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 The Course
This online course consists of 3 fully illustrated modules, each with a 4-question assignment.
In some cultures the postnatal period is just as important as the prenatal period. In addition to the care provided by doctors and midwives, the family and community come together to support the new mother, making sure she has enough rest, food, comfort and practical help with household chores, so she will cope much better with sleep-deprivation, hormonal shifts and so on.
Regrettably, in the west, few new mums enjoy this kind of support. Self-nurture and support in the 4th trimester (the first 4 months after delivery) is often neglected, just at the time mums need it most.
Coming to postnatal classes gives mums the time and space to acknowledge and deal with any anxieties about how the birth went, how they feel now, and to be part of a supportive group of women who are all in the same boat. Being able to discuss the highs and lows of being a new parent can put things in perspective, and reduce feelings of isolation and doubts about not being a good enough mum. The postnatal period is hugely demanding on every level, and it helps to know that all new mums struggle at times, and having a melt-down isn’t the end of the world.
Postnatal Yoga focuses on postures specifically designed to help regain strength and tone in a safe, effective way. The emphasis is on strengthening the pelvic floor, the abdomen, legs and back, and opening and relaxing tensions in the shoulders, neck and arms. Restorative poses are also recommended, particularly in the 3 - 4 months following the birth.
Mum and Baby Yoga Baby yoga is gentle, to allow time to integrate the experiences of the body after birth, and to regain core strength and energy.
Mums and babies need to stay closely connected in the early phase of parenting, and mum and baby yoga helps their bond to deepen in a way that is fun and healthy for both of them. It helps postural development, and generally gives the same benefits that exercise produces in older children and adults - improved digestion, elimination, circulation, sleep and mood. Yoga strengthens babies’ muscles and nervous system, encourages co-ordination, and gives opportunities to express their energy.
How are the babies involved?
The classes include special activities to deepen the bond between mum and baby, and to connect with other mothers. During the sessions babies can be involved in the yoga postures, or be sitting or lying next to mum. Singing, humming and chanting help to create a stimulating or soothing atmosphere, depending on what result is needed.
Course outline
Modules 1
Coming home, self nurture, natural remedies for postnatal discomforts, breast-feeding, postnatal depression, postnatal recovery in the first 6 weeks.
Module 2
Postnatal class options (mums only, mum and baby, pre and postnatal combined, postnatal students in a general class); logistics, class management, benefits, promotion, post C-section and diastasis rectis awareness, dad and baby yoga, DVD summary
Module 3
Postnatal class aims, postnatal/mum and baby class content, correct lifting and carrying, partner yoga manual.
A copy of Tara Lee’s Pregnancy Health Yoga 3 DVD box set is included with this course and will be sent to you on enrolment http://www.taraleeyoga.com/shoponline.php
Assignments
What to expect
Each module has an assignment consisting of 4 questions. These include the creation of relevant course handouts, questionnaires, promotional fliers, lesson plans, course plans and some essay questions. None of the questions are multiple choice; all questions require understanding of the course text, reference to additional recommended texts, plus your own experience, opinion and rationale. None of it is rocket science, but it does demand time, thought, planning, a little creativity and basic computer skills.
Submission of Assignments
Clear guidelines are given (e.g. format, min/max word guide). Successful completion of the previous assignment is required before continuing to the next module. Assignments that ignore the guidelines or are below standard will be returned ungraded with clear feedback as to why the assignment needs to be resubmitted.
Handouts
Some questions require the creation of handouts for students. On completion of the course you will have a comprehensive portfolio of teaching aids for your classes. This preparation will help you to focus on your teaching, and encourage your students to develop their own practice with confidence, as they will have clear, accurate instructions to refer to.
Since these handouts are for your students, they need to be well presented (no spelling/grammar mistakes), visually appealing and accurate. Use of colour, logos and/or pictures is necessary.
Your tutor
Jane Mackarness has been studying and practicing yoga for 38 years, teaching since 1979, and training teachers since 1997. She is based in Devon, UK, and offers prenatal workshops both in the UK and abroad.
Jane is the author of this course, co-author of Yoga for Fitness Professionals, and co-producer of a Sanskrit pronunciation CD.
Linda Antignani fell in love with yoga in 2002; since then she has immersed herself in the study and practice of yoga, and has focused on teaching pre and postnatal yoga full time since 2005. Linda is based in Connecticut, USA, and runs a thriving studio, offering a wide range of classes for pre and postnatal women.
Amanda Chow is a registered chiropractor with a special interest in pre and postnatal care. She is a qualified yoga teacher with a diploma from IYTA, pre and postnatal fitness certification (BMFC), the Birthlight Perinatal Yoga Diploma, and has completed her pre and postnatal yoga teacher training with Ana Davis in Byron Bay.
Amanda is the founder of Baby & Me Vitality, an inspiring chiropractic and yoga health program for pregnancy, birth and motherhood. She has been specializing in teaching perinatal yoga for 3 years, and has helped 100’s of mums in Adelaide to enjoy a healthy pregnancy and birth. She has 3 young children and boundless energy!
Yoga Alliance accreditation - CPD and CEUs
Approved for 20 non-contact hours credit toward Yoga Alliance's 500-hour Certification. This fulfills the Yoga Alliance's 3 yearly non-contact hour CEU (continuing education credit/continuous professional development) requirement; the remaining 10-hour requirement must be contact hours.
Weekend workshops accrue 14 contact hours.
Those who are unable to attend a workshop with their tutor are strongly advised to attend workshops with a suitably qualified and experienced trainer. As with every aspect of yoga and many other disciplines, the job of learning is never complete – it lasts a lifetime, as we are constantly changing and growing. New research and experiences demand that we continually keep our minds open and inquiring, as no book, degree or qualification – including this one - is definitive.
New Yoga Alliance Prenatal Standards
A break down of the new YA prenatal standards are listed here
Prior to 2011, prenatal yoga teacher training was not widely available, which is why this course was born. Many yoga teachers, (newly qualified and those with some years of experience) felt that the prenatal training component of their teacher training was inadequate, and didn’t equip them to teach prenatal yoga with confidence. Several well-trained, competent teachers turned pregnant students away from their general classes for this reason, so the current proliferation of new prenatal yoga teacher trainings is very welcome – the world needs good perinatal teachers!
Jane wrote the course after receiving many requests for a specific pre/postnatal yoga teacher training; it was originally launched as a 4-module course in January 2005. Today it is a comprehensive 6-module course, with graduates all over the world, some who now have their own perinatal yoga studios.
Increasing your yoga business
Demand for prenatal yoga classes is high, as most women are more motivated to make positive changes in their lives during pregnancy than at any other time. Yoga is now one of the most popular ways of preparing for childbirth, and many medical professionals also recognise its benefits.
Many women choose to attend a small class of 3 or 4; some opt for personal tuition, often in their own home, and are happy to pay more for individual attention, whilst others prefer a larger class.
Growing bellies are great for growing your business! Many new mums return to classes after their 6-week check up, and often request Mum and Baby and Children's yoga too. It's wonderful to be part of these young families. Offering pre/postnatal yoga really develops your business – as well as introducing yoga to young families, it often brings health care professionals, such as midwives, doctors and nurses, to your classes.
Every graduate who has actively promoted their classes runs at least one antenatal class per week, some run several and some have opened their own prenatal studios and have referrals from GPs, physicians, midwives and childbirth educators.
Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training Workshops
2-day workshops are available in London and the South West for students who wish to supplement the course with assessed contact hours. Attending a workshop is not compulsory, but it is strongly recommended, either with Classicalyoga or with any good, experienced trainer. A huge amount of knowledge and experience is shared between trainers, midwives and participants at workshops.
Click here for details of the next workshop. Other locations can be arranged on request.
The advantages of distance learning
If you are new to distance learning, you will discover the many advantages of studying this way, which is why so many schools, colleges and universities now offer this method. Basically, distance learning gives you tremendous flexibility - you can study any time, anywhere, to suit your own timetable, without incurring additional travel or accommodation costs.
There is no ‘padding’ of the course – every assignment has a very practical function in producing handouts, class plans etc, and in understanding why and how to modify asana and pranayama.
You will always get a quick response to questions and receive expert individual tuition from your tutor via e-mail. But, please be aware that home study is not a soft option - like the practice of yoga, it needs motivation, commitment and self-discipline.
Testimonials
If you are considering investing your time and money, but need some reassurance that it is worth committing those two valuable resources to this course, check out what some course graduates have achieved by adding to their yoga teaching skills - click here to read.
If possible, phone or Skype Jane to speak with her personally before enrolling, she would love to talk to you and answer any questions you may have.
Enrolment and payment
To enrol for the Postnatal and Mum and Baby Yoga Teacher Training please choose one of the two payment options below.
We use Paypal as our payment source but PLEASE NOTE you don't need a Paypal account to pay by credit card - look for the credit card link at the bottom of the checkout page.
OPTION A - Full payment option: £325
OPTION B - 2 installment option: £336 (2 payments of £168)
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A copy of Tara Lee’s Pregnancy Health Yoga 3 DVD box set is included with this course and will be sent to you on enrolment http://www.taraleeyoga.com/shoponline.php
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