To become a Registered Children’s Yoga Teacher (RCYT), you must complete a Yoga Alliance-approved 95-hour training after or alongside your 200-hour certification. My Vinyasa Practice offers a fully online, trauma-informed, and inclusive program to prepare you to teach yoga to children and teens of all ages and abilities.

Table of contents:

• Why train with My Vinyasa Practice?
• What's Included in the Children's Yoga Certification
  • You'll Learn
  • Course Syllabus
  • Assessments
  • Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Explore Available Bundles
• FAQ
• Yoga Alliance Accreditation

Why train with My Vinyasa Practice?

My Vinyasa Practice offers the most accessible, affordable, and authentic yoga teacher training programs available today —completely online or in person in Austin, TX. Whether you're deepening your practice or expanding your teaching path, MVP meets you where you are.

Training includes:

• Weekly live sessions and 1:1 Peer Support
• Flexible scheduling with no deadlines
• Access to thousands of recorded lectures and downloadable resources
• Support seven days a week via chat, email, and video call
• Optional community engagement via the MVP Wellness App, facilitated learning track, practice teaching, office hours, and live events.

Our mission is to uplift the collective consciousness through education, support, and an inclusive, trauma-informed approach to teaching yoga.

What's Included in the Children's Yoga Certification?

MVP’s 95-hour Children’s Yoga Teacher Training goes far beyond poses. This course equips you to deliver age-appropriate, engaging, and developmentally aligned yoga practices for children and teens. You'll learn how to teach with empathy, creativity, and clarity.

You'll Learn

• Anatomy & physiology specific to child development
• Creative sequencing and classroom management

• Trauma-informed language and teaching methods

• Storytelling, yogic games, and breathwork for young minds

• Developmentally aligned practices for toddlers, kids, preteens, and teens

• Adapted yogic philosophy, including the Yamas & Niyamas

Course Syllabus

• Welcome & Introduction to Course
• Teaching Yoga to Children of All Ages
• Yoga For Children of All Ages
• The History of Yoga
• Techniques, Training, and Practices
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Teaching Methodology
• Cueing Formulas
• Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle & Ethics
• Trauma Sensitive Tools
• Self-Care Practices for Teachers
• Final Practicum and Certification

Assessments

To complete your certification and become eligible for RCYT status, you'll complete:

• Class Submissions: Create five 15-minute sequences tailored to different age groups

• Reflection Essay: Reflect on what you’ve learned and how you plan to apply it

• Final Exam: An open-notes, self-paced multiple-choice exam to reinforce your learning

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

This course provides a certification rather than Continuing Education Units (CEUs). After completing this course, you’ll be eligible to upgrade your current Yoga Alliance designation to include Registered Children's Yoga Teacher (RCYT). However, please note that this course alone does not enable you to register with Yoga Alliance.

Explore Available Bundles

This course is part of the following bundle programs:

• ✅ 200hr YTT + 95hr Children's Certification

• ✅ 200hr YTT + 95hr Children's + 85hr Prenatal Certification

• ✅ 300hr YTT + 95hr Children's Certification

• ✅ 300hr YTT + 95hr Children's + 85hr Prenatal Certification

• ✅ 500hr YTT + 95hr Children's Certification

• ✅ 500hr YTT + 95hr Children's + 85hr Prenatal Certification

Explore all bundles at MVP School.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is there a deadline to complete the course?
No. The course is 100% self-paced and available for life.

How long does it take to complete?
Most students finish in 8–10 weeks when completing 1–2 modules per week, but you're welcome to move faster or slower.

Can I preview the course platform before enrolling?
Yes! You can sign up for one of our Free Courses: Yoga For Anxiety, and Ashtanga Introduction or visit the MVP YouTube Channel for a taste of the learning experience. 

Yoga Alliance Accreditations

My Vinyasa Practice is a Registered Children’s Yoga School (RCYS) with Yoga Alliance. After completing this course and your 200-hour certification, you’ll be eligible to upgrade your Yoga Alliance registration to Registered Children’s Yoga Teacher (RCYT).

💡 Learn more about MVP’s Yoga Alliance Accreditation.