Teen Yoga

05/09/2026

📚𝗦𝗮𝘂𝗰𝗵𝗮 & 𝗧𝗮𝗽𝗮𝘀: 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 & 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗬𝗼𝗴𝗮 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗼𝗽𝗵𝘆

This month, as teens settle into new school routines, we share two yogic principles: Saucha and Tapas - two of the Niyamas (personal observances), the second limb of Patanjali’s Eight Limbs of Yoga. Practising these principles daily can help young people find steadiness during times of change:

✨𝗦𝗮𝘂𝗰𝗵𝗮 (𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆):
Keeping things clear, simple, and uncluttered (inside and out). For teens this can look like creating supportive environments such as keeping study spaces organised, reducing distractions, choosing nourishing foods, and taking moments to clear the mind through breath, journaling, or mindful reflection.

🔥𝗧𝗮𝗽𝗮𝘀 (𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁):
Showing up with steady effort, even in small ways. Tapas reminds us that healthy routines are built through small, consistent actions such as waking around the same time each day, practising a few mindful breaths before class, or committing to a simple daily movement practice like a gentle yoga flow or a walk around the block.

Routines do not have to be rigid or about perfection to be helpful. Lasting change comes from showing up each day and making small choices that help life feel more manageable, especially during busy or changing seasons.

Clear the space, then build the habit.

𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
• Set a simple intention at start of class (“Today I will be present.”)
• Quick desk/space reset before practice (Saucha in action)
• Journal prompt: “What small daily habit helps you feel your best?”
• Discussion: “How does your environment affect your mood, focus, or energy?”
• Creative activity: “Draw or create a collage that represents your ideal daily rhythm.”
• Movement: Cat-Cow → Downward Dog → Standing Forward Fold

04/09/2026

🌿 There’s something special happening in the Women Writers’ Collective in Yoga Therapy this September. Join us for a live conversation with Charlotta Martinus, founder of TeenYoga and author of Teen Yoga for Yoga Therapists: A Guide to Development, Mental Health and Working with Common Teen Issues — with a foreword by Sir Anthony Seldon.

On Tuesday, 8 September 2026, Charlotta will be interviewed by Lisa Kayley‑Isley in a warm, thoughtful discussion exploring the stories, science, and lived experience behind her work with teens. Expect insight into adolescent development, mental health, yoga therapy, and the compassionate practices that support young people today.

This is more than an author spotlight — it’s a gathering of readers, writers, and lifelong learners who care deeply about youth wellbeing and the healing power of yoga therapy.

📅 **Tuesday 8 September 2026**
⏰ **1:00 PM Eastern / 10:00 AM Pacific**
🎤 **Interview with Lisa Kayley‑Isley**
📚 Hosted by the **Women Writers’ Collective in Yoga Therapy**
🔗 Join us live on Zoom

A community rooted in wisdom, story, and practice — we’d love you to be part of it.

03/09/2026

Still time to book our 100hr TeenYoga Foundation Yoga Therapy Training!!!

This accredited online course is your gateway to teaching yoga therapeutically to teens — blending neuroscience, psychology, and yoga philosophy with practical tools for real‑world impact. 🌍✨

Led by Charlotta Martinus and supported by expert tutors, you’ll explore trauma‑sensitive approaches, adolescent development, and mindful teaching techniques — all from the comfort of your own space.

Join a global community of teachers, parents, and professionals passionate about youth wellbeing.
**Training runs 11 Sept – 24 Nov 2026.**

💻 Flexible webinars at 8 AM & 6 PM UK time
🎓 Accredited by Sport England & Yoga Alliance
💬 Payment plans available

👉 Book now and start your journey toward empowering young people through yoga.
https://teenyoga.com/all-training/teen-yoga-training-courses/100-hr-accredited-online/

02/09/2026

🌿 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗢𝗻𝗲.

Working with young people starts with one thing: trust. Before any programme, intervention or conversation can make an impact, young people need to feel safe, seen and respected.

𝗧𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗬𝗼𝗴𝗮 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲, 𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲‑𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻:

✨ **Movement that breaks the ice** and helps young people relax
✨ **Breathwork that calms the nervous system** and builds emotional regulation
✨ **Trauma‑aware approaches** that meet each young person where they are
✨ **Shared practices** that strengthen connection and group cohesion

When trust is built early, resilience grows naturally. Young people begin to feel more confident, more grounded, and more able to navigate the challenges they face — both inside and outside your sessions.

If you’re supporting teens in community, youth justice, mental health, or outreach settings, TeenYoga gives you practical tools to help them feel safe, empowered and ready to thrive.

01/09/2026

🌿 𝗦𝗻𝗮𝗰𝗸‑𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿:

September is Snack‑tember — a month dedicated to helping young people make smarter, steadier snack choices that support energy, mood, and mental wellbeing.

For teens, snacking isn’t just about food. It’s about fuel — for school, friendships, movement, and emotional balance. When blood sugar dips, concentration, patience, and motivation often dip with it. When we snack well, everything feels a little more manageable.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵, 𝘄𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗻𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺:

🍎 Fruit and yoghurt
🥜 Nuts and seeds
🍞 Wholegrain toast
🥕 Veg sticks and hummus
🧀 Cheese and crackers
💧 And yes — hydration counts as a snack too

Healthy snacking helps stabilise mood, supports the nervous system, and keeps teens grounded through busy school days. Pairing this with gentle movement, breathwork, and mindful pauses creates a powerful wellbeing routine.

Let’s make Snack‑tember a reminder that small choices add up — and that teens deserve food that helps them feel steady, strong, and ready for whatever the day brings.

31/08/2026

🦋𝗗𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘆𝗮: 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗵𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

As summer fades and a new school year begins, teens experience changes in many ways. Different teachers, new routines, some friendships dissolving and new ones forming, and fresh expectations all mark a season of transition.

From an Ayurvedic perspective, times of transition naturally increase movement in mind and body. When life feels busy and unpredictable, creating steady rhythms can help teens feel more grounded, focused, and supported

🌱𝗗𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘆𝗮 (𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗥𝗵𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗺):
Yoga and Ayurveda remind us that we don't need to stop the movement, we can create steadiness within it. In Ayurveda, this practice of creating supportive daily rhythm is known as “Dinacharya.” Daily routines, regular sleep and mealtimes, and practices that align with the body's natural circadian rhythms help young people feel steadier from the inside out.

Small moments of consistency can make a big difference as teens move through seasonal and life transitions with ease.

𝗘𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼:
☀️Wake: Get up around the same time each day and seek natural sunlight in the morning
🏃🏻‍♂️Move: Create a regular movement rhythm, ideally earlier in the day, through a leisurely walk, a commute to school, or a few rounds of sun salutations.
🌙Wind Down: Create a consistent evening routine by finishing meals a few hours before bed when possible and keeping regular bedtime
🌿Create small rituals: Add simple routines that signal transitions throughout the day such as a warm shower after school or before studying, journaling, or a relaxing foot massage with warm oil/lotion before bed.

30/08/2026

✨ 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝟰𝟬𝟬‑𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝗴𝗮 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴

Over the coming weeks, we’ll introduce the exceptional tutors who make our 400‑Hour Yoga Therapy Training such a rich and transformative experience. Each brings a unique blend of knowledge and passion across anatomy, philosophy, therapeutic application, mental wellbeing and more. Guest lecturers in trauma, adolescent brain development and medicine further enrich this multidisciplinary, evidence‑informed programme.

Today, meet 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗮 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘇𝗮𝘀, specialist in DDP and developmental trauma. With over a decade of experience supporting fostered and adopted children, Paloma’s work centres on attachment repair, trauma recovery and relational safety. She integrates therapeutic play, movement and co‑regulation tools to help young people rebuild trust and stability. On our programme, Paloma teaches modules on trauma, attachment‑aware therapy and safe regulation strategies, bringing warm, practical, real‑world clinical experience to every session.

𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝟰𝟬𝟬𝗵𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝗴𝗮 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 ⬇️
https://teenyoga.com/all-training/teen-yoga-training-courses/yoga-therapy-training-young-people/

29/08/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗲.❤️

Nobody celebrates the panic attack that never happened. There are no headlines about the young person who quietly chose to ask for help before reaching crisis, or the classroom where a teacher helped students regulate their emotions before conflict escalated.

Prevention rarely makes the news because its impact is measured by what doesn't happen. Yet these quiet moments can alter the course of a young person's life.

At Teen Yoga, we believe that wellbeing is most powerful when it begins long before crisis. Teaching a teenager how to recognise stress, regulate their nervous system and build self-awareness doesn't just help them through the next exam or difficult conversation. It gives them skills they can draw upon throughout adulthood.

The ripple effect extends far beyond one individual. A calmer student contributes to a calmer classroom. A more resilient young person builds healthier relationships. An educator equipped with practical wellbeing tools can positively influence hundreds, if not thousands, of children over the course of a career.

Imagine what our schools, communities and future workplaces could look like if emotional regulation was valued as highly as literacy or numeracy. That isn't an impossible ambition - it starts with giving young people the tools to understand themselves before the world asks more of them. 🌿

Sometimes the greatest impact isn't measured by the problems we solve, but by the problems that never have the chance to grow.

28/08/2026

🌿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝗴𝗮 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗮𝘀 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝘆𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗲

Tyrone joined our Teen Yoga training because he knew firsthand what it feels like to grow up without coping tools. Now, he says the course has completely shifted how he understands young people’s emotional worlds — and given him practical skills to support them.

He describes the training as “𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴” that’s opened new windows for him:

⭐Helping him recognise the emotional roots of the struggles teens face.
⭐Giving him evidence‑informed tools to support boys dealing with overwhelm, identity, and pressure.
⭐Showing him how yoga, breathwork and movement can calm crisis moments.
⭐Strengthening his confidence to bring these practices into schools and community spaces.
⭐Helping him support teachers too, who often carry their own stress into the classroom.

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝘆𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗲, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗮 𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 - 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗶𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲’𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲.

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28/08/2026

⭐ Meet the Experts Behind Our 400‑Hour Yoga Therapy Training
Over the coming weeks, we’ll be introducing the exceptional tutors who make our 400‑Hour Yoga Therapy Training such a rich and transformative experience. Our faculty weaves together deep lineage knowledge with contemporary therapeutic practice, supported by guest lecturers in trauma, adolescent development and medicine.

⭐ Introducing Stefanie Levine — Ayurvedic Health Educator & Teen Yoga Teacher
Stefanie Levine is a certified Ayurvedic Health Educator (California College of Ayurveda) and Teen Yoga Teacher specialising in adolescent development and wellbeing through Ayurveda and yoga.

Stefanie supports yoga teachers, educators, caregivers, therapists and anyone working with young people to understand adolescence through an Ayurvedic lens. Drawing on Ayurveda, yoga and trauma‑informed practice, she offers clear, practical frameworks to recognise constitutional patterns and nurture emotional wellbeing — meeting the unique needs of today’s young people with insight, compassion and depth.