Prenatal Yoga teacher training 85 hour course
July 2 - 7, 2018 Greece
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
Price: 1000 euro
Includes:
-Full Yoga program & eligibility to register as a Yoga Alliance prenatal teacher with either the American or Indian based Yoga Alliance
-Accomodations in a double room at OM Guest house on the Greek riviera. Beautiful views of the sea from the studio and apartments. Walking distance to the beach.
-Class manual
-3 vegetarian meals per day
-Transfer to and from Athens airport or train station
Bring the potential for transformation and healing into the lives of expectant mothers and their babies!
This Yoga for Pregnancy course provides an integral approach to the safe and practical application of yoga asanas, pranayama, mantras & meditation during pregnancy. You will learn to teach holistic yoga classes especially designed for all prenatal and post-natal stages of pregnancy.
Who may attend this prenatal yoga course?
This course is intended for yoga teachers who already have a 200hr certification, midwives, and other health care providers working with pregnant women.
Recommended Reading List:
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"Ina May's Guide to Childbirth" by Gaskin, Ina May
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"Birth And Beyond: The Definitive Guide to Your Pregnancy, Your Birth, Your Family by Gordon, Yehudi
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"Spiritual Midwifery" and "Guide to Childbirth" Gaskin, Ina May
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"The Female Pelvis:: Anatomy and Exercises" by Blandine Calais-Germain
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"Birthing from Within" by Pam England
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"Mother's Breath" by Dinsmore-Tuli, Uma
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"Conscious Birthing" by Theresa Jamieson
Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training
Daily Schedule-
Check in and welcome dinner July 1
9am - 6pm class (with one hour lunch break)
Departure July 8th
