Foundations of Therapeutic Yoga for Children
Foundations of Therapeutic Yoga for Children
Radiant Child Yoga Basic Training
Learn to Teach Children’s Yoga with Purpose & Intent
Foundations of Therapeutic Yoga for Children is a Radiant Child® Yoga certification course designed for educators, yoga teachers, therapists, parents, caregivers, and wellness professionals who want to support children’s emotional, mental, and physical wellbeing through evidence-informed yoga and mindfulness practices.
Grounded in yoga therapy, nervous system regulation, social-emotional learning, and child development, this live online training offers practical, playful, and trauma-aware tools that can be immediately applied in classrooms, homes, studios, camps, and community settings.
This program is part of one of the longest-standing children’s yoga training lineages in the world and has supported thousands of participants in becoming certified.
In this training, you will learn and receive:
- Teach children from toddlers through teens using developmentally appropriate, evidence-informed yoga practices
- Design and deliver engaging, playful classes using a wide range of Radiant Child® Yoga materials and lesson resources
- Apply yoga therapy principles including nervous system regulation, sensory integration, and social-emotional learning
- Support children with varied learning styles, neurodivergence, and sensory needs in inclusive, accessible ways
- Guide mindful movement, relaxation, and meditation practices that support emotional and physical wellbeing
- Develop age-appropriate self-regulation and self-calming tools children can use throughout their lives
- Strengthen your own presence, regulation, and teaching confidence in real-time classroom and group settings
- Begin teaching children immediately with practical, ready-to-use tools and frameworks
- Complete structured training that includes live instruction, guided study, practicum, mentorship, and integration support
- Receive certification with continuing education approval through Yoga Alliance, IAYT, MSDE, and DC OSSE
This training is a strong fit if you are:
- A yoga teacher looking to specialize in children’s or family yoga
- An educator or school professional supporting children’s learning and wellbeing
- A therapist or clinician working with sensory, neurodivergent, or emotional regulation needs
- A parent, caregiver, or professional seeking practical, evidence-informed tools for supporting children
- New to yoga or experienced—no prior teaching experience is required
Returning participants:
If you have previously completed the RCY Foundations course, you are eligible to receive updated materials and the current manual at a reduced tuition rate. Please contact info@childrensyoga.com for details.
Email info@childrensyoga.com for more details!
Upcoming Trainings
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Foundations of Therapeutic Yoga for Children with Lisa Danahy.
30-hour certification – Yoga Alliance and IAYT approved! Also approved for CEUs with Maryland State Department of Education of DC OSSE!
Cultivate self-calming and empowering techniques for children of all ages and abilities.
Includes $275 in materials, books, templates, and downloads!
LIVE, ONLINE!
via Zoom!
Tuesdays, June 23–July 21, 2026
6:00 — 9:00 PM
(US Eastern Standard Time)
Radiant Child Yoga is a Yoga Alliance approved training program. CEUs are available for attending the RCY 30-Hour Foundations, 95-Hour and 200-Hour certifications courses.
Maryland Teachers receive two MSDE CEUs. DCPS and ECE Educators receive 20 clock hours for OSSE approved training. Yoga Teachers receive CEUs with Yoga Alliance and the International Association of Yoga Therapists.
Display your RCY 30-Hour badge on your website and flyers after you complete your certification!