Certificate
in Teaching Pregnancy Yoga
 It
is widely recognised that yoga during pregnancy
is effective in reducing the common physical ailments
experienced by expectant mothers such as back
pain, poor circulation, decreased energy levels
etc, as well as preparing physically and mentally
for labour, birth and beyond.
Pregnancy yoga teachers require
specialised knowledge to guide women through this
time of transition, not only in understanding
the do’s and don’ts of the physical
practice, but how to use the tools of yoga to
help women draw upon their inner resources and
approach this time with confidence and grace.
This program will provide yoga
teachers with the theoretical and practical training
necessary to teach yoga classes specifically for
pregnant women. The aim of this program is to
promote the safe teaching of yoga during all stages
of pregnancy, and to equip teachers with the information
and confidence required to develop an individual
approach.
PROGRAMME CONTENT
- How yoga practice, modified
to suit the various stages of pregnancy, can
prepare a woman emotionally, physically and
mentally for labour & motherhood
- The anatomy & physiology
of pregnancy: exploring each trimester, what
is happening with both mother & baby and
how this applies to Yoga practice
- Discomforts, health issues
and complications that can arise during pregnancy
- Emotional aspects of pregnancy
and birth: how to encourage and build confidence
in pregnant women
- Pelvic body work and optimum
foetal positioning
- The use and effect of Yogic
breathing (pranayama)during pregnancy &
labour
- Yoga asanas and types of pranayama
that are appropriate & beneficial for practice
during pregnancy, and how to modify these postures
to suit the various stages of pregnancy
- How to ensure the comfort
of both mother & baby during class
- How to deliver your class
with confidence and professionalism
- Simple Ayurvedic remedies
& lifestyle advice that can help expectant
mothers
- How to market for a successful
yoga class understanding your target market;
finding students and keeping them.
WHO CAN ATTEND?
This program is suitable for Yoga teachers, of
any tradition, with 200 hour certification or
practical teaching equivalent, and serious yoga
practitioners. Consideration will also be given
to those people trained and working in associated
fields– midwives etc who have a developed
personal yoga practice.
TIME COMMITMENT
Sunday 21st August 2011, 10.00am
- 6.00pm
Monday 22nd August 2011, 5.30pm - 9.30pm
Wednesday 24th August 2011, 5.30pm - 9.30pm
Saturday 27th August, 9.00am - 5.00pm
These times are inclusive of
3 studio classes for attendance and observation.
PRACTICAL
Attendees will also be required to attend, observe
and assist in 4 one hour pregnancy classes at Svastha
Yoga New Zealand before completion of the
program.
It is recommended that attendees
form small study groups outside of class times
learning the postures, their variations and practice
teaching.
Students will be asked to complete
two written assignments during the program and
should expect to spend at least twenty hours in
home study.
CERTIFICATION
On successful graduation, all
students will receive a Certificate in Teaching
Pregnancy Yoga from Svastha
Yoga New Zealand.
PRICING AND PAYMENT
Course Fee - $750.00 incl. GST
A deposit of $150.00, inclusive
of a non refundable administration fee of $50.00,
is required on registration to secure a position
REGISTRATION
Registration may be completed
on line or by emailing Barbara
Coley program facilitator and director of
Svastha Yoga New Zealand.
This program has been developed
and will be presented by Barbara Coley of Svastha
Yoga New Zealand and Samantha Thurlby-Brooks of
Joyful Childbirth: Specialists in Birthing Support
and Education.
Samantha Thurlby-Brooks is a professional birthing partner (doula) trained
with the world renowned obstetrician Dr Michel
Odent. She is also the New Zealand and Australia
Ambassador for Birth
Works International and will graduate from
their in depth Childbirth Educator course in 2010.
Samantha owns and runs a successful franchise
of Bella Mama, Auckland’s only specialist
pregnancy and postnatal massage company. Her body
work training has been with highly acclaimed teachers
and she is qualified to work with women throughout
the whole of their pregnancies and through high
risks and complications. With over seven years
teaching experience, Samantha will bring her humour
and specialist knowledge to this very insightful
and experiential Svastha Pregnancy Yoga Theory
Module and the Marketing for a Successful Pregnancy
Yoga Class Module. www.joyfulchildbirth.co.nz
Barbara Coley is the director of Svastha
Yoga New Zealand. Barbara has a deep interest
in Yoga for women’s health and has undertaken
personal study on this topic with her teacher
Indra Mohan who is internationally recognised
for her expertise in Yoga Therapy, particularly
in the area of women’s health. Barbara teaches
several pregnancy classes per week, all of which
are usually fully booked in advance, due to the
recommendation of her previous and current students.
Barbara will provide experiential knowledge of
the skills and information required to teach safe
and effective pregnancy classes, while encouraging
you to develop your own unique approach in your
teaching.
Svastha Yoga New Zealand is an affiliate school of Svastha
Yoga and Ayurveda, Chennai, India and is registered
at the 200 hour teacher training with the International
Yoga Alliance.
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