Prenatal yoga: Supporting PRACTITIONERS DURING Pregnancy

With Katie Rowe Mitchell

Saturday-Sunday, July 18—19, 2020

 Pregnancy is a physical, emotional, and often spiritual journey. This course is designed to give yoga teachers the knowledge and confidence to safely instruct prenatal students. Support and serve expectant mothers during this transformative and deeply personal experience.

You will learn to teach appropriate techniques for asana, pranayama, and meditation. We’ll lead a variety of modified Sun Salutations and poses which support anatomical and physiological shifts of each trimester. There will be discussion on how a prenatal sequence differs from a general class as well as strategy on how to include a pregnant student in a general class.

A manual will be included.

Please note: For these modules there is a 10-person maximum and 5-person minimum. You must register one week prior to the start of the program or have a deposit down of $100 to reserve your space. If the course is canceled due to low attendance, you will be notified 7 days prior to the start date and will receive a full refund.  

Prerequisite: Must have 200-hour accreditation through an established yoga studio.

Schedule

Saturday July 18th:
10am-1:30 Practice/Theory/Practicum
1:30-2pm Break
2pm-5:30pm Theory/Practicum
 
Sunday July 19th:
10am-1:30 Practice/Theory/Practical Application
1:30-2pm Break
2pm-5:30pm Theory/Practical Application

Topics will include:

• Educating students about contraindications

• How to use props effectively

• Address common pre-natal conditions / complications

• Ease physical discomforts and emotional stressors

• Sequence a prenatal yoga class

• Use inclusive language and sharpen cueing strategies

• Teach pelvic floor work

Total Hours: 20

COST: $450

Additional Cost: If you are not able to observe two of Katie’s weekly 4:30-5:30pm Prenatal Classes on Thursday, you will need to participate/observe with another teacher. This may incur an additional cost.