FOR: Yoga teachers and teachers in training
AND: Professionals who work with pregnant women
(acupuncturists, childbirth educators, chiropractors, doctors, doulas, craniosacral/massage/physio/shiatsu therapists, midwives, nurses, therapists)
who have an established yoga practice
AND: Pregnant women (if do not fit into one of the above categories, not eligible for a teaching certificate)
Expect to complete this comprehensive training and have the knowledge, understanding and techniques to support pregnant women to birth as consciously, naturally, actively and normally as possible. Feel confident to assess specific therapeutic needs and address them safely with yoga and modifications. If you are already working with pregnant women, this training will provide a deeper appreciation & understanding to work holistically while integrating physical, emotional, energetic & spiritual well being. There is no one way to give birth, except the way that is right for each and every woman. In Prenatal Yoga classes pregnant women empower themselves to make informed choices as they discover in a supportive, non-judgemental environment the way that is right fo them. This training is for those who are already teaching pregnant students and those who are interested to broaden their teaching to include this population. The 30 hour course will include:
• training to be a responsible professional working with pregnant women
• how to inspire and support women to birth from their own empowerment
• physiological, energetic and emotional considerations during pregnancy, labour & delivery
• posture, breath work, vocal toning, relaxation, meditation, visualization & massage
• how to assess specific therapeutic needs & address them safely with yoga & modifications
• how to work with women at different stages of pregnancy and experience with yoga
• how to work with couples for birth preparation
creating optimum conditions for birth
• post natal considerations and practice
• client and business management
• practice teaching
• comprehensive study guide
• certificate upon completion
• 30 hours applicable towards Yoga Alliance CEU's
