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Pre- and Post-Natal Yoga Teacher
Practitioner level 3
By successfully completing this course, you will:
- Gain the skills and knowledge to become a Pre- and Post-Natal Yoga Teacher
- Be awarded the professional BSY Diploma
- Become a Registered BSY Pre- and Post-Natal Yoga Teacher
- Be awarded the Level 3 ABC externally validated Certificate*
You can study this course from the comfort of your own home; in your own time and at your own pace; with helpful support and encouragement from our friendly tutors.
This course is designed for qualified Yoga teachers to enable them to teach Yoga through the various stages of pregnancy and after birth.The effects of pregnancy on the physical and energetic bodies are examined, as well as suitable Yoga postures and adaptations, meditation and pranayama. The emphasis is on safe, supportive and effective practice. Suitable class formats are suggested.
Syllabus
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Lesson One
- Introduction
- Yoga
- The Start of the Journey
- Multiple Births
- Asanas Recommended to Aid Conception
- Introduction
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Lesson Two
- The Changing Body
- Some Changes and Suggested Management
- Postures Not to be Included During Pregnancy
- The Changing Body
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Lesson Three
- The First Trimester
- Guidelines
- Asanas Suitable for the First Trimester of Pregnancy
- The Chakra System
- The Seven Chakras
- Effects of Pregnancy
- The First Trimester
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Lesson Four
- The Second Trimester
- Asanas Suitable for the Second Trimester of Pregnancy
- Vinyassas
- The Third Trimester
- Asanas Suitable for the Third Trimester of Pregnancy
- Mobility
- The Pelvic Floor
- The Second Trimester
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Lesson Five
- Adapted Sun Salutation
- Benefits of Sun Salutation
- Pranayama
- Using Pranayamas to Practise
- Meditation
- Meditation Techniques
- Visualisation
- Visualising Baby in the Womb
- Yoga Nidra (Deep Relaxation)
- General Guidelines
- Example of a Relaxation Technique
- Adapted Sun Salutation
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Lesson Six
- Labour
- Recognising the Start of Labour
- The First Stage of Labour
- The Second Stage of Labour
- The Third Stage of Labour
- Pranayama during Labour
- Meditating during Labour
- Birth Choices
- Homebirth
- Water Birth
- Caesarean Birth
- Post-Natal
- Immediate Post-Natal
- Labour
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Lesson Seven
- Post-Natal (Continued)
- Six Weeks after Giving Birth
- Four Months after Giving Birth
- Further Pre-Natal Considerations
- Diet and Nutrition
- The Lifeline
- Alcohol, Smoking and Caffeine Consumption
- Weight Gain
- Massage during Pregnancy
- Other Forms of Exercise
- Post-Natal (Continued)
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Lesson Eight
- Class Formats
- Suggestions for Adapting a Regular Yoga Class to Accommodate a Pregnant Student
- Example of a Class Format for Pre- and Post-Natal Yoga (1)
- Example of a Class Format for Pre- and Post-Natal Yoga (2)
- Marketing your Class
- And Finally
- Class Formats
No practical training is required to complete this course.
There are two ways you can enrol on this course. You can:
- Pay with a deposit of £70 £50, followed by 11 monthly instalments of £25
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- Pay the total course fee in one sum of £345 £325 and also receive a special Gift from our selection – free. Please click here to view the gifts
To enrol by phone, please call our friendly course advisors on Freephone 0800 731 9271.
*ABC registration is essential with this course at any time during the studies. Registration fee of £20 applies. Full details on request.
