Yoga for Pregnancy course syllabus:

General benefits & backround

-Psychology of pregnancy & birth

-high risk pregnancy

 

Techniques & practice

-Trimester specific techniques

-Asanas, alignment and modification

-relaxation & stress management

-breathing techniques (pranayama in pregnancy)

 

Teaching Methodology

-Practice teaching class

-Design trimester specific lesson plans

-General sequencing & asanas for common discomforts

-Guidelines for asanas, modifications & contraindications

-Therapeutic applications  

 

Anatomy & Physiology

-maternal adaptation

-foetal development

-Ailments & discomforts of pregnancy

-Physiological changes

- Nutrition/natural remedies for pregnancy & beyond

-  Optimal foetal positioning

 

Philosophy & Ethics

-Cultural attitudes about birth

 

Birth & Delivery

-Medical and holistic models of care

-Birth choices/empowered birth

-stages of labor & yoga for birthing

 

Postnatal principles & practices

-Postpartum anatomy & issues

-Mama & Baby Yoga

 

Practicum:

-Observation & class appraisals