Holistic Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training
Are you ready to take your yoga teaching and birth work to the next level? Join us October 18-20, 2024 in Atlanta, GA.
REGISTER NOWCherished Life Holistic Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training combines ancient wisdom and practices with modern evidence-based research to support a pregnant person's mind, body, and spirit through pregnancy in preparation for childbirth.
PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN/DISCOVER:
- Stages of Pregnancy: Anatomy and Physiology by Trimester
- Review of pregnancy discomforts and conditions
- Stages of Birth: Medical and Holistic Models
- General guidelines for working with a pregnant student
- Discussion and practice of asanas/poses, variations, modifications and contraindications for pregnant students
- Discussion and practice of pranayama/breath techniques appropriate for pregnancy/birth
- The importance of mantra/sound, visualization and meditation during pregnancy and birth
- Primer sequence appropriate for mothers in all trimesters
- Tools needed to create your own sequence and holistic practice
- Gain insight into the mind/body connection of the pregnant person
- Cultural competencies rooted in Birth and Reproductive Justice to create an inclusive and equitable experience
- How to create themes, hold space, and ask the “right” questions to bring depth and compassion to each class
BENEFITS OF PRENATAL YOGA
- Reduces pregnancy related discomforts
- Increases flexibility, strength, and endurance of muscles needed for childbirth
- Improves balance and stabilization
- Improves sleep and energy
- Strengthens and tones the pelvic floor muscles
- Helps to align the pelvis for optimal fetal positioning
- Reduces the risk of labor complications
- Allows for faster recovery from pregnancy and birth
- Relieves stress and combats mood disorders
- Creates community support systems & friendships
- Encourages connection and harmony with baby
- Develops a pregnant and birthing person’s intuition and confidence in self and their choices
FAQs
WHO IS THIS TRAINING FOR?
This training is great for yoga instructors and birth professionals including doulas, midwives, nurses, chiropractors, and therapists. Participants will leave prepared to confidently support pregnant people looking to modify their yoga practice or lead a prenatal yoga practice that builds a pregnant person’s confidence and strength, connection to baby, and uplifts the mind, body, and spirit.
WHEN AND WHERE DOES THE TRAINING TAKE PLACE?
The next training is scheduled to take place October 18-20, 2024 at All Life is Yoga.
Tentative Training Schedule:
- Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Sunday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Training Address:
27 Waddell St., NE, Suite D Atlanta, GA 30307
Following training weekend, you are required to participate in an additional 10 hrs of observation/yoga classes using Cherished Life’s Online Yoga & Wellness Prenatal Yoga video library. This portion of the training is self-paced. You will be given 60 days to complete it.
WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM ATTENDANCE?
This training is designed to be an intimate, in-depth experience. To better support connection and individualized attention, this training is limited to a maximum of 10 students.
WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS?
A 200-hour yoga teacher training certification is ideal but not required. At minimum, you should have some yoga experience prior to the start of this training; you cannot teach what you do not practice yourself. If you do not currently hold a 200-hour yoga teacher certification, the hope is that this training will inspire you to further your yoga studies upon completion.
REQUIRED TEXT:
Cherished Life Holistic Prenatal Yoga Teacher Manual and Yoga Mama, Yoga Baby by Margo Shapiro Bachman. You will be required to read and write a review on Yoga Mama, Yoga Baby after training ends.
PRACTICUM HOURS:
Approximately 10 hours of class participation/observation via Cherished Life's Online Yoga & Wellness Prenatal Yoga video library. Due 60 days after training ends. You will be issued a class pass after training weekend. The cost of the class pass is included in the training tuition.
LEAD YOUR FIRST PRENATAL YOGA CLASS:
After completing the book review and required practicum hours, each participant will be required to sign up for a Launch Session where you will design and teach a Prenatal Yoga class. The primer sequence for your Prenatal Yoga class will be developed during training weekend.
APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM:
Once all certification requirements are completed, there will be an opportunity to apply for Cherished Life's Prenatal Yoga Teacher Apprenticeship Program. Graduates of the training will be invited to participate in our graduate-led Prenatal Yoga classes via Cherished Life's online platform to implement what was learned and practice teaching. After completing a required number of graduate-led classes and upon graduation from the Apprenticeship Program, there will be an opportunity to offer your own weekly online class.
WILL I BE CERTIFIED AFTER THIS TRAINING?
This training will provide you with 45 hours of training time (combination of contact hours, practicum hours, and study hours), a certificate of completion, and the knowledge needed to offer prenatal yoga in any environment.
WHAT’S NEEDED?
- journal/notebook, pen
- yoga mat
- (2) yoga blocks
- small pillow/cushion
WHAT IS THE ADMISSION PROCESS?
You must be a yoga instructor or birth professional, in the process of becoming one, and/or have a strong desire to support pregnant people holistically through yoga. If you meet this requirement, you are eligible to enroll.
1) Complete the application for admission. The application will inquire about your current yoga practice, any previous training, and what you hope to gain from this course.
2) Register by selecting one of the payment options.
WHAT IS THE INVESTMENT?
Tuition for this training is $1050. Scholarships and payment plans are also available.
Tuition includes:
- 45 training hours
- Cherished Life Holistic PYTT manual (required text)
- Class Pass to Cherished Life's Online Yoga & Wellness platform
- 1:1 coaching and support while completing the certification process
- Exclusive invitation to apply for Cherished Life's Teacher Apprenticeship upon completion of the training program
IS FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE?
This course is meant to be accessible and inclusive to all, regardless of financial status. With this in mind, there are three ways to gain financial assistance:
1) Join our mailing list to learn about the early bird special.
2) Take advantage of our payment plans.
3) Apply for a scholarship. If applying for financial assistance, please complete the scholarship application.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email support@mycherishedlife.com to discuss your needs.
WHAT IS THE REFUND POLICY?
Years of experience along with a great deal of planning and preparation are poured into this experience. As such, there are no refunds for this training. Extenuating circumstances will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis where registration may be transferred to a future training date.