety of practical yoga tools and tips, and have fun playing at being a child again. General Information
30 Hour weekend training is generally Friday through Sunday, 27 in class hours, 3 at home. Certificate of completion given after at-home practice. All levels of yoga experience accepted: Novice through experienced. Approximately 50% discussion/lecture, 50% practice /experience. Course has been recognized for CECs with public schools, therapy organizations, and Yoga Alliance. Course description Levels 1-2 Guidelines for teaching children of all ages from babies to teens. Yoga songs and games that children love. Practical tips for keeping the class focused and engaged. Breathing practices/meditation with children. Using yoga sets with children. Keeping yourself centered when working with children. Powerful yoga and meditation just for you as the teacher. Time to collaborate with others to create a unique yoga presentation based on what you’ve learned in the course. Practical tools for any situation that arises when working with children. Setting up children’s yoga business/classes. Yoga for ADD, Autism, SPD Adapting yoga for schools. Level 3
Practice conscious communication skills, such as Deep Listening and Engaging Cooperation. Yoga for yourself and your children. Yogic teachings about children, including the four phases of a child’s life. The development of the child’s energy field and chakra systems. Meditation practice to become fully present to yourself and your children. Processes to align with your vision for your life work. The Radiant Child Yoga Program is a 30 hour training program developed by Shakta Kaur Khalsa during 35 years experience with children and yoga. RCYP is yoga teacher training at its best. RCYP qualifies as credit hours for RYT certification through Yoga Alliance. A certificate is given upon completion. Radiant Child Family Yoga (95 and 200 Hour Certification) with Shakta Kaur Khalsa. The Radiant Child Family Yoga 200 hr Certification provides the skill and understanding to work with children, youth, and families. Students learn how to teach children, women, men, and senior citizens...in short, all members of the family. Consistent feedback from graduates is that this training is personally and powerfully transforming, and provides the exact tools to go out and teach children and family yoga. Private consultation with RCFY founder, Shakta Khalsa, is included in tuition. Credit hours include previously attended RCY levels 1-3. These hours count as the first 30 hours of the 200. We are offering plenty of hands-on experience—the mentoring phase of the training is almost double the required hours, and includes one-to-one coaching with a RCY trainer. RCFY is devoted to supporting each person’s unique potential. Confidence in one’s ability to be a centered, calm, loving and playful leader of yoga with children and families will be explored in depth. There is a strong focus on self-practice, spirited discussion, and sharing of ideas. Training includes Hatha and Kundalini yoga, taught by experts in both areas, as well as professionals in the area of Sensory Integration. RADIANT CHILD FAMILY YOGA CONTENT Themed Sessions (105 hour intensive) Yoga Energetics and Anatomy Expert on subject will teach physical and energetic anatomy of children and adults. Kundalini Yoga and Hatha Yoga in depth study for children and adults. Shakta’s book, Kundalini Yoga, will be thoroughly studied. Special spotlight on Senior Yoga. The Brain and Yoga In depth understanding of the connection between the brain and body. Expert on the subject of Brain Gym and Neuro-sensory-motor Reflex Integration will present part of this session. Special focus on Autism and other DSI issues, as well as help for depression, anxiety, insomnia and other similar topics. Boys to Men, Girls to Women Learning yoga in appreciation and understanding of the energies of each gender. How to reach into the hearts and minds of boys and girls. Special guest teachers will be children themselves, who will give their perspective about what their specific genders enjoy, and be available to answer your questions
Yogic Lifestyle
A wide variety of games, songs, dances, art, and other creative tools that inspire a healthy, yogic lifestyle for children and adults. There will be a
strong focus on providing experiences that create natural health, including what constitutes a healthy diet and lifestyle, and how to translate that into a healthy planet. Radiant Child Family Yoga Training Specialty Modules (2 x 20 hour modules) Note: Modules are included in the 200 and 95 hour Radiant Child Family Yoga Certification, either following or preceding the Themed Sessions. Happily Ever Now
(18 Class hours, 2 at home journaling ). Do you realize that you ARE the yoga that you bring to the children...and ALL that you do? Navigate into Happiness....using tools that can change your life—simple ways to change your attitude and outlook, and effective ways to work with core stress-ors and patterns. This course teaches you how your mind and emotions work together, and how to navigate in inner spaces. Navigating tools... Breath, movement, stillness, chanting, and dancing in the Kundalini Yoga style. Contemplation and journal processes using insights from Abraham-Hicks work. Creation of a safe space to share insights, dreams, and challenges. Innovative practices to enhance awareness of inner energetics. Yoga for ADHD, Autism, and Differently-Abled Children (18 Class hours, 2 at home journaling) Expert Yoga therapists, behavior specialists, and Occupational Therapists will cover how to reach the hearts and minds of these children with creativity, intuition, and excellent therapeutic tools. In the process, we’ll learn what these very special children have to teach us. This course teaches the participant how to effectively integrate yoga into their therapeutic treatment of children with learning and developmental challenges such as ADD/ADHD, Autism, and also Sensory Processing Disorders. Social-emotional, physiological, cognitive and sensory-motor benefits will be described. Through lecture, videotape and experiential labs, participants will learn many things. Breath to enhance self-regulation, modulation and organization as well as supporting respiration for language. Movement to improve motor planning, balance, coordination, strength and flexibility. Meditation / Relaxation to decrease stress and promote stillness of the mind for increased attention and ability to focus
