Kids Yoga Teacher Certification
Get certified with practical, classroom-tested tools, original music, and a clear framework to build calm, connection, and learning readiness wherever you teach.
Teaching kids feels different than it used to.
Children are arriving with higher emotional needs, shorter attention spans and greater dependence on screens.
Emotions escalate faster. Transitions are harder. Learning gets interrupted more often.
At the same time, we’re asking more of children — introducing academics earlier, requiring longer periods of stillness, and reducing opportunities for movement and play.
These expectations do not align with what we know about child development, the neuroscience of learning or how children build self-regulation.
Whether you’re leading a classroom, supporting students one-on-one, or guiding enrichment programming, you’re expected to help children learn and stay engaged without tools that match the current reality.
It’s exhausting!
You’re not doing anything wrong. The demands have shifted and the supports haven’t kept up.
Structured & Practical Support
Yo Re Mi provides ready-to-use music, movement and mindfulness tools aligned with how children actually learn.
Short, consistent practices that bring movement and mindfulness into the day.
Shared language that helps children name what’s happening in their bodies.
Rhythms and routines that build connection before escalation happens.
In school settings, this approach supports MTSS Tier 1 universal practices while strengthening Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions.
When these strategies are woven into the flow of the day, learning time is protected instead of interrupted.
Putting This Into Practice
We’ve spent more than a decade working in preschool and elementary classrooms, enrichment programs, and therapeutic settings — with educators, neurodivergent learners, small groups, and entire grade bands.
If you agree that:
Play = learning
Movement supports literacy
Music is STEM
Mindfulness builds focus
…then you already understand the foundation of our approach.
Watch this short video with our founder Rachel Costello to learn more about how we support educators.
The Yo Re Mi Children’s Yoga certification is how you learn and access our full curriculum — a structured, developmentally aligned approach designed to support connection, regulation and learning readiness into your work with kids.
Our program is:
• Accessible & Manageable: 12 hours total. Online. Self-paced. Designed for busy schedules.
• Classroom-Ready: Use what you learn immediately in transitions, resets, and everyday routines.
• Supported: Continued access to curriculum, updates, mentorship, and educator community.
This isn’t just another certification.
When you join Yo Re Mi, you gain the training, curriculum, and professional support to confidently teach kids yoga in schools, studios, and community settings.
Ready-to-Use Activities and Songs: Short, adaptable musical yoga and mindfulness practices you can bring into classrooms, therapy sessions, after-school programs, or private classes immediately.
Yo Re Mi Curriculum: Access to our developmentally aligned lesson plans, original music, and facilitation tools designed to build self-regulation, emotional resilience, and learning readiness in children.
Clear Implementation Guidance: Step-by-step lesson structures, facilitation cues, and scripts so you’re not guessing what to say or how to lead. Teach with confidence from day one.
Ongoing Support and Community: Live calls, mentorship, and a network of educators implementing this work so you’re not doing this alone.
Professional Credential and Licensing: A recognized certification and license to use the Yo Re Mi name, original songs, and curriculum materials in your classes and programs.
Visibility & Growth Opportunities: Directory listing and tools to expand into schools, workshops, enrichment programs, and community partnerships.
AMY
Elementary Teacher
“I honestly can’t get through my curriculum without it. The kids need to move, reset, and breathe — and Yo Re Mi gives me tools I can actually use. It doesn’t fix every systemic issue in education, but it helps me meet the moment. I feel like I have more tools in my toolbox, especially for de-escalation and anxiety.”
HERE’S HOW IT WORKS
STEP 1: COMPLETE THE 12-HOUR CERTIFICATION
Finish our short, online, self-paced training built for educators and practitioners. Learn how to confidently lead music, movement, and mindfulness practices that support regulation, resilience and learning readiness.
STEP 2: BEGIN USING THE TOOLS
Start integrating the practices immediately into classrooms, therapy sessions, enrichment programs and community settings. Within school MTSS framework, these tools function as Tier 1 support while strengthening Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions.
STEP 3: DEVELOP MASTERY WITH SUPPORT
Maintain access to curriculum updates, new materials, mentorship, and community as part of your active license. Over time, build fluency and confidence using these tools, strengthening both your daily practice and your professional capacity.
Designed For Professionals Working With Children
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Classroom Teachers and Support Staff
who are navigating rising student needs, and are looking for structured, developmentally aligned tools that support regulation, connection, and learning readiness throughout the day.
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School counselors and social workers
who are supporting students and families through elevated behavioral and emotional demands and need practical, whole-child strategies for Tier 1 and Tier 2 that strengthen school-wide regulation.
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Related service providers (OTs, PTs, SLPs)
who are seeing increasing service demands and more complex student profiles, and want engaging practices that support foundational skill development across physical, social, and emotional domains.
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Yoga Teachers and Enrichment Providers
who want a structured, school-aligned framework they can confidently bring into classrooms and community settings — with mentorship and professional support to expand their impact and opportunities.
KIM
Assistant Principal
“Getting students back to baseline is a major need right now. Yo Re Mi gives our teachers strategies they can use immediately and it teaches students regulation skills. It supports our Tier 1 and Tier 2 work in a way that’s practical and easy to implement.”
What’s Inside Certification
A 12-hour, self-paced online program designed for professionals working with children. Rooted in child development, trauma-informed principles, and play-based learning.
You’ll Learn How To:
Lead engaging movement, music, and mindfulness practices
Support regulation, emotional resilience, and learning readiness
Guide students back to baseline after escalation
Build consistent routines that reduce disruption and increase focus
You’ll Receive:
Ready-to-use lesson frameworks and original songs
A structured, developmentally aligned curriculum
Step-by-step facilitation guidance
Ongoing mentorship and community access
Professional certification and licensing
Flexible Enrollment Options
30-Day Risk-Free Guarantee
30-Day Risk-Free Guarantee
Begin with confidence!
We’re Rachel and Dan, the founders of Yo Re Mi. We understand that your time and energy matter and trying something new is a big decision.
That’s why we offer a 30-day guarantee.
If, within 30 days of enrolling, you decide the Yo Re Mi certification isn’t the right fit for you, reach out. Complete at least three modules so you’ve had a genuine experience of the material, and we’ll refund your investment in full.
No pressure. No hard feelings.
You deserve tools that truly support your work.
What Educators Are Saying
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“Yo Re Mi introduced my students and my staff to understanding that moment of mindfulness in application model. It's more than just ‘Let's take a breath.’ Having children understand the importance of regulating themselves by just stopping for a moment. It becomes something that allows them to step powerfully into a world like junior high school."
JANET HUGER-JOHNSON
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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
Special Ed Teacher -
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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 what you shared about trauma-informed teaching. Thank you again!”
NUVAIN BLACKBURN
Elementary School Teacher -
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“I honestly can’t get through my curriculum without it. The kids need to move, reset, and breathe — and Yo Re Mi gives me tools I can actually use. It doesn’t fix every systemic issue in education, but it helps me meet the moment. I feel like I have more tools in my toolbox, especially for de-escalation and anxiety.”
AMY CLARKE
Elementary Teacher -
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“I love that Rachel and Dan practice the compassion that they preach as teachers. It made a huge impact to be able to learn and move through the material at my own pace has given me the confidence to teach kids again, and that has brought back so much joy to my life."
Tracy McDowell
Teaching Artist -
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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
Teaching Artist -
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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
Teaching Artist -
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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
Elementary Educator -
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“My students are absolutely enchanted by the fun and engaging yoga activities, which not only introduce them to mindfulness and movement but also encourage them to express themselves in new and exciting ways. The positive impact Yo Re Mi has on their confidence and focus was clear from day one."
JESSICA HEITZMANN
Elementary Educator
Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers
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No. The Yo Re Mi certification is designed for educators, counselors, related service providers, and professionals working with children.
You do not need a 200-hour yoga certification or prior yoga experience to participate. The training is structured and accessible for both experienced practitioners and those new to yoga.
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The program is 12 hours total and fully self-paced.
Most participants complete it over several weeks, though you can move at whatever pace fits your schedule.
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Your enrollment includes:
The 12-hour online certification
Access to the full Yo Re Mi curriculum and original music
Step-by-step implementation guidance and facilitation scripts
Ongoing access to updated materials
Mentorship opportunities and professional community
Professional credentialing and licensing
You’re not just purchasing a course — you’re gaining continued access, updates, and support.
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This program is built for professionals working directly with children who are navigating rising student needs and looking for practical, developmentally aligned tools that work in real-world settings.
Participants include:
Classroom and specials teachers
Paraprofessionals and student support staff
School counselors and social workers
Related service providers (OTs, PTs, SLPs)
Yoga teachers and enrichment professionals
School teams implementing Tier 1 and Tier 2 supports
If you work directly with children in educational, therapeutic, or enrichment settings, this certification was designed with you in mind.
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Your license remains active as long as your subscription is active.
Licensing allows you to use Yo Re Mi’s curriculum, music, and materials in school and community settings. Continued access also includes curriculum updates and community support.
There are no separate renewal deadlines. Your certification and license remain active with your membership.
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Yes. Many graduates use their certification to lead after-school programs, enrichment classes, workshops, and school partnerships.
Your license allows you to use the Yo Re Mi curriculum and materials professionally, and ongoing mentorship supports sustainable program growth.
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Yes. Many educators implement Yo Re Mi in classrooms, small groups, counseling settings, and school-wide initiatives.
If your school or team is interested in group access, team licensing options are available.
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Yes. Yo Re Mi functions primarily as Tier 1 universal support while strengthening Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions.
It builds shared language and foundational regulation skills that make targeted supports more effective.
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You do not need to be a musician.
The curriculum includes original music, clear facilitation guidance, and structured plans. The focus is on consistency and accessibility, not performance.
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Yes. Yo Re Mi is a Yoga Alliance Registered Children’s Yoga School (RCYS).
Completing our certification qualifies for Yoga Alliance Continuing Education (CE) credits.
If you’re already a 200-hour RYT, you may work toward becoming a registered 95-hour Children’s Yoga Teacher (RCYT) by completing:
The Yo Re Mi Certification
Advanced Specialty Courses
The Mentored Practicum
We provide the necessary documentation for submission to Yoga Alliance.
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We are actively working toward additional professional continuing education approvals. Updates are shared with our educator community as they become available.
More Questions? We’re happy to help. Contact us anytime.
Built by Educators
Yo Re Mi was created by practitioners with years of classroom experience and professional backgrounds in early education, music, and child development.
Rachel Costello
Rachel Costello is a certified yoga therapist and educator who has spent nearly two decades working at the intersection of yoga, child development, and school-based practice.
She co-created Yo Re Mi inside New York City public schools, developing a structured, music-integrated approach to help children build regulation skills within everyday classroom routines. Her work blends developmental science, mindful communication, and practical implementation.
Rachel has led professional development for teachers, counselors, and school teams across diverse settings. Her focus is simple: practical tools that support children’s regulation, resilience, and readiness to learn.
Dan Costello
Dan Costello is a professional musician, curriculum developer, and early childhood educator with more than 15 years of experience working in schools.
He specializes in translating music and movement into classroom routines that support regulation, engagement, and learning. His background in play-based education and songwriting informs Yo Re Mi’s original music and curriculum design.
Dan plays multiple instruments and has written hundreds of songs used in classrooms nationwide.
His proudest recent achievement? Being a dad who gets dinner on the table before bedtime.