2023 Dates:
At-home learning April 4-May 4
In-person training May 4-7 and June 1-4 (Access to materials released on April 4th, must sign up for this date.)
The following are all available in person or virtual:
May 4 Thursday 5-9pm
May 5 Friday 9am-7pm
May 6 Saturday 9am-7:30pm
May 7 Sunday 9am-1:30pm
June 1 Thursday 3-9pm
June 2 Friday 9am-7:30pm
June 3 Saturday 9am-5:30pm
June 4 Sunday 9am-1:30pm
Cost: $1500 / after March 18 $1600
Registration ends April 1.
Course begins April 4 with a one month at home learning module
Payment plans are available upon request.
The training counts as 3 electives for teachers in the 300hr program. *if you are in the 300hr program email Sharon@programs@kaiayoga.com to register.
Please apply:
https://prenatalyogacenter.com/teacher-application/
In-depth Description:
Module One: Anatomy And Physiology And Birth Culture
You will start to explore the in-depth changes to the anatomy and physiology of the pregnant body. We place a particular focus on abdominal changes and pelvic floor changes and how they can affect pregnancy and postpartum.
This solid foundation of understanding of anatomy and physiology takes the guesswork and fear out of deciphering which poses will enhance the practice and which can be troublesome for the pregnant and postpartum student.
Module One also includes an examination and discussion of the current birth culture and systemic racism found in the medical system in the US.
Module Two: Structuring Your Class
During this module, you will start to see which asanas and pranayamas to encourage and discourage and modifications of the different trimesters. These poses will become your building blocks for structuring your prenatal yoga class. There is a strong focus on stabilizing the pelvis and asanas that encourage optimal fetal position to aid in the birth process. You will also be introduced to the Prenatal Yoga Center teaching template which will help you clearly organize your class and create a graceful vinyasa flow for your students
This module includes 4 one hour prenatal yoga classes to help you familiarize yourself with the practice.
Module Three: Birthing The Baby!
In this module, we shift our focus to Labor, Delivery, and Interventions. We will explore the different stages of labor including the emotional signposts of labor, pain management, and coping skills as well as common interventions and complications. We will also review therapeutic applications, assuring new teachers with the information to help students with asanas and alternative modalities to common pregnancy aches and pain.
You will walk away with extensive childbirth education knowledge, an appreciation for the landscape of birth in the US, and trusting you can offer evidence-based information and solid resources for your students.
photo courtesy of Momma Loves from Flickr
Module Four: Postnatal Yoga
Your students have now had their babies and are heading back for Postnatal Yoga. We will break down the essential “8 areas for the postnatal body”, as well as covers general guidelines for helping support the postpartum parent and community. We also discuss PMAD- perinatal mood and anxiety disorder. This module will allow you to fully meet the needs of your postpartum students.