Pre- and Post-Natal Yoga Teacher Course

Course overview

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

Lesson One
- Introduction
  - Yoga
  - The Start of the Journey
  - Multiple Births
  - Asanas Recommended to Aid Conception
Lesson Two
- The Changing Body
  - Some Changes and Suggested Management
  - Postures Not to be Included During Pregnancy
Lesson Three
- The First Trimester
  - Guidelines
  - Asanas Suitable for the First Trimester of Pregnancy
- The Chakra System
  - The Seven Chakras
  - Effects of Pregnancy
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
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
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
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
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

Practical training

No practical training is required to complete this course.

Prerequisites

This course is for students who have studied our Yoga Teacher (Hatha Yoga) course or a comparative qualification.

View our Yoga Teacher (Hatha Yoga) course.

Level

On successful completion of this course you will have received professional training at level 3. This is ideal if you wish to start a practice, or expand a career. Graduates of this course wishing to start their own practice can also obtain professional liability insurance. It has also been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme and graduates will receive the QLS Certificate of Achievement as above. This course has been designed by BSY to meet specific learners’ and/or employers’ requirements which cannot be satisfied through current regulated qualifications. The Quality Licence Scheme, endorses high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes.

Certification

On successful completion students will receive dual awards: Award 1- The professional BSY Pre- and Post-Natal Yoga Teacher Diploma and will become a Registered BSY Pre- and Post-Natal Yoga Teacher.

Award 2- Certificate of achievement at QLS Level 3 from Quality Licence Scheme. Registration through BSY is essential with this course.

How the course works

Upon enrolment you receive your first course lessons.

You can study in your own time, at your own pace and from the comfort of your own home. If you have any questions, or would like feedback or encouragement about your course or your studies then you can contact our friendly tutors by phone, email or post.

At the end of each lesson are a set of questions. Completing these can aid your learning and help you master each step before moving on to the next. Your next lesson will then arrive for you to continue when it suits you. This allows us to continually assess understanding and competence of the subject.

Having progressed through each lesson you can take your final examination at home, and at a date and time that suits you. Then, on successful completion you will be awarded your BSY certificate.

Support

Your tutor will mark your lessons, giving valuable, constructive feedback - helping you to master each step before moving on to the next. You can contact them for support or advice throughout your studies.

You can also contact the support team who are here to help you Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

We are proud of our friendly, caring ethos and aim to do all we can to help you succeed.