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Course Lead Trainers 3

What is Holy Yoga? 4

What is Kids Holy Yoga? 5

Qualifications for Certification 5

Holy Yoga Statements of Faith 5

Requirements for Instructor Certification 6

Holy Yoga International Training 6

Fee overview 6

How to Apply 7

Payment Options 7

To Apply 7

More questions? 7

Certification Hourly Requirements – 60 hrs 8

Technique – 20 hrs 8

Teaching Methodology - 25 hrs 8

Philosophy/Ethics/Lifestyle – 11 hrs 8

Practicum – 4 hrs 8

Direct your children onto the right

path, and when they are older, they

will not leave it.

Proverbs 22: 6 (NLT)

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Course Lead Trainers

Christina Mroz, M-HYI, E-RYT 200 Christina Mroz’s mission is to inspire complete fitness to people of all ages and all abilities. With over 1000 hours of yoga training and more than a decade instructing yoga and Pilates, Christina understands how the human body works and the common postural issues people face. Christina teaches classes to babies and parents, children, older adults, people with disabilities and pregnant women. Christina is also passionate about educating women about their God-designed bodies and how to holistically treat many common female

disorders and conditions that are often kept in secrecy and are typically covered in isolation and shame. By bringing these issues into the light, Christina empowers women to share about their struggles and pursue health in body and freedom in heart. She has developed curriculum to assist women who deal with problems such as prolapsed uterus, diastasis recti, and pelvic floor disorders. Christina is the host of the Pre-Natal & Back Care Holy Yoga DVD and the Kids’ Holy Yoga DVD, and is co-author of the Kids’ Holy Yoga Scripture Cards. She is the Director of Holy Yoga’s Specialty Training Programs, which include Baby/Toddler Holy Yoga, Chair/Senior Holy Yoga, Pregnancy Holy Yoga, Holy Yoga with Weights, and Holy Yogalates.

Izabel Olson, M-HYI Izabel was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Izabel’s lifelong commitment to education includes ten years as a teacher before transitioning to Northwestern University where she earned her Ph.D. in the Learning Sciences. As a teacher, Izabel also led the IT department for the British school in Rio and developed the bilingual curriculum to be implemented nationally at Escola Anglo Americano. At Northwestern she explored the link between culture and cognition with low income students in Brazil. Having been an Ashtanga yoga enthusiast for eight years, Izabel earned her teacher training

certification from Moksha yoga in Chicago. During a trip to India to deepen her yogic studies, she became conflicted with her faith and yoga passion. After almost quitting yoga, she found Holy Yoga ministries which allowed her to combine her passion for yoga and her love for God. Izabel initially began teaching Holy Yoga to the female inmates at the Cook County Jail in Chicago. However, she longed for the opportunity to work with children again. She signed up for the Kids Holy yoga training where she has been blessed to find a growing ministry where she can be silly, dance around, make weird faces, and love children to God. As the good Latina she is, Izabel has trouble being brief, so her favorite Bible verse is not a verse, but a chapter: Hebrew 11.

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What is Holy Yoga? Holy Yoga exists because in a broken and hurting world everyone deserves a place to belong. Holy Yoga

is an experiential worship created to deepen people's connection to Christ. Our sole purpose is to

facilitate a Christ honoring experience that offers an opportunity to believers and non-believers alike to

authentically connect to God through His Word, worship, and wellness. Holy Yoga exists to carry the

Gospel to the ends of the earth through the modality of yoga.

Our intention is to live out four pillars of purpose.

● Community - We are here to serve. We long to create a place for everyone to belong, from the

Christian who is afraid of yoga to the Christian who loves yoga; from the yogi to the seeker; from

the non-believer to those who believe differently. We welcome the diversity, anticipate great

conversations and are excited to facilitate authentic community.

● Yoga - We are a highly regarded international yoga instructor training program. Our staff has

collectively participated in and completed some of the most well-known yoga certification

programs. With years of experience and training, they collaborate to offer a stellar training that

truly cannot be compared with any other. Whatever your desire, upon graduating you will have

the education and tools you need to facilitate Holy Yoga in your sphere of influence. Holy Yoga

does not water down the truth or the experience for seekers. It invites them into a world class

yoga experience, one that offers both physical and spiritual sustenance.

● Christ-Centeredness - We are Christ-centered. Knowing who we are invites others to come into

the fullness of their unique identity. Holy Yoga training is here to equip you to facilitate a Christ-

honoring experience that offers the opportunity for believers and non-believers alike to

authentically connect to God through His Word, worship, and wellness. Holy Yoga exists to

bring the Gospel to the ends of the earth through the modality of yoga.

● Living Beyond Ourselves - We are keenly aware of our world. It is broken and many are hurting.

Our desire is to have eyes, arms and hearts wide open. We are creating a community of those

willing to go beyond themselves to influence this world in the unique ways God has called them.

We do not know all things, and we long for the mystery of God to guide us. We want to speak

truth, listen to stories, and discuss the in-between, finding the thread of service and ministry

throughout.

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What is Kids Holy Yoga? Kids Holy Yoga is the Holy Yoga experience for kids aged birth to 14. Kids Holy Yoga’s purpose is to

foster a connection with children to God—the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—using Bible stories animated

by yoga postures, breathing exercises and through meditating on God’s Word. We teach the Bible

through movement, songs, playful and prayerful activities, arts & crafts and visual meditations while

modeling joy, peace, patience, kindness and self-control. Kids Holy Yoga Instructors begin to teach

children that their bodies are temples of the living God. Parents, teachers, home-school teachers,

Sunday school teachers and other adult caregivers make ideal Kids Holy Yoga Instructors.

Qualifications for Certification There are no qualifications to come through this training, everyone is welcome. Upon completion of the

course, if you decide to pay the Basic Licensing Fee to become a certified Kids Holy Yoga Instructor, you

will be able to use the Holy Yoga trademarked name and teach using the Holy Yoga brand. We ask all

certified Holy Yoga Instructors to adhere to the following:

● be committed in faith to Christ.

● be committed to learn and grow in Him and in Holy Yoga.

● be committed to being stretched in all senses of the word.

● be committed to leading a life that is glorifying to God and is consistent with the values of a

Christ-centered life.

● use Holy Yoga tools and materials and abide by the brand specifications and requirements.

● believe in the Holy Yoga Statements of Faith as outlined below:

Holy Yoga Statements of Faith

● We believe there is only one God, who exists for all eternity in three persons; the Father, the

Son and the Holy Spirit. (Deuteronomy 6:4, Revelation 1:8)

● We believe that God has revealed Himself to us both through His creation and His Word.

(Romans 1:20, Hebrews 1:3)

● We believe God continues to reveal Himself to His people through the indwelling of the Holy

Spirit. (Romans 8:9, John 16:13-14, 1Corinthians 2:12-14, 2 Corinthians 6:16)

● We believe there is only one way to God, through His Son, Jesus Christ. (Isa 43:10-13, John 14:6)

● We believe that God made forgiveness and redemption available to all who accept Jesus Christ

as their personal Lord and Savior. (1Tim 2:3-4, John 3:16-18, 1 Corinthians 15:3-5)

● We believe the Bible is absolute truth. It is the divinely authored and authoritative Word of God.

It is complete in its current canonical form. (2 Tim 3:16-17, 2 Pet 1:20-21, Luke 24:27)

● We believe that those who are His will be made known by their love for God and for all people.

(Mark 12:30, John 13:34-35)

Holy Yoga is branded and trademarked and all rights are protected by law.

Only registered Holy Yoga instructors can use the Holy Yoga name and/or teach Holy Yoga classes.

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Requirements for Instructor Certification

● Successfully complete Certification Hourly Requirements (see pgs. 8&9).

● Submit Basic Licensing Fee.

● Acquire and maintain yoga instructor insurance if required by your class location.

● Use only the branded and approved marketing materials.

● Adhere to Holy Yoga’s Guidelines for Continuing Education.

Holy Yoga International Training

We welcome international students and the Holy Yoga family includes instructors from around the

world. All of our trainings are available internationally via online webinars, and international students

can also use the Zoom mobile app (https://zoom.us/download).

Fee overview

Kids Holy Yoga - $675

Fee Includes:

• Comprehensive training e-manual including pose photos and descriptions

• Online Instructor training materials

• Kids Holy Yoga Videos

• Use of Kids Holy Yoga branded marketing materials

• On-going resources and support for teaching Kids Holy Yoga

Basic Licensing Fee - $47.97

If you choose to register as a Kids Holy Yoga Instructor, you will need to pay the $47.97 Basic Licensing

Fee. This fee is required annually to maintain your certification and use the trademarked name of Holy

Yoga.

Fee includes:

● Kids Holy Yoga Instructor Certificate

● The branded and trademarked Holy Yoga name and logo

● The Holy Yoga class waiver form

● Holy Yoga 101 Workshop Outline

● Instructor Newsletters & Ministry Development Newsletters

Additional resources to be purchased separately:

• Holy Yoga: Exercise for the Christian Body and Soul by Brooke Boon

• The Jesus Story Bible Book: Every Story Whispers His Name by Sally Lloyd-Jones

• Baby Massage and Yoga (A Teach Yourself Series)

• Yoga for Children by Lisa Flynn

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How to Apply

Payment Options

Holy Yoga extends financial aid to all applicants in the form of interest free payment installments. When

you register online, you will choose the payment option that works best for you.

The cost of the Kids Holy Yoga training is $675.

● One payment of $675.00

● Two equal monthly installments of $337.50

● Three equal monthly installments of $225.00

➔ All payments must be made using a debit or credit card. No checks or cash will be accepted.

➔ All payment options are interest free and made on a monthly installment basis beginning one

month from the date of your initial payment (e.g. – first payment processed on 1/9, next

payment will occur on 2/9.)

➔ Each declined payment will incur a $35 fee.

Refund Policy – All fees are non-refundable. If a student opts to withdraw from the program at any

point, the fees will not be refunded.

To Apply

1. Thoroughly read the Frequently Asked Questions.

2. Register online here: https://holyyoga.net/kids-training-purchase/, submit non-refundable

payment, and sign the Holy Yoga Terms & Conditions.

More questions?

Click HERE or above for answers to the most commonly asked questions about the instructor training.

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Certification Hourly Requirements – 60 hrs

Technique – 20 hrs

Includes age-appropriate yoga practices, playful and prayerful postures, games, activities, meditation

and breathing exercises, how to explore Bible stories for teaching through yoga. Instruction in working

with children with special needs.

Teaching Methodology - 20 hrs

Includes techniques for working with children at different stages during their development, class

planning and communication skills, techniques for classroom management, lesson planning and positive

communication and behavior modification skills. Discussion of basic child development, developmental

ages and stages and gender issues.

Anatomy – 4 hrs

Includes understand of alignment and development of children’s bodies.

Philosophy/Ethics/Lifestyle – 13 hrs

Includes foundational faith principles to foster a greater connection between parents and children by

connecting the Bible using yoga postures/breath/meditation. Basic ethics for relating to children and

parents/guardians.

Practicum – 8 hrs

Acquire 3 hours (classes) of Practicum training, which includes assisting, leading, and adjusting Kids Holy

Yoga classes. You will be required to teach three community or private classes to children, a group of

children, or group of parents and their children, and submit documentation to Holy Yoga upon

completion. Additional practicum hours will be outlined during the course via creating practice teaching

and creating class outlines.

Required Reading

Please purchase the following resource for this training: Holy Yoga by Brooke Boon, Baby Massage and

Yoga (A Teach Yourself Series), The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones and Yoga for

Children by Lisa Flynn.