Yoga Therapy for Children’s Autism Training, April 4-6, and 17, 2025.
Yoga Therapy for Children’s Autism Training with Evelyns Gaiti, B.A., M.A., E-RYT500, RCYT – April 4-6 and 17, 2025: Online Course for Autism Support and Yoga Therapy Re-certification
Registration at https://aumhomeshala.org/trainings/yoga-for-autism-teacher-training/
- Friday, April 4, 2025: 6:00–9:00 pm (EST)
- Saturday & Sunday, April 5-6, 2025: 11:00 am–7:00 pm (EST) (with a 1-hour lunch break)
- Friday, April 17: 6:00-8:00 pm (EST)
Experience the convenience of our fully online, bilingual Zoom course! Save on travel expenses and earn accredited recertification hours from the comfort of your home. This course is designed to accommodate both English and Spanish speakers, ensuring a comprehensive and accessible learning experience for everyone.
This training has been designated by the International Association of Yoga Therapists as an Approved Professional Development course. This course also provides credit toward certification as a Children’s Yoga Specialist through AUM hOMe Shala.
Registration
Tuition Structure for Children’s Autism Training:
Regular Rate: $575
Super Early Bird Rate (Before Sept. 30): $500 (Save $75)
Early Bird Rate (October 1-October 15): $525 (Save $50)
Advanced Rate (October 16-October 31): $550 (Save $25)
After November 1: Regular Rate $575
Testimonials
Evelyn’s teaching skills are excellent. Her pace, the material she taught, and her ability to introduce ways for us to practice the material were excellent. The whole class was amazing, and I will recommend and share it with anyone looking to introduce yoga to children with autism, caregivers, and teachers who want to learn how to use yoga as a tool.
I really appreciated how passionate Evelyn is about helping children and how extensively she has studied the nuances 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 methodologies.
About This Workshop
Studies show that physical activity boosts social skills, communication, alertness, and strength in children with autism. Discover these insights in our blog post on the Therapeutic Benefits of Yoga for Children with Autism. Enroll in our 24-hour course to gain research-based and practical knowledge for addressing situations and issues when working with this population. Learn to design and deliver effective yoga classes, class series, or “yoga breaks” for children with autism, ages 7–12.
This training includes pre- and post-course components with interactive sessions via Zoom.
The course provides:
Comprehensive understanding of autism
Strategies for establishing connection, managing behavior, and promoting relaxation
Techniques for teaching self-regulation and breathing exercises
Ideas for sequencing and modifying yoga for individual needs within a group class
Ideal for yoga teachers, yoga therapists, special-needs educators, and caregivers, this course equips you to offer yoga-based tools to children with autism. No prior certification as a yoga teacher or medical professional is required to apply.
About Evelyns Gaiti
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.
About Melinda Atkins
Melinda Atkins, M.ED, E-RYT 500, RCYT, 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, and is currently enrolled in the Master of Science program in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy. 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.