100-hours Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training Course
Anahata Yoga’s Accredited 100HRs Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training Course is a comprehensive prenatal yoga certification programme designed to equip aspiring prenatal yoga instructors with a strong foundational knowledge of physiology and anatomy in pregnancy.
Students of the course will learn to support women in every stage of pregnancy, through delivery, and even into the early days of motherhood.
Anahata Yoga is a premiere yoga centre based in the heart of the Central district. It is best known for offering the most authentic yoga experience available in Hong Kong, with classes led by Indian instructors hailing from different lineages devoted to the practice and study of yoga. As a centre, Anahata Yoga is fully committed to fostering a community of yoga practitioners who are not only equipped with the skills to perform yoga as a daily activity, but as well as the knowledge to live out yoga as a lifestyle.
Why us?
We recognise that yoga is a popular pursuit in Hong Kong. People seek it out for its health benefits and often incorporate it into their active lifestyles. However, yoga instruction is not equal among the various yoga centres in Hong Kong. This is where our accredited Teacher Training Courses make all the difference. Our courses are accredited by, and offered in conjunction with, Asana Andiappan College of Yoga and Research Centre in India. This is the first time outside of India that such a programme is being offered. Our classes are designed and taught in the same way as our instructors are taught. Predominantly from India, our instructors are fully learned not only in the practice of their discipline, but also in the history and philosophy behind the practice. The resulting combination of grassroots knowledge both practical and theoretical in our programmes gives students more in-depth learning than they may be able to find elsewhere in Hong Kong.Class Schedule
Course Duration: 6 weeks
| Day | Time | Timing |
| Monday | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Theory and Practical |
| Wednesday | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Theory and Practical |
Andiappan Yoga Self Practice Classes (Optional)
| Tuesday |
7:00 am - 9:00 am |
| Wednesday |
7:00 am - 9:00 am |
| Thursday |
7:00 am - 9:00 am
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| Friday | 7:00 am - 9:00 am |
| Sunday |
15:30 pm - 17:30 pm |
All students can attend two Andiappan Yoga classes per week.
Eligibility:
Students need not be advanced yoga practitioners or a practicing instructor to enroll in this course. However, having a regular yoga practice is recommended and an added advantage. Anahata Yoga’s 200HRs Yoga Teacher Training Certificate Course or 300HRs Yoga Therapy Teacher Training Course are suitable courses to study before or after the 100HRs Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training Course.What to expect:
- Practical tools for teaching a safe and comprehensive prenatal yoga class
- A thorough understanding of yoga for application in various pregnancy-related physical and mental conditions
Study materials (provided):
- Prenatal Yoga Study
- Prenatal Yoga Manual
Syllabus
Module 1: Fundamentals of Pregnancy
- General Anatomy & the Anatomy of a Pregnant Woman
- Physiological Changes in Pregnancy
- Trimesters: An Anatomical & Yogic Point of View
- Stages of Labour
Module 2: Complications in Pregnancy
- Common Aches & Pains During Pregnancy
- Complications in Pregnancy
- Miscarriages
- Premature labour
- Hypertension
- Diabetes
- Other complications
- Precautions, Postures to Avoid & Alignment Modifications
- Prenatal Yoga: Setting Up the Classroom
- Sequencing of Asanas During Pregnancy (based on individual needs & limitations)
Module 3: Structuring A Comprehensive Prenatal Yoga Class
- Prenatal Yoga in the Classroom: Asanas, Pranayamas, and Relaxation Techniques
- Usage of Props During Pregnancy
- Therapeutic Benefits of Postures, Breathing, Meditation & Relaxation
- Asanas for Late Pregnancy & Delivery
- Post-natal Yoga Advice
Accreditation / Affiliation
Yoga Alliance-Accredited organisation International Yoga Academy is a registered prenatal yoga school (RPYS) with Yoga Alliance USA and Asana Andiappan College of Yoga and Research Centre, Chennai, India (www.andiappanyoga.com). Yoga Alliance is an international governing board for yoga teachers and training courses around the globe. We offer assistance to students interested in applying for a Yoga Alliance Registration after completing a teacher training course.Asana Andiappan College of Yoga and Research Centre - Chennai, South India Asana Andiappan College of Yoga and Research Centre is known throughout the world for its contribution to Yogic Science. Founded by Guruji Dr. Asana Andiappan in 1950, it is meticulously run by Dr. Asana Andiappan and Trust members, all of whom have over 50 years of experience in Yogasanas and Naturopathy. It is the only yoga college and research centre recognized by the government as well as two universities in India. Located in Chennai, South India, the centre runs various yoga programmes as well as free awareness camps that are aided and supported by various government and private organisations. It has been collaborating with various medical universities, hospitals and organisations that run research programmes on yoga and its therapeutic benefits. The centre is also home to the widely read Asana International Yoga Journal, which has a readership of 200,000 and growing, in India and around the world. Asana Andiappan College of Yoga and Research Centre also has accredited franchisee centres in over 30 countries that run yoga programmes and accredited teacher training courses.
Venue
The Teacher Training will be held at 18/F, Anahata Yoga, One Lyndhurst Tower, No. 1 Lyndhurst Terrace, Hong KongTopics in this Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training Course include:-
Syllabus
Module 1: Fundamentals of Pregnancy
- General Anatomy & the Anatomy of a Pregnant Woman
- Physiological Changes in Pregnancy
- Trimesters: An Anatomical & Yogic Point of View
- Stages of Labour
Module 2: Complications in Pregnancy
- Common Aches & Pains During Pregnancy
- Complications in Pregnancy
- Miscarriages
- Premature labour
- Hypertension
- Diabetes
- Other complications
- Precautions, Postures to Avoid & Alignment Modifications
- Prenatal Yoga: Setting Up the Classroom
- Sequencing of Asanas During Pregnancy (based on individual needs & limitations)
Module 3: Structuring A Comprehensive Prenatal Yoga Class
- Prenatal Yoga in the Classroom: Asanas, Pranayamas, and Relaxation Techniques
- Usage of Props During Pregnancy
- Therapeutic Benefits of Postures, Breathing, Meditation & Relaxation
- Asanas for Late Pregnancy & Delivery
- Post-natal Yoga Advice
Classes and/or Faculties may change without prior notice.
Dr. Yogananth Andiappan
Dr. Yogananth Andiappan, the Founder and Director of Anahata Yoga was born to India's famous Yoga Guru, Dr. Asana Andiappan. He started learning Yoga from his Father and Guru at the age of two. By the age of thirty, Yogananth is well qualified in the field of Yoga having completed two diplomas (Yoga and Naturopathy, Yogic Science and Education), a Bachelor and Master of Science in Yoga and Naturopathy from Manonmanian Sundaranar University in Chennai, India. He has recently completed his Ph.D (Yoga Therapy) on the effect of yoga therapy on cancer patients with the Physical Education and Sports University in India.
Lakshmi Andiappan Lakshmi Andiappan is a fully qualified medical as well as a Yoga Therapy practitioner. She has been practicing yoga from the young age of two under the eagle eyed tutelage of her Father and Guru Dr. Asana Andiappan, a pioneer of Yoga Therapy and Thirumoolar’s Ashtanga Yoga in India. Beyond her medical qualification, Lakshmi has a Master degree in Yogic Science and is currently pursuing her Ph.D in Yoga Therapy. Lakshmi is the Chief Yoga Therapist at the Dr. Asana Andiappan College of Yoga ad Research Center in Chennai. She is a well known Pre-natal Yoga Specialist in the State of Tamil Nadu India. Lakshmi has won many awards in Yoga from district, state and international level. Today, Lakshmi presents in various conferences on various topics including yoga therapy for different ailments such as obesity, heart conditions, and most recently, yoga for pregnancy complications. She is also on the expert panel of Asana - an International Yoga Journal. She is keen to combine her medical knowledge with her yoga practice in order to share her learning and experience with her yoga students.
Master Vishnu Kumar Master Vishnu is a qualified Ayurveda and Yoga Therapist who hails from a traditional Indian family near Tirupathi, the holy city. He holds Master of Yogic science and master of philosophy in yogic science and currently pursuing his Ph.D in yoga. He has worked as a chief Yoga Therapist at Asana Andiappan Yoga College, Chennai, South India for over 8 years and has done extensive research work in Hatha Yoga and Ayurvedic Science. Besides his Professional Yoga Degrees, he is also MBA graduate in health care management. He has received a Yogaacharya Award from the Chief Justice of Madras High Court in 2010 for his contribution in Yoga Theoretical Excellence and Ayurveda propagation in India and abroad. He has mastered his Hatha Yoga Practice and Yoga Therapy under the direct guidance of the legendary Guru Dr. Asana Andiappan for over 15 years. He has learned Babaji's Kriya Hatha yoga and Ayurveda Marma Sashtra since his young age from his grandfather who hails from a traditional Ayurveda Varma family. Though all of his brothers and sisters are modern medical doctors, he has decided to dedicate his life to do extensive research in Indian yogic science and medicine. Some of his teaching style includes Yoga Therapy is based on Ayurvedic Tridoshas Imbalances in the body.
Classes and/or Faculties may change without prior notice.
Lakshmi Andiappan Lakshmi Andiappan is a fully qualified medical as well as a Yoga Therapy practitioner. She has been practicing yoga from the young age of two under the eagle eyed tutelage of her Father and Guru Dr. Asana Andiappan, a pioneer of Yoga Therapy and Thirumoolar’s Ashtanga Yoga in India. Beyond her medical qualification, Lakshmi has a Master degree in Yogic Science and is currently pursuing her Ph.D in Yoga Therapy. Lakshmi is the Chief Yoga Therapist at the Dr. Asana Andiappan College of Yoga ad Research Center in Chennai. She is a well known Pre-natal Yoga Specialist in the State of Tamil Nadu India. Lakshmi has won many awards in Yoga from district, state and international level. Today, Lakshmi presents in various conferences on various topics including yoga therapy for different ailments such as obesity, heart conditions, and most recently, yoga for pregnancy complications. She is also on the expert panel of Asana - an International Yoga Journal. She is keen to combine her medical knowledge with her yoga practice in order to share her learning and experience with her yoga students.
Master Vishnu Kumar Master Vishnu is a qualified Ayurveda and Yoga Therapist who hails from a traditional Indian family near Tirupathi, the holy city. He holds Master of Yogic science and master of philosophy in yogic science and currently pursuing his Ph.D in yoga. He has worked as a chief Yoga Therapist at Asana Andiappan Yoga College, Chennai, South India for over 8 years and has done extensive research work in Hatha Yoga and Ayurvedic Science. Besides his Professional Yoga Degrees, he is also MBA graduate in health care management. He has received a Yogaacharya Award from the Chief Justice of Madras High Court in 2010 for his contribution in Yoga Theoretical Excellence and Ayurveda propagation in India and abroad. He has mastered his Hatha Yoga Practice and Yoga Therapy under the direct guidance of the legendary Guru Dr. Asana Andiappan for over 15 years. He has learned Babaji's Kriya Hatha yoga and Ayurveda Marma Sashtra since his young age from his grandfather who hails from a traditional Ayurveda Varma family. Though all of his brothers and sisters are modern medical doctors, he has decided to dedicate his life to do extensive research in Indian yogic science and medicine. Some of his teaching style includes Yoga Therapy is based on Ayurvedic Tridoshas Imbalances in the body.
Classes and/or Faculties may change without prior notice.
Anahata Yoga's Module Programme
Busy Hong Kong professionals now have the option of undergoing yoga teacher training at their own pace and in their own schedule. Available for the first time in Hong Kong, Anahata Yoga now applies a modular system to all its yoga teacher training programme. This will allow yoga practitioners with busy schedules to enrol only in one (or more) of the series of classes of their choice - without having to enrol in the teacher training in one go.
Students will receive a participation certificate after completing a module. Those who have completed the total number of modules within a two-year period and have successfully passed other requirements may then obtain the 100hrs Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training Certificate, which signifies their completion of the entire course.
Topics in this Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training Course include:-
Module 1 - Covers the Fundamentals details of pregnancy- Comparison of general anatomy vs. anatomy of the pregnant woman
- The various physiological changes during pregnancy
- The anatomical and yogic view of trimesters
- Stages of labor
- Common aches and pain during pregnancy
- Complications including miscarriage, pre-mature labor, hypertension, diabetes
- General precautions, postures to avoid and alignment modifications
- Setting up the classroom environment
- Sequencing of asanas during pregnancy as per the individual needs and limits
- Study and the practice of asana, pranayamas and relaxation techniques for a pre-natal class
- Usage of props during pregnancy
- The therapeutic benefits of postures, breathing, meditation and relaxation
- Asanas for late pregnancy and delivery
- Post natal yoga advice
What to expect: You can expect to receive and experience:
- The in depth Prenatal Yoga study along with detailed prenatal yoga manual.
- Practical tools to teach a safe and comprehensive prenatal yoga class
- A deep understanding of application of yoga for various pregnancy related physical and mental conditions.
- As a prenatal yoga teacher you will be able to deliver specific pre- and post-natal classes for women.
Terms and Conditions
- All Students must undergo and submit a written assignment and practical examination in order to attain a participation certificate.
- Fees, once paid, cannot be refunded or transferred.
Disclaimer / Waiver of Liability
By registering for this Anahata Yoga Teacher Training Course, you voluntarily declare the following: I, a participant of this Course, am aware that participating in the Course requires certain levels of fitness and general physical health. I acknowledge and voluntarily assume my responsibility to assess my level of fitness and general health (including consulting my physician or doctor) and the risks of serious injury that are associated with physical activity of any kind including any variety of yoga, meditation and breath work practice and participation in yoga related activities or activities related to this Course. I confirm that I shall retain all control and direction over my activities at all times. I voluntarily assume full liability and accept the risk of harm, including physical injury and discomfort as a result of my participation in the various activities in this Course. I, or anyone who could claim in my name or on my behalf, do hereby voluntarily waive, release and forever discharge Anahata Yoga Limited. and its officers, employees, representatives and agents from any and all liabilities for injuries or damages resulting from my participation in the activities during the course of this training and hold them harmless from all claims which may be brought against them for any such injuries or claims as aforesaid and all costs and expenses incidental thereto. I grant my permission to Anahata Yoga and Asana - International Yoga Journal. to use any photos or videos of me taken during the training in the establishment of Anahata Yoga for marketing or publicity purposes in print and web without receiving payment for those images. Classes and/or Faculties may change without prior notice.Highlights of this Teacher Training Program
10 Reasons to Join Our Teacher Training Course
1. It is the only Yoga Teacher Training Course in town that is accredited by Asana Andiappan College of Yoga and Research Centre, India & Yoga Alliance, USA.
2. It is taught by only the most qualified, experienced, and professional team of Indian Yoga Masters.
3. It is a great opportunity to learn about the application of yoga during pregnancy.
4. It is also a great venue to improve your knowledge and polish your skills in yoga, in order to establish a strong foundation for a life-long yoga practice.
5. You get to learn the steps in achieving basic prenatal postures and how to teach them to others. You also learn about the benefits of each posture.
6. You get to learn the basics and benefits of Pranayama (breathing techniques).
7.Practical tools for teaching a safe and comprehensive prenatal yoga class
8. Further, you learn the techniques in introducing beginners to yoga, and how to tailor make routines to the individual’s flexibility level.
9. A thorough understanding of yoga for application in various pregnancy-related physical and mental conditions
10. Your training doesn’t stop at the end of the program. Once your 100 hours is over, you can start developing your teaching skills at our AYC Community.
What Next?
1. Students interested in enrolling in the Teacher Training Certificate Course may do so by filling up the Online Application Form.
2. Applications will then be assessed by our Programme Directors. Successful applicants will be informed of their admission within three working days of their application.
3. Students may call or visit our studio and speak to one of our membership consultants or faculty members for any questions or concerns that they may have about the course.
4. Once your application is approved, you may pay the course fee to confirm your enrollment and secure your slot in the course.
5. We strongly advise students to prepare for the course by reading the suggested materials. Students may also begin using their 30 hours of group class sessions as part of their physical, mental, and spiritual warm-up and preparation.
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