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Affordable online introduction | 46 short lessons

Teaching Kids Yoga - Making Yoga Fun

Learn How to Make Yoga Fun for Children

Experience Gopala's playful teaching method and learn practical ways to share yoga, breathing and mindfulness with children, families or students before choosing a full certification pathway.

Real inspirationLearn in a way that feels alive, practical and human, not like a dry list of techniques.
Visible skillsTurn play, movement, breath and stories into classes you can guide with confidence.
40,000+ teachersJoin a worldwide community trained to bring more belonging, calm and connection to children.
Trainer
Gopala Amir Yaffa
Format
Self-paced online introduction
Language
English
Training time
46 lessons
Status
Registration open
Adults learning Rainbow Yoga through movement, play and group connection

Practical, experiential learning. The image represents the training approach, not a specific class or event.

Rainbow Yoga trainees smiling together after a playful group learning experience

Practical transformation

Learn tools that change the energy of a room.

Rainbow Yoga combines play, structure and humanity so you can guide children with more presence, creativity and care.

InspirationRemember why this work matters and feel energy to begin.
CompetenceBuild classes with clear steps, purpose and choices.
BelongingJoin a worldwide community that values connection before perfection.

More to see

Real moments from the Rainbow Yoga world

See the movement, connection and practical group energy behind the words. These glimpses help you feel whether this way of learning belongs in your life.

Kids and adults practicing Rainbow Yoga together in a circle
Shared movement

Watch the feeling

Rainbow Yoga makes more sense when you see it moving.

The play, connection, stories and group work are not extras. They are how the training turns ideas into real teaching skills.

More videos

Watch more Rainbow Yoga in action

A short page can only say so much. These videos let you feel the movement, laughter, teamwork and teaching style before you decide.

Evidence-informed joy

Play is not a decoration. It is serious learning wearing a brighter outfit.

Research on school mindfulness, yoga, movement, guided play and educational relationships points toward something Rainbow Yoga has practised for decades: children learn best when they feel safe, active, connected and invited to participate.

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Yoga and mindfulness, adapted for children

Reviews of school-based yoga and mindfulness describe promising outcomes for attention, self-regulation and wellbeing, with an important caution: study quality varies, and the practice must be age-appropriate.

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Play with purpose

Guided-play research supports a balance of child choice and sensitive adult guidance. That is why our games have intention, adaptation and reflection, not just noise and movement.

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Relationship is part of the method

Research on belonging and teacher-student relationships links supportive connection with stronger social, emotional and learning outcomes. Rainbow Yoga trains adults to lead connection, not just poses.

We do not promise medical or therapeutic outcomes. We teach practical, human, adaptable tools you can use within your professional, family or community role.

Learning you can use

What you will be able to put into practice

This is not about memorising activities. It is about understanding them well enough to adapt with care.

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Understand why adult-style yoga can lose children's attention

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Make poses, breathing and mindfulness more playful

03

Use stories, music, choice and movement to support engagement

04

Gather attention without demanding rigid silence

05

Plan a simple class with a beginning, journey and close

06

Decide whether the fuller Level 1 pathway fits your goals

Your learning journey

A clear progression, not a box of disconnected activities

  1. 1

    Why fun and participation matter

  2. 2

    Making poses and sun salutations engaging

  3. 3

    Breathing, relaxation and guided imagery

  4. 4

    Mindfulness for everyday situations

  5. 5

    Attention, choice and class guidance

  6. 6

    Planning, themes, music and authentic teaching

Is this for you?

For adults who want to create better spaces for children

A strong fit if you…

  • You are an educator, yoga teacher, parent or carer.
  • You work with young people or as a support professional within your scope.
  • You value play, cooperation and human connection.
  • You are willing to learn by doing and reflecting.

You do not need…

  • To be the most flexible person in the room.
  • Advanced poses or a performance-focused practice.
  • To make medical, therapeutic or developmental promises.
  • To assume one certificate guarantees professional acceptance everywhere.
Gopala Amir Yaffa

Who leads this training

Gopala Amir Yaffa

Gopala founded Rainbow Yoga and leads its online trainings. His approach is experiential, playful and practical, helping adults understand how children actually engage rather than simply shrinking an adult yoga class.

Meet Gopala

Before you register

Clear answers to the questions that matter

Is this the same as Level 1?

No. It is an affordable introduction. Level 1 is the 50-hour teacher-training foundation.

Does it include a teaching certificate?

No. The current product is explicitly an introductory course, not a certification training.

Do I need previous yoga experience?

No. It is designed as a practical first taste for parents, teachers, yoga practitioners and other caring adults.

Can I study at my own pace?

Yes. It is a self-paced online course.

What happens after purchase?

You receive the current access instructions after Shopify checkout.

What should I choose next?

Choose Level 1 when you want a complete 50-hour foundation and a certificate after completing the published requirements.

Format, study time and access

Format: Self-paced online introduction

Training time: 46 lessons

Check the enrolment instructions for the current access and completion arrangements.

Certificate

You receive the Rainbow Yoga certificate described for this training after completing the published requirements. Recognition, insurance, employment and registration can vary by country, employer, insurer and professional body.

Professional registration, insurance and employer acceptance vary by jurisdiction, insurer, employer and professional body.

Read the current recognition guidance

What happens after purchase

After secure checkout, the current course-access instructions follow. Contact us if those instructions do not arrive promptly.

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After the training

Keep the spark alive with class plans, resources and community.

Registration is only the beginning. We want you to use what you learn with confidence, return for inspiration and stay connected to the Rainbow Yoga movement.

Professional recognition: accuracy matters

A training certificate does not automatically guarantee professional registration, insurance, employment or permission to teach everywhere. Check the requirements that apply to your situation.

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Experiences shared

Reviews linked to this offering

Read these experiences as personal perspectives, not a guarantee that every person will have the same result.

Customer Reviews

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Magdalena Pistorius
Great program

Excellent short program to understand kids' needs when it comes to yoga. Gopala offers great, easy to follow explanations and loads of examples. I tried some with my little daughter and we had so much fun together. Thank you Gopala & Rainbow Yoga Community!

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Audrey Miasnik
Very useful tools

Thank you for this short but complete training. I find a lot of useful tools to use with kids.

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Muriel Murphy
Fun fact filled Training

Loved this very informative and helpful. I completed this training pre doing a kids yoga class for the first time. They loved it really made it special for them.

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Alicia Lemus

Teaching Kids Yoga - Making Yoga Fun

Your next step

Children do not need yoga made childish. They need it made alive, social, imaginative and relevant to the way they actually learn.

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