Accommodating Pregnant & Postnatal Students into Your Yoga Classes CPDJames Syme2024-08-14T15:39:41+01:00

Accommodating Pre & Post Natal Students in Your General Classes

Certified 16-hour Online Workshop:

Sat 15th February, 2024 9:00 – 17:00 BST

Sun 16th February, 2024 9:00 – 17:00 BST

This training is recorded for all participants. There will also be a supportive online community for you where Nadia will be available to answer your questions and where she will be supplying additional support material. Course participants will also receive a copy of the slide presentation as well as a prenatal and postnatal health application form template.

Cost: £180

Booking Link: HERE

This 2-day online pregnant & postnatal training has been designed for all yoga and pilates teachers, to give a strong skill set for understanding how to accommodate pregnancy and postnatal women in your general classes.

This training will not equip or certify you to offer pregnancy or postnatal yoga classes. It gives you the knowledge and confidence to welcome and maintain pregnant and postnatal students safely in your general classes.

This CPD, previously focusing only on pregnancy, has now been extended to include postnatal rehabilitation into general class settings as well.

In the Prenatal component on day 1, you will:

The key physiological and hormonal changes in the first, second & third trimester and how they affect yoga practice
Key contraindications and challenges in each trimester of pregnancy
Pranayama through the lens of pregnancy
Common pregnancy ailments and how to spot, support and refer on when necessary
Use of language in accommodating pregnancy
Before and after care for your pregnant student
Health form considerations
You will explore a range of intelligent and creative modifications to offer your pregnant students that are suitable for the stage of pregnancy they are at whether 1st, 2nd or 3rd trimester.

In the Postnatal component on day 2, you will:

Discover some of the key structural issues experienced by postnatal women returning to practice after childbirth or postnatal /baby yoga. These issues can include: weak pelvic floor, recovering scar tissue and ongoing prolapse issues alongside structural instability, back and shoulder pain and fatigue.
Learn how these conditions can impact their practice and wellbeing and discover intelligent ways to modify and support them within the context of a general yoga class.
Learn the modifications in general yoga practice required for caesarean recovery.
Learn how to assess and refer (if necessary) diastastis recti – and discover what postures and practices exacerbate the condition and conversely which support it.
Learn how to gradually and steadily guide your postnatal student to increasing strength and vitality at a pace that reflects her needs.

Ultimately this 2-day immersion is about equipping you with the knowledge and understanding to hold pregnant and postnatal students in your general yoga classes with care and confidence so that they, in turn, feel seen, supported and can thrive.

Course Certification

Your success in completing the Accommodating Pregnancy In a General Class training will be celebrated with a certificate recognised by major yoga organisations including YAP & BWY. Contact hours: 16

Useful Reading: Please find the link to my Yoga Teachers Forum Blog Article “7 things to know before accepting pregnant students”

Feedback from Accommodating Pregnancy Safely in a General Class

“Fantastic training. The teacher was clear , precise and explained the information so that it could be easily used in a class environment. Highly recommend this course for those who want a little more confidence if yoga students become pregnant.”

Corinne Bethell, Attendee, Incorporating Pregnancy Yoga Into a General Class

“Fabulous amount of details. Thanks!” S.B

“Thank you so much Nadia, amazing! Incredibly useful!” F.C

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HM

I feel privileged and so very lucky to have been able to bring her into the world that way, so thank you for your part in that.

I would recommend your course as my number one top tip to any pregnant mother! I originally joined the course due to the fear I had surrounding giving birth. Learning mindfulness was absolutely amazing at calming my mind during pregnancy and having an opportunity to discuss the “fear” during our sessions was very reassuring. However the course opened my eyes to so much more than I had anticipated and made me feel very empowered when making decisions about the birth of my daughter – which turned out to be very medical and far from my “natural” birth plan!

JM

I would absolutely recommend this course. I have gained vital mental preparation for birth and beyond which I am not sure how else I would have got. I am now excited rather than fearful about the whole thing. And I have learned Meditation and Mindfulness which I love!

Georgina Sims-Stirling

It was absolutely fantastic and I only wish we could all meet every week with you and even after all our births too. Everything I learnt on the course has been and will continue to be a huge support also throughout my pregnancy and beyond. However, even more so, the support from our little group of girls, it is invaluable and I cannot thank you enough for that.

Nadia’s mindful birthing course was fantastic. I can’t recommend it enough! After a traumatic first birth it enabled me to put my fears to one side and have an amazing birth experience second time round. A huge thank you!

Zoe Attenborough

An excellent course. I had a very traumatic first birth. This course with Nadia and the groups support has made me feel confident I can and will have a positive birth experience second time around. It was extremely informative and empowering. Its literally changed my mindset and made me feel able to have a natural and positive birth experience . can’t thank you enough as I genuinely did not think this was possible.

I can’t thank Nadia enough for introducing me to mindfulness, not only did I use it every step of the way during labour, but it has helped me in other aspects of my life and especially now with a new baby!”

Natasha

Nadias Mindful Birthing Course felt like a calming, safe haven during my pregnancy. I learnt invaluable calming techniques which saw me through my labour and I use now with my baby on those more fretful days!

Anon

I feel privileged and so very lucky to have been able to bring her into the world that way, so thank you for your part in that.

AM

“I wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the help and advice you gave us. Not only did it help enormously thorough labour (and even now), but I have made such a great group of friends through our meetings who have been a great support, and now this little bundle of joy is more than I could ever have wished for!

Fran Conglio

Very satisfied. A very positive experience

A hugely satisfying course – much marathon anticipated. Have gained overall insight, empowerment and learned how to control anxiety and fear..

Jo Hanks

I participated in Nadia’s pregnancy yoga and her Mindful birthing course. I could not have wished for a better group of Mother’s to spend this journey with, Nadia guided us through so many varied aspects of birth and motherhood and it was so incredible to use her experience during my birth and now in my mothering journey. Nadia has taught me so much and I am so grateful to her for inspiring me and sharing her knowledge. I cannot recommend Nadia’s yoga and mindful birthing course more highly.

Anon

It really is a unique course and so powerful in preparing your mind for birth.

Bea Pascual

Amazing course, fantastic preparation for birth and beyond. You’ll be able to face birth confidently. Can’t recommend it enough. And as an extra bonus, you get to meet like-minded local mums to be!