THE HEART OF THIS TRAINING
Welcome! We're so glad you're here and curious about our Well-Bean Mindful Yoga School 95-hour training. For many years, children’s yoga and mindfulness teacher trainings were designed primarily for instructors teaching in studios. But today, parents, educators, therapists, doctors and caregivers are recognizing the profound impact of yoga, mindfulness, and somatic practices in helping children thrive—whether at home, in schools, therapy offices, or community spaces.
This training is for anyone who nurtures and supports children’s well-being. Whether you work with children in a professional setting, are a parent or caregiver, or play another supportive role in their lives, you are part of the network that helps them learn, grow, and flourish. This training is designed to support you in that work, offering an opportunity to explore how evidence-based practices can be seamlessly woven into daily life, helping children regulate, connect, and build resilience.
Rooted in Polyvagal Theory and trauma-responsive care, this training bridges ancient wisdom with modern neuroscience, offering a deeper understanding of how early experiences shape the brain and nervous system, influencing emotional and mental development. By exploring the connections between brain development, self-regulation, and relational safety, we move beyond simply "teaching" skills. Instead, this training will empower you to support regulation-based skills in a way that is intentional, attuned, and fosters resilience—understanding that these skills are best learned through safe, supportive relationships and co-regulation.
What makes this training unique is that it doesn’t just focus on how we support children—it also prioritizes the well-being of the adults who care for them. Through a Polyvagal lens, we recognize that a regulated adult is the most powerful tool in a child’s life. Just as we nurture the soil before planting seeds, we must tend to our own nervous system health, emotional awareness, and self-care so we can show up fully for the children in our lives.
This training is an invitation to play, learn, and discover—to engage in practices that enrich your own life while gaining the tools to support youth in meaningful ways. Whether you're a teacher looking to bring mindfulness into the classroom, a therapist integrating movement into sessions, or a parent seeking new ways to foster emotional resilience at home, this training offers a comprehensive, heart-centered approach to sharing these essential practices with children.
If you feel called, we are ready to hold the space necessary for learning and growing, together.
TRAINING DETAILS + LOCATION + SCHEDULE
Learning is more than just content—it is shaped by connection, reflection, and experience. When we learn in relationship with others, our understanding deepens, making the learning more meaningful and easier to integrate. We not only connect more deeply with the material, but we also gain insight into ourselves and those around us.
Neuroscience shows that learning in community helps us engage more fully, absorb knowledge more deeply, and cultivate a sense of safety and connection that enhances both personal and interpersonal growth.
This training is intentionally designed as a live, in-person experience, with virtual connection and self-study hours to support deeper integration. The combination of experiential learning, community connection, and guided mentorship ensures that what you learn will be embodied, meaningful, and sustainable—so you’re not just learning new tools but truly living them.
Training Hours
72 Hours (In-Person)
11 Hours (Virtual)
12 Hours (Self-Study)
95 Total Training Hours
In-Person Training Location
Our training will take place in Grand Rapids, Michigan at The Vitalist School, located at 1324 Lake Dr. SE, Suite #4, a thoughtfully designed space that supports connection, learning, and growth.
In-Person Training Dates
This training consists of two bookend weekends with five monthly Saturdays in between. Training hours each day are 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
September 13-14, 2025
October 11, 2025
November 8, 2025
December 6, 2025
January 10, 2026
February 7, 2026
March 13-14, 2026
March 7, 2026 is reserved as a make-up day in the event of a weather-related cancellation.
Virtual Training & Integration
Short virtual sessions are scheduled between in-person gatherings to provide support with practice integration and deeper learning.
Virtual trainings are Wednesday evenings, 6:00 – 8:00 PM.
October 1, 2025
October 29, 2025
November 26, 2025
December 17, 2025
January 28, 2026
February 25, 2026
CERTIFICATION ELIGIBILITY
Our school is a Registered Yoga School with the Yoga Alliance and this training meets the requirements for the Yoga Alliance's 95-Hour Registered Children's Yoga Teacher (RCYT) training. Please note that Yoga Alliance requires additional steps beyond completing this training in order to obtain your RCYT designation.
To apply for certification, participants must:
No prior yoga experience, training, or certification is required to attend. This training is designed for both beginners and experienced individuals alike. The most important factor is your intention to support youth—whether you're new to these practices or looking to deepen your understanding, this training provides valuable tools for anyone dedicated to fostering youth well-being
Learning is more than just content—it is shaped by connection, reflection, and experience. When we learn in relationship with others, our understanding deepens, making the learning more meaningful and easier to integrate. We not only connect more deeply with the material, but we also gain insight into ourselves and those around us.
Neuroscience shows that learning in community helps us engage more fully, absorb knowledge more deeply, and cultivate a sense of safety and connection that enhances both personal and interpersonal growth.
This training is intentionally designed as a live, in-person experience, with virtual connection and self-study hours to support deeper integration. The combination of experiential learning, community connection, and guided mentorship ensures that what you learn will be embodied, meaningful, and sustainable—so you’re not just learning new tools but truly living them.
Training Hours
72 Hours (In-Person)
11 Hours (Virtual)
12 Hours (Self-Study)
95 Total Training Hours
In-Person Training Location
Our training will take place in Grand Rapids, Michigan at The Vitalist School, located at 1324 Lake Dr. SE, Suite #4, a thoughtfully designed space that supports connection, learning, and growth.
In-Person Training Dates
This training consists of two bookend weekends with five monthly Saturdays in between. Training hours each day are 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
September 13-14, 2025
October 11, 2025
November 8, 2025
December 6, 2025
January 10, 2026
February 7, 2026
March 13-14, 2026
March 7, 2026 is reserved as a make-up day in the event of a weather-related cancellation.
Virtual Training & Integration
Short virtual sessions are scheduled between in-person gatherings to provide support with practice integration and deeper learning.
Virtual trainings are Wednesday evenings, 6:00 – 8:00 PM.
October 1, 2025
October 29, 2025
November 26, 2025
December 17, 2025
January 28, 2026
February 25, 2026
CERTIFICATION ELIGIBILITY
Our school is a Registered Yoga School with the Yoga Alliance and this training meets the requirements for the Yoga Alliance's 95-Hour Registered Children's Yoga Teacher (RCYT) training. Please note that Yoga Alliance requires additional steps beyond completing this training in order to obtain your RCYT designation.
To apply for certification, participants must:
- Teach 30 hours of children's yoga after completing this training.
- Hold an active RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) credential.
No prior yoga experience, training, or certification is required to attend. This training is designed for both beginners and experienced individuals alike. The most important factor is your intention to support youth—whether you're new to these practices or looking to deepen your understanding, this training provides valuable tools for anyone dedicated to fostering youth well-being
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The regulation of the adult teaching mind-body regulation practices is just as essential as the practices themselves. Research shows that children don’t just learn regulation skills through instruction—they absorb them through relationship, co-regulation, and the presence of a well-regulated adult.
That’s why this training isn’t just about what you teach—it’s about how you embody it. Whether you work in a professional setting or care for children in your daily life, you’ll walk away with practical tools, a deeper understanding, and a renewed connection to your own well-being and regulation and from this foundation, you’ll be able to model, integrate, and authentically share these practices with the youth you support in a way that is attuned, sustainable, and fosters long-term well-being for both you and the youth in your care.
By the end of this training, you will:
The regulation of the adult teaching mind-body regulation practices is just as essential as the practices themselves. Research shows that children don’t just learn regulation skills through instruction—they absorb them through relationship, co-regulation, and the presence of a well-regulated adult.
That’s why this training isn’t just about what you teach—it’s about how you embody it. Whether you work in a professional setting or care for children in your daily life, you’ll walk away with practical tools, a deeper understanding, and a renewed connection to your own well-being and regulation and from this foundation, you’ll be able to model, integrate, and authentically share these practices with the youth you support in a way that is attuned, sustainable, and fosters long-term well-being for both you and the youth in your care.
By the end of this training, you will:
- Understand how children’s nervous systems develop and how stress, trauma, and relationships impact their ability to regulate and thrive.
- Learn how to apply Polyvagal Theory in real-life settings, helping children feel safe, connected, and able to engage in learning and growth.
- Use the Window of Tolerance as a tool to track nervous system states and determine when to support mobilization, grounding, or settling strategies.
- Explore yoga, mindfulness, mental health, and somatic-based practices that support self-regulation, co-regulation, and emotional resilience in children.
- Learn to integrate the mind/body practice intentionally—assessing what is needed and choosing practices that meet those needs rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach.
- Develop skills to guide children through breathwork, movement, and mindfulness in ways that are accessible, engaging, and developmentally appropriate.
- Understand how to build the Window of Tolerance and increase nervous system flexibility and resilience, supporting children in expanding their capacity to navigate stress and regulation.
- Recognize your own role in the regulation process—how your presence, nervous system, and self-care practices impact the children you support.
- Learn how to effectively use and reference your training manual, ensuring that you have an ongoing resource to support your learning and implementation.
- Engage with guest presenters from various fields—bringing in perspectives from mental health, somatic practices, and more to deepen your learning and expand your toolkit.
- Discover ways to integrate mind/body practices into everyday routines, whether in a classroom, therapy office, home, or community space.
- Gain confidence in creating safe and responsive environments, ensuring that the practices you share are trauma-responsive, inclusive, and supportive of all children.
INVESTMENT
Your investment in this training includes:
CANCELLATION + REFUND POLICY
We ask that you be mindful of our cancellation and refund policy. Each spot is intentionally reserved, and due to the small size of this training and the care that goes into offering it, last-minute changes can significantly impact its sustainability and our ability to continue providing this experience to others.
Your payment secures your spot in the training. If you need to set up a payment plan due to financial challenges, please reach out—we’re happy to share the available schedule. In this case, full payment must be completed at least two weeks before the training begins.
Cancellations:
Your investment in this training includes:
- Comprehensive Training – 72 hours of in-person instruction, 11 hours of live online support for integration and deeper learning, and 12 hours of self-study with curated articles, videos, and resources to enhance your understanding.
- Training Manual – A 300-page comprehensive resource to support your learning, filled with over 100 thoroughly written-out practices, complete with detailed instructions and age ranges. This manual serves as an ongoing reference, offering in-depth insights into the science behind this work, comprehensive resources for continued learning, and access to Well-Bean visuals used throughout the training—ensuring you have the tools to confidently integrate these practices long after the training ends
- Direct Mentorship & Guidance – Led by a licensed mental health therapist with over 25 years of experience in the field, working in schools, private practice, and supporting families. As a child and adolescent therapist and a registered children's yoga teacher, your lead instructor offers personalized support, bridging mental health, embodied practices, and real-world application.
- Certification Eligibility – Well-Bean is a Registered Yoga School (RYS) with the Yoga Alliance, and this training is approved for the 95-hour Registered Children's Yoga Teacher (RCYT) certificate. Upon completing the training, you will receive a certificate of completion from Well-Bean. To learn more about the full certification requirements, please visit Yoga Alliance's website.
- Investment: $2000 (Payment plans available—please reach out for details.)
CANCELLATION + REFUND POLICY
We ask that you be mindful of our cancellation and refund policy. Each spot is intentionally reserved, and due to the small size of this training and the care that goes into offering it, last-minute changes can significantly impact its sustainability and our ability to continue providing this experience to others.
Your payment secures your spot in the training. If you need to set up a payment plan due to financial challenges, please reach out—we’re happy to share the available schedule. In this case, full payment must be completed at least two weeks before the training begins.
Cancellations:
- Up to 14 days before the training → Full refund minus processing fees
- Less than 14 days before the training → No refund
- You may transfer your spot to another person, but arranging the transfer will be your sole responsibility.
HOLDING SPACE FOR A SMALL, INTENTIONAL GROUP
To ensure a personalized and supportive experience, we are holding space for just 12 individuals in this training. Once you register, your spot is secured, and you’ll receive an email within a week with additional details, including next steps to prepare for the journey ahead.
To ensure a personalized and supportive experience, we are holding space for just 12 individuals in this training. Once you register, your spot is secured, and you’ll receive an email within a week with additional details, including next steps to prepare for the journey ahead.