Mindfulness & Yoga for Early Childhood Educators

Mindfulness & Yoga for Early Childhood Educators free download

Practical, research-based tools for fostering wellness in the Early Childhood Environment

Hi! My name is Andrea Dupree, I'm a Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 200) and certified Children's Yoga Instructor with a Master's in Innovative Early Childhood Education and 20 years experience in the classroom. I completed my Master’s in 2022 through University of Colorado and Boulder Journey School’s Innovative Early Childhood Education Online MA program; this program focused on the Reggio Emilia Approach to Early Childhood Education and deeply informs my work as an educator. I'm certified as a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider® (YACEP); this is a Yoga Alliance designation for individuals teaching continuing education courses. Since 2016 I've taught several weekly Yoga classes, both in-person and virtually, for children ages 3-13 and adults (in different groups). I’ve taught and learned in all-virtual contexts since Spring 2020, and am continually astonished by technological tools of connection and the possibilities they offer for all ages.

My ongoing experiences in working with young children and my training in Yoga and Early Childhood Education inspired the content in this course. In this course we'll explore the mental and physical benefits of Mindfulness and Yoga practices, and learn practical ways of applying these practices in the Early Childhood Learning Environment. Topics include Children's Mindfulness & Yoga, self-care practices for Early Childhood Educators (including Yoga poses, Mindful movement & meditation), breathing & meditation exercises & techniques, and tips for creating mindful spaces. This course includes videos of Yoga classes that are suitable for Educators with all levels of experience, as well as printable resources for sharing Yoga poses with children.

*course content updated in March 2023 to include more on-demand Yoga classes and downloadable resources*