This is an 85-Hour Yoga Alliance certified Prenatal Teacher Training Program. Kristin can schedule this as an intensive or as a group of modules for your teachers. Pregnancy is one of the most amazing times in a woman’s life and every woman should be nourished as such. Kristin’s training is grounded in comprehensive physiology, anatomy, functional movement and yoga practice for all stages of a woman’s life. The time leading up to conception, the pregnancy and postpartum periods all produce many physical and emotional changes that are unique to each woman. Her goal is to offer support, guidance and experience to her trainees in order for them to feel emboldened with the knowledge and expertise to deliver safe, effective and empowered instruction.

 

 

Module 1: Yoga For Enhanced Fertility and Pregnancy

Students will learn how yoga can support women during the stages of preconception as well as using it as a supplement to assisted fertility treatments. Teachers will begin a basic exploration of pregnancy in order to speak about common concerns, discomforts and risk factors during the trimesters of pregnancy.

Module Highlights:

• Understanding the female reproductive organs & hormones
• Introduction to ovulation and menstrual cycles and fertility challenges
• Designing classes for women preparing to conceive as well as those undergoing fertility treatments
• Mastering stress-reduction and relaxation techniques and yoga nidra
• Embracing the changes of pregnancy 

 

 

Module 2: Yoga for Pregnancy & Childbirth

In depth review of anatomical and physiological changes during pregnancy and how these affect a yoga practice. Experiential training on breath, postural and alignment corrections, relaxation techniques, and childbirth study will be given in order to create a safe, informative and supportive class environment for students.

Module Highlights:

• Yoga to enhance the pregnant body, prepare and align baby for childbirth
• Detailed breakdown of prenatal anatomy and common ailments
• Plan for pelvic floor and abdominal floor preservation
• Building thematic teaching skills and language
• Pranayama, mantras, affirmations and relaxations to shift mindset
• Examination of the labor, birth and delivery processes

 

Module 3: Postnatal Recovery Yoga for Body & Mind 

This last module will focus on the challenges many women face as a new mom. Learn how to use yoga postures and targeted movements to gain strength and balance. Students will also learn stress reduction techniques, support strategies, and how to build community classes with and without baby.

Module Highlights:

• Delivery methods and procedures
• Physical recovery from pregnancy and birth
• Emotional healing and mental health disorders
• Appropriate practice for the postpartum body
• Building local support team and knowing when to refer on
• Postnatal Yoga and Mommy & Me

 

Testimonials from Past Students 

“As a yoga teacher, I have been meaning to take a prenatal class to be more prepared when having pregnant ladies attend my classes. This spring, Yama Yoga offered an 85hrs Prenatal Teacher Training lead by Kristin Louis. Kristin is not only beautiful, she is a passionate and terrific teacher dedicated to her work.  She has been very flexible and patient considering our busy lives, and has prepared us well for this course. It was a pleasure to have met her as well as the wonderful group of ladies who joined the prenatal teacher training.  I feel much more confident now that I have acquired the knowledge of the incredible human body. Namaste”

-Elodie

 

“Did you know that orgasmic childbirth exists?!?!?! I didn’t! This is just the tip of the iceberg of some of the unique, possibly unconventional to mainstream, amazing things I learned in this course. Kristin created an environment where we could ask questions and share our experience without taboo and without fear of judgment. 

Each woman and baby around the world should have the opportunity to be supported by prenatal and postnatal yoga. For me, participating in this program was the first step … to spread the knowledge about IFV, natural childbirth, the importance of changing our mindset through meditation and visualization, breastfeeding, restorative yoga, mummy and me yoga and so much more …

I’m feel so excited now to offer soon-to-be-mothers a nice space, a break from the chaos of life and a safe practice dedicated for her and her baby. Thank you so much Kristin!

-Muriel 

  

An inspiring, comprehensive course that celebrates pregnancy, birth and beyond. I learned how yoga can help women replace fear with courage, calmness and joy.

-Laura