ONLINE PRENATAL AND POSTNATAL PREGNANCY YOGA TEACHER TRAINING COURSE

Welcome to Upasana Yogshala’s Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training Course, a transformative journey for those who are passionate about guiding expectant and new mothers through a safe, nurturing, and empowering yoga practice. Whether you’re an aspiring yoga teacher or a current instructor looking to expand your knowledge, our comprehensive program will equip you with the skills to support and heal women during these pivotal stages of life.

Why Choose Our Course?
Pregnancy and the postnatal period are times of profound physical, emotional, and mental change. Yoga has long been known to support these transitions by providing a powerful and holistic tool to nurture the body, mind, and spirit. Our course offers in-depth training to ensure that you can teach with confidence, safety, and compassion.

Prenatal & Postnatal Care Focus: Special attention is given to the nuances of teaching safe yoga for pregnancy, as well as understanding the physical and emotional demands that follow childbirth. You will learn about pelvic floor health, postpartum recovery, and how yoga can support new mothers in rebuilding strength and flexibility.

Why Prenatal and Postnatal Care is Important:

• Physical Health:
  
  • The importance of staying active and healthy during pregnancy.
  • How postnatal care supports the body’s recovery.
• Mental Well-being:
  
  • The role of mindfulness and mental health support during and after pregnancy.
• The Role of Yoga:
  
  • How yoga can help alleviate common pregnancy discomforts.
  • The benefits of mindful movement in postnatal recovery.

Our Prenatal & Postnatal Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training Course Details:

• Prenatal Topics:
  
  • Yoga for Pregnancy: Gentle poses for strength and flexibility
  • Breathing Techniques for Stress Relief and Pain Management
  • Nutrition Tips for Expecting Mothers
  • Preparing for Labor: Mental and Physical Preparation.
  • Self-care and relaxation practices
• Postnatal Topics:
  
  • Yoga to Restore and Strengthen Post-Birth
  • Breathing and Relaxation for New Mothers.
  • Addressing Postpartum Health (physical and emotional)
  • Baby Care: Basic Techniques and Tips for New Parents
  • Connecting with Your Baby: Bonding Activities and Exercises

Prenatal Postnatal YTTC Curriculum

Theoretical Sessions:

• Understanding the purpose of human life and health throughout a woman’s life stages
• Garbha Sanskar: The practice of nurturing the unborn
• Ayurvedic approach to a healthy pregnancy
• Study of Anatomy and Physiology
• Significance of pre-conception couple yoga
• The six vital factors that influence life in the womb
• Recognizing common signs and symptoms during pregnancy
• Holistic approaches to supporting pregnant women
• Nutrition essentials during pregnancy
• Comprehensive care throughout pregnancy and postpartum
• Common challenges faced by pregnant women
• Understanding fetal difficulties during pregnancy
• Addressing urinary tract infections and their management.
• Menopause: Changes and management

Practical Sessions:

• Yoga for puberty
• Yoga practices for menstruation and related disorders
• Couple yoga sessions
• Yoga routines for the first trimester
• Yoga practices for the second trimester
• Yoga techniques for the third trimester
• Menopause-focused yoga
• Pranayama (breathing exercises)
• Yog Nidra and mantra chanting for relaxation.
• Postnatal yoga practices

Additional Classes:

• One spiritual lecture to enrich understanding
• One session on dietary guidance and nutrition

Why Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga?
Pregnancy and the postnatal period are not only physical experiences but also deeply emotional and spiritual. Yoga offers a unique opportunity to connect with the body in a way that enhances both strength and mindfulness. Prenatal yoga supports women in feeling more balanced, grounded, and prepared for childbirth, while postnatal yoga provides healing, strength, and emotional support for new mothers as they adjust to life with a newborn.

Who Can Join?

This course is ideal for:

• Aspiring yoga teachers who want to specialize in prenatal and postnatal yoga.
• Current yoga instructors looking to expand their expertise.
• Healthcare professionals, doulas, or midwives seeking to incorporate yoga into their practice.
• Expectant mothers or new mothers who wish to deepen their practice or assist others in their community.

Certification:

Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga Teacher Certification from Upasana Yogshala. This certification will empower you to teach prenatal and postnatal yoga classes, workshops, and private sessions with the knowledge, tools, and confidence needed to guide women through these important life stages.