Yoga Therapy for Children’s Autism Training, November 15-17, & 26, 2024.
with Evelyns Gaiti, E-RYT 200, RYT 500, RCYT, C-IAYT, and Melinda Atkins, M.Ed., MSc., E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, RCYT
- Friday, November 15: 6-9pm (EST)
- Saturday + Sunday, November 16-17: 11am-7pm (EST)
- Friday, November 26: 6-8pm (EST)
This training has been designated by the International Association of Yoga Therapists as an Approved Professional Development course.
Due to COVID-19, this course has been moved entirely to an online Zoom format. Save on travel costs and earn approved recertification hours from the comfort of your home while maintaining social distancing!
This course also provides credit toward certification as a Children’s Yoga Specialist through AUM hOMe Shala.
Appropriate for anyone interested in offering yoga classes or yoga-based tools to this population—including yoga teachers, yoga therapists, special-needs teachers, and caregivers. You do not need to be a certified yoga teacher or medical professional to apply for this course.
“Evelyns teaching skills are excellent. Her pace, the material she taught, and her ability of introducing ways for us to practice the material was excellent. … The whole class was amazing and I will recommend and share it with anyone looking to introduce yoga to children with autism and caregivers, teachers who want to learn how to use yoga as a tool.” —E. O.
“I LOVED that we got to practice with kids and watch Evelyns teach live. Such a great learning experience!” —G. B.
“I really appreciated how passionate Evelyns is about helping children, and how extensively she has studied the nuance of living on the spectrum. She teaches from her own work, and it’s clear that it’s impactful. I have really struggled with teaching even neurotypical children yoga, but she gave us so many tools and methodology.” —A. F.
“Evelyns is great and has so much experience.” —T. H.
“The ability to teach the live class is something that I was not expecting so that was wonderful.” —A. P.
Studies show that physical activity increases social skills, communication, alertness, and strength in kids with autism, as discussed in our blog post on “Therapeutic Benefits of Yoga for Children with Autism.” In this 23-hour course, learn from research and practice how to handle the situations and issues that can arise when you are working with this population. Learn how to design and deliver an effective yoga class, class series, or “yoga breaks” for children with autism, ages 7–12.
This training has additional pre- and post-course components, including hours with the instructors via Zoom.
The course provides:
- A comprehensive understanding of autism
- Keys for establishing connection, managing behavior, and promoting relaxation
- Approaches for teaching self-regulation and breathing techniques
- Ideas for sequencing and for modifying for individual needs within a group class.
Tuition Structure for Children’s Autism Training: $575
Before September 30 super early bird: less $75
October 1 -October 15: less $50
October 16 – October 31: less $25
After November 1: regular price
Cancellation and enrollment policy: If you cancel 3 weeks prior to the program, you will receive a full refund minus a $100 nonrefundable processing fee. If you cancel between 3 weeks and 1 week prior to the program, you will receive a refund of half the tuition, minus the $100 non-refundable processing fee. Cancellations less than 1 week prior to the program are nonrefundable. AUM hOMe Shala reserves the right to deny enrollment due to space limitations or any other concerns. If AUM hOMe Shala cancels a course due to under-enrollment, students will be advised within 24–48 hours and promptly refunded.
Evelyns Gaiti, E-RYT 200, RYT 500, RCYT, C-IAYT, is an AUM grown certified Clinical Yoga Therapist with over 1200 hours of specialized training utilizing the therapeutic benefits of yoga in working with a multitude of pediatric conditions. Evelyns is a special needs educator who has been working with children and teenagers for more than 25 years. She was inspired to pursue yoga teacher training when she began offering breathing and postures to kids while working as a developmental therapist, and saw how much they benefited. In addition to her 1200-hour Yoga Therapy certification at AUM Home Shala, Evelyns studied Restorative Yoga with Cindy Lee, Yoga Therapy for Children with Loraine Rushton, Children’s Yoga Teacher Training at Karma Kid Yoga, and Yoga Education for Autism Spectrum with Vanessa Khalon, and received a 95-Hour Yoga Alliance Children’s Yoga Teacher Specialist certification at AUM. Evelyns is also trained in Sensory Impairment and Applied Behavior Analysis, and certified in Sound Bowl Healing and Reiki Master Natural Healing Method.
Melinda Atkins, M.ED, MSc., E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, is the founding director of AUM hOMe Shala, where she trains yoga teachers and yoga therapists. She completed her Professional Level training at Kripalu, received her Clinical Yoga Therapy certification at Loyola Marymount University, became certified in the MELT Method® in 2012. Her yoga therapy practice focuses on those with MS and other chronic conditions and disabilities. Melinda also develops and directs yoga programs for at-risk youth in inner-city Miami schools. She holds a master’s degree in education from the University of Florida and a Master of Science from the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy.