Yo-Chi Teacher Training
Inspire children. Transform lives. Join a movement for wellbeing.
27th - 29th May 2026
Hampshire
£550 (part payments available)
About Yo-Chi
Thank you for your interest in becoming a Yo-Chi teacher. By joining our community, you’re stepping into a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children—while also growing personally and professionally.
Yo-Chi is a holistic wellbeing programme—now with a charitable arm—that combines elements of Seasonal Yoga, Tai Chi, and Mindfulness. Delivered in schools, family centres, private settings, and community spaces, it’s designed to nurture every aspect of a child’s wellbeing—mental, physical, emotional, and social. At the heart of Yo-Chi is a simple mission: to reconnect children with nature and themselves, and to give them the lifelong tools they need to thrive in today’s world.
Why Become a Yo-Chi Teacher?
Children today face unprecedented challenges including:
A sharp rise in mental health concerns, including anxiety and depression
Overuse of technology and social media
Disconnection from nature and social isolation
We give you the knowledge, tools, and seasonal curriculum needed to:
Help children understand their emotions and how their body and brain work
Inspire joyful movement, imagination, and play
Reconnect children to nature, the seasons, and their own sense of inner calm
You don’t need to be a yoga expert or a teacher to train with us—just a passion for working with children and a desire to make a positive impact.
What Makes
Yo-Chi unique?
Yo-Chi is more than a children’s yoga class, it’s an immersive, multi-sensory experience.
Children move, breathe, imagine, and connect through:
Creative seasonal stories with characters like Morgan the Mascot and his organ friends
Movement sequences rooted in yoga, Qigong, and Tai Chi
Drama games, improvisation, and role-play
Emotional literacy and mindfulness practices
Relaxation, story massage, and breathwork
Each season focuses on specific body organs, emotions, senses, and elements connecting children to natural cycles while teaching them how to care for their body, heart, and mind.
Meet the Trainers
Laura Dymock
Laura Dymock is a Senior Yoga teacher, a trained Mindfulness practitioner and co-founder and developer of Yo-Chi. She is extremely passionate about supporting other children with their health and wellbeing and has been teaching developing and teaching the Yo-Chi programme for over ten years.
Teacher, Trainer & Co-Founder
Sue Woodd is a highly experienced Senior yoga teacher, accredited by Yoga Alliance and Yoga Professionals, and a Taiji & Qigong Master Instructor with over 35 years of experience. She co-founded the Seasonal Yoga Teacher Training School and is passionate about the connection between mind, body, and nature.
Sue Woodd
Trainer & Co-Founder
Elsa Donovan
Elsa Donovan is a 200hr trained Yoga teacher. She has a great passion for seeing children’s confidence and skills increase through practicing the arts, and believes in children being able to express their creativity in a relaxed and happy environment. Elsa supports our new trainees and is a highly valued member of our team.
Lead Trainer for Foundation Course
Sara Wood a trained reflexologist and is one of our much loved Yo-Chi teachers and a trainer. Sara has over 20 years of expertise in energy and healing within the field of holistic health and seasonal wellbeing.
Lead Trainer for charity programmeSara Wood
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime.
If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and apply.
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No. You don’t need to be a yoga teacher, therapist, or educator to join the training. Many of our trainees come from a wide range of backgrounds, including parents, wellbeing practitioners, teachers, childcare professionals, and people simply passionate about supporting children’s wellbeing. The training provides everything you need to confidently deliver Yo-Chi sessions.
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Yo-Chi teachers run sessions in many different settings, including primary schools, nurseries, family centres, community venues, yoga studios, and private classes. Some teachers build their own wellbeing business, while others integrate Yo-Chi into their existing work with children.
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The Yo-Chi training gives you a complete toolkit to start teaching. This includes the seasonal Yo-Chi curriculum, movement sequences inspired by yoga, Tai Chi and Qigong, storytelling techniques, mindfulness practices, and practical guidance on delivering engaging sessions for children. You’ll also receive support from our experienced training team.
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Yo-Chi is designed primarily for children aged 4–11, though many of the practices can be adapted for slightly younger or older children depending on the setting. The programme uses creative storytelling, movement, and imagination to help children explore emotions, build confidence, and develop healthy habits.
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The discovery call is a relaxed, informal conversation where we can learn more about you and answer your questions. We’ll explain the training in more detail, talk through whether Yo-Chi is a good fit for you, and outline the next steps if you decide to join the programme.
