We are thrilled to announce our Spring 60 hour Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training here in NYC starting in March. This comprehensive 60 hour training is for those who want to dive into the world of prenatal yoga and work with this very specialized population.

This Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training course offers the skills to teach prenatal and postnatal yoga, meditation, relaxation techniques, labor support skills and conscious birthing. Our goal is to reawaken a woman's innate wisdom by dispelling cultural fears of childbirth and enabling her to make educated, empowering choices about how she want to birth her baby.

Through this training, not only did I learn a lot of pertinent information regarding pregnancy and birth, I also rediscovered a love of teaching that I have been able to apply to all of my classes. - Karen Langan, Prenatal Yoga Teacher

Deb and Nikita have constructed a comprehensive training that will allow a teacher to truly "teach the people, not just the poses" with an understanding of all of the intricacies of the pregnancy, labor and birth processes. I would HIGHLY recommend this training to any yoga teacher. - Aimee McCabe, Prenatal Yoga Teacher

I appreciate a structured and well thought our curriculum for the program. Your expertise is very precise. - Dina M. Giugliano, LMT, CD(DONA)

Basic curriculum
* Anatomical and physiological changes during pregnancy and how they relate to yoga
* Principles of alignment
* Appropriate Asanas (Poses) and Pranayama (Breathwork)
* Contra-indicated poses during pregnancy
* Exploration of the emotional and physical changes in all 3 trimesters of pregnancy
* How to use props to help modify asanas for pregnancy
* Strengthening the abdominal and pelvic floor muscles during pregnancy
* Class observation and sequencing including how to conduct “circle time” and introducing themes for group inquiry
* Yoga therapeutics for pregnancy
* Childbirth Preparation Exercises
* Explanation of fetal position. What poses are beneficial and what poses should be avoided during later pregnancy
* Common discomforts of pregnancy and how to work with them using asana
* Childbirth Education class which will cover the following: Gestation and anatomy, nutrition, preparing your body and how to adapt to the changes, birth plans, labor support, your partner as a coach, stages of labor, interventions, inductions, C-sections, breathing, relaxation, pain management techniques, breastfeeding, Fetal position (occiput posterior, breech, and others) newborn procedures, and postpartum health. There will also be time for questions!
* Partner Yoga and Massage Class which will include flowing yoga sequence, restorative postures, and massage designed to teach fathers, partners, or friends how to help with the discomforts of pregnancy and labor. This session is designed to benefit any pregnant woman by opening energetic pathways using breath centered shiatsu techniques, stretching, and acupressure points.
* A prenatal Yoga Teacher’s responsibilities and boundaries.
* Postnatal yoga – rebuilding the pregnant body, including poses to discourage and encourage.
* Practice teaching prenatal yoga classes with the pregnant students
* Discussion of current childbirth practices in our country


Requirements
* 10 Class observation from PYC teachers
* 4 Classes of assisting PYC teachers with hand-on adjustments
* Attendance of weekend Childbirth Education class and Partner Yoga and Massage Workshop
* Optional workshops at a discounted price: Caring for Your Newborn and How to Breastfeed
* Independent study (practical portion of the course), including hands-on adjustments and leading practice classes
* Class room time with Deb and Nikita approximately 28 hours
* Participation in study groups (to provide support, deepen your understanding and cultivate curiosity)
* Complete reading list
* Written essays on various childbirth related topics
* Final examination and teaching a 90 minute final class to the PYC community


Total hours: Approximately 60 hours

Teachers:
Deb Flashenberg, CD(DONA), LCCE, E-RYT 500
Nikita Maxwell, CD(DONA)
Terry Richmond CD(DONA), CCE
Gayla Marie Stiles
Aaron Stiles, LMT


Schedule: There will be four Saturday afternoon classes, one Sunday afternoon class, and one Friday evening class with Deb and Nikita. The class observations, assisting in class, attendance of Childbirth Education class, Partner Yoga and Massage workshop, teaching final class and written exam will need to be finished within the 3 month teacher training.


Dates for classroom time with Deb and Nikita:

***SPRING 2010 DATES***

March 27th 1:30-6:30 (Saturday)
April 11 2-7pm (Sunday)
April 24 1:30-6:30 (Saturday)
May 8 1:30-6:30 (Saturday)
May 23rd 4-6:15 (Sunday) *1+1=3 Workshop
May 22 1:30-6:30 (Saturday)
June 4th 5:30-8:30 (Friday)

Teacher Trainees are also required to attend one of the Childbirth Education Weekend Intensive, optional class times are:

April 10th and 11th
April 17th and 18th
May 1st and 2nd
May 15th and 16th

Upon successful completion, teacher trainees will be certified to teach PYC yoga and be considered for the PYC teaching staff

Pre-requisite: Applicants MUST already have completed a 200 hour yoga teacher training. Teacher Trainees are expected to already have obtained the knowledge of how to sequence a basic hatha yoga class, an understanding of alignment and be able to proficiently explain it, properly apply hand on adjustments and comfortably take the seat of a teacher. Please do not apply if you have not completed a 200 hour training.


Cost: $1025

Deadline for upcoming training is March 1, 2010

Tuition and Refund Policy

* Full payment is due as indicated before the first day of the training.
* A non-refundable deposit of $250 is required to hold your space in the program. The balance is due according to the tuition policy.
* We accept cash, checks, Visa or MasterCard.
* We charge a $25 returned check fee.
* Make checks payable to: Prenatal Yoga Center.
* Refunds are available up to three weeks before the training begins minus a $200 handling fee. After this time no refund or credit will be given if you decide not to attend.
* Once the training begins and you decide not to continue, no refund or credit will be given.
* All fees and schedules are subject to change without notice.


CEU - Continued Education Units- For Yoga Alliance Currently Yoga Alliance does not have a standard prenatal yoga teacher training guideline, just the 200 and 500 hr Standards. However, upon successfully completing the PYC Teacher Training, 35 hours can be applied to CEUs.

Application: If you are interested in applying to the program, please send an e-mail to info@prenatalyogacenter.com with 'Teacher Training' as the subject. We will send you an application. You will be considered for admission into the program when we receive a completed application and one letter of recommendation from a yoga teacher.

PYC Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training Two Weekend Intensive in Jacksonville,Florida!

April 16 – 18th :: 9:00AM – 5:00PM
May 14 – 16th :: 8:00AM – 5:00PM

Yoga Ananda A Center for Yoga and Wellness
www.yogaanandastudio.com
4150 & 4154 Herschel Street, Jacksonville, FL 32210

For More Information Contact Melissa Johnson, mel@yogaanandastudio.com
904.680.7344