About the Teacher Training Program for the Radiant Child Yoga Program (RCYP)

Radiant Child Yoga Program (RCYP) is a certificate program for teaching yoga teachers, school teachers, parents and all others who are interested in learning how to teach children yoga.

The RCYP courses have qualified as CEUs for public school systems, and as credit hours for RYT certification through Yoga Alliance. RCYP, was developed by Shakta Kaur Khalsa, whose vision of sharing the benefits of yoga with children all around the world was the creative spark that initiated the program.

Teacher training includes:

• yoga and meditation for children of all ages
• how to make yoga fun for children
• class structuring and marketing tips
• certificate of course completion and listing on childrensyoga.com
  (For more information click here)

Shakta Kaur Khalsa began practicing yoga in 1972, and has been teaching Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan since 1976. She is an IKYTA certified Kundalini Yoga instructor, an AMS certified Montessori educator, and a member of Yoga Alliance and Mid-Atlantic Yoga Association.

She has authored several books: Fly Like A Butterfly: Yoga For Children (Sterling), The Five Fingered Family (The Brookfield Reader), a Punjabi folk tale for children, and Kundalini Yoga (DK), and Music and Mantra Companion CD. Her KISS Guide to Yoga (DK), was just released in October 2001. Her latest book, "Yoga For Women", was released October 2002 and its companion CD,"Women's Yoga Music."

Shakta lives in Herndon, Virginia with her husband and son. Please feel free to contact her with questions, comments, and to organize a RCYP, teacher training course, and/or Kundalini Yoga workshop (for adults) in your area:

Shakta Kaur Khalsa
email: info@childrensyoga.com

An excerpt from the Radiant Child Teacher Training Manual:

You will have the best success with teaching children yoga if you can remember these three things:

• Children are big souls in little bodies. By being aware of this concept, you communicate with children with respect and sensitivity.
• Children will learn best from their own experience. Lead them to their inner teacher with your words and actions.
• Children crave balance. Teaching children can be challenging, and the greatest success comes when you keep your heart open as you guide them with clarity and firmness.

Spokane, WA
Jun 27-29, RCYP 1 & 2
Contact: Kim Buck kimbuck@comcast.net
Website: www.mainstreetyogaspokane.com

Lennox, MA
Jul 6-11, RCYP 1 & 2
Contact: Kripalu Center <www.kripalu.com>

Baltimore, MD
Jul 13, Yoga and Numerology
Contact: yama studio, <info@yamastudio.com>
More Info at: http://www.childrensyoga.com/skkblog.htm

Clearwater, FL
July 18-20, RCYP 1 & 2 Flyer
Contact: Yoga Village <info@ayogavillage.com>
Website: www.ayogavillage.com

Columbia, MD
August 2 and 3, Heart and Soul work with children Flyer
Contact: Columbia Yoga Center <info@columbiayoga.com>
Website: www.columbiayoga.com

Cedar City, Utah
Postponed: Watch for rescheduling of this course in 2009.
Contact: Melanie Abderrahman <yoga@skyviewmail.com>
Website: www.sagehillsomranch.com

Miami FL
Sept 5-7, RCYP 1-2
Contact: Karman Plasencia <community@synergyyoga.org>
Website: www.synergyyoga.org

St. Charles, MO
Sept 12-14,RCYP 1 & 2 Flyer
Contact: Debbie Civey <dcivey@littleguppy.com>
Website: www.littleguppy.com

New York NY
Nov 7-9 08, RCYP 1-2
Contact: Karma Kids Yoga <downdog@karmakidsyoga.com>
Website: www.karmakidsyoga.com

Reston VA
Dec 5-7 08, RCYP 1-2
Contact: Maryam Ovissi <belovedyoga@yahoo.com>
Website: www.belovedyoga.com

Lewisville TX
Jan 9-11 09, Women's Weekend Retreat
Contact: DeAnna@blueanjou.com <DeAnna@blueanjou.com>
Website: www.blueanjou.com

Lewisville TX
Feb 27- Mar 1 09, RCYP 1-2
Contact: DeAnna@blueanjou.com <DeAnna@blueanjou.com>
Website: www.blueanjou.com

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Other events are being scheduled, please check back for dates, locations, and contact information.