ONLINE PRE/POSTNATAL YOGA TEACHER TRAINING DIPLOMA COURSE (FOR US & CANADIAN TEACHERS)

Personal note from Yoga Linda...

One of the greatest choices that I have made in my life was when I decided to become a Prenatal Yoga Teacher.  Working with women at such a special time in their lives is quite an honor and a lot of fun too. 

Expecting a baby should be a happy time, however it can be filled with anxiety and fear if the expectant mom does not have the proper support and education.  Staying active and socializing with others who are pregnant makes a huge difference in keeping things on an even keel and leads to a positive childbirth experience.  Prenatal Yoga teachers bring information, education and much inspiration at a time when they are all very needed. 

When I was looking for information on adding specialized prenatal yoga classes to my studio, I turned to Jane Mackarness to help me accomplish this goal.  Jane is located in the UK and has more than 25 years of experience working with moms-to-be.  Her online prenatal course was my first exposure on how to offer these classes in a safe, beneficial way.  She mentored me every step of the way and now, more than 5 years later, continues to make herself available as a resource and friend.  When she approached me about becoming the tutor for all US and Canadian students who sign up for her course, I could not have been more thrilled! 

How can you take that step towards adding the joy of prenatal yoga to your repertoire?  Contact me or Jane directly at her website  of www.classicalyoga.co.uk.  The details are there in easy to read language.  The course is designed and created by Jane.  Broken up into 6 modules, each module ends with a test (4 question assignment).  This program is to be completed within one year and a diploma is issued upon satisfactory completion of all modules and final exam. 

DESCRIPTION OF WHAT EACH MODULE ENTAILS:

Modules 1-3

Physical and emotional changes moms-to-be experience during pregnancy; development of the fetus through each trimester.  Also covers recommended asanas, pranayama, relaxation and meditation techniques.  There are relevant recommendations/modifications for each stage of pregnancy and a list of precautions to be observed.

Module 4

Included in this module are optimal fetal positioning (OFP).  How to encourage the baby into the best position 2-3 weeks before birth. Also, postures and breathing techniques to assist mother and baby during labor and delivery, postnatal recovery and how and when to resume yoga practice safely and effectively from the day after delivery till the standard 6 weeks check up and beyond.

Module 5

Covers the mechanics of c-section and post c-section practice, diastasis recti (abdominal muscle separation (AMS), combining pre and postnatal classes or including postnatal students in general classes.

Module 6

Partner yoga - detailed instruction on introducing and teaching partner yoga to a prenatal class or to expectant moms and their partners in a special class.  Also, the importance of transforming fear of childbirth into a joyful, positive experience through hypnobirthing. 

This course fulfills the Yoga Alliance's CE non-contact three year requirement (20 CE's).    The course is open to yoga teachers (with 200 hour certification), midwives and healthcare professionals wanting to specialize in teaching yoga to pregnant ladies. 

Once you have signed up for the course, I will step in and make contact.  We will work closely together until the course is completed and beyond.  Those students who are located in New England will have the option for on site training at my Shelton, CT studio. 

Still have questions?  Call me at 203-925-9642 or text at 203-414-2607 or email at LindaAntignani@gmail.com  anytime.