Introducing Yoga in Primary Schools

Third-party on-site course

Participants will learn how to introduce young students to yoga, meditation, and mindfulness by developing an understanding of their holistic approach to wellness and its health benefits for physical and mental health.

Last updated: 18.11.2024

Next upcoming session:

16.06.2025 - 21.06.2025

Spain , Barcelona

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Description

This course is available in: Barcelona, Florence
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Developed in ancient India, the practice of yoga has become increasingly popular in Western culture, recognized for its health benefits and important philosophical teachings for our modern world. Yoga is a holistic approach to wellness, adaptable for people of different ages, abilities, backgrounds, and religions. Even children can benefit from a consistent yoga practice, whether as a part of their school day or as an after-school activity. Yoga and meditation have proven health benefits – for greater physical, mental, and social well-being. Over time, regular yoga practice can lead to increased energy, flexibility, attention span, and self-esteem. Practicing yoga helps us to liberate and control our emotions, approach daily challenges with confidence, and find a renewed appreciation for the environment. Not to mention, yoga and meditation offer children and adults a moment of rest and a break from their busy schedules. Through yoga, children learn values such as gratitude and respect – important teachings for daily life in and out of the classroom. In this course, teachers will learn to integrate yoga, meditation, and mindfulness education into their own curricula, no matter what subject they teach, and with no need for former yoga experience.

Learning objectives

This course will help participants to:

Deepen self-awareness;
Awaken physical, psychological, and social potential through play and exercise;
Stimulate creativity, self-expression, curiosity, and intuition;
Develop a more loving and respectful relationship with nature and with others;
Promote greater attention and achievement in school;
Alleviate stress and anxiety.

Methodology & assessment

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✨ maintain a minimum average review score of 9/10
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Certification details

Course enrolment will guarantee you:

Seamless Administration: We provide assistance and guidance to our participants throughout every step of the project: from the grant application to the final documents.
Post-Course Training: 100€ voucher on 40+ online courses
360° experience: from coffee breaks to cultural visits
Certification support:
- 🗎 Certificate of Attendance
- 🗎 Europass Mobility Certificate
- 🗎 Learning Agreement

To make your participation accessible, our courses are designed to allow you to request 8 days of individual support for your subsistence costs. This includes 6 days for the course and an additional 2 days for travel.

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Pricing, packages and other information

Price:

480

Euro

Additional information

Language:

English
Target audience ISCED:

Primary education (ISCED 1)

Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)

Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
Target audience type:

Teacher

Head Teacher / Principal

School Psychologist
Learning time:

25 hours or more