Sacred Spaces: Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training

Ever wonder what happens to the female body during pregnancy, birth and beyond?

Do you wonder how to safely teach postures and breathing techniques to expectant mothers?

Whether you plan to teach or not, this course offers fascinating learning on the mystery and majesty of the female body during the most poignant phase of physical transformation. You will emerge from this training with knowledge on:

• Safe and empowering postures for each trimester of pregnancy
• Breathing techniques to optimize oxygen levels and reduce stress
• Anatomy of the pelvic floor: priming the gateway of birth
• The transforming anatomy and physiology of pregnancy & new motherhood
• Pregnancy & Ayurveda: optimizing wellness for each trimester & for postpartum
• The power of mantras and sound for prenatal classes and the birth process
• The art of sequencing: how to create a safe and empowering prenatal class
• An overall feeling of confidence in the ability to teach prenatal & postnatal yoga classes.

Pregnancy and birth are rites of passage in a woman’s life, preparing her for the timeless challenges and gifts of becoming a mother. Through yoga, a pregnant woman learns to listen to and trust her body, to attune to her clarity and to shed the confines of conditioned thinking. This fosters authenticity and deep connectedness with her growing baby. Embracing nature’s perfect design, women can thrive, heal and evolve through pregnancy and birth.

Any person wanting to dive deeper into prenatal knowledge while learning the skills to teach prenatal and postnatal yoga, as well as those who want to learn how to safely guide expectant moms in their regular yoga classes are invited to take this training. Yoga teachers, Midwives, doulas, childbirth educators, expectant mothers, health & wellness practitioners, therapists, doctors & nurses also welcome!

Weekend 1: Yoga for Pregnancy – Empowered, embodied transformation December 6-8, 2024
Weekend 2: Yoga for Pregnancy, Labour & Delivery – The ultimate rite of passage January 3-5, 2025 
Weekend 3: Postnatal Yoga – Supporting the mother’s journey January 31-February 2, 2025

Additional class observation & practicum hours are required and can be completed before, during or after the program. Please note: All participants will receive a certificate of completion when all course requirements are met, but to become fully certified through the Yoga alliance or to apply credits toward Prana’s 300 hour YTT, you must also complete or have completed a full 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Program.

Led by Jennifer Janvier this prenatal training will create a deeper understanding into the care and safety required when teaching expectant mothers.

Individual modules $459 +gst:  View Module 1

Full 85 hour training $1179 +gst:     Sign me up!