
I am delighted to bring the Connected Kids TM training programme to Ireland. Classes are available in Helen's Bay, Co. Down, NI and Dublin. Online learning is now also available (scroll down). Learn how to lead heart-centred meditation and mindfulness practices with children and teens. Train to work intuitively to meet the emotional needs of children. Learn life-long skills to empower, relax and inform our younger generations. Watch here as I chat about the training.
Watch here as I chat about the training.
In-person training: Level 1 (Foundation) is one day. Level 2 (Professionals/Advanced skills) is 2 days. The complete training which leads to professional accreditation is the 3 days in total.
Online learning: please scroll down for details. Register here to be kept up to date.
Please scroll down for full course content. For all enquiries please contact Ruth Pringle on 07545 47 48 78 or by email: ruthholistic@icloud.com. Bookings can be made over the phone, or by bank transfer (contact Ruth for details); via this website or Paypal (send to ruth@ruthpringle.co.uk). * If you don't see the date you want, contact Ruth. Occasionally new dates will be added to facilitate additional training. For groups/organisations, dates can often be tailored for you.
Update on terms due to COVID guidelines
If you book in-person training and the dates are disrupted by COVID-19 restrictions, you can transfer to the next available date, receive a full refund or transfer to online training.
2022 N Ireland in-person training
Foundation Level 1
IN-PERSON (book here) Friday 24th June 2022
Professional Kids Teacher Training Level 2
IN-PERSON (book here) 8th & 13th April
25th & 26th June 2022
Contact Ruth for full details.
2022 Dublin in-person training
Foundation Level 1 (one day)
Sat 7th May (book here)
Professional Kids Teacher Training Level 2 (two days)
Sat & Sun 4th & 5th June (book here)
The venue is in Raheny - the River Holistic Centre which is on the Dart system - 12 mins north from Connoly Train Station in Dublin - on street parking available within a 5 minute walk of the venue.
Enquiries and bookings click here or call here
Online Learning 2022
Please contact me directly if you would like to arrange online training
Level 1
The foundation level 1 is taught in two sessions over zoom and in person with me. You are brought through the course content the same as if you were here, in person. Each session is 3 hours, with comfort breaks in-between. In order to complete this level and receive your certificate of attendance, you must attend each session in full. The next dates are below.
Mon 23rd May 10am-1pm & Mon 30th May 10am-1pm
Book here
If you do not see dates that suit, contact Ruth to discuss if additional dates can be added.
Level 2 - complete your professional training
In order to book Level 2 online, you must have completed Level 1. Book here
If it is more than 6 months since completing level 1 please contact me to discuss.
This professional level is taught through self-motivated online modules (information/pre-recorded videos and exercises) and online Zoom classroom sessions with me (3 x 2hour sessions). Contact me for full details here
The next dates are:
30th Aug, 29 Sept & 20th Oct (3-5pm)
Book the full 3 day training here to become a qualified kids & teens meditation teacher!
Watch here as I chat about the training.
Watch here as I chat about the training.
In-person training: Level 1 (Foundation) is one day. Level 2 (Professionals/Advanced skills) is 2 days. The complete training which leads to professional accreditation is the 3 days in total.
Online learning: please scroll down for details. Register here to be kept up to date.
Please scroll down for full course content. For all enquiries please contact Ruth Pringle on 07545 47 48 78 or by email: ruthholistic@icloud.com. Bookings can be made over the phone, or by bank transfer (contact Ruth for details); via this website or Paypal (send to ruth@ruthpringle.co.uk). * If you don't see the date you want, contact Ruth. Occasionally new dates will be added to facilitate additional training. For groups/organisations, dates can often be tailored for you.
Update on terms due to COVID guidelines
If you book in-person training and the dates are disrupted by COVID-19 restrictions, you can transfer to the next available date, receive a full refund or transfer to online training.
2022 N Ireland in-person training
Foundation Level 1
IN-PERSON (book here) Friday 24th June 2022
Professional Kids Teacher Training Level 2
IN-PERSON (book here) 8th & 13th April
25th & 26th June 2022
Contact Ruth for full details.
2022 Dublin in-person training
Foundation Level 1 (one day)
Sat 7th May (book here)
Professional Kids Teacher Training Level 2 (two days)
Sat & Sun 4th & 5th June (book here)
The venue is in Raheny - the River Holistic Centre which is on the Dart system - 12 mins north from Connoly Train Station in Dublin - on street parking available within a 5 minute walk of the venue.
Enquiries and bookings click here or call here
Online Learning 2022
Please contact me directly if you would like to arrange online training
Level 1
The foundation level 1 is taught in two sessions over zoom and in person with me. You are brought through the course content the same as if you were here, in person. Each session is 3 hours, with comfort breaks in-between. In order to complete this level and receive your certificate of attendance, you must attend each session in full. The next dates are below.
Mon 23rd May 10am-1pm & Mon 30th May 10am-1pm
Book here
If you do not see dates that suit, contact Ruth to discuss if additional dates can be added.
Level 2 - complete your professional training
In order to book Level 2 online, you must have completed Level 1. Book here
If it is more than 6 months since completing level 1 please contact me to discuss.
This professional level is taught through self-motivated online modules (information/pre-recorded videos and exercises) and online Zoom classroom sessions with me (3 x 2hour sessions). Contact me for full details here
The next dates are:
30th Aug, 29 Sept & 20th Oct (3-5pm)
Book the full 3 day training here to become a qualified kids & teens meditation teacher!
Watch here as I chat about the training.
Level 1 ~ Foundation Level

This foundation level is a one day course. No previous experience needed. Equally, this course is so useful for those with existing knowledge.
This inspiring one-day workshop will teach you how to help your children relax, feel calm and centred with mindfulness and meditation.
Ruth is an experienced meditation teacher and therapist who has worked with a wide range of groups, schools and communities over the last twelve years. Ruth is a qualified trainer and tutor with the Connected Kids TM programme.
This one day course empowers you will skills and knowledge to teach kids and teens of all ages how to meditate. Learn new skills... add to existing knowledge...develop your own meditation practice... work with your own children... new ideas to work with children you may already work with... or start an exciting new career. The opportunities are what you make them. How will you use the skills of Connected Kids training? It is fantastic to see our attendees using all the "tools" taught on this course. Many have added the valuable skills to the classroom, or at home. Many have started their own business.
Benefits to children/teens
Teaching kids meditation helps them to develop their creativity, emotional intelligence and self esteem. It is especially helpful for reducing anxiety, stress and sleep issues.
Should you take this course?
Yes… if you are a parent, professional, educator or a carer who wants to help children feel calmer and centered. The course provides you with a solid foundation – teaching you how to develop meditations that suit the needs of your children; whether for personal use (if already working with children) or to take mindfulness and meditation into your professional practice.
Connected Kids™ Programme – level 1
This course will help you:-
The Teaching Kids Meditation course cost includes:
Book here. Read the terms & conditions here.
Contact Ruth directly on 07545474878.
This inspiring one-day workshop will teach you how to help your children relax, feel calm and centred with mindfulness and meditation.
Ruth is an experienced meditation teacher and therapist who has worked with a wide range of groups, schools and communities over the last twelve years. Ruth is a qualified trainer and tutor with the Connected Kids TM programme.
This one day course empowers you will skills and knowledge to teach kids and teens of all ages how to meditate. Learn new skills... add to existing knowledge...develop your own meditation practice... work with your own children... new ideas to work with children you may already work with... or start an exciting new career. The opportunities are what you make them. How will you use the skills of Connected Kids training? It is fantastic to see our attendees using all the "tools" taught on this course. Many have added the valuable skills to the classroom, or at home. Many have started their own business.
Benefits to children/teens
Teaching kids meditation helps them to develop their creativity, emotional intelligence and self esteem. It is especially helpful for reducing anxiety, stress and sleep issues.
Should you take this course?
Yes… if you are a parent, professional, educator or a carer who wants to help children feel calmer and centered. The course provides you with a solid foundation – teaching you how to develop meditations that suit the needs of your children; whether for personal use (if already working with children) or to take mindfulness and meditation into your professional practice.
Connected Kids™ Programme – level 1
This course will help you:-
- Understand how stress affects the mind, body and emotions
- Learn how meditation can be a powerful antidote to stress and anxiety in all ages
- Learn how to create meditation scripts for any age/ability of child/teen
- Develop your confidence in delivering meditations to children
- Understand the differences between meditation and mindfulness
- Learn to tune in to your child’s needs so you can deliver the most healing meditations for children/teens
- Learn how to set up a meditation space suitable for children (from toddlers + to teens)
- Understand the differences in teaching children meditation of different ages
- On completion of Level 1 you have one year from the date of your training to take level 2 Professionals if you wish to complete the training.
The Teaching Kids Meditation course cost includes:
- Full day of training
- Further online training support to aid home practise
- A certificate of attendance
- follow up support by email/telephone
Book here. Read the terms & conditions here.
Contact Ruth directly on 07545474878.
Level 2 ~ Professional Teacher Training Level 2 day course
9.30am - 5pm each day

Accredited course in teaching mindfulness and meditation for children/teens.
Learn how to professionally teach children/teens meditation and mindfulness. Learn how to work more intuitively with a heartfelt practice. And learn tips for teaching kids and teens that don't want to learn meditation!
This professional 2-day course provides the advanced information and skills necessary to deliver bespoke meditations and mindful activities to children of all ages (toddlers to teens) and of all abilities including those with autism or additional support needs.
Pre-requisite to attend is completion of Level 1 – regardless of your experience to date.
The Connected Kids course teaches you how to establish a successful practice of meditation sessions for children in your community – schools, local youth groups, privately – and is ideal for those currently (or looking to work) with children in this capacity eg, school teachers, learning assistants, therapists, yoga teachers.
The accredited course content also empowers you with the ability to work 121 with families and children offering a Connected Kids session for a child and their support group.
The course will give you powerful insights and experience of teaching meditation for the purpose of relaxation, reducing stress and empowering children or teens with meditation techniques to help them to develop their creativity, emotional intelligence, self esteem and remain calm in moments of high stress and anxiety.
This Connected Kids course you will help you to :-
Costs, Venue, Timing
The cost includes…
Details of what is involved in the accreditation for level 2 can be read here.
For all enquiries please contact Ruth Pringle on 07545 47 48 78 or by email: ruth@ruthpringle.co.uk.
Bookings can be made via this website. For other payment methods please contact Ruth directly.
Taking place at Ruth Pringle Holistic, Helen's Bay, Co. Down.
Read the Terms & Conditions
Payment methods:
The appropriate deposit is required to confirm your booking.
All deposits are non-refundable.
Course fees are to be paid in full 4 weeks before the date of training. If you book within 4 weeks before your training date, your payment is due within 7 days of booking.
No refunds are offered but with a minimum of 28 days notice in writing, places may be transferred once to another date (subject to availability). After changing a course date once, no further amendments to your booking can be completed.
A request will be sent to you for the final payment 4 weeks before the course. If this is not paid within 7 days of the email date, you will lose your place and your deposit.
Learn how to professionally teach children/teens meditation and mindfulness. Learn how to work more intuitively with a heartfelt practice. And learn tips for teaching kids and teens that don't want to learn meditation!
This professional 2-day course provides the advanced information and skills necessary to deliver bespoke meditations and mindful activities to children of all ages (toddlers to teens) and of all abilities including those with autism or additional support needs.
Pre-requisite to attend is completion of Level 1 – regardless of your experience to date.
The Connected Kids course teaches you how to establish a successful practice of meditation sessions for children in your community – schools, local youth groups, privately – and is ideal for those currently (or looking to work) with children in this capacity eg, school teachers, learning assistants, therapists, yoga teachers.
The accredited course content also empowers you with the ability to work 121 with families and children offering a Connected Kids session for a child and their support group.
The course will give you powerful insights and experience of teaching meditation for the purpose of relaxation, reducing stress and empowering children or teens with meditation techniques to help them to develop their creativity, emotional intelligence, self esteem and remain calm in moments of high stress and anxiety.
This Connected Kids course you will help you to :-
- Understand the broad range of meditation techniques available and how to apply these to different settings/age groups
- Learn how to professionally set up a meditation environment suitable for children – on a 121 or group basis
- Understand how to work with children who have ADHD, on the Autistic spectrum or have additional support needs.
- Learn how to support the families of those with children who are ADHD or on the Autistic spectrum
- Learn how to write meditations with children in different age groups (under 6’s, 7 to 12, 13+)
- Develop a ‘meditation toolbag’ that can help structure bespoke sessions (mandalas, mudras, crystals/stones, colour, day-to-day objects)
- Learn different methods of using the breath in meditation with children
- Learn how to work more intuitively with a heartfelt practice
- Understand the energy centres and how they apply to teaching meditation
- Appreciate the importance of grounding techniques in meditation
- Learn about contraindications to teaching meditation to children
- Understand how to cope with strong energy reactions to meditation
- Know how to market and promote their practice in the community
Costs, Venue, Timing
The cost includes…
- 2 days of training with Ruth Pringle
- Comprehensive training manual
- Continuous online support of in-class exercises
- Listing on our website as a Connected Kids tutor
- A professional practitioner certificate for insurance
- Lifelong membership of our online community where we share and learn
- Follow up support by email/telephone
- a copy of the Connected Kids book (teaching meditation to kids with special needs)
- Level 2 is £789. A non-refundable deposit of £225 books your place. The balance of £564 to be paid 4 weeks before the course date.
Details of what is involved in the accreditation for level 2 can be read here.
For all enquiries please contact Ruth Pringle on 07545 47 48 78 or by email: ruth@ruthpringle.co.uk.
Bookings can be made via this website. For other payment methods please contact Ruth directly.
Taking place at Ruth Pringle Holistic, Helen's Bay, Co. Down.
Read the Terms & Conditions
Payment methods:
- Bank transfer, please contact Ruth for details here or call 07545474878
- Pay securely through this website here
- Over the phone using any debit or credit card call 07545474878
The appropriate deposit is required to confirm your booking.
All deposits are non-refundable.
Course fees are to be paid in full 4 weeks before the date of training. If you book within 4 weeks before your training date, your payment is due within 7 days of booking.
No refunds are offered but with a minimum of 28 days notice in writing, places may be transferred once to another date (subject to availability). After changing a course date once, no further amendments to your booking can be completed.
A request will be sent to you for the final payment 4 weeks before the course. If this is not paid within 7 days of the email date, you will lose your place and your deposit.