100 hours Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training
Pregnancy and becoming a mother is the most beautiful time for every woman. It is a time of many changes and challenges for the body, at physical as well as psychological level. All mothers-to-be deserve the attention, support and individual care – yoga can help a lot! In the training program, we concentrate on yoga’s therapeutic applications along with its principles to achieve the stages of pregnancy effectively and safely through the preventive, promotive and curative aspects of yoga.
This Yoga Teacher training has 10 modules and provides you with 100 hours of RPYT Certificate, Yoga Alliance US. It contains theory lectures on Anatomy and Physiology, Yogic Philosophy, Garbha Sanskara; practice sessions on asana, pranayama, mantra, meditation and yoga nidra; class planning for healthy as well as complicated pregnancies; key teaching points for each posture group; case studies and downloadable training material.
The 10 Modules includes:
- Introduction to Pregnancy and Yoga
- Fundamentals of Pregnancy – Anatomy and Physiology
- Physiology of Complications (low to high risks)
- Asana Methodology for each trimester
- Physiology of Breath and Pranayama
- Mantra and Meditation Practices for Pregnancy
- Importance of Relaxation, Yoga Nidra Theory and Practices for Pregnancy
- Teaching Methodology and Planning a class for healthy as well as complicated pregnancy
- Practicum - Teaching and Observing Practices
- Divine Bonding - Spiritual Perspective on Motherhood
Bonus Sessions:
- Labour Physiology and Yogic Management of Labour
- Postpartum Physiology and Postpartum Yoga Training
- Importance of Lactation
- Yogic Management of Postpartum Depression (PPD)
- Diet and Nutrition for Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Mothers
- Ancient Science of Garbha Sanskara
What you will learn and earn in this training:
- Modifications of asana and importance of practicing restorative / gentle yoga as well as challenging ones during and after pregnancy
- Modifying the yogic practices for each trimester and depending on the needs of an individual
- Benefits and contraindications of yogic practices during and after pregnan
- Importance of practicing pranayama/breathing exercises
- Postnatal yoga practice - sequencing, asana, recovery techniques after birth
- Essential herbs & nutrition for pregnancy and postnatal cycle
- Psychological considerations during pregnancy
- Philosophy: Vedic and yogic view on pregnancy and motherhood
- Effectiveness of Garbha Sanskara
- Through meditation, channeling the inner wisdom of the creative force (Shakti)
- Importance of Mantra chanting for pregnancy and after birth
- Sacred motherhood – pregnancy’s spiritual aspects & becoming a mother
- Experience of teaching and how to plan a well-balanced and energetic class
- Sample sequences, to practice and teach
- Upon completion, you will earn a RPYT, Yoga Alliance US, certificate
Eligibility Criteria:
Live Online or Residential Training: Minimum 6 months of Yoga (Asana) Practice
Self-paced Online: 200 Hour RYT or Graduation / Post Graduation in Yoga
Daily Schedule:
- 05.00 - 06:00 am.......................Morning Tea
- 06:00 - 07:30 am.......................Hatha asana practice
- 07:45 - 08:45 am.......................Pranayama / Breathing Exercises
- 09:00 - 10:00 am.......................Breakfast
- 10:30 - 11:45 pm.......................Theory lecture – I (Anatomy & Physiology / Philosophy)
- 12:00 - 01:15 pm.......................Theory lecture – II (Anatomy & Physiology / Philosophy)
- 01:15 - 02:00 pm.......................Lunch
- 02:00 - 03:30 pm.......................Self-study
- 03.30 - 03.45 pm.......................Herbal tea
- 03.45 - 05.45 pm.......................Teaching Methodology / Practicum / Teaching Practices
- 06:00 - 07:00 pm.......................Mantra chanting / meditation / yoga nidra
- 07:00 - 08:00 pm.......................DINNER
- 08:00 pm......................................Self-study / rest for the day
Accommodation
Each room has its own attached toilet and shower with hot water. All rooms are equipped with ceiling fans and AC (also no need for AC as it is in the mountains). Room heaters are available in the winter. We offer Single and Twin Sharing rooms with basic toiletries.
Yogic food
Upcoming Training Dates
| Date | Location | Twin Share Fee | Single Share Fee | Register |
| 16th April – 25th, April 2022 | Rishikesh | 45,000/- (800 USD) | 50,000/- (950 USD) | Completed |
| 7th – 15th November 2022 | Kerala | 45,000/- (800 USD) | 50,000/- (950 USD) | Apply Now |
| 5th – 13th December 2022 | Kerala | 45,000/- (800 USD) | 50,000/- (950 USD) | Apply Now |
| 22nd – 30th December 2022 | Rishikesh | 45,000/- (800 USD) | 50,000/- (950 USD) | Apply Now |
| 6th – 14th February 2023 | Kerala | 45,000/- (800 USD) | 50,000/- (950 USD) | Apply Now |
**Early booking offer ends 14 days before the course starting date.