About the Course
IYO® International Kids Yoga Certification
Overview of the Certification
The IYO® International Kids Yoga Certification is a specialized, comprehensive 200-hour program designed uniquely for children and young adults. Issued officially by the IYO® International Yoga Organisation, this program maintains high standards of yoga education and ensures safe, age-appropriate instruction. Upon completion, certified young yogis and yoginis are published in the dedicated IYO® directory, granting them a globally recognized credential.
About the Certification
Feature | Details |
Program Name | IYO® International Kids Yoga Certification |
Certifying Body | IYO® International Yoga Organisation |
Total Duration | 200 Hours |
Eligible Age Group | Strictly tailored for kids aged 10 to 16 years |
Training Execution | Conducted exclusively by IYO® certified schools to guarantee quality and safety |
Global Recognition | Globally recognized credential across 195 countries |
Official Verification | Graduates are listed on the online registry at www.iyoyoga.com for public verification |
Syllabus Content & Hour Allocation
Note: While the program totals 200 hours, the specific hour-by-hour breakdown below is a structural estimate based on the provided modules and standard Yoga Training frameworks to fulfill the 200-hour requirement.
Unit / Module | Syllabus Content Focus | Estimated Hours |
Unit 1: Foundations of Yoga | • Study of the etymology, meaning, and definitions of Yoga . • Understanding Yoga as a vast discipline integrating mind, body, and spirit . • Exploring definitions from authentic texts like Patanjal Yogasutras, Bhagvad Gita, and various Upanishads. | 30 Hours |
Unit 5: Shreemadbhagvadgita | • The concept and message of Yoga within the Gita . • Nature of Atma (Soul), Paramatma (Supreme), and their relationship . • Understanding Pranayama, and the harmonious blending of Bhakti, Karma, and Jnana Yoga leading to Moksha. | 30 Hours |
Unit 7: Patanjali Yogasutra | • Brief introduction to Maharshi Patanjali and the Yogasutras . • Philosophical foundations and the four chapters: Samadhi pada, Sadhana pada, Vibhuti pada, and Kaivalya pada . • The practice, importance, and relevance of Patanjali's Ashtanga Yoga. | 40 Hours |
Unit 10: Contribution of Yogis | • Detailed life history and works of Maharshi Patanjali . • Detailed life history, teachings, and literary works of Adi Shankaracharya. | 20 Hours |
Practical Yoga Poses (Asanas) | • Mastery of 50 specific yoga poses ranging from foundational to challenging . • Includes poses like Cow Face Pose, Crow Pose, Handstand, Sphinx Pose, and Wild Thing . • Focus on movement, safe alignment, breath linkage, and having fun with the postures. | 80 Hours |
Total | Comprehensive Kids Yoga Curriculum | 200 Hours |
Uses of the Certification Globally
This certification acts as a gateway for young practitioners to expand their horizons in the global yoga community. Here are the primary uses of this credential across 195 countries:
Application | Description of Use |
Global Credentialing | Acts as an official, internationally recognized passport in the yoga community, verifying the child's 200-hour proficiency level. |
Foundational Teaching | Empowers young yogis to teach themselves, assist peers, and safely demonstrate poses within community or school settings. |
Online Registry Verification | Allows institutions, schools, or event organizers anywhere in the world to instantly verify the child's credentials via the IYO® directory. |
Advanced Training Gateway | Provides a structured, philosophical, and practical foundation (covering texts like the Yogasutras and Gita) that prepares the child for advanced adult certifications later in life. |
Holistic Development | Applies yoga not just as physical exercise, but as a complete lifestyle and science of right-living that integrates the physical, emotional, and intellectual aspects of the child. |
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IYO® International Kids Yoga Certification by IYO® International Yoga Organisation
IYO® International Kids Yoga Certification by IYO® International Yoga Organisation