YOGA WORKS PRENATAL TEACHER TRAINING

Module 1: December 3rd and 4th 2011

(Modules do not have to be taken in order)

Downtown Yoga Works Studio (19th St and 5th Ave)

Saturday 12:30-8:30pm and Sunday 12:30-6:00pm
$395 Early Bird, $450 Late Registration

TO REGISTER CONTACT YOGA WORKS 212-647-9642

Don’t miss this unique opportunity for yoga teachers, doulas, labor and delivery nurses, childbirth educators and midwives interested in teaching prenatal yoga and pregnant women interested in deepening their practice. This in-depth training is based on the most current information about pregnancy and birth and will provide a rich understanding of Yoga during the childbearing year including the physical, mental/emotional and spiritual aspects. This training counts toward meeting Yoga Alliance’s continuing educational requirements.

MODULE ONE COVERS:

The physiological process of pregnancy and birth including a detailed discussion of the major bodily systems.
Understanding of the pelvis and how asanas encourage “optimal fetal positioning” for an easier labor and birth.
Asana modifications, indicated and contraindicated poses.
Prenatal Yoga Sadhana including pelvic bodywork, kegels, pain coping techniques, vocalization and mantra.
The effects of emotions and thoughts on pregnancy and birth outcome.
Medical problems and discomforts in pregnancy and how to address them with yoga.
Exploration of how our own belief systems about pregnancy and birth effect our teaching.
Practice Teaching opportunities.

YOGA WORKS PRENATAL TEACHER TRAINING

Module 2: March 24^th and 25^th 2012

(Modules do not have to be taken in order)

Downtown Yoga Works Studio (19th St and 5th Ave)

Saturday 12:30-8:30pm and Sunday 12:30-6:00pm
$395 Early Bird, $450 Late Registration

TO REGISTER CONTACT YOGA WORKS 212-647-9642

MODULE TWO COVERS:

Review of the physiological process of pregnancy and birth including asana modifications, indicated and contraindicated poses.
Yoga for labor and birth
A discussion of prana as related to birth including the koshas, nadis, prana vyus, and chakras.
Yoga philosophy and the primal period.
Breathing and pranayama during pregnancy.
The effects of emotions and thoughts on pregnancy and birth outcome.
Use of restorative yoga, shivasana and meditation to balance emotions and still the mind.
Medical problems and discomforts in pregnancy and how to address them with yoga.
Teaching Methodology including use of language, voice, touch etc. when teaching pregnant women.
Exploration of how our own belief systems about pregnancy and birth effect our teaching.
Practice Teaching opportunities.

What People have said about this training...

“When I say that you changed my life that weekend, I am not overstating. I came out of that training more commited to my own practice than ever but much more than that, empowered to take control of my pregnancy…Thank you so much for this wonderful gift. My husband and family are 100 percent with me and eager for the beautiful/painful/spiritual experience to come. Again, my eternal thanks for the knowledge and preparation you have given me and I wish you and your family health, happiness and joy!” - Jenny

"I'm sure that you've received an overwhelmingly positive response to this past weekend's workshop, but I wanted to add my "rave review." Although I am not a parent, I feel very connected to the experience of pregnancy, due to your energy, passion and wisdom...My only regret is that the workshop was limited to two days, only...Thank you for your commitment to what is undoubtedly the most important issue facing our world: the future that we can envision for our children and that they will build from what we give to them." – Cindi

"Your 40-hour Prenatal training has been a blessing. You are truly empowering, passionate and inspirational! Your enthusiasm and cutting edge information really helped me feel prepared for the process of pregnancy, birthing and motherhood….I look forward to passing this wisdom onto others! I can't thank you enough for your honest and straightforward approach, and for encouraging us to unconditionally follow our hearts and minds at all stages of our journey!" - Ilene

"Thank-you so much for the excellent instruction and fascinating information you provided last night! Your passion for the subject matter was both apparent and contagious. You are very inspirational. You presented pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood as a beautiful natural process, and did so in a very honest and straight forward manner. Thank-you!” - Havilah

"I just wanted to thank you again for an informative, empowering week-end! I appreciated your candor and your passion most of all. I closed on my house this week, and listening to you speak (eg,"you birth your baby") helped me to find the power to own this move in ways I know would not have happened had you not inspired me. Thank you. 'In-spire -- to be filled with breath.' You are truly an inspiration. Your daughters are lucky to have such a strong mom!” - Lisa

“I was a part of your prenatal teacher training this past weekend at Yoga Works and just wanted to say thank you. Your enthusiasm and energy for yoga, prenatal care, and childbirth are truly contagious and made me excited to teach prenatal yoga without the fear I used to have. I am greatly looking forward to the next weekend in the spring”. - Sarah

“I just wanted to extend my gratitude or sharing all your knowledge and inspiration in the workshop this past weekend. I was so moved by your presence and delivery of the information…You were able to offer such a beautiful new perspective on pregnancy and birth.” - Pamela

“I just want to say thank you so much for the workshop. I never imagined I would
learn so much; I figured it would be mostly indicated and contraindicated asanas but I was very pleasantly surprised. My whole outlook on pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood has truly changed.” - Nityda