WiggleBums
Teacher Training Academy
Train with us... Ready?
A comprehensive, trauma-informed yoga, mindfulness, meditation and kids life coaching teacher training, enabling you to empower children from 2 to 18 years, or guide adults through mindfulness and meditation.
WiggleBums
Teacher Training Academy
Train with us... Ready?
A comprehensive, trauma-informed yoga, mindfulness, meditation and kids life coaching teacher training, enabling you to empower children from 2 to 18 years, or guide adults through mindfulness and meditation.
WiggleBums
Teacher Training Academy
Train with us... Ready?
A comprehensive, trauma-informed yoga, mindfulness, meditation and kids life coaching teacher training, enabling you to empower children from 2 to 18 years, or guide adults through mindfulness and meditation.
About WiggleBums
WiggleBums Training Academy is a trauma-informed yoga, mindfulness, meditation and kids life coaching teacher training academy, empowering you to support children and teens aged 2 to 18 - and the adults who care for them.
Each course is a complete training template for professionals. It includes everything you need to deliver high-quality training to parents, teachers or students, and can be adapted for the self, individuals, groups, as well as children and young people with additional needs.
We are dedicated to empowering educators, parents, coaches, therapists, and wellbeing practitioners with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to support children's emotional wellbeing and personal development.
Through expert-led training in children's yoga, mindfulness, meditation, mindset, and wellbeing, students gain access to comprehensive resources, practical teaching tools, business support, and a thriving community of like-minded professionals.
Together, we're helping to create happier, calmer, and more resilient children, one child at a time.
About WiggleBums
WiggleBums Training Academy is a trauma-informed yoga, mindfulness, meditation and kids life coaching teacher training academy, empowering you to support children and teens aged 2 to 18 - and the adults who care for them.
Each course is a complete training template for professionals. It includes everything you need to deliver high-quality training to parents, teachers or students, and can be adapted for the self, individuals, groups, as well as children and young people with additional needs.
We are dedicated to empowering educators, parents, coaches, therapists, and wellbeing practitioners with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to support children's emotional wellbeing and personal development.
Through expert-led training in children's yoga, mindfulness, meditation, mindset, and wellbeing, students gain access to comprehensive resources, practical teaching tools, business support, and a thriving community of like-minded professionals.
Together, we're helping to create happier, calmer, and more resilient children, one child at a time.
Teacher Training Academy
Connect, Learn, and Teach
Just £900 per course, saving £600
Single course: £1,200 or £119/month
Buy 2 courses - £1,800 or £179/month (just £900 per course, saving £600)
“PLUS I'm still super chuffed that we won Best Kids Yoga Biz for 2023. How cool is that, to see all our hard work and dedication over the last few years has paid off.
We almost lost our beautiful business due to the covid crisis but with pure resilience and the ability to adapt to new ways of working, we have not only survived but have thrived.
We now have teachers all over the world, including America, Canada, Chile, Iceland, Spain, and China as well as in all the corners of the UK. If you are interested in training with us or would like to know how one of our teachers can come to your school or nursery, please get in touch.
Big Love, Trish x
“PLUS I'm still super chuffed that we won Best Kids Yoga Biz for 2023. How cool is that, to see all our hard work and dedication over the last few years has paid off.
We almost lost our beautiful business due to the covid crisis but with pure resilience and the ability to adapt to new ways of working, we have not only survived but have thrived.
We now have teachers all over the world, including America, Canada, Chile, Iceland, Spain, and China as well as in all the corners of the UK. If you are interested in training with us or would like to know how one of our teachers can come to your school or nursery, please get in touch.
Big Love, Trish x
Welcome to WiggleBums
Why choose this approach?
More Than Yoga
Create lasting change that ripples into society. Develop expertise in children's yoga, mindfulness, meditation, emotional regulation, positive mindset, and wellbeing practices that help children thrive both emotionally and academically.
Build a purposeful and fulfilling Business / Career
Whether you wish to enhance your current role, introduce wellbeing programmes into schools, create workshops, or establish your own children's wellbeing business, the academy provides practical guidance to help turn your passion into a rewarding profession.
Support Emotional Resilience and Mental Wellbeing
Gain practical strategies to help children manage anxiety, build self-esteem, develop self-awareness, improve focus, and cultivate healthy coping mechanisms that can benefit them throughout their lives.
Learn trauma-informed, child-centred approaches
Understand how children learn, process emotions, and respond to stress. The training incorporates mindfulness, emotional regulation, nervous system awareness, and inclusive practices that help children feel safe, supported, and empowered.
Create positive impact beyond the classroom
The skills you develop can be used in schools, community settings, private practice, youth groups, family environments, and wellbeing programmes, allowing you to reach children, teenagers, parents, and educators alike.
Comprehensive resources and ongoing support
Benefit from detailed manuals, lesson plans, class templates, activities, meditations, business guidance, and continued support from an experienced community of like-minded wellbeing professionals.
Why choose this approach?
Create lasting change that ripples into society. Develop expertise in children's yoga, mindfulness, meditation, emotional regulation, positive mindset, and wellbeing practices that help children thrive both emotionally and academically.
Our Mission
To positively impact 5 million families every year by giving children the emotional tools they need before they reach crisis point.
Picture the ripple effect we could create together.
1 Teacher
One trained teacher.
200 Families / Month
Two hundred families supported every month.
2,100 Teachers
Multiply that across a community of 2,100 Trauma Informed Teachers, working in schools, communities and homes across the UK and beyond,
5 Million Families / Year
and together we'd reach over 5 million families a year.
Because we believe prevention is better than cure.
Our Mission
To positively impact 5 million families every year by giving children the emotional tools they need before they reach crisis point.
Picture the ripple effect we could create together.
1 Teacher
One trained teacher.
200 Families / Month
Two hundred families supported every month.
2,100 Teachers
Multiply that across a community of 2,100 Trauma Informed Teachers, working in schools, communities and homes across the UK and beyond,
5 Million Families / Year
and together we'd reach over 5 million families a year.
Because we believe prevention is better than cure.
Our progress toward reaching 5 million families a year
~15%Active Teachers
WiggleBums trained teachers are already making ripples across these 13 countries and beyond.
WiggleBums trained teachers are already making ripples across these 13 countries and beyond.
Our progress toward reaching 5 million families a year
Active Teachers
WiggleBums trained teachers are already making ripples across these 13 countries and beyond.
WiggleBums trained teachers are already making ripples across these 13 countries and beyond.
Imagine...
Imagine a world where every child grows up knowing how to:
- Understand their emotions
- Build confidence and resilience
- Calm their nervous system
- Challenge negative thinking
- Believe in themselves
- Ask for help without shame
It starts small. A single class. A single conversation. But it doesn't stay small for long.
Imagine every teacher having practical tools that support children's emotional wellbeing alongside academic success.
Imagine every family having access to someone in their local community who can help children thrive.
This isn't just another teacher training.
It's a global movement.
A movement creating a generation of emotionally resilient children.
A movement empowering teachers, coaches, therapists and wellbeing practitioners to build meaningful businesses while changing lives.
A movement where every trained practitioner creates a ripple effect that reaches hundreds of children and families every year.
Imagine...
Imagine a world where every child grows up knowing how to:
- Understand their emotions
- Build confidence and resilience
- Calm their nervous system
- Challenge negative thinking
- Believe in themselves
- Ask for help without shame
It starts small. A single class. A single conversation. But it doesn't stay small for long.
Imagine every teacher having practical tools that support children's emotional wellbeing alongside academic success.
Imagine every family having access to someone in their local community who can help children thrive.
This isn't just another teacher training.
It's a global movement.
A movement creating a generation of emotionally resilient children.
A movement empowering teachers, coaches, therapists and wellbeing practitioners to build meaningful businesses while changing lives.
A movement where every trained practitioner creates a ripple effect that reaches hundreds of children and families every year.
Meet Your Teachers
Patricia Maddalena
Founder and Lead Tutor
Patricia has been an NLP Master and Trainer since 2004 and has trained in neuroscience, metaphysics and human psychology. She has written and developed this course with her sister Clare, combining their expertise and knowledge to bring you a thorough and comprehensive training.
Mum of three, she applies the tools she teaches in her own family, witnessing the profound effect it has on the emotional, mental and physical health and well-being of her children.
Her book on Happiness hit the top spot on the Amazon Best Sellers list both here in the UK and the US making her a #1 Best Seller.
Meet Your Teachers
Patricia Maddalena
Founder and Lead Tutor
Patricia has been an NLP Master and Trainer since 2004 and has trained in neuroscience, metaphysics and human psychology. She has written and developed this course with her sister Clare, combining their expertise and knowledge to bring you a thorough and comprehensive training. Mum of three, she applies the tools she teaches in her own family, witnessing the profound effect it has on the emotional, mental and physical health and well-being of her children. Her book on Happiness hit the top spot on the Amazon Best Sellers list both here in the UK and the US making her a #1 Best Seller.
Clare Maddalena
Co-Tutor
Clare began as a yoga teacher back in 2003. LushTums was then created by her in Brighton in 2007, after the birth of her son. Realising the incredible benefits her own yoga practice had on her pregnancy, birth and mothering journey, she decided to share this with others and LushTums was born. Clare is also a registered Antenatal Educator and Birth Doula with FEDANT and has personally taught and worked with well over 10,000 women. WiggleBums is a natural progression for the families that have enjoyed the LushTums classes, both pregnancy and postnatal and new families wanting to connect with others that are like hearted and minded.
Lisa Hall
Senior Tutor
Lisa is Dance Voice trained and has been working with and developing Movement and Dance programmes for Pre-Schoolers and for young adults in the mental health field for over 10 years. Her expertise and knowledge surpasses everyone. She's seen it all! We are excited to be able to have her come share her expertise in Movement & Sensory Play for the Under 5's & their Grown Ups.
WiggleBums Discovery Call - Have some questions? Arrange a video call
Our Reviews
"This online course is amazing. . . ."
. . . Trish is always on hand to help out with any questions and always has an enthusiastic attitude which is really inspiring. Holding zoom meetings to hear other members' experiences is absolutely priceless. Highly recommend!"
Sarah Smith (Google Review 5 Stars)
"What can i say absolutely brilliant!!! . . ."
. . . I began my training with Wigglebums after completing my pregnancy/postnatal training with sister company LushTums, as i wanted to be able to continue to support families in my local community. This training has been life changing and amount of support and on-going business support i have received has been amazing. Trish is remarkable lady and i cant thank her enough for her encouragement and general loveliness. Highly recommended for anyone considering training in the field of children's yoga and mindfulness and wanting a business that they can wrap around family life. Thank you Trish x"
Emma Johnson (Facebook Review)
"Patricia is my 'go to' person whenever I need to get some clarity in my life . . ."
. . . business or personal. She reads between the lines of a conversation, asks the right questions so that you find the right answers and generally is just a bloody good mentor who's says it as it is. She's worth her weight in gold."
Claire Williams (Google Review 5 Stars)
"Trish is an amazing Business coach, Therapist and Trainer. . . ."
. . . Completely down to earth, warm and extremely knowledgeable. She has guided me in my business which and has given me great results! An all round top human who genuinely wants to make a difference! Thanks Trish x"
Laura Brown (Facebook Review)
"Trish is a gifted, highly intuitive and exceptionally talented lady . . ."
. . . with the utmost of integrity and just the right blend of tenacity and humility. She is exactly the right leader to make this the exeptional programme that it is. Congratulations, Trish. You're amazing!!!"
Rebecca Taylor (Google Review 5 Stars)
"Jumping in to WiggleBums was one of the best decisions I've made. . . ."
. . . It's been a priceless, hugely rewarding experience so far and it's only just beginning. The opportunities and learning continue every day, as does the support from Trish & Clare, and the other teachers. You're part of a family so there's that safety net and you're not out there alone. I highly recommend the training!"
Anonymous (Google Review 5 Stars)
Our Reviews
"This online course is amazing. . . ."
. . . Trish is always on hand to help out with any questions and always has an enthusiastic attitude which is really inspiring. Holding zoom meetings to hear other members' experiences is absolutely priceless. Highly recommend!"
Sarah Smith (Google Review 5 Stars)
"What can i say absolutely brilliant!!! . . ."
. . . I began my training with Wigglebums after completing my pregnancy/postnatal training with sister company LushTums, as i wanted to be able to continue to support families in my local community. This training has been life changing and amount of support and on-going business support i have received has been amazing. Trish is remarkable lady and i cant thank her enough for her encouragement and general loveliness. Highly recommended for anyone considering training in the field of children's yoga and mindfulness and wanting a business that they can wrap around family life. Thank you Trish x"
Emma Johnson (Facebook Review)
"Patricia is my 'go to' person whenever I need to get some clarity in my life . . ."
. . . business or personal. She reads between the lines of a conversation, asks the right questions so that you find the right answers and generally is just a bloody good mentor who's says it as it is. She's worth her weight in gold."
Claire Williams (Google Review 5 Stars)
"Trish is an amazing Business coach, Therapist and Trainer. . . ."
. . . Completely down to earth, warm and extremely knowledgeable. She has guided me in my business which and has given me great results! An all round top human who genuinely wants to make a difference! Thanks Trish x"
Laura Brown (Facebook Review)
"Trish is a gifted, highly intuitive and exceptionally talented lady . . ."
. . . with the utmost of integrity and just the right blend of tenacity and humility. She is exactly the right leader to make this the exeptional programme that it is. Congratulations, Trish. You're amazing!!!"
Rebecca Taylor (Google Review 5 Stars)
"Jumping in to WiggleBums was one of the best decisions I've made. . . ."
. . . It's been a priceless, hugely rewarding experience so far and it's only just beginning. The opportunities and learning continue every day, as does the support from Trish & Clare, and the other teachers. You're part of a family so there's that safety net and you're not out there alone. I highly recommend the training!"
Anonymous (Google Review 5 Stars)