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| Yoga for Pregnancy, Birth and Baby |
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| Pregnancy, childbirth and early parenting is a miraculous journey many women undertake, one of self-discovery and learning. The practice of yoga during this transition is important and valuable for women, their unborn child and infant. Pregnancy is a process of spiritual, physical and emotional transformation for women. You will learn how to teach yoga in a holistic manner and support healthy women through pregnancy and post natally. |
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| Pre natal and post natal yoga teaching is one of the most rewarding experiences you may have as a yoga teacher. Pregnant women are very dedicated to their practice and women often feel physically and emotionally vulnerable during pregnancy and the post natal period. Knowing how to teach women safely during this time will help you to integrate pregnant and post natal women into your classes, in addition to teaching specific pre and post natal classes for women - which are very popular! |
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| Dr. Byrne's Yoga for Pregnancy, Birth and Baby Teacher Training is a comprehensive and intensive training course for yoga teachers, aspiring yoga teachers, pregnant women, midwives, doulas and anyone interested in yoga during and after pregnancy. It will provide existing yoga teachers and aspiring teachers with a 100-hour specialisation in yoga for this important time in a woman’s life. For those who wish to complete Jean's 100-hour Yoga for Pregnancy Birth and Beyond Teacher Training, the first step is completing the 25 hours pregnancy module and the 25 hour post natal module. |
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Course Trainer – Dr Jean Byrne |
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| Dr. Jean Byrne is an authorised Ashtanga Yoga teacher (AYRI Mysore), a Senior Member of the Yoga Teachers Association of Australia and Yoga Alliance ERYT 500, who specialises in the teaching of Pregnancy Yoga, Yoga for Active Birth and Post – natal Yoga. She has taught pregnant women yoga for over 10 years, practiced yoga throughout her pregnancy and used yoga and meditation techniques to deliver her baby boy drug and intervention free in 2007. More recently she has been facilitating Active Birth and Preparation for Parenting workshops and preparing women emotionally, physically and spiritually for pregnancy and birth through the use of yoga and breath awareness. |
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| Dr. Byrne trains pregnancy and post-natal yoga teachers in Perth, Australia where she runs The Yoga Space. She has a keen interest in women’s experience of yoga practice and has a PhD from the University of Queensland. She is also co –editor of Yoga in the Modern World: Contemporary Perspectives (Routledge 2008). She is a qualified Child Birth Educator (Dip Childbirth) and is currently undertaking a Mindfulness Based Childbirth Education at the University of Western Australia where she is a Research Fellow in Women's Studies |
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Prenatal Course Objectives
- To learn about the relationship between the practice of yoga and women’s life cycles.
- To understand the medical and cultural context, both past and present, of pregnancy and birthing.
- To understand the physical and emotional changes that occur for women and their babies at different stages of development, pre and post natal.
- To understand how to teach healthy pregnant women appropriate yoga practices for the stage of their pregnancy.
- To understand the common complaints, contraindications and conditions during pregnancy and how to adapt yoga practice to these in order to teach safely.
- To facilitate an understanding of how the teaching of pregnancy yoga can enable women to have a conscious and active birth and improve their birth experience and outcomes, so that teachers may then empower their students to birth consciously.
- To learn and implement the theory of Optimal Foetal Positioning as it applies to yoga asana in their yoga classes.
- To enable teachers to deliver interesting, informative and fun classes for women during pregnancy, for birth and beyond.
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Postnatal Course Objectives
- To understand the specific physical and emotional changes for women in the post natal period
- To enable teachers to teach women how to involve their baby in their yoga practice (mums and bubs)
- To understand how different birth experiences will impact upon the post natal yoga practice of individual women
- To understand baby development in the early post natal period
- To learn specific asanas and exercises for reconditioning the pelvic floor and abdominal muscles
- To understand the social context of mothering
- To learn about Mothering with Mindfulness and how you can integrate mindfulness techniques into your post natal classes
- To learn how to accommodate women with young children who are also pregnant in post natal classes.
- To enable yoga teachers to deliver dynamic and fun post natal classes for women and their babies.
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Certification |
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Upon completion of the course, students will be given a certificate of participation. This course is registered with YTAA (Yoga Teachers Association of Australia). For more information, go to : www.yogateachers.asn.au. |
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Course Details |
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Date: 3 – 8 Dec 2010 |
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| Prenatal Yoga (25 contact hours) |
| Fri, 3 Dec 8:30-12pm, 1-4pm |
| Sat, 4 Dec 8:30-12pm, 1-4pm |
| Sun, 5 Dec 8:30-12pm, 1-4pm |
| Mon, 6 Dec 8:30-12pm, 1-3pm |
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| Postnatal Yoga (15 contact hours) |
| Tue 7 Dec 8:30-12pm, 1-5:30pm |
| Wed 8 Dec 8:30-12pm, 1-4:30pm |
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Venue: Raffles Town Club, Singapore |
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Course Fees: |
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Prenatal Only – full 25 contact hours |
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(usual SGD980, early bird* SGD880) |
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Postnatal Only – 15 contact hours + 10-hour course work |
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(usual SGD500, early bird* SGD400) |
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* early bird prices only for full payment received before 20 October 2010! |
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Frequently Asked Questions
– Am I qualified to teach pre and postnatal yoga right after the course?
Yes, you are qualified to teach pre and postnatal yoga once all the assignments and course requirements have been completed and you are already a qualified yoga teacher. If you are not already a qualified yoga teacher you may still find the information useful and practical if you work in a field that deals directly with pre and postnatal women.
– Can I teach pre and postnatal yoga successfully if I have not gone experienced childbirth?
Yes, absolutely! I started teaching pre and post natal yoga before I had my son. As with teaching women pre and postnatal yoga there are many fantastic midwives and obstetricians that have not had babies or experienced childbirth but are passionate and sincere in caring for and looking after women through their child bearing experiences. What matters most is you have undergone proper training and are compassionate towards your students and understand the broader implications of being a new mum – which the Post Natal training covers.
– What kind of support can I get after the course?
The course is structured for people that already have a minimum qualification in teaching yoga and therefore gives you more than enough specific information and learning of the practical application of yoga during pregnancy and beyond as you will need to be a competent pre and postnatal teacher. The real learning comes from teaching in this field and understanding that all women experience pregnancy and birth differently. It is during your role as a pre and postnatal teacher that you may be asked many challenging questions and presented with many different issues that might not be covered in the course. I am happy to receive emails regarding any concerns that you may have about teaching your students or answering their questions. However I would encourage all pre and postnatal yoga teachers to continue learning in this area by attending workshops and seminars that have specific focus on the health and well being of mother and baby and to research the answers to things they are not sure about so that they can develop their own independent learning. You can never learn enough! From my love of teaching pre natal yoga I went on to study to be a Childbirth Educator and also conduct research on Childbirth Education incorporating yoga and mindfulness (Mindfulness Based Childbirth Eduction).
Pre/Postnatal related FAQs:
– How is a prenatal yoga class beneficial to me?
Pregnancy yoga incorporates gentle stretching as well as relaxation and meditation techniques to enhance your and your baby's well being. Yoga can help prepare expectant mothers physically mentally and emotionally for birth and can alleviate some of the discomforts of pregnancy such as backache, sciatica and digestive difficulties. Moreover pre natal yoga connects you with a group of mothers also going through the same journey as you. With teacher who have completed my training you will also be encouraged to think about all the choices that face you as a pregnant woman and new mum.
– At what stage of pregnancy can one start going to the prenatal class?
It is never too early to start yoga in your pregnancy and this gentle for m of yoga can be practice up until the day of birth. If you have any concerns about practicing yoga or have had complications during your pregnancy then a medical clearance from you medical care provider is advised. All contraindications and cautions will be discussed at the beginning of your first class so that you have an understanding of how to conform the class to suit your own individual needs.
– At what stage of pregnancy should one stop going to the prenatal class?
You can practice yoga right up until the day you give birth! You will be instructed in class how to modify all the poses to accommodate your growing belling and changing physical needs. These days women are continuing all types of exercise during their pregnancy, yoga with an appropriately qualified teacher is a safe and wonderful preparation for birth and being a new mum.
– What are the dos and don'ts that I have to be aware of when I go to a prenatal yoga class?
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- Drink as much water as you need.
- Eat small dry crackers if you are suffering from "morning sickness" or reflux.
- Rest when you need to.
- Listen to your body and stay within your "edge". Remember your body is producing relaxin a naturally occurring hormone which softens the ligaments and tendons of the body and may cause you to over stretch.
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- Don't let your body over heat. Drink plenty of water to cool down and rest when you feel you are getting to hot.
- Push yourself into poses, only do the variations that feel appropriate.
- Even though it would be assumed that you are practicing with a qualified yoga teacher that has specialised in prenatal yoga there a few things that should not be practiced during yoga especially in the second and third trimester. A trained teacher will know what these are but some are listed here: no load bearing exercises that engage the abdominal muscles i.e plank, boat pose and crunches, no closed twisting or any posture that compresses the uterus and baby, no deep back bending or full inversions (these should only be practiced during pregnancy if the student already has a strong practice, has been practicing) for an extended period of time and already practices these poses as part of her regular practice. These should not be taught to pregnant women who are doing yoga for the first time or have never done these poses before, do not practice any style of yoga which focuses on heating the body when you are pregnant.
- Do not practice prenatal yoga if you have been advised by you medical caregiver to cease all physical activity or specifically not to practice yoga.
- To protect yourself always let your teacher know of any concerns or changes that you may have during you pregnancy.
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– How is a postnatal yoga class beneficial to me?
Post natal yoga takes into consideration the needs of a new mum, such as pelvic floor conditioning, abdominal reconditioning, relaxation and postures to practice to help with the usual new mum aches and pains. Also babies are usually attending class with mum! Mum’s can breast or bottle feed, lay with their baby and incorporate them into postures.
– When can one start going to a postnatal class if I have undergone natural birthing?
Usually at your 6 week check up your care provider will give you permission to commence exercise.
– When can one start going to a postnatal class if I have undergone C-section?
Usually between 6-8 weeks, but you need to start of slow, particularly with abdominal exercises. Your caregiver will let you know when to commence.
– What are the dos and don'ts that I have to be aware of when I go to a postnatal yoga class?
It is important to begin slow and take into consideration how you are feeling, what kind of birth you have had and to be sure not to over do it as it can effect your milk supply. It is recommended to attend a specific post natal class for the first 3-6 months after birth. |
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