YOGA + SACRED BIRTH

Our Sacred Birth, Prenatal Yoga Training is an 85+ hour prenatal and postnatal yoga training that provides you with mentorship and education to support pregnancy and beyond.

Yoga Alliance approved through our sister schools, this self-directed training will equip you with tools to empower and support pregnant people throughout their pregnancies and equip them with powerful practices and tools for labour which we believe is very needed in this world.

This self-directed, 9 Module training will provide you with a framework to deepen your own connection to your body, support your yoga students and launch a career in the field of birth work.

THIS TRAINING IS RECOMMENDED FOR:

• Yogis learning about perinatal health, pregnancy and conscious birthing;

• Those who are on their pregnancy journey and seeking to connect more deeply through yoga and holistic birth support

• Yoga teachers wanting to deepen their teaching skills on multiple levels;

• Educators, counsellors, midwives and healthcare professionals; and

• Anyone focused on reproductive health and embodied yoga practice

GOALS OF THIS COURSE

Yoga and holistic birth support are potent therapeutic tools to empower the birthing journey from pregnancy to parenthood.

• Teach prenatal and postnatal yoga therapeutically to support a healthy pregnancy and birth

• Learn how to safely modify postures for pregnancy, with knowledge of modifications, contraindicated and beneficial postures for each trimester

• Understand anatomy and physiology of pregnancy, including western and eastern perspectives and the effects of pregnancy on the body, mind and spirit

• Gain a thorough understanding of birthing and pregnancy

• Learn skills that are immediately applicable to all of your classes

• Be mentored by a team of experienced and passionate teachers who are leaders in the field

• Explore the landscape of Birth in all its realms: physiological, psychological, sociological, historical, political and spiritual

• Acquire knowledge and tools to heal your own birthing stories

• Discover your authentic teaching voice and uncover the unique gifts that you have to offer through class exercise, the use of imagery, sequencing, birth art and facilitator support

• Design skillful sequencing, positions for labour, asana for childbirth preparation and postnatal recommendations for recovery

• Integrate all aspects of the practice: asana, breath work (pranayama), vocal toning (mantra), relaxation, working with themes, massage and pain reduction techniques to help create a more positive and relaxed birthing experience

• Come to an embodied understanding of our innate wisdom and the miracle of birth

Students can begin via Self Study at any time.  Once your registration is processed you will begin working through our online modules, assignments, quizzes, and become a part of the Doula Canada community.

BECOMING A PRENATAL YOGA TEACHER

This course is designed for people who have already taken a 200-hour yoga training. You are welcome to take the course even if you have not yet taken your 200-hour, or if you’re planning to soon, but please keep in mind that you will only be able to register as an RPYT through Yoga Alliance if you have an approved 200-hour already. You can take this course, THEN do a 200-hour and subsequently register for RPYT.

It is also an expectation that you have an established yoga practice. Prenatal yoga is gentle and is made for all bodies, but it works best if you have some pre-established knowledge and have practised yoga before.

Please feel free to reach out to us at any time to discuss further before enrolling.