Children's Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher
Training Program

Frequently Asked Questions

• Where do your trainings take place?

  Our entire certification is currently offered online, within our easy to use and engaging online learning community.

  Our foundational training Teaching Yoga & Mindfulness to Children and Teens: Principles and Practices to Strengthen Connection, Build Resilience and Cultivate Joy, is also offered in person each summer at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck NY.

   

• Do you have a a downloadable chart of certification components?

  Yes! Download it here 🙂

• Are the online trainings livestreamed or recorded?

  A bit of both plus more. We combine self-paced content with livestream discussions, open office hours for Q&A, partner and group work. This is a highly supportive and interactive online experience.

   

• What if I miss a livestream?

  All livestreams are recorded for folks who can’t attend. When livestreams are interactive there may be assignments to complete if you miss them.

• Do you have to be a yoga teacher to take the training?

  Definitely not. This is a comprehensive training that is appropriate for anyone who is interested in helping children become the best versions of themselves. Each training session contains a diverse group of yoga teachers, classroom teachers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, counselors, parents and many more.

  You don’t have to be able to do advanced yoga poses for training, but general familiarity with the practice is important. The best thing to do is to just participate in classes at a local yoga studio before our training, and, if possible, take a beginners yoga workshop in preparation.

• Do you have to participate in all three levels of training? Can I just take Level 1?

  Some people register for Level One and find that they have the tools they need to introduce yoga to the children in their lives.

  Many participants do eventually participate in all three levels, but there is no requirement to take all 3 levels unless you are hoping to become certified.

   

• Will I be able to teach right away if I just take Level One?

  Level One training covers the most essential aspects of sharing yoga and mindfulness with children safely and effectively, in a trauma informed manner.

  You’ll learn our five element methodology of connect, breathe, move, focus and relax, and how to use practices within each of these elements to cultivate self-awareness, resilience and joy in children and teens.

  This training will give you the tools you need to start teaching right away, in a variety of settings including schools, studios, and private sessions.

• Will I need to have any props or accessories to take this training virtually?

  No. You can participate fully without any props or other equipment at home. A yoga mat would be great but you really don’t even need that!

• Is there a timeframe? What are your requirements of the full LFY certification?

  It depends. If you register for our bundled certification program you have access to all of your courses for one year, which gives plenty of time to move through the content at a pace that supports integration.

  If you need to extend your access, you can do so on a month to month or annual basis by joining our coaching community.

  If you purchase each course required for certification individually, you will have access to each course for one year, but can spread the coursework out as you choose.

• Do I receive training manuals? Do I have to purchase any additional items?

  Yes! You receive training manuals (among other supportive content and resources) for all levels of training and courses.

  There are 4 books to read and those are at an additional cost but we have found they are often available at a local library.

• Do you have a LFY community or support group?

  Yes. Community is very important to us!

  Once you begin training (at any level) you will be invited to our Private Online Learning Community. This is a wonderful group with over 1000 LFY graduates that have various professional backgrounds. Folks are happy to support each other in this space, and LFY trainers and staff regularly check posts as well to be sure everyone who needs support gets it.

  We also have our LFY Coaching Membership. This membership offers many resources including:

  • Twice monthly zoom calls led by founder Jennifer Cohen Harper.  We explore topics of interest, answer participant questions, and share resources
  • Access to a well-rounded yoga and mindfulness curriculum
  • Teaching resources including free webinars, audio presentation, practice videos and worksheets
  • Discounts on continuing education courses and webinars

  More information can be found here.

• How do I maintain certification? Is there a renewal fee?

  LFY Certification is $285 a year. Continuing education and connection with colleagues is an important part of providing professional services. To maintain your LFY Certification you’ll need to complete 8 CE hours per year. At least 4 of these hours must be with LFY.

  These CE hours can be completed at no additional cost by taking advantage of the learning opportunities included with your annual certification renewal. You can complete additional hours by participating in courses with outside organizations that offer complimentary learning.

  The following is included in your annual certification fee:

  • • LFY Coaching Membership
    • Twice monthly livestream coaching calls with Jennifer Cohen Harper
    • Teaching resources including video practices and printable worksheets
    • Access to an 18 week curriculum with support to adapt it to your needs
    • CE webinars with new content added regularly
    • Access to open office hours with LFY faculty
    • Continued access to all purchased LFY courses beyond the one year expiration

  You will be responsible for documenting your CE hours, and submitting annually upon certification renewal. You’ll receive an email each year asking you to submit your hours, and reminding you of your renewal. You can cancel at any time. . 

• How Do I Receive Graduate Level Credit?

  LFY Trainings are accredited through the University of the Pacific for graduate level credit. Each L1-L3 course is eligible for 1 credit, and full certification is eligible for 6 credits.

  Payment for these credits is made directly to the University, at the rate of $62 per credit.

  View this link for registration details and process

  Here is some additional information: 

  The University of the Pacific is one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in the state of California. The Graduate-Level Professional Development semester credit provided by the University of the Pacific is accepted by school districts nationwide. The University of the Pacific is fully accredited with the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. 

  The credits offered are post-baccalaureate, graded, graduate-level semester credits, provided directly through the University of the Pacific, University College. They are specifically designed to meet the needs of educators for Salary Advancement and Recertification. 

  The credits are acceptable where local districts approve and applicable to state licensing where authorized. We always encourage teachers to check with their employer for acceptability of these credits. All participants are responsible to determine acceptability of these credits for their intended use.

  It is under the discretion of individual universities as to whether or not they will accept some or all of these graduate-level professional development units towards attainment of specialty credentials or masters degrees with them.

  Teachers are advised to verify with their school district or state licensing bureau acceptance of such graduate-level professional development semester units/credits prior to registration for unit credit.

   

• Will my school district accept these courses for salary increments/licensing requirements?

  Each district has different guidelines and deadlines for salary advancement and licensing requirements. We always encourage participants to familiarize themselves with their own policies prior to enrolling.

  The credits offered are post-baccalaureate, graded, graduate-level semester credits, provided directly through the University of the Pacific.

  They are specifically designed to meet the needs of Educators for Salary Advancement and Recertification, however participants are fully responsible for determining the acceptability of these courses for their intended use.

• Will these courses be applicable/transferable towards my degree

  These courses are not applicable for a degree at Pacific but can be transferred at the discretion of your institution. An official transcript is available from Pacific upon successful completion of coursework. While it may be possible for the credits earned in these courses to be used for salary advancement and state licensing requirements, we do not provide assurance that any state licensing board or school district will accept these credits for those purposes. Individuals seeking credits for those purposes are advised to check with the appropriate agencies and gain approval prior to registering. Accredited by The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

• Is LFY Yoga Alliance registered?

  Yes. Yoga Alliance certification requires that you participate in all  our core curriculum, consisting of Level 1, Level 2, Level 3; Three Online Courses (6 content hours each) addressing trauma, chair yoga, and neurodiversity; Two Integration + Implementation programs that include a teaching practicum and a mentorship matching you with a teacher for personalized feedback.

• How long does the mentorship take?

  We work with each teacher to adapt the mentorship to the demands of busy schedules.

  If you participate in live mentorship (usually greater NYC area only) we require 18 hours of class participation, and many people choose to attend once a week for two back to back classes, and complete the program in 9 weeks. Most folks participate in our web based mentor program, which takes 6-12 weeks based on your pace.

  Please Note: Currently all LFY mentorship is being held virtually.

• Do you hire people trained by LFY?

  Yes. All of our School Wellness Project teachers are LFY certified, and we only hire teachers who have completed our training. Participation is not a guarantee of hire, but we are adding new school programs every semester and regularly need new teachers and subs in NY. We also receive regular requests for teachers around the country and do our best to refer those opportuntities to member teachers and training graduates.

• Can I change certification cohorts?

  If you are enrolled in a certification cohort and would like to transfer to a future cohort, you will have the option to do so within the first week of each training level (L1, L2, L3). There is a $150 administration fee to change cohorts.

• What is your refund policy?

  We know that choosing to participate in an online course is a big decision, and we want you to make the one that is right for you.

  If after beginning a guided online course (L1, L2, L3, Certification Cohort) you decide it isn’t the right fit for your needs, you may request a refund in writing within 7 days of the course start date. All refunds will be for the paid price less a 15% administration fee. Alternately you may request a full price credit for use towards other LFY online courses or webinars. After 7 days no refunds will be available.

  Webinars and self-paced courses are non-refundable.

• What do I do if I have a question or need help?

  We want to make sure this program is a good fit for you, and that you have all the information you need. If your questions haven’t been answered above, or you need to know more, please don’t hesitate to be in touch.

  You may email your questions anytime to info@littlefloweryoga.com or schedule a call to speak with our Training Director at (212) 634-7890 x 5