“The act of attempting to find balance in yoga poses brings stillness and focus to the mind, and the purposeful movement so ingrained in Montessori lessons does the same."
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Casey Hardigan

Yogassori

Yogassori, an initiative of Akesia Whole Child, was developed to furnish participants with requisite theoretical and practical competencies in Yoga and Montessori.
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The following comprises a collection of E-Books that supplement the Yogassori Teacher Training Certification program delivered through LearnWorlds. This educational offering and its accompanying e-books examines the integration of Montessori's child-centered, autonomy-promoting methodology with yoga's contemplative and somatic practices to address contemporary developmental challenges in children.

The program curriculum examines advantages including heightened proprioceptive awareness, behavioral-emotional management, and enhanced cognitive functioning, while articulating the relevance of this synthesis in response to escalating digital distractions and post-pandemic developmental disruptions.

The program and e-book objectives encompass:
  • Comprehend the foundational tenets of Montessori and yoga educational frameworks and their complementary synergies.
  • Recognize significant advantages of integrating these methodologies for cultivating attributes such as attentional focus, sustained concentration, and equilibrium.
  • Examine prevailing societal factors impacting children's developmental trajectories and the manner in which this integrated framework addresses these impediments.​
  • ​Construct evidence-based activities and learning spaces that synthesize both pedagogical approaches, with the child's "voice" serving as the primary reference point.
  • Assess program effectiveness through reflective practices and evaluative instruments.

Supplemental E-books for yogassori certification course
(also for sale individually)
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TEACHING YOGA TO PRE-TEENS 11-14

Children aged 11-14, often referred to as pre-teens or tweens,
are navigating a whirlwind of transformations that shape their
bodies, minds, and emotions in profound ways.
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As educators, understanding and addressing these changes
is essential to creating safe, supportive, and engaging
practices that empower young practitioners to build
resilience, self-awareness, and balance during this dynamic
period.
  

TEACHING YOGA TO TEENS 15-18

Adolescence is a period of profound transformation, and yoga can serve as a powerful ally in helping teens navigate these changes.
This E-book will explore the key developmental shifts in this age group, the benefits of yoga, practical teaching strategies, and sample lessonplans.

By fostering a supportive environment, you can help
teens build resilience, self-awareness, and balance amid
the challenges of late adolescence.
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More montessori language

The Montessori language curriculum is a cornerstone of early childhood education, designed to harness children's innate sensitivity to language between ages 3 and 6.

During this period, children absorb language effortlessly, building skills in reading, writing, and communication through hands-on, self-directed activities.  This E-Book  expands on the core language curriculum, providing detailed activities, projects, materials, adaptations, and integrations with yoga. 

More montessori math

In Montessori, mathematics is not taught through worksheets but through concrete, sensorial experiences. For ages 3-6, the goal is to build an internal understanding
of quantity, sequence, place value, and simple operations.

By moving many classic Montessori math materials outdoors and incorporating natural loose parts, we deepen the child’s connection to the living world while making
abstract concepts tangible.

More montessori science

This experiment introduces young children (ages 3-6) to the
concept of photosynthesis—how plants use light to grow--
through hands-on observation in a Montessori-inspired, child-
led format.

This E-Book is designed for homeschoolers, Montessori
teachers, community leaders, church children’s programs, or
mommy-and-me groups, using simple materials to foster
curiosity and respect for nature.
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YOGA AND MONTESSORI - YOGASSORI

This e-book explores how combining Montessori's child-centered, independence-focused approach with yoga's mindfulness and physical practices can address modern challenges in child development.

The curriculum highlights benefits such as enhanced body awareness, emotional regulation, and cognitive skills, while explaining why this integration is timely amid rising distractions from digital overload and post-pandemic stressors.

SAFETY AND SECURITY

Teaching yoga to children is a privilege that carries significant responsibility. Creating a safe, nurturing, and transparent environment is essential for protecting young participants and building lasting trust with families.

This train-the-trainer document equips yoga instructors with the knowledge and protocols to ensure the safety and security of children during yoga sessions. Physical safety, emotional security, professional conduct, supervision standards, and accountability measures, and more are examined. 

Teaching the yamas and niyamas

Teaching Yamas and Niyamas to children as early as aged 6-10 is invaluable because this age group is developing social skills, emotional awareness, and a sense of right and wrong. These principles help kids build empathy, resilience, and healthy habits early on, reducing behaviors like bullying or impulsivity while encouraging gratitude and self-reflection.

In a fast-paced world, the Yamas and Niyamas provide tools for managing emotions, making positive choices, and cultivating joy.

trauma-informed yoga for children

As an experienced yoga teacher who has spent years
working directly with at-risk youth — I've seen firsthand the
transformative power of yoga in helping them reclaim their
bodies and minds.

This companion book for the online course is my guide for fellow yoga teachers, designed to equip you with the knowledge, empathy, and practical tools to integrate trauma-informed yoga into your classes.

TEACHING YOGA THROUGH CULTURE

There are many  benefits that flow from teaching kids about other cultures. Exposing them to people who look, speak, and dress differently than them is a beautiful way to teach unity and inclusion.

Each country visited is followed by a yoga class taught in a story told through the eyes of a child from the country visited. In a fun way, incorporating music from the country visited, this will anchor their learning kinesthetically and allow a child-centric perspective about their journey