Welcome to WiggleBums Training Academy

About WiggleBums Training Academy

WiggleBums Training Academy is a yoga, mindfulness, meditation and kids life coaching teacher training programme that enables you to teach children from 2 to 18 years old.

Each course is a complete, ready-to-use training template for professionals. It includes everything you need to deliver high-quality sessions to parents, teachers or students. The content is easily adaptable for individuals, groups, and children or young people with additional needs.

You can teach in person or online, empowering parents, teachers or children with valuable knowledge and lifelong skills.

Learn from WiggleBums Founder Trish Maddalena and LushTums Founder Clare Maddalena from the comfort of your own home through digital downloads, Zoom tutorials and in-person 1:1s.

✅ This is a self-led training – but you are never alone.
Join a supportive online community, get direct feedback, and enjoy bi-weekly 1:1 video calls for ongoing support, guidance and accountability.

Your course includes:

• Full access to manuals, a video library, and teaching resources
• Ongoing mentoring and community connection
• White Label Rights – you receive all the content, structure, presentations and handouts to brand, edit, and make your own
• The freedom to deliver our courses your way, with your voice

We now have teachers across the world, from the UK to the US, Chile to China, Iceland, Spain and beyond.

✨ If you’re ready to train with us or would like to bring a certified WiggleBums teacher to your school or nursery, we’d love to hear from you.

Discover practical tools to help your child navigate anxiety, big emotions, and everyday challenges. The Regulation Toolkit for Families course is a free, therapy-informed program designed for parents and caregivers. It blends EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), kids yoga, mindfulness, and meditation to support emotional regulation, build resilience, and boost self-esteem.

You'll also gain access to the Mindset Matters workshop, covering:

• Growth vs. fixed mindset

• Neuroplasticity and brain development

• The adolescent brain and emotional regulation

• Mindfulness activities and empowering beliefs

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Trauma-Informed Practice at the Heart of WiggleBums

At WiggleBums, we believe that every person who steps onto a mat brings their own story—and often, their own experience of trauma. That’s why all of our teacher trainings, from early years to teens and beyond, are rooted in trauma-informed principles.

We recognise the importance of creating safe, inclusive and supportive spaces for children and young people to explore yoga, mindfulness, and meditation. Our approach is deeply compassionate, developmentally appropriate, and designed to foster emotional safety and resilience.

To further support this, we offer a dedicated CPD in Trauma-Informed Practice for Yoga & Mindfulness Teachers. This comprehensive course equips you with the essential understanding, tools, and sensitivity needed to support all students, especially those who have experienced trauma.

In this CPD, you will:

• Learn the core principles of trauma-informed practice
• Understand how trauma affects the body-mind connection
• Explore practical strategies for creating trauma-sensitive environments
• Gain confidence in using language, pace, and presence that supports healing
• Deepen your capacity to hold space with empathy, safety and care

Whether you’re just starting out or are a seasoned teacher, this trauma-informed foundation is vital, not only for the wellbeing of your students, but also for your own clarity and confidence as a compassionate educator.

Supporting Children with Additional Needs Through Yoga & Mindfulness

When you step into the world of teaching yoga to children, you’ll meet a beautiful spectrum of young people, each with their own ways of seeing, sensing, and being in the world. That’s why this in-depth module 'Beyond Labels' CPD is a vital part of our trauma-informed WiggleBums training. Anyone can do this training and will add 30 hrs CPD.

You’ll explore how yoga, mindfulness, and meditation can gently support children with diagnoses such as:

• EBD (Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties)
• ADHD / ADD
• Dyslexia & Dyspraxia
• Down Syndrome & Cerebral Palsy
• Autism Spectrum & Asperger’s Syndrome

We’ll look beyond the labels to understand where they come from, what they mean, and how we can reduce daily stressors and support regulation through body-based, mindful practices.

This module also explores the lesser-known sensory systems, Vestibular, Proprioception, and Interoception, and how these play a crucial role in helping children build awareness of their own bodies, emotions, and boundaries.

Children with additional needs often experience higher levels of daily stress and anxiety. That’s why the trauma-informed practices we teach, gentle movement, breathwork, sensory play, and mindfulness, can offer life-changing tools for emotional regulation, connection, and wellbeing.

This module is not just educational; it’s deeply practical and progressive, meeting education and child development where it needs to go in the 21st century.

Once you've completed your purchase, you’ll be automatically enrolled and gain immediate access to the WiggleBums Training Hub, your online home for all video tutorials, course modules, and digital manuals, so you can begin your journey right away.

Look out for a confirmation email with your invitation to join our supportive WiggleBums Community, and to book your personal 1:1 Orientation Call with founder Trish Maddalena.

Your printed manuals will also be sent in the post, giving you a handy hard copy to refer to as you learn.

While many trainees complete the course in around 12 weeks, we recognise that everyone’s schedule and commitments are different. You’ll have up to 12 months from your start date to complete the training at your own pace.

Starting something new can feel overwhelming, especially if you’ve never worked for yourself before. That’s why we’ve designed the WiggleBums Business Package to support you every step of the way. Whether you’re launching your very first venture or looking to grow an existing one, we’re here to guide you with clarity, kindness, and practical tools that really work.

You don’t need to know how to build a website, manage social media, or do marketing, we’ll teach you everything you need to know in a calm, clear, and supportive way. You’ll never be alone on this journey.

Here’s what’s included:

• Right to use the trusted WiggleBums Brand

• 3 x 1-to-1 Mentorship Calls, including a personal Orientation Call for direct support

• Ongoing monthly group business strategy sessions with senior team members to help guide your focus, growth, and decisions

• Business Set-Up Guide with everything from how to register your business, to choosing venues, teaching online, and confidently navigating tax, marketing, and social media

• The Business Bootcamp: access to all our professional content, manuals, email templates, and video tutorials including:

  • How to run a Yoga & Mindfulness business

  • Branding & Marketing Made Simple

  • Social Media Made Easy

  • Pricing for classes, workshops, and more

  • Creating balance between your life and business

  • How to grow your business beyond your local area

Plus, you’ll get:

• A library of ready-to-use templates for emails, contracts, and risk assessments

• Beautifully designed flyers, posters, and social media graphics ready to personalise

• Optional bespoke marketing videos and flyers

• Access to blog and YouTube content to help build your credibility locally

• Your own dedicated page on the WiggleBums website—no need to build your own

• Lifetime access to our private community and live monthly business sessions

• Discounted access to future trainings and retreats

This isn’t just a business course, it is a warm and welcoming community, a practical toolkit, and a support network of experienced, like-minded teachers ready to cheer you on.

You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to start and we’ll be right here beside you.

🌟 Benefits of Working for Yourself and Doing What You Love

We often hear from students who’ve previously completed low-cost or fast-track kids yoga and mindfulness trainings, only to find themselves feeling unprepared and lacking the confidence to actually teach. Many of these trainings offer a brief overview or limited practical support, which can leave new teachers unsure of how to structure a class, manage different needs, or run a sustainable business.

At WiggleBums, we do things differently. Our training is thorough, trauma-informed, and designed to prepare you for real-life teaching; whether you're working with toddlers, teens, or children with additional needs. We provide not just the knowledge, but the confidence, tools, and community to help you truly thrive.

In fact, many of our graduates came to us after investing in other trainings, and have told us they finally feel ready to teach after completing ours.

We believe quality matters, because the children and communities you serve deserve the very best.

1. Flexibility and Autonomy: Being self-employed allows you to set your own schedule, choose your projects, and work in a way that suits your lifestyle. 
2. Personal Fulfilment: Pursuing work you're passionate about can lead to greater job satisfaction and a sense of purpose. 
3. Direct Impact on Your Community: Running your own business enables you to address specific needs within your community, fostering positive change and stronger local connections. 
4. Skill Development: Managing all aspects of your business enhances your skills in various areas, from marketing to financial management. indeed.com
5. Financial Potential: While self-employment comes with risks, it also offers the potential for greater financial rewards directly tied to your efforts. 

Making a Difference

By working for yourself in a field you're passionate about, especially one that supports children's well-being, you can play a crucial role in addressing the rising mental health challenges within our communities. Whether it's through educational programs, mental health support, or community initiatives, your efforts can contribute to positive outcomes for young people in your area.

 Children's Mental Health in the UK Post-COVID

• Increased Mental Health Issues: The pandemic has exacerbated mental health problems among young people, with a significant rise in anxiety and depression cases. youngminds.org.uk
• School Refusal and Absenteeism: Nearly 30% of secondary school students are avoiding school due to anxiety. theguardian.com
• CAMHS Waiting Times: Children and young people are facing long waits for mental health support, with some waiting over two years for treatment. childrenscommissioner.gov.uk+1rethink.org+1

If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families in your community, we’d love to support you. Reach out for more information or book a Discovery Call to explore how you can get started.