Pregnancy Yoga Module - 45 contact hours

Learn to:

empower and prepare pregnant women/students for a positive birth experience

support women/students in this voyage of discovery - using yoga to support that journey

What will the course cover?

plan and teach yoga to pregnant women at different stages of pregnancy with reference to anatomy and physiology, and yoga philosophy

specific Guidelines for Safety as detailed by the British Wheel of Yoga. Students will have a working knowledge of these Guidelines and be able to incorporate them into their classes.

a variety of yoga postures that address the needs of pregnancy, paying particular attention to postural awareness, the pelvic floor, managing fatigue, positions for labour, and encouraging babies into the best possible position prior to birth.

identifying situations of special need, where referral to other agencies might be appropriate.

the teacher's capacity to deal with another woman's grief and loss - both compassionately and authentically.

a variety of breathing practices that are focusing, calming and applicable to pregnancy and labour.

several approaches to relaxation to support the pregnant woman.

develop publicity; plan and teach a series of pregnancy yoga classes.

Information about the Course:

Course Dates:

Sunday morning 23rd June 2024 free/optional introductory zoom
Weekend 1 - 7/8 September 2024 9.30am to 5pm Edinburgh
Weekend 2 - 7/8 December 2024 9.30am to 5pm Edinburgh
Weekend 3 - 8/9 March 2025 9.30am to 5pm on zoom

For more information, please contact: judycameron.yoga@gmail.com.

To book onto the course, please click 'Register Your Interest' button. Non-members will need to register for a 'free account' via the Join Us button. Once the registration is complete, please check your notifications in your profile section in order to make payment. This course costs £660 (£720 if paid by instalments).