Ready Steady Focus Teacher Training: Yoga & Mindfulness Program for Kids & Teens

Ready Steady Focus Yoga & Mindfulness Program for Kids & Teens Teacher Training – Foundation Course
Founded and Directed by Jilly Sansone, ERYT-500, Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Yoga Teacher Trainer, YACEP Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher, Parent and Author
The Ready Steady Focus Foundation Course is an immersive 8-hour training designed for educators, clinicians, parents/guardians, caregivers and yoga teachers who want to support children in developing greater focus, self-awareness, and emotional balance.
In this experiential training, participants will explore engaging mindfulness and movement-based practices for children ages preschool through the teen years. These simple, practical tools help children become more centered, strengthen attention, and cultivate the skills needed for learning, connection, and well-being.
This course blends yoga, mindfulness, and evidence-based approaches to help adults bring meaningful practices into classrooms, yoga studios, and community spaces.
What You Will Learn
❖ Gain insight into the challenges facing children’s attention today and learn practical strategies to help strengthen focus and engagement
❖ Learn age-appropriate meditation, mindfulness, and relaxation techniques for children
❖ Explore practices that integrate movement and stillness to cultivate present-moment awareness
❖ Develop compassionate and effective classroom management skills
❖ Learn how to create supportive and inclusive environments for children
❖ Explore the opportunities and challenges of teaching in schools, yoga studios, and community settings
❖ Receive sample lesson plans designed for classrooms, school gyms, yoga studios, and youth programs
❖ Deepen your own personal yoga and mindfulness practice
This training aligns with Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) principles and supports physical education curriculum standards in New York State and beyond.
The Foundation Course is the first step in a three-part training pathway. Participants who complete the Foundation, Level 1, and Level 2 courses will graduate prepared to teach the Ready Steady Focus program in schools, yoga studios, and community programs.
REGISTRATION:
Saturday, October 17, 2026
8:00am - 5:00pm (1 hour lunch break)