Become a Licensed Yo Re Mi Teacher
Empower Kids. Enrich Communities. Build Your Career
Yo Re Mi certification empowers you to combine yoga, music, and mindfulness to engage the whole child—physically, socially, and emotionally. The Yo Re Mi Educator Space (YES) supports your journey!
Our comprehensive program is designed for:
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Educators and School Teachers
Improve classroom well-being, focus, and creativity through yoga and mindfulness.
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Therapists and Social Workers
Equip children with tools to manage stress, regulate emotions, and build resilience.
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Homeschooling Parents
Add structure, mindfulness, and joy to your homeschool routines.
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Yoga Enthusiasts
Share the life-changing benefits of yoga and mindfulness with children in your community.
Whether you’re in a classroom, therapeutic setting, or your own home, Yo Re Mi provides everything you need to inspire, engage, and transform lives.
HOW TO BECOME A
LICENSED YO RE MI TEACHER
COMPLETE YO RE MI CERTIFICATION
Our 12-hour, self-paced online course covers yoga basics, mindfulness techniques, child development, music integration and more!
GET YOUR LICENSE
As soon as you complete your training, you'll be licensed to start teaching Yo Re Mi classes.
JOIN THE YO RE MI EDUCATOR SPACE (YES)
With proven teaching tools + resources at your fingertips, YES ensures your success as a Yo Re Mi Teacher.
Inspire Kids.
Transform Your Career.
Yo Re Mi is trusted by educators, therapists, and parents worldwide because we:
Teach Fun and Effective Methods: Learn through creative movement, live music, and activities kids love.
Deliver Results: Our proven techniques enhance focus, emotional regulation, and creativity in children.
Are Trauma-Informed and Inclusive: Learn how to build brave spaces for children of all abilities & backgrounds.
Support All Learners: Our self-paced course is designed to fit your schedule & learning style.
Have Extensive Classroom Experience: We’re teachers. We see you. We get it.
Build Community: Find your people in a network of like-minded educators and receive ongoing support.
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“I am filled with gratitude for the solid foundation you two provided us all! One of the coolest parts was observing my own emerging style -- an evolving whole that weaves the Yo Re Mi teachings into who I am and what I've experienced as a teacher and learner!”
BOB BARLOW
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“Y'all were awesome! There wasn't a time I felt unsafe, excluded, judged, you name it! The non-violent communication was on point! I have nothing but positive things to say!”
DALE NOVELLA
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“I found the teaching of the material was extremely clear and engaging. I have trouble focusing, so when I can stay focused - something is working!”
AYLA MCCARTHY COMBES
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“I learned SO much from the training. I signed up thinking I would learn how to make my own music, and how to tell stories by incorporating yoga. And I was not disappointed! I also appreciate that you shared something about trauma-informed teaching. Thank you again!”
NUVAIN BLACKBURN
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“This course was actually my 3rd children's yoga teacher certification I have taken. This was superior by far. I had so much fun learning along the way with your videos. I loved the program so much! I feel so much more confident and my creative juices are flowing.”
JILL LUTHENAUER FRYER
Yo Re Mi Training Graduate
How quickly will I earn back my investment?
Your Yo Re Mi certification equips you to teach in many settings, whether you’re looking for a side hustle, a career boost, or an entirely new career path.
Here’s how our members make it work:
A Side Hustle: Teach kids yoga on evenings or weekends while keeping your current job.
A Career Boost: Add new skills to serve your existing clients or expand the populations you work with.
A Brand New Start: Launch your career as a kids yoga educator, with Yo Re Mi as your foundation.
Some real-life scenarios we’ve seen:
A school teacher offering after school classes for $150 per class.
A therapist running special family yoga workshops for $500 each.
An OT/PT providing 1:1 yoga for patients and billing $250 per session.
A yoga teacher now teaching kids yoga in schools and earning $500 per day.
A full-time salaried yoga teacher at a school or organization with an annual salary of $60K.
YES members recoup their investment quickly. Here's how:
You have the passion. With Yo Re Mi, you gain the skills, tools, and confidence to grow your income and transform young lives.
Everything You Need to Succeed
When you join Yo Re Mi, you receive:
Yo Re Mi Certification: 12 hours of self-paced online training. Learn our kid-tested and teacher-approved method!
Membership-Exclusive Resources: Lesson plans, music, videos, tools to start teaching immediately after certification.
Licensing: Permission to use Yo Re Mi name and official materials for your classes
Community Support: Membership in YES includes live monthly calls, online chats and expert guidance.
Program Updates: New resources, tools, and lessons delivered regularly.
Access to the members-only Yo Re Mi Store.
Start Your Journey Today
Yo Re Mi Certification + 1-Year YES Membership for only $257
Join by 3/15/25 and get $200 Yo Re Mi Store credit toward advanced training, 1:1 coaching, class materials and more!
7-Day Risk-Free Guarantee
7-Day Risk-Free Guarantee
Start with Confidence
Hey there! We are Dan and Rachel, the founders of Yo Re Mi. We know you have specific goals in mind, and we’re confident that Yo Re Mi will help you achieve them. That’s why we offer a 7-day risk-free guarantee. Take a breath and know you’re safe.
If, within 7 days of enrolling, you don’t feel completely sure that this program is the right fit for you, simply reach out to us. Show us that you’ve completed at least three training modules, and we’ll refund your investment in full - no hard feelings.
Our Journey: From One Classroom to the World
It’s taken ten years to get here.
We started Yo Re Mi in a single preschool classroom in NYC with a dream to bring yoga, music, and mindfulness to children. Over the past decade, we’ve grown into a global program helping thousands of children and adults thrive.
We’ve shuttled our kids to school, rushed to teach at other schools, and juggled dinner, bedtime, and work. Through life’s ups, downs, and sideways moments (Hello, COVID!), we’ve stayed dedicated to our mission.
We’re so glad you’re here.
Why? Because we truly believe that bringing yoga, music, and mindfulness to children is a mission worth dedicating ourselves to.
The next step in our journey is to help YOU. We’re here to share our hard-earned experience so you can improve children’s lives and grow your career.
Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers
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Complete the Yo Re Mi Certification. For your convenience, this program is an online, asynchronous, self-paced program. There are no prerequisites to becoming a Yo Re Mi Teacher, although a yoga, education or musical background is always a plus. Anyone 18 years or older (ages 15-17 with parental consent) may complete Yo Re Mi Certification.
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Our certification is self-paced, so you set the timeline. Whether you want to complete the course in a weekend or spread it out over several weeks, the choice is yours! Once you’ve completed the course, you’ll submit your written work and sample classes. A senior Yo Re Mi trainer will review your submissions and process your certification promptly, so you can start teaching and inspiring kids right away.
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Our 12-hour self-paced online certification covers yoga basics, mindfulness techniques, child development and music integration. Additionally, you get access to the Yo Re Mi Educator Space with ready-to-use lesson plans, videos, and branded materials to start teaching Yo Re Mi classes right away.
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Yo Re Mi Certification, Licensing and membership in the Yo Re Mi Educator Space (YES) is for passionate individuals who want to confidently bring the power of yoga, music, and mindfulness to children. You see the need for positive change, and you’re ready to make it happen.
Whether you’re...
A Classroom Teacher - You want to create a calm, joyful classroom environment where children thrive. Through Yo Re Mi, you’ll gain tools to improve behavior, build focus, and incorporate mindfulness into daily routines.
A Therapist or Wellness Professional - You’re looking to integrate mindfulness practices to help children regulate emotions and reduce stress. Yo Re Mi provides structured, effective methods tailored for therapeutic settings.
A Parent or Homeschool Educator - You want to enrich your child’s learning experience with movement, mindfulness, and creativity. Yo Re Mi helps you turn daily activities into joyful, meaningful moments.A Yoga Teacher - You’ve experienced the transformative power of yoga for adults, and now you’re ready to teach it to children. Yo Re Mi equips you with fun, creative, and research-based strategies to engage young learners.
A Dreamer with a Calling - You’ve felt the impact of yoga and mindfulness in your own life, and now you’re ready to share it. With Yo Re Mi, you’ll gain the credentials, confidence, and resources to inspire children and create change. -
The Yo Re Mi license is good for a limited time and must be renewed so that Yo Re Mi instructors are equipped with the most up to date teaching methods, lessons and best practices. Membership in the Yo Re Mi Educator Space keeps your license active as long as you are a member in good standing.
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As a licensed Yo Re Mi educator, you have permission to use Yo Re Mi’s name, songs, lesson plans, and branded materials to teach anywhere in the United States!
YES members teach in a variety of settings, including:
Schools and preschools
Community centers
After-school programs
Special events
Private lessons
For NYC-based members, school programs are coordinated through our central office to streamline scheduling and opportunities.
International licensing is not yet available, but we’re working toward expanding globally—stay tuned!
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YES members receive:
Professional Training: Workshops, courses, and certifications to help you integrate music, mindfulness, and yoga into your teaching practice.
Ongoing Mentorship: Messaging, coaching and live-stream chats with experienced Yo Re Mi instructors and fellow educators.
Curriculum Resources: Access to exclusive Yo Re Mi lesson plans, songs, activities, and video tutorials designed to enrich your classroom.
Networking Opportunities: Join a vibrant community of like-minded educators to share ideas, challenges, and solutions.
Creative Inspiration: Frequent updates with new ideas for integrating creativity, movement, and mindfulness into your curriculum.
Licensing and Support: Use Yo Re Mi methods and materials in your school or programs, and receive support to help you succeed.
Personal Growth: Mindfulness and self-care tools to support your own well-being, ensuring you can show up as your best self for your students.
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No, you don’t need any previous yoga training to take our certification and join YES.
The Yo Re Mi Certification and Yo Re Mi Educator Space (YES) are designed to be accessible to everyone, whether you’re completely new to yoga or already have experience.
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Yes! Yo Re Mi is recognized as a Yoga Alliance (YA) Registered Children’s Yoga School (RCYS). Completing our certification qualifies for Yoga Alliance Continuing Education (CE) credits.
If you’re already a 200-hour Yoga Alliance certified RYT, you can work toward becoming a registered 95-hour Children’s Yoga Teacher (RCYT).
To qualify for RCYT status, you’ll need to complete:
The Yo Re Mi Certification
All Advanced Specialty courses
The Mentored Practicum
Once completed, we’ll provide you with the necessary certificates to submit to Yoga Alliance!
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We are working very hard on this! Check back with us soon :)
More Questions? Contact Us
Join YES Today and Start Making an Impact
Join the Yo Re Mi Educator Space today and gain everything you need to create meaningful, transformative experiences for children—wherever you teach.
Get ready to empower kids and build your career. Whether you’re a teacher, therapist, or parent, YES will give you the skills, tools, and confidence to create meaningful, transformative experiences.
Meet the Experts Behind Yo Re Mi
With decades of combined experience in yoga, music, and education, Rachel and Dan Costello bring passion, expertise, and creativity to every aspect of the Yo Re Mi Educator Program.
Rachel Costello
Rachel Costello is a certified Yoga Therapist and a Yoga Alliance registered teacher (C-IAYT, ERYT500, RCYT, RPYT, YACEP) specializing in hatha, vinyasa, prenatal, postpartum, and yoga for children with special needs.
Rachel provides professional development for adults who want to share yoga with children, pre-teens, teens, and youth with special needs. She has been teaching both adults and children since 2005 and believes yoga is a perfect way to harness innate energy to increase self-awareness, confidence, health, positivity, and balance—all while having FUN!
Dan Costello
Dan Costello is a professional musician, storyteller, actor, music educator, and certified Children's Yoga Instructor (KAY), specializing in early and elementary education.
With over ten years of experience as a music teacher, Dan is deeply rooted in play-based and emergent learning methods. He develops music education curricula that combine movement-based activities, joyful sing-alongs, and songwriting.
Dan plays piano, guitar, clarinet, drums, ukulele—just about anything he can find—and has written hundreds of songs. His proudest recent achievement? Being a dad who gets dinner on the table before bedtime.