Yoga for Pregnancy

Yoga Center Madrid

Course: Hatha Yoga Teacher Training for Pregnancy

Code: EM-III

Dates:To be announced.

Level: III

Hours: 50

Language: Spanish

Where: Yoga Center

Course starting time: To be announced

Course Content

Who is this course for?

This course is aimed at Yoga teachers who want to know how to teach pregnant students and children. In both cases the therapeutic benefits of Yoga are accepted, but the instruction must be adjusted to their specific needs.

Why Yoga for pregnancy

Childbirth is a profound rite of transition.
Preparing for birth is an act of self-discovery.
Pain is an inevitable part of childbirth.
If you regularly practice techniques to aid delivery, you will be better able to handle childbirth.
Women have the right to to choose where and how to deliver.
The future father is assists greatly when he gives moral support and affection.
For parents, pregnancy, birth and postpartum are times of learning.
Preparing for birth is also preparing to be parents.

Course Objectives

Study of the key issues that govern pregnancy.
Most common problems presented by students in this stage.
Solutions to these problems.
How to teach the correct postures and how to adjust them.
How to identify the limitations of students while performing the postures.
Learn the specific adaptations for each posture.
Contraindications - (why certian poses may be inappropriate with pregnant women).
Adjustments, substitutions or aids that are used in classes.

Training content:

Pregnancy

How to teach a class for pregnant women.
The first class approach to pregnancy.
Structure of the classes. Design.
Breathing techniques.
Warm ups.
Teaching guide: Rhythm of the class, vocabulary, humor, repetition of instructions.
Relaxation and visualization.
The psychological state of the pregnant woman.

Training Timetable:

Saturday

08:00 Personal Practice
11:00 Pedagogy - how to teach
12:00 Lunch
13:30 Psychology
15:30 Pedagogy - how to teach
18:00 Exit

Sunday

08:00 Personal Practice
11:00 Pedagogy - how to teach
13:00 Psychology
14:00 Exit

Teachers

The course will be directed by the following senior trainers.

Dates

2014

February 00-00
March 00-00
April 00-00

General Information

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Payment in full

Course Reservations

If you wish to reserve a place please send the deposit amount early. The deposit is not refundable.

To take advantage of the favourable prices, full payment must be received before the cut off date.

Amounts can be paid by cash, money order, credit card or bank transfer to:

Yoga Center, S.L.

Account number: 2100 1417 16 0200283014

Note: On the bank transfer you must indicate your name and the course that you are taking.

Register Now for the Complete Course

You can download a registration form pdf. After printing it out you can fill it in and then mail it in or fax it to 911850398 with your deposit to reserve your place on the course.

To Register Now for the Pregnancy Yoga Course only

You can download a registration form pdf. After printing it out you can fill it in and then mail it in or fax it to 911850398 with your deposit to reserve your place on the course.

Certification

Certification is obtained after passing the theoretical and practical assessments, resulting in a Practice of Hatha Yoga Teacher diploma.

Students may choose to resit the exams at one of the AIPYS centers, if necessary to complete their diploma requirements.

In the case of not passing the exams, a Certificate of Attendance will be awarded.