100-hours Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training Certificate Course ( Mon & Wed Evening) - [ 22nd November 2021 ~ 12th January 2022]
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: Application of Yoga for various conditions during Pregnancy
- Common Aches & Pains During Pregnancy
- Complications in Pregnancy
- Miscarriages
- Premature labour
- Hypertension
- Diabetes
- Other common conditions
Module 3: Structuring and teaching A Comprehensive Prenatal Yoga Class
- Prenatal Yoga in the Classroom: Asanas, Pranayamas, Meditation and Relaxation Techniques
- Usage of Props During Pregnancy
- Therapeutic Benefits of Postures, Breathing, Meditation & Relaxation
- Precautions, Postures to Avoid & Modifications for certain conditions
- Prenatal Yoga Teaching preparation
- Setting Up the Classroom
- Sequencing of Asanas During Pregnancy (based on individual needs & limitations)
- Asanas for Late Pregnancy & Delivery
- Post-natal Yoga poses and general Advice
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
- Learn how to tailor make a sequence for various stages of pregnancy and how to adapt the poses for each individual as per the daily needs and limits.
- Practice the poses with a dummy pregnant belly to experience the real challenges of the pregnant women during the class.
Study materials (provided):
- Prenatal Yoga sequence Poster
- Prenatal Yoga Practice Manual
Teacher Training Theory and Practical Classes – 26 Classes – Total 36 hrs
Recommended Group Yoga Classes – 30 hrs
Andiappan Yoga Classes (2hrs each class) – 24 hrs
Assignment, Assessment and self practice – 10hrs
Community Teaching/ Assistant/ Observation Classes – 5 hrs
Total – 105 hrs