A practical training course recognized by the MIM (Ministry of Education and Merit) and accredited by CSEN to learn how to offer Educational Yoga to children and teenagers through the body, breath, listening, play, relationships, and awareness.
The course takes place in well-equipped, welcoming, and easily accessible locations, or via online live stream.
Designed also for those who work during the week.
In addition to face-to-face and interactive lessons, there are also workshops and internships held in person and online during the week with children and teenagers
To whom it is addressed
This course is designed for you if:
* you work in schools or education;
* you are a teacher, educator, pedagogist, or psychologist;
* you teach yoga and want to specialize in working with children and teenagers;
* you are a parent and wish to bring more listening and awareness to the educational relationship;
* you work in the sports, social, healthcare, or holistic sectors;
* you want to acquire practical tools to use in real educational contexts.
It is not necessary to be a yoga expert already. What matters is a willingness to practice, listen, and work on oneself.
Purpose
The course trains professionals capable of using Educational Yoga methodologies and techniques as support for the growth and learning process of children and teenagers.
The goal is to help participants develop practical skills, educational sensitivity, and an appropriate inner state to accompany young people toward authentic self-listening, the discovery of their talents, and a more harmonious relationship with their bodies, emotions, and the environment.
The course turns to 9 cities in Italy and Online
In January 2026, we arrive in Rome with a brand-new smart version of the course, designed for those who want to train in a flexible, dynamic, and innovative way.
A unique opportunity to grow, stay updated, and enjoy a modern and engaging educational experience.
Classes will take place in spacious rooms filled with natural light, designed to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere where you can focus and relax, having a pleasant and rejuvenating learning experience.
Goals
The program offers an educational background with theoretical foundations, tools, techniques, and specific practices of Educational Yoga. In particular, it develops in the student an attitude, motivation, and state of mind to help children and teenagers find a calm, authentic, and deep listening to themselves, in order to discover and manifest their talents.
The course will also provide the necessary knowledge, for both the educator and the student, for a more effective use of concentration, fatigue and stress recovery, and relaxation techniques, in line with the MIM-MIUR National Guidelines and the new orientations of modern pedagogy and psychology that tend to favor a global, complete, and harmonious development of the entire personality.
Teaching mode
What is included
Participation in the “Annual Educational Yoga Conference” in the fall
Internships with children and youth in state and private school gyms
Opportunity to practice Oki do yoga online during midweek hours.
Cultural Tuesdays: presentations of experiences in Educational Yoga by qualified instructors
Networking: sharing events to groups of distinct Educational Yoga practices by age group
In-depth meetings with academics and international yoga experts.
Facilities and scholarships
The Educational Yoga Course is recognized by the Ministry of Education and Merit
and is listed on the SOFIA-MIM platform.
Teachers may use the “Carta del Docente” to pay for the course.
This makes the program particularly suitable for teachers of all levels who wish to enrich their professional training with practical and innovative educational tools.
Educational Yoga in schools and educational institutions
Educational Yoga is already present in more than 200 schools, educational centers, sports organizations, and training contexts.
Over the years, the method has been practiced by children and teenagers in kindergartens, primary schools, and middle and high schools, with widespread experiences across many Italian regions.
The course stems from this concrete field experience: it does not propose an abstract model, but rather tools tested in real educational settings.
Some testimonies of former scholars
Those who have attended the course often report finding not only new skills but also a different way of being within the educational relationship.
Testimonials from former participants show how the program can be useful in schools, workshops, and activities with children and teenagers, as well as for the personal and professional growth of the participants themselves.
Claudia’s testimonial for the Level I Course in Educational Yoga.
Testimonial from a participant of the Level I Course in Educational Yoga.
Lorenza’s testimony for the Level I Course in Educational Yoga.
Testimony of Elisa for the Level I Course in Educational Yoga.
Testimony of Alessandra for the Level I Course in Educational Yoga.
Testimony of Lisa for the Level I Course in Educational Yoga.
Want to find out if this course is right for you?
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Enriching your professional path also means finding new ways to accompany children and teenagers in their growth.
Educational Yoga offers concrete and profound tools to bring more listening, presence, and well-being
into educational contexts.
Frequently asked questions
No. The course is also open to those without previous yoga training. A willingness to practice and an interest in educational work with children and teenagers are required.
Yes. The program is also designed for teachers of all levels and can be used for professional development.
Yes, the course is among those for which the Teacher’s Card Bonus (Carta Docente) can be used. Many participants have taken advantage of this opportunity in previous editions.
Yes. The program includes internship, observation, and practice sessions, either in person or online, guided by qualified trainers and instructors.
The hours of in-person or streaming lessons are 90 h, study and research activities 80 h, and personal practice 30 h.
The total duration of the course is 200 hours.
Yes. The final assessment consists of a paper based on the Educational Yoga practical experience that the student will be supported in completing during the course.
It is possible to evaluate make-up options, including at another location during the year, in agreement with the course coordinators.
The course stems from direct experience in schools and educational contexts. The trainers actually work with children and teenagers, and the method is constantly updated through field practice. There are countless reasons that distinguish this course from others.
The Educational Yoga Course is officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, University and Research (MIUR). AOODPIT.REGISTRO DECRETI DIPARTIMENTALI D.D.R. 0000324.20-03-2019, listed on the SOFIA-MIM platform.