40 hour Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training

A comprehensive look at theory and practice of teaching Pregnancy Yoga. Accredited with 40 YACEP hours.

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Course Inclusions

90+ Page Manual

Available as a digital download which you will use alongside your video content.
On Demand Video Content

Video lectures, yoga classes and audio resources. Non-contact hours for assignments, quizzes and reading material.
1 on 1 Instructor Feedback

After you have submitted your assignments, you will have a feedback session with your instructor to answer any additional questions you may have.

Course curriculum

1. About this Training (5:56)
  FREE PREVIEW
2. Introduction to Pregnancy Yoga (32:23)
3. How to approach the classes... (1:48)
4. Feel Good Flow - Pregnancy Class for all Trimesters (40:44)
  FREE PREVIEW
1. Hormonal Changes (7:23)
2. Physical and Physiological Changes (8:02)
3. Understanding the Core (14:29)
4. Core Progressions (13:57)
5. Understanding your Pelvic Floor (10:51)
6. Pelvic Floor Practical (14:08)
7. Poses for Pelvic Floor Relaxation (7:14)
8. 45min Strong Flow Class (45:27)
9. Podcast: PilatesElephants Ab curls are safe during pregnancy, live podcast with Raphael Bender (1:04:00)
1. Lower Back Pain and Sciatica (13:50)
2. 40min Flow for the Spine (40:38)
3. Pubic Pain and Round Ligament Pain (8:56)
4. Pelvis Friendly Class (20:21)
5. Banded Yoga Class (29:37)
6. Wrist Pain (6:37)
7. Lying on your Back (4:39)
1. The First Trimester (25:03)
2. The Second Trimester (26:19)
3. The Third Trimester (22:13)
4. Hip Joint Movements (28:56)
5. Tuning in to Changes Yoga Class (33:47)
1. Myths and Misconceptions (33:18)
2. Podcast: PhysioNetwork Best Current advice for exercise during pregnancy with Emma Brockwell (15:58)
3. Pregnancy Vinyasa Flow (59:05)
4. Podcast Pilates Elephants: Prenatal Pilates is just Pilates, with Hailey Hawkins and Raphael Bender (1:22:02)
1. Sun Salutations (9:21)
2. Stepping Forward + Downward Dog and Plank (11:37)
3. Kneeling Poses (26:51)
4. Standing Poses (17:29)
5. Balancing Poses (14:06)
6. Floor-based Poses (19:38)
7. Supine Poses (14:04)
8. Balance Pregnancy Yoga Class (45:22)
1. Restorative Yoga Lecture (32:16)
2. Restorative Yoga Poses (41:51)
3. Prenatal Restorative Class (59:40)
1. Standing Wall Poses + Sun Salutations (22:29)
2. Floor-based Wall Poses (12:23)
3. Wall Pregnancy Yoga Class (48:12)
1. Big Ball Yoga Poses (30:58)
2. Big Ball Yoga Class (42:12)
1. Seated Chair Poses (20:32)
2. Chair Sun Salutation Variations (6:42)
3. Standing Chair Poses (10:46)
4. Balancing Chair Yoga Poses (10:41)
5. Floor-based Chair Poses (10:47)
6. Standing Chair Yoga Class (25:09)
7. Pregnancy Chair Yoga Class (48:56)
1. Sequencing (24:09)
2. Sneaky Strength Yoga Class (35:03)
1. Teaching Skills (35:41)
2. Gentle Relaxing Class with Bolster (28:26)
1. Introduction to the 4th Trimester (20:43)
2. Guidelines for Exercise Postpartum (9:21)
3. Returning to Yoga (12:11)
4. Phase 1: Reconnection (18:31)
5. 1.1 Reconnection: 30min Postpartum Practice (29:11)
6. 1.2 Reconnection: 10min Upper Body Couch Yoga Practice (9:28)
7. Rebuilding (16:41)
8. 2.1 Rebuilding: 20min Yoga Practice (23:19)
9. 2.2. Rebuilding: 20min Yoga Practice (23:04)
10. 2.3 Rebuilding: 30min Yoga Practice (29:28)
11. Podcast: PhysioNetwork: Understanding the postpartum journey with Grainne Donnelly (18:28)
12. Transition (15:28)
1. Breathwork Lecture (27:49)
2. Breathwork Practice (26:42)
1. Meditation and Mindfulness Lecture (27:02)
2. Connection Meditation (15:09)
3. Fear Releasing Meditation (14:29)
4. Affirmation Meditation (10:01)
5. Yoga Nidra in Nature (24:41)
1. Scope of Practice (31:58)
2. Practical Tools (17:51)
1. 60min Pregnancy Vinyasa Yoga Class (57:36)
2. 30min Hip and Pelvis Mobility Flow Class (34:39)
3. 60min Dynamic Dancer Class (1:00:00)
4. 45min Unwind Pregnancy Yoga Class (47:17)
1. Closing off...
2. Pregnancy Yoga Training Assessment Quiz
3. Sequencing Assignment
4. Feedback Survey

About this course

85 lessons
30 hours of video content
4 hours of audio content
100% Online and Self-Paced

Paying in other currencies

Rands

South African Rand Rate R4500. Payment plan R1500 deposit followed by 3 instalments of R1000 after 30, 60 and 90 days
Pounds

£250 via PayPal. Payment Plan Option: £80 deposit followed by 3 instalments of £60 after 30, 60 and 90 days.
Euros

€280 via PayPal. Payment Plan Option: €100 deposit followed by 3 instalments of €60 after 30, 60 and 90 days.

Accreditation

This training offers 40 YACEP Hours for existing Yoga Teachers Yoga Alliance YACEP Hours: Non-Contact 15TTP, 15TM, 5AP, 5YPLE

Your Instructors

Occupational Therapist, E-RYT500, YACEP Tarryn James Thomson

Tarryn James is an Occupational Therapist and 500hour Advanced Yoga Teacher. She was drawn to the practice of yoga during her studies and completed her first 200hour Yoga Teacher Training in 2016, after graduating from the University of Pretoria in 2015. She has since completed her 500hour Yoga Teacher Training as well as shorter trainings in Yin, Restorative, Pregnancy and Aerial Yoga. Tarryn is passionate about creating courses that support yoga teachers continuous development. She strives to make courses fun, interesting and accessible to teachers.

Physiotherapist, Pre-and Postnatal exercise Jemma-Rae James

Jemma is a Physiotherapist focussed in Sports and Musculoskeletal conditions, with a special interest in Women's Health. She completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree at Tuks followed by two post-graduate qualifications in Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. She has worked in private practice for over 10 years and has gained valuable international working experience in a number of countries (South Africa, Scotland, England, New Zealand and Australia). Jemma is also qualified in reformer pilates and pre-and postnatal exercise. Her passion for the human body, international working experience and personal love for people drive her every day to challenge the gaps in society such as that about exercising during pregnancy. Jemma's passion for exercise and movement extends beyond the workplace where she regularly participates and competes in endurance multi-sport events. Making her someone well equipped to understand the importance of a balanced movement regime.