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The Deadly Minds™ Indigenous Youth Yoga teacher training is an online training course, offering you the opportunity to learn breathing, movement and relaxation techniques so that you can teach those skills to young people in community and On Country.
This course also offers insights into children’s and teens Anatomy and Physiology and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples health and social emotional wellbeing. This course is designed to be completed online, self paced (in your own time) and self-placed (on your phone, tablet or computer wherever you are).
In short – you’ll learn how to teach Yoga and Mindfulness for Indigenous young people.
This content was last reviewed and updated 11th May 2023.
Yes, if you complete all the training modules and submit your final quiz; you’ll receive your Certificate confirming your graduation as an Indigenous Youth Yoga Teacher.
This training is registered with Yoga Alliance and counts towards your RCYT (if you’re a Yoga Teacher) and CEU’s with Yoga Australia.
There are different pricing tiers to choose from. You can enrol into the full Deadly Minds™ Youth Yoga Teacher training and get your certification as Youth Yoga Teacher, or you can participate in some short courses only to get an insight into specific learning modules.
Deadly Minds™ takes approximately 30 hours to complete. As every learner is different, it may take you a little less or more time, depending on how fast you go through the content. Some people may wish to redo certain sections to really foster the learning, others may find they’re able to quickly progress from module to module.
Deadly Minds™ students will learn breathing techniques, mindful movement adapted from yoga, relaxation scripts, mindfulness activities and discover partner and group work. You’ll leave the training with practical ways to combat stress, improve social- emotional skills, support learning and improve mental, cultural, physical and spiritual health.
Signup and register your interest in a course by filling in the ‘Register Form‘. The Deadly Minds™ website is set to go live on 30.06.2024. You will be notified as soon as a course is available.
Deadly Minds™ has been developed with and for Indigenous peoples. The training is led by an Indigenous facilitator who will guide you through modifications and customisation options for yoga and mindfulness for mob.
Ideally you are working with Indigenous young people either at a school, in community or in a health setting. You have a willingness to learn.
You have a desire to advocate for the wellbeing and rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth within your community. You don’t need any previous experience in teaching yoga and mindfulness, however – a passion for making a difference and a basic understanding of yoga and mindfulness, will help you progress through the course.
Yes, our course. Deadly Minds™ is open to anyone who wants to learn more about Yoga and Mindfulness and who’s keen to bring skills of breathing, movement and relaxation to Indigenous peoples around Australia.
Please note that the course is designed for Indigenous peoples – so all content relates to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander custom settings, health and wellbeing promotion.
Just like attending a Yoga Class in a studio we’ll ask you to listen to your body and mind at all times. Our training is designed to be accessible and we welcome all bodies and minds.
If you had recent surgery or any health limitations, please make sure you get approval from a medical professional before starting this or any exercise to ensure your health and wellbeing.
No! The training is open to anyone with a passion for Health and Well-being for young people. We have dedicated time especially for teaching and learning about the different yoga shapes and breathing exercises and the unique benefits, so you’re fully empowered to teach these skills safely and mindfully to young Indigenous people.
Deadly Minds™ focuses on teaching yoga and mindfulness to young people (kids and teens). This training has been designed especially to support Indigenous kids and teens.
You’ll learn modifications to teach yoga to young people in a fun, age-appropriate, trauma-informed and culturally sensitive way. It’s a very unique training, adding to your skill set of Adult Yoga, whether you’ve taken a 200 or 350 hour certified yoga teacher training.
Deadly Minds™ mindfulness activities are adaptable – we invite students to feel empowered to adjust the names and activities to suit their country and community. Participants will learn how to make mindful movement fun for the mob they’re teaching so it feels important and physically, mentally and culturally safe.
Deadly Minds™ graduates teach in schools as part of Wellbeing programs, On-Country experiences or often in their role as AIEO to enrich the learning experience for students (and staff!).
School teachers joining our training incorporate Deadly Minds™ as part of their Curriculum Activities and Health and Physical Education.
Others start their own Yoga Business and teach in Community Hubs or with Not for Profit organisations at On Country trips.
There are a variety of options depending on what your interest and passion is and how far you’d like to take your Deadly Minds™ journey.
Your income can range anywhere between making $0 – $250 per Deadly Minds™ class.
Scholarships are available for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and applicants for the scholarships must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status.
You must have a genuine commitment to supporting the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth and may even have some working experience with young people.
You have an empathetic and compassionate nature, the ability to listen and provide support to youth facing various challenges.
You have a desire to advocate for the well-being and rights of Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander youth within your communities.
You can apply for a FREE scholarship training opportunity by contacting us directly.
The Deadly Minds™ Lead Facilitator for this Online Youth Yoga Teacher Training course is Sharnell Avery. She’s a proud Murri Gamilaraay and Maori woman with many years experience teaching Yoga and Mindfulness to young people (and the young at heart) in metro and very very remote areas of Australia. She’s a certified Yoga Teacher, Mindfulness Educator and Trainer.
Deadly Minds™ launched in 2022 and was held as a face-to-face training only near Boorloo (Perth).
In 2023 we hosted Deadly Minds™ face-to-face on Banjima Country in the Pilbara. To support past and future Deadly Minds™ trainees, we’ve developed Deadly Minds™ digital to help with learning and confidence teaching On Country.
We’re hoping to run more face-to-face courses, or blended online learning and face-to-face courses soon, so please stay tuned.
Please contact Deadly Minds™ directly via email for further help or support. Email deadlyminds@yogazeit.com.au.
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