Fully Virtual training!

Learn How to Teach a Safe, Supportive & Creative Yoga Practice for Expectant Mothers

This single weekend training is for yoga teachers interested in delving into the world of pregnancy and yoga. The 20hour immersion training will prepare students to work with the special needs of prenatal students, and certify them to design and teach a safe, specifically prenatal class. This is also the first in the 3 level program for the Om Births Prenatal Teacher Training and 85hr PYT designation with Yoga Alliance.

The workshop will include sections on: 

• The anatomy and physiology of Pregnancy

• Yoga’s view the pregnant body and how this model differs from the western medical model

• Historical practices in Birth and how those practices have affected the birth process.

• Myths surrounding prenatal yoga: which postures are truly contraindicated and why?

• Appropriate postures for a prenatal yoga practice and class

• Modifications for different stages in pregnancy

• Yoga solutions to common pregnancy aches and pains.

• Meditation for both pregnancy and birth

• Pranayama for a prenatal practice

• Yoga practices for childbirth preparation

• Prenatal class components and sequencing, including discussion of how to conduct “circle time” and foster community through open communication in class

• Multiple Student teaching opportunities

• Immediate post-natal yoga considerations and steps for re-introducing mom back to practice

All students will receive a training manual containing the above components as well as suggested prenatal sequences for class development.

Schedule for each weekend:
Friday Aug 14th 6-9 pm
Saturday Aug 15th 8:30-5:30
Sunday Aug 16th 8:30-5:30

Training hours: 20 hrs
Cost: $487- sign up through Unplug and Be Mindful