Empower pregnant women in a supportive group atmosphere with safe and competent pregnancy yoga classes.
In addition to safe and effective practice, learn to help pregnant women through their individual journeys. Learn to teach tailored individual classes and group sessions that foster a supportive atmosphere in which long lasting friendships may blossom among mothers to be.
Birthlight has been a pioneer course provider in Yoga for Pregnancy and Birth since the 1990s. Perinatal Yoga Teacher Training designed by one of Europe’s most profound experts in the field of women’s health, birth and birthing issues – Francoise Freedman.
Yoga for Pregnancy and Birth is taught as an experiential journey from conception to labour and the early postpartum period. The course imparts practices that enhance well-being at each stage of pregnancy
All practices are taught with relevant anatomy and physiology of pregnancy and labour in an integrated way. Theory is never separated from practice but always blended for a deeper understanding of the beneficial effects of yoga in each trimester
Birthlight Online Training Resources:
As part of this course, and if you want to graduate with a teaching certificate, you are requested to join Birthlights’ training resource area. This is a rich resource for your on-demand learning where you will be able to access a lot of recordings of the practices taught on the training to help you remember and review the the teaching points, benefits and variations. There are also quizzes, sample lesson plans, articles and links to further your education, access to the recordings from the zoom online part of your course and downloadable forms to complete your coursework.
You will be invited to join once enrolled, the fee is approx €50.
Be prepared for the course by working on the Pre-reading and thinking. And by planning the case studies by looking for a venue and a group of pregnant women and the class observation (check the list of qualified teachers near you on our website)
Studying
A very comprehensive manual given at the start of the course
Resources available via the Birthlight training resources website.
Students get support from their tutor and fellow students via online groups and will have access to a dedicated members training website (learning resources, business and marketing resources, film clips, latest research).
Assessment
Part 1 is tutor assessed by means of a practical. Part 2 is tutor- assessed.
During the home study that follows the course, coursework consists of a worksheet including an essay (2000 words) and 10 questions, two case-studies, four class observations and a review. The aim is to develop your teaching skills and gain confidence for the best delivery of your classes.
Course attendance requirement
Students must attend the courses in full in order to get the qualification. If a student misses more than 2 hours of the course, then the certification cannot be granted and arrangements will need to be discussed and agreed in order to complete.
Qualification
The Perinatal Yoga Diploma is awarded after assessment of coursework and a final practical on the Part 2 course.
Full program
Successful completion of Part 1 and 2 Perinatal Yoga plus Postnatal Yoga together including the coursework create a comprehensive training of 8 days that satisfy the requirements to register as a Yoga Alliance UK Professionals Prenatal Yoga Teacher.
Accreditation
Register as a Yoga Alliance Professionals (UK) Prenatal teacher when adding the Birthlight Postnatal Yoga module (2-days) to this course.
On successful completion of the training, teachers will be able to list their classes on the Birthlight website.
List of benefits for your clients when teaching a Birthlight class
Includes flowing sequences originally designed for pregnancy, birth and beyond.
Not just focused on birth, but also on the enjoyment of pregnancy all the way through to labour and beyond..
Combines movement, breath, relaxation and postural awareness.
Effective birth preparation.
Supports pregnant women with common ailments such as backache and pelvic pain.
Gives women the opportunity to connect with their baby and encourages prenatal bonding.
Prepares the body and mind for labour and birth with a range of stretches, positions, movements, breathing, sound and relaxation techniques.
Supports each group of mothers-to-be with individual and group attention.
Creates circles of friendship and support.
This video is about what you can expect of the Pregnancy Teacher Training. At Yoga Moves, Studio Vandaan provides pregnant women of prenatal yoga classes. Studio Vandaan specializes in relaxation and movement before, during and after pregnancy, with fertility, prenatal and postnatal yoga. They offer you small scale and personal yoga classes, workshops, courses and retreats at Yoga Moves locations.
DATES: PART 1 Pre-session Online: Saturday, 6 May 2023 9.30am-15.30 Dutch time with short breaks & 30 mins for lunch
In Studio: Thursday–Saturday | 11–13 May 2023 Times: 11.30 - 19.00 Location: Yoga Moves Studio Fly | Croeselaan 209, Utrecht
PART 2 In studio: Thursday-Friday 9-10 November 2023 Times: 11.30 - 19.00 Location: Yoga Moves Studio Fly | Croeselaan 209, Utrecht
PRICE(VAT is included): Part 1 & 2: €945
Not included: is your membership that gives you access to Birthlights’ Online learning portal. Cost is approx €50.
If you can only follow part 1 the price is €699 (inclusive Vat). Email us if you want this option.
If you cannot make part 2 for any reason, the change fee is €95 and can be followed in the next round. Please inform us at least a minimum of 4 weeks notice.
Kirsteen Ruffell began her own Yoga practice by chance in 1990 and she’s been enjoying it ever since. Apart from Pre & Post Natal Yoga & Baby Yoga with Birthlight she also has a background of training in Hatha & Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga and she has been teaching since 1998. She finds it a great joy that Yoga can bring such benefit during pregnancy, birth and beyond, not just to Mum and baby but to partners, siblings and all the family.
