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Teach mindfulness to children – certified online training

Flexible and practical mindfulness training for children: ideal for parents, teachers and educators who want to make a lasting impact.

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Why choose our mindfulness training for children?

Enjoy a range of practical benefits when you enrol in our online mindfulness training for children with Yoga Studio Fox.

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Flexible, self-paced learning with full access to all video lessons
No previous mindfulness experience required
Compact and efficient training format, takes only 8 hours
Comprehensive course handbook to support your learning
Certificate of completion recognised by the American Yoga Alliance – internationally valued
Learn how to guide children towards greater calm, focus, and emotional well-being

Benefits of mindfulness training

Practising mindfulness with children

What you'll learn in the course

Who is the training suitable for?

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Study at your own pace, whenever it suits you—completely flexible and stress-free, thanks to full access to all video lessons.

Basis Package: Mindfulness for Children

100

3 on-demand video lessons
Flexible, self-paced learning from anywhere
No prior experience needed
Comprehensive training script with background knowledge and teaching guidance
YACEP Certificate from the American Yoga Alliance (internationally recognised)
Unlimited access to all content

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Advanced Package: Mindfulness for Children + 44 creative exercises

100

Everything from the Basic Package, plus:
Exclusive exercise script with 44 creative mindfulness activities for children
Bonus material to enrich your lessons at home, in class, or in therapeutic settings
YACEP Certificate from the American Yoga Alliance (internationally recognised)
Unlimited access to all content

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Contents of the packages

	Basis Package: Mindfulness for Children	Advanced Package: Mindfulness for Children + 44 creative exercises
🗓️ Start
Training dates	Start anytime – flexible access with no fixed schedule.	Start anytime – flexible access with no fixed schedule.
Type of training	Fully online via on-demand video lessons.	Fully online via on-demand video lessons.
⏰ Duration & access
Number of on-demand videos	3	3
Number of scripts with exercises and background knowledge	1	2
Duration of training	Learn at your own pace – take as much time as you need. Orientation: approx. 10 hours	Learn at your own pace – take as much time as you need. Orientation: approx. 12 hours
Duration of access to the content	Unlimited access.	Unlimited access.
✌️ Bonus material
Additional exercise script with mindfulness exercises
🥇 Certificate
YACEP Certificate from the American Yoga Alliance.
Certification service	No exam required.	No exam required.

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The benefits of mindfulness training for children

Mindfulness training teaches children valuable life skills that support emotional resilience, focus, and self-awareness. Through simple, age-appropriate practices, children learn how to observe their inner and outer experiences, respond calmly to challenges, and bring a thoughtful, reflective quality to their actions and relationships.

Practising mindfulness with children helps sharpen their senses and calm racing thoughts. It supports concentration, mental clarity, and emotional regulation—especially in moments of stress or overwhelm. Over time, children become more grounded, more self-aware, and better equipped to manage their feelings and interactions with others.

Mindfulness also encourages a kinder, more compassionate classroom or home environment—making it an ideal tool for both families and educators.

Mindfulness gives children wings and roots.

Practising mindfulness with children in everyday life

Do you know the story of Beauty and the Beast? At first, Belle found the Beast frightening and unapproachable. But in time, she learned to look beyond appearances and see the kind, gentle being within. Mindfulness training for children nurtures this same ability—to see past the surface, stay open, and approach the world with curiosity, kindness, and understanding.

In everyday life, children often start their mornings under time pressure, following tightly packed routines set by busy adults. We organise, optimise, and rush—often without pause. But for children, this can create disconnection from themselves and from the world around them.

Mindfulness with children offers a gentle and effective antidote to this fast-paced lifestyle. It helps them slow down, tune in, and build meaningful awareness of their thoughts, emotions, and surroundings. In our training, we’ll show you how to introduce simple, mindful practices into children’s everyday lives—at home, in school, or in therapeutic settings.

Nurturing awareness and compassion

In a world where popular culture often rewards harsh judgement and quick criticism, it’s no surprise that children may struggle to embrace values like kindness, empathy, and gratitude. Mindfulness training for children helps to re-centre these qualities.

Through simple, age-appropriate mindfulness exercises, children learn to pause, reflect, and recognise how their words and actions affect others. Over time, this builds greater self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and compassion—not only towards those around them, but also towards themselves.

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“I’ve never tried this before, so I’m absolutely sure I can do it.”

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What you’ll learn in the “mindfulness with children” training course

This training course equips you with the knowledge and tools to bring mindfulness into children’s everyday lives—whether at home, in school, or in a therapeutic setting. No previous experience is required.

The core pillars of mindfulness: Learn the foundational attitudes of mindfulness—such as presence, patience, non-judgement, and acceptance—and how they can guide both you and the children you work with.
Understanding emotions – their function and purpose: Explore what emotions are, why we have them, and how children can learn to recognise and relate to their feelings with curiosity rather than overwhelm.
Supporting self-regulation through mindfulness: Discover how mindfulness can help children manage strong emotions, calm their nervous systems, and feel more in control of their responses.
The 5 mindfulness competences – how mindfulness can happen anytime: Gain insight into five key abilities that form the basis of mindful awareness—and how even short, simple practices can foster these skills in everyday moments.
Mindful communication with children: Learn how to speak and listen mindfully to children to create connection, safety, and emotional understanding.

A wide variety of practical mindfulness exercises for children: Receive a rich toolbox of child-friendly mindfulness activities—perfect for use at home, in the classroom, or in group settings.
Empathy, compassion, and self-love: Understand how mindfulness supports emotional growth and teaches children to treat themselves and others with kindness and care.
Metacognition – thinking about thinking: Help children reflect on their own thoughts and behaviours, building awareness and deeper understanding of their inner world.
Adapting mindfulness practice for different age groups: Learn how to tailor mindfulness exercises to suit toddlers, primary school children, and older children—making the practice engaging and age-appropriate.

Includes a detailed course script with structured lesson ideas and guided exercises.

Completion includes a YACEP certificate recognised by the American Yoga Alliance.

Who is the mindfulness training for children suitable for?

This training course is ideal for anyone who wants to introduce mindfulness into children’s everyday lives—whether at home, in the classroom, or in group settings. It’s perfect for parents, grandparents, teachers, educators, and course leaders who want to help children develop healthy coping strategies for stress, focus, and emotional balance.

You’ll gain everything you need to begin leading your own mindfulness sessions for children, with practical tools, creative exercises, and a flexible approach. No previous experience is needed—just a willingness to learn and a passion for supporting young minds.

👉🏼 Educators
👉🏼 Therapists
👉🏼 Yoga teachers
👉🏼 Parents and grandparents
👉🏼 Anyone who wants to teach mindfulness to children

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In every child lives a hero – mindfulness helps them rise.

Supporting children’s self-regulation through mindfulness

Children naturally live in the present moment—they follow their curiosity, not the clock. As adults, we often see that children don’t always respond well to fixed schedules or structured activities like sports lessons, especially when they feel pressured or disconnected.

It can also be difficult for children to build trust with unfamiliar instructors. Mindfulness offers a gentle alternative—allowing children to engage on their own terms, explore their emotions, and gradually develop self-regulation skills through calm, playful, and supportive practices.

“Mindfulness can happen in any moment of life. Through mindfulness, children learn to focus on what truly matters—whether it’s a burst of laughter, a sweet scent, the sparkle of light on water, or the beat of their own heart. Life becomes richer, more colourful, and more exciting. And children love having the space to explore it all, without stress or pressure.”