ChildLight Yoga Teacher Training & Seva Retreat
Teacher: Lisa Flynn
Rates:
Early Bird Rates apply BEFORE July 31. Second rates listed will apply starting August 1.
Big Palapa: $1,180 / $1,300
Petite Suite: Double $1,400 / $1,570
Eco-Chic Suite (Double Bed): Double $1,600 / $1,770
Eco-Chic Suite (King Bed): Double $1,600 / $1,770
A non-refundable deposit of $500 is required to reserve your space at the retreat.
Program Details
Become a certified children yoga instructor while enjoying an opportunity to share yoga with local kids and contribute to school/library development project. Our retreat includes ample time for relaxation and adventure, too!
Weeklong retreat will begin with the internationally-recognized ChildLight Yoga Teacher Training, held over 2.5 days in the beautiful open-air yoga studio on the magical, eco-friendly, beachside Xinalani, Yoga Retreat in Mexico near Puerta Vallarta. (Xinalani has been deemed -Most Spectacular Spots for Yoga Practice- by Yoga Journal).
Students will then be paired up to create lesson plans to share later in the week with local children at gatherings to be organized by Lisa and the Xinalani Retreat. In addition, opportunities abound to assist Xinalani seva work focused on school and library development for the local community. Suggestions on how best be of service will be shared in an info packet following registration.
Basic ChildLight Yoga Teacher Training includes 17 contact hours, comprehensive, fully-illustrated ChildLight Yoga Instructor Manual (dubbed the -bible of kids yoga- by previous attendees), useful handouts, a copy of I Grow With Yoga, a CD of Yoga Songs for Children, certification administration and materials, membership in the CLY Instructor community, and much more. View what others have to say about the CLY Teacher Training here.
CEUs, PDPs, and Yoga Alliance credit hours:
Registered yoga teachers are eligible for continuing education contact hours through Yoga Alliance. Participants who complete the ChildLight Yoga Teacher Training are also eligible to receive 1.5 CEUs from the University of Southern Maine (USM). Please notify us in advance if a form is required to receive CEUs. These will be collected at the training, along with a $20 processing fee payable to USM. Professional Development Points (PDPs) may also be available through your employer. As each credentialing organization has their own requirements, you should confirm with them that your training hours will apply toward your degree or continuing education requirements. Application for accreditation from these organizations is your responsibility. Additional fees may be required.
Please note: Upon receipt and acceptance of your application and deposit, a detailed email including recommended reading, training location details, what to bring, etc. will be sent to you. If you do not receive this email within two days of application, please call 603-781-3323.
Sample Schedule for Sunday & Monday (may change):
7:00 - 8:00am: Optional AM Yoga
8:00 - 9:00am: Breakfast
9:00am - 12:30pm: CLY Training
12:30 - 1:30pm: Lunch
1:30 - 5:30pm: CLY Training
6:00 - 7:00: Dinner
Sample Schedule for Tuesday (may change):
7:00 - 8:00am: Optional AM Yoga
8:00 - 9:00am: Breakfast
9:00am - 12:30pm: CLY Training
12:30 - 1:30pm: Lunch
SEVA PLANNING: You will be paired up to work together (at a time and place agreeable to both) to create a lesson plan to share a 1/2 hour yoga class a group of local children later in the week. Specific teaching schedule TBD.
Rates are expressed in US Dollars and include the ChildLight Yoga Teacher Training (optional), accommodation, three meals a day, transport from and to the airport, daily yoga and meditation, seva opportunity, and taxes.
As well, under Optional Activiites, please have it read as follows:
Optional Activities and Schedule (Tuesday pm - Saturday) - Optional AM Yoga & Meditation, plus also see Xinalani Retreat Tours & Activities Page
View what others have to say about the CLY Teacher Training here
PLEASE READ XINALANI RETREAT FAQs PAGE PRIOR TO REGISTERING, as it includes important details about suggested flight arrival and departure times, and much more.
About the Teacher
Lisa Flynn, E-RYT, RYT 500, RCYT, is the Founder and Director of the internationally-recognized ChildLight Yoga™ and Yoga 4 Classrooms™ programs. Her mission is to introduce yoga and mindfulness to the youngest generation, providing children with a solid foundation upon which to cultivate life-long health and wellness - body, mind and spirit. Her programs have served thousands of children in schools and communities across the Northeast. And, she has trained over 1,500 adults from around the world through her child and school yoga-related trainings and workshops. Lisa is a recognized leader and collaborator in the school yoga movement and greater kids yoga community. She is a member of Yoga Alliance, and an active member and sponsor of the International Association of Yoga Therapists and the International Association of School Yoga and Mindfulness.
ChildLight Yoga: www.childlightyoga.com
Yoga 4 Classrooms: www.yoga4classrooms.com
The Kids Yoga Resource Blog: www.thekidsyogaresource.com
Facebook & Twitter Pages: @childlightyoga and @yoga4classrooms
RATES PER PERSON
(Early Bird Rates apply BEFORE July 31 / AFTER July 31)
Rates are expressed in US Dollars and include accommodation, three meals a day, transport from and to the airport, and taxes. Due to limited space availability, options are presented for double / shared rooms only. For suite options, you may specify your roommate, or we will pair you up with a roommate of the same gender. Should you require a single room, please contact us before registering so that accommodation options may be determined. Please note there are limited spots available in this special retreat. Register early to ensure your room choice and overall availability.
