TEACH TEENS YOGA 12 - 18
Support adolescent wellbeing
Become an accredited Teen Yoga teacher with WiggleBums Training Academy. Bringing Yoga and Mindfulness to children and their families since 2016.
Teach Teens Yoga 12 - 18
Support adolescent wellbeing
Become an accredited Teen Yoga teacher with WiggleBums Training Academy. Bringing Yoga and Mindfulness to children and their families since 2016.
Live Online training
Benefit from in-person training from our lead tutors as well as direct access to our hub full of video tutorials and manuals
Clare Maddalena
Yoga Alliance Senior Yoga Teacher
Online Teacher's Community
Lean into over 50 years of combined experience and expertise in yoga, mindfulness and child psychology
Live Online training
Benefit from in-person training from our lead tutors as well as direct access to our hub full of video tutorials and manuals
Clare Maddalena
Yoga Alliance Senior Yoga Teacher
Online Teacher's Community
Lean into over 50 years of combined experience and expertise in yoga, mindfulness and child psychology
Who This Course Is For
This course is designed for yoga teachers, school and college staff, parents, coaches, therapists and wellbeing professionals who want to support young people aged 12-18. You'll develop a deeper understanding of the teenage brain, psychology, neurobiology, emotional regulation and the pressures young people face today, giving you the knowledge and practical tools to create safe, engaging and meaningful yoga and mindfulness sessions.
Whether you're supporting teenagers through exam stress, anxiety, changing relationships, identity, social pressure or the transition into adulthood, this training will give you a comprehensive toolkit to help them develop greater self-awareness, resilience and emotional wellbeing. You can also use the training to expand your existing classes or wellbeing work to include teenagers.
No previous yoga teaching experience is required.
Who This Course Is For
This course is designed for yoga teachers, school and college staff, parents, coaches, therapists and wellbeing professionals who want to support young people aged 12-18.
You'll develop a deeper understanding of the teenage brain, psychology, neurobiology, emotional regulation and the pressures young people face today, giving you the knowledge and practical tools to create safe, engaging and meaningful yoga and mindfulness sessions.
Whether you're supporting teenagers through exam stress, anxiety, changing relationships, identity, social pressure or the transition into adulthood, this training will give you a comprehensive toolkit to help them develop greater self-awareness, resilience and emotional wellbeing. You can also use the training to expand your existing classes or wellbeing work to include teenagers.
About The Course
Being a teenager can be complicated. Young people are navigating enormous physical, emotional and social changes while their brains are still developing - and the world around them adds another layer of pressure.
That's why we created our Teen Yoga & Mindfulness Training. This comprehensive, trauma-informed programme brings together the ancient practices of yoga and mindfulness with modern psychology, neuroscience and practical wellbeing tools, giving you a powerful and versatile toolkit for working with 12-18-year-olds.
Rather than simply teaching yoga poses, you'll learn how to create sessions that support the whole young person, helping them understand their emotions, manage stress, develop self-awareness, build confidence and develop skills they can carry with them into adulthood. And with our bonus module, The Teen Brain - Raising Resilient Teens, you'll gain a deep understanding of adolescent development, from emotional regulation and identity to peer influence and communication.
Everything you need, in one place. Your 95 hr Teen Yoga, Mindfulness and Meditation Teacher Accreditation, 1:1 mentoring and group training sessions with our tutors, detailed manuals posted to your door, lifetime access to the Training Hub, our Train-the-Trainer video library, safeguarding guidance, and a supportive community of WiggleBums teachers around the world. By the time you qualify, you'll have run at least 6 practice classes - so you'll start working with teenagers as a confident teacher, not a beginner.
Our detailed syllabus combines theory with practical application, giving you the knowledge, resources and confidence to create safe, engaging and age-appropriate sessions for teenagers. Here's what it covers:
“The training gave me everything I needed to run my first class with total confidence.”
About The Course
Being a teenager can be complicated. Young people are navigating enormous physical, emotional and social changes while their brains are still developing - and the world around them adds another layer of pressure.
That's why we created our Teen Yoga & Mindfulness Training. This comprehensive, trauma-informed programme brings together the ancient practices of yoga and mindfulness with modern psychology, neuroscience and practical wellbeing tools, giving you a powerful and versatile toolkit for working with 12-18-year-olds.
Rather than simply teaching yoga poses, you'll learn how to create sessions that support the whole young person, helping them understand their emotions, manage stress, develop self-awareness, build confidence and develop skills they can carry with them into adulthood. And with our bonus module, The Teen Brain - Raising Resilient Teens, you'll gain a deep understanding of adolescent development, from emotional regulation and identity to peer influence and communication.
Everything you need, in one place. Your 95 hr Teen Yoga, Mindfulness and Meditation Teacher Accreditation, 1:1 mentoring and group training sessions with our tutors, detailed manuals posted to your door, lifetime access to the Training Hub, our Train-the-Trainer video library, safeguarding guidance, and a supportive community of WiggleBums teachers around the world. By the time you qualify, you'll have run at least 6 practice classes - so you'll start working with teenagers as a confident teacher, not a beginner.
Our detailed syllabus combines theory with practical application, giving you the knowledge, resources and confidence to create safe, engaging and age-appropriate sessions for teenagers. Here's what it covers:
The training gave me everything I needed to run my first class with total confidence.
Course Outline
Key Areas Covered
The course covers key areas including:
- Teenage Psychology
- Neurobiology
- Emotional Regulation
- Yoga
- Mindfulness
- Meditation
- Confidence & Self-Esteem
- Stress & Anxiety
- Resilience
- Communication
- Trauma-Informed Practice
- Teen-Specific Teaching Approaches
The course covers key areas including:
- Teenage Psychology
- Neurobiology
- Emotional Regulation
- Yoga
- Mindfulness
- Meditation
- Confidence & Self-Esteem
- Stress & Anxiety
- Resilience
- Communication
- Trauma-Informed Practice
- Teen-Specific Teaching Approaches
Combining evidence-based science, psychotherapy and ancient yoga traditions, our course is a fascinating and in-depth training that fuses online learning with support, video resources and self-practice with modules and assignments to complete.
By the end of your training, you will have run at least 6 practice classes and have handed in all assignments and be ready to launch your business. You will receive detailed manuals, in the post, for you to keep and refer back to as well as access to The Hub, our extensive online area that is full of tutorial video's, audios and extra resources that will support you throughout your training and beyond.
Course Outline
The course covers key areas including:
- Teenage Psychology
- Neurobiology
- Emotional Regulation
- Yoga
- Mindfulness
- Meditation
- Confidence & Self-Esteem
- Stress & Anxiety
- Resilience
- Communication
- Trauma-Informed Practice
- Teen-Specific Teaching Approaches
Combining evidence-based science, psychotherapy and ancient yoga traditions, our course is a fascinating and in-depth training that fuses online learning with support, video resources and self-practice with modules and assignments to complete.
To give you a little insight into what is in the course...
What You'll Learn
Asana, Pranayama & Yoga Library
- Master pranayama and asana practices designed for teenagers
- How to sequence and create a flowing, engaging class
- Full access to our teen-specific yoga pose library
Teen Anatomy & Development
- Teen anatomy and physiology across the adolescent years
- Psychological development in 12–18 year olds
- Physical, mental & emotional development through the teen years
Yoga Philosophy & Identity
- The history, philosophy & modern applications of yoga and mindfulness
- How beliefs and identity are formed - and how they can be rewritten
- Help teens build a stronger, more resilient sense of self
Trauma-Informed Teaching
- An extensive, dedicated Trauma-Informed Awareness module
- Learn how to teach and hold space safely for every teen
- Guide teens through movement, breathwork, mindfulness & meditation
Mental Health & Mindset Matters
- Yoga & mindfulness techniques that support teen mental health
- Mindset Matters - how to help teens build better, calmer brains
- Breathwork for self-regulation in moments of stress or overwhelm
- An 8-week structured Mindfulness & Meditation course
Additional Needs & Inclusion
- Confidently teach teens with Downs Syndrome, ADHD, Autism & EBD
- Create genuinely inclusive, safe classroom environments
- Practical adaptations that welcome every teen, every ability
Practical Tools & Class Plans
- Ready-to-use, bespoke class plans for every session
- Meditation scripts and mindfulness activities built for teens
- Adapt your class for schools, independent, and online settings
NLP, EFT & Behaviour
- NLP and EFT techniques adapted specifically for teenagers
- Confident, practical behavioural management strategies
- Understand key teaching pre-suppositions that shape every session
Confident Delivery & Business
- Teaching from the heart - building genuine connection and trust
- Guiding meditations and handling real classroom challenges
- How to establish and run a successful Teen Yoga business
Setting Up For Success
- Venue and room hire guidance for every teaching setting
- Know exactly what resources and materials you'll need
- Setting the scene for a calm, focused class every time
Confident Class Delivery
- Master the WiggleBums program structure from day one
- Safe practice principles that protect you and your students
- Informing participants and knowing how to talk so teens will listen
- Clear guidelines to keep every session safe, structured, and effective
After completing this training, you will receive the Teens 95 hr Yoga, Mindfulness and Meditation Teacher Accreditation. This qualification enables you to get professional insurance and, alongside a DBS check, to teach in secondary schools, colleges, youth groups and your own independent classes.
This training is completely flexible so you can come to it as and when it suits, whilst being fully supported by us as and when you need, through 1:1s and group training sessions. And once you're qualified, you'll keep lifetime access to the Training Hub, all your resources and our community of teachers, so you're never doing this alone.
To give you a little insight into what is in the course...
What You'll Learn
Asana, Pranayama & Yoga Library
- Master pranayama and asana practices designed for teenagers
- How to sequence and create a flowing, engaging class
- Full access to our teen-specific yoga pose library
Teen Anatomy & Development
- Teen anatomy and physiology across the adolescent years
- Psychological development in 12–18 year olds
- Physical, mental & emotional development through the teen years
Yoga Philosophy & Identity
- The history, philosophy & modern applications of yoga and mindfulness
- How beliefs and identity are formed - and how they can be rewritten
- Help teens build a stronger, more resilient sense of self
Trauma-Informed Teaching
- An extensive, dedicated Trauma-Informed Awareness module
- Learn how to teach and hold space safely for every teen
- Guide teens through movement, breathwork, mindfulness & meditation
Mental Health & Mindset Matters
- Yoga & mindfulness techniques that support teen mental health
- Mindset Matters - how to help teens build better, calmer brains
- Breathwork for self-regulation in moments of stress or overwhelm
Additional Needs & Inclusion
- Confidently teach teens with Downs Syndrome, ADHD, Autism & EBD
- Create genuinely inclusive, safe classroom environments
- Practical adaptations that welcome every teen, every ability
Practical Tools & Class Plans
- Ready-to-use, bespoke class plans for every session
- Meditation scripts and mindfulness activities built for teens
- Adapt your class for schools, independent, and online settings
NLP, EFT & Behaviour
- NLP and EFT techniques adapted specifically for teenagers
- Confident, practical behavioural management strategies
- Understand key teaching pre-suppositions that shape every session
Confident Delivery & Business
- Teaching from the heart - building genuine connection and trust
- Guiding meditations and handling real classroom challenges
- How to establish and run a successful Teen Yoga business
Setting Up For Success
- Venue and room hire guidance for every teaching setting
- Know exactly what resources and materials you'll need
- Setting the scene for a calm, focused class every time
Confident Class Delivery
- Master the WiggleBums program structure from day one
- Safe practice principles that protect you and your students
- Informing participants and knowing how to talk so teens will listen
After completing this training, you will receive the Teens 95 hr Yoga, Mindfulness and Meditation Teacher Accreditation. This qualification enables you to get professional insurance and, alongside a DBS check, to teach in secondary schools, colleges, youth groups and your own independent classes.
This training is completely flexible so you can come to it as and when it suits, whilst being fully supported by us as and when you need, through 1:1s and group training sessions. And once you're qualified, you'll keep lifetime access to the Training Hub, all your resources and our community of teachers, so you're never doing this alone.
Your earning potential
An investment that pays you back
Per Week
£625
Per Month
£2,500
Per Year*
£25,000
*Annual figure based on 10 working months. Actual earnings will vary.
*Illustrative example based on typical UK rates - some of our teachers charge more, depending on their location and local demand.
Your earning potential
Based on Wigglebums' own published rates for certified practitioners.
Per Week
£625
Per Month
£2,500
Per Year*
£25,000
*Annual figure based on 10 working months. Actual earnings will vary.
*These figures are conservative estimates - many teachers charge more depending on their location and local demand.
“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!”
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!
The Teen Brain
Raising Resilient Teens
This module is specifically crafted to provide a comprehensive understanding of the adolescent brain, catering to teen yoga and mindfulness teachers, parents, educators, and anyone involved in teen well-being. This knowledge is pivotal as it shapes our interactions and support for adolescents as they navigate life into adulthood.
Delving into various topics, we explore:
Understanding and respecting gender identity is a cornerstone of creating inclusive and supportive environments. When it comes to providing care and support, adopting a trauma-informed approach is crucial in acknowledging and addressing the unique challenges individuals may face due to their gender identity. By recognising the intersections of trauma and gender, professionals can cultivate spaces that prioritise safety, dignity, and empowerment, ultimately fostering healing and resilience within diverse communities.
The Teen Brain
Raising Resilient Teens
This module is specifically crafted to provide a comprehensive understanding of the adolescent brain, catering to teen yoga and mindfulness teachers, parents, educators, and anyone involved in teen well-being. This knowledge is pivotal as it shapes our interactions and support for adolescents as they navigate life into adulthood.
Delving into various topics, we explore:
Children & Teens with Additional Needs
If you teach or are a teen yoga and mindfulness teacher, you will meet many different kinds of young people. This in-depth module explores the various needs of children and teens, and how yoga, mindfulness and meditation can help alleviate day-to-day symptoms and stressors.
We look at what these labels mean, where they come from and how to help lessen the symptoms using yoga, mindfulness and meditation activities.
- EBD
- ADHD
- ADD
- PDA
- Dyslexia
- Dyspraxia
- Downs Syndrome
- Cerebral Palsy
- Autism Spectrum
- Asperger Syndrome
- Sensory Processing Disorders
As well as exploring sleep deficit and uncovering the lesser well know extra 3 senses Vestibular, Proprioception and Interoception systems and how these play a huge part in building awareness of self and other.
Children and teens with additional needs often experience heightened levels of stress and anxiety in their daily lives. Understanding their unique challenges and requirements, teachers can tailor activities and incorporate sensory integration techniques such as yoga, mindfulness, meditation, and breathing exercises into their class. These tools provide invaluable skills for children to better navigate life's hurdles, fostering resilience and well-being.
This course provides a solid understanding of children with additional needs enabling teachers to create inclusive and supportive environments where all children can thrive.
Children & Teens with Additional Needs
If you teach or are a teen yoga and mindfulness teacher, you will meet many different kinds of young people. This in-depth module explores the various needs of children and teens, and how yoga, mindfulness and meditation can help alleviate day-to-day symptoms and stressors.
We look at what these labels mean, where they come from and how to help lessen the symptoms using yoga, mindfulness and meditation activities.
How long is this course?
DATES
Start any time and finish within 12 months of purchase
WHERE
Online training with full support from lead tutors with bi-weekly 1-2-1's and monthly group video calls
This training is completely flexible so you can come to it as and when it suits whilst being fully supported by us when you need it.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
Once you have completed your purchase you will be enrolled onto the course and have immediate access to the WiggleBums Hub. The Hub is full of the video tutorials, course modules and manuals so you can start your training straight away. Keep your eyes peeled for the confirmation email inviting you to join our WiggleBums community and to book in for a personal 1-2-1 with our founder Trish Maddalena. Your manuals will arrive in the post so you have hard copies which we find easier to use.
How long is this course?
DATES
Start any time and finish within 12 months of purchase
WHERE
Online training with full support from lead tutors with bi-weekly 1-2-1's and monthly group video calls
This training is completely flexible so you can come to it as and when it suits whilst being fully supported by us when you need it.
What Happens Next
Once you have completed your purchase you will be enrolled onto the course and have immediate access to the WiggleBums Hub. The Hub is full of the video tutorials, course modules and manuals so you can start your training straight away.
What You'll Receive
Physical manuals delivered to your door, plus instant digital access
This programme includes everything in the self-paced package, with the added benefit of personal mentoring and guidance to support your growth and confidence as a practitioner.
Physical manuals are posted to UK addresses only. All manuals are also available as downloadable PDFs, with instant access upon purchase.
What You'll Receive
Physical manuals delivered to your door, plus instant digital access
This programme includes everything in the self-paced package, with the added benefit of personal mentoring and guidance to support your growth and confidence as a practitioner.
Physical manuals are posted to UK addresses only. All manuals are also available as downloadable PDFs, with instant access upon purchase.
£1,200 – Full Training Package with Support
This option includes the complete Teen Yoga Teacher Training plus bi-weekly 1:1 video mentoring sessions + assignments + certification. Ideal if you're looking for personalised support, accountability, and guidance as you learn how to deliver powerful, progressive yoga and mindfulness sessions for teenagers. These sessions ensure you feel confident and supported every step of the way.
£875 – Self-Paced Content-Self-Led
Perfect for experienced teachers, therapists, and professionals who simply want to integrate the programme into their existing work with teenagers. You'll receive the full suite of materials and resources, allowing you to begin delivering classes right away, at your own pace, in your own time, and in your own style.
Please note: this self-led option does not include assignments, certification, 1:1 mentoring or tutor support. These can be added on later at an additional cost.
Or pay in 3 interest-free instalments with PayPal or Klarna
Pay Monthly for This Training
Spread the cost of this training over 12 months - same content, same certification.
£1,200 - Full Training Package with Support
This option includes the complete Teen Yoga Teacher Training plus bi-weekly 1:1 video mentoring sessions + assignments + certification. Ideal if you're looking for personalised support, accountability, and guidance as you learn how to deliver powerful, progressive yoga and mindfulness sessions for teenagers.
£875 - Self-Paced Content-Self-Led
Perfect for experienced teachers, therapists, and professionals who simply want to integrate the programme into their existing work with teenagers.
Please note: this self-led option does not include assignments, certification, 1:1 mentoring or tutor support. These can be added on later at an additional cost.
Or pay in 3 interest-free instalments with PayPal or Klarna
Pay Monthly for This Training
Spread the cost of this training over 12 months - same content, same certification.
Be Part of the Ripple Effect
One trained teacher. Two hundred families supported every month. Multiply that across a growing community of Trauma-Informed Teachers worldwide, and together we could reach millions of families a year.
Every highlighted country is home to WiggleBums-trained teachers, already making a difference in their communities - and the ripple is still growing.
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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.