Yoga and holistic birth support are potent therapeutic tools to empower the birthing journey from pregnancy to parenthood. This internationally recognized training program will ignite your journey to support healing and transformation during pregnancy and beyond. Sacred Birth focuses on nurturing conscious pregnancy and parenthood while addressing the medical, political and spiritual considerations of birthing.
Sacred Birth, Doula and Prenatal Yoga Training is an 85+ hour dual certificate training. This training equips yoga teachers with tools to empower and support pregnant women throughout their pregnancies and labor.
We encourage participants to explore and awaken to the radically healing potential of yoga and holistic birth support as therapeutic tools to empower the birthing journey from pregnancy to motherhood. After the completion of this course, yoga teachers will feel confident accommodating pregnant women in their regular classes, as well as be equipped to teach prenatal, couples workshops and postnatal yoga classes.
Course Curriculum
- Theme/Preparation
- Opening Circle
- Steps to Success
- Intro to Prenatal Yoga (24:33)
- Guidelines for Teaching Prenatal Yoga (26:02)
- 50 Minute Prenatal Yoga Class - Awakening Your Breath
- Fetal Development (14:43)
- Body Scan (4:41)
- Trimesters of Pregnancy (49:44)
- Prenatal Yoga Class - Yoga for The First Trimester
- Guided Visualizations
- Pregnancy Changes (19:43)
- Asana Lab: Crouching Poses
- Integration Assignment
- Quiz Time
- Theme/Preparation
- Holistic Yoga Class for General Wellbeing
- Physiology of Birth (53:20)
- Hormones of Labour
- Meditation and Mindfulness in Pregnancy and in Class (57:57)
- Stages of Labour (56:18)
- Holistic Stages of Birth (55:39)
- Role of the Yoga Teacher in Birthwork (7:33)
- The Value of Birth Support (11:33)
- Restorative (15:12)
- Asana Lab: Savasana (1:56)
- Integration Assignment
- Quiz Time
- Theme/Preparation
- History of Birth (98:08)
- Balance Postures and Wall Sequences (62:59)
- 45 Minute Prenatal Yoga Class - Wall Sequence
- Pain and Comfort Measures (56:10)
- Comfort Measures (20:15)
- Anatomy of The Pelvis (43:26)
- Gentle Practices for the Pelvic Floor (16:24)
- Asana Lab: Squats (33:53)
- 50 Minute Prenatal Yoga Flow for Tight Shoulders (48:50)
- Sample Self-Practice Meditations
- Movie time: Orgasmic Birth (85:03)
- Integration Assignment
- Theme/Preparation
- Diversity and Inclusion (92:34)
- Visualization, Affirmation, Meditation (23:28)
- Asana Lab: Supine Postures (34:43)
- Asana Lab: Supported Fish | Queen's Pose (2:32)
- Birth Plans and Preparation (11:14)
- Packing for the hospital (5:31)
- Asana Lab: Sun Salutations (39:14)
- Spinning Babies (60:19)
- 60 Minute Energizing Prenatal Yoga Flow
- Movie Time: Five Births Assisted by a Doula (85:03)
- Integration Assignment
- Theme: Resilience
- 40 Minute Prenatal Yoga Flow For All Trimesters
- Asana Lab: Seated Asanas (73:27)
- Trauma-Informed Care (81:30)
- Kundalini Prenatal Yoga Class: Fear Release (69:09)
- The Art and Language of Touch (46:19)
- Medications of Labour (39:23)
- Challenging Situations (69:01)
- 50 Minute Prenatal Yoga Flow
- Creating A Safe and Inspiring Yoga Space (8:28)
- Mudras (24:32)
- Positions for Stage 2 (12:27)
- The Peanut ball (1:50)
- Integration Assignment
- Quiz Time
- Theme/ Preparation
- Yoga Classes for Specific Pregnancy Discomforts: Sciatica & Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (63:22)
- Gentle Yoga for Your IVF Journey (3:14)
- Informed Choice - Taking back birth (72:54)
- Cesarean (27:15)
- The Ideal Birth Activity (18:53)
- Belly Mapping (18:53)
- Pranayama (23:30)
- Mantra Meditation (69:03)
- Integration Assignment
- Quiz Time
- Theme/Preparation
- Sequencing Prenatal Yoga Classes (11:28)
- Theme Weaving
- Adult Learning Theory and Curriculum Design (30:35)
- Creating a half-day Workshop (28:03)
- 45 Minute Prenatal Yoga Class for the Lower Back and Hips
- Designing a Yoga Series or Workshop (31:48)
- Class and Series Design (14:53)
- Kundalini Prenatal Yoga Class: Prana (131:51)
- Pelvic Floor: Pregnancy and Postpartum Concerns (78:20)
- Integration Assignment
- Theme / Preparation: Rebirth
- Yoga Classes for Specific Pregnancy Discomforts: Back Pain (34:38)
- Natural Remedies for Pregnancy, Labour, Birth (121:22)
- Business for Birth Workers
- Kundalini Yoga - Prenatal to Prepare for Postnatal: 70 minute class (70:53)
- Practicum Assignment (3:45)
- Closing Circle (11:11)
- Asana Practice - Kindness (22:25)
- Wellness & Stages of Recovery with Dr Aviance Rhome-Boroff (60:33)
- Warming the Mother part II
- Mudra: Opening the Lotus to Prana Shakti
- Discussion - Integrating Mindfulness Into Our Yoga Classes and Groups
- Mini Postnatal Yoga Class with Julia Forest
- Ayurveda with Dr. Sairupa Krishnamurti ND
- Pelvic Floor and Functional Movement with Julia Forest
- Regulating Emotions
- Stages of Infant Development with Michelle O'Brien PT
- Techniques for Play and Tummy Time with Laura Simmons PT (65:44)
- Yoga with Jo Verbruggen
- Infant Massage with Julia Forest
- Advanced Methodology Recap & Techniques
- Bonus: Live Sequencing & Theming Workshop Baby & Me Yoga (56:13)
- Q & A and Closing (26:46)
IN THIS COURSE YOU WILL
• Receive an internationally recognized certification in yoga teaching and leadership
• Learn the fundamentals of our holistic and interdisciplinary approach to yoga
• Discover the resources, inspiration, and community support you are seeking to create sustainable change
• Nourish your mind, body and spirit through daily yoga, meditation
• Complete a course with a renewed sense of purpose and passion, expanded community and heartfelt inspiration
WHAT’S UNIQUE ABOUT OUR APPROACH
With deep roots in Northern India, our approach blends traditional Hatha, Vinyasa and the fundamentals of therapeutic yoga to support individuals in leading joyful, empowered lives. Our alignment-based system incorporates mindfulness and traditional yogic wisdom with a modern understanding of the body. We believe yoga is for all people and create safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environments for you to discover your own potential. Our curriculum is developed around the three pillars of Mind, Body & Earth, believing that they are essential, interconnected aspects of the yogic path.
THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES
• Daily guided yoga practices
• Eligibility to qualify for doula certification with DONA International
• 85 hour Yoga Alliance Registered Prenatal Yoga Teaching Certification
IN THIS COURSE YOU WILL
• Receive an internationally recognized certification in yoga teaching and leadership
• Learn the fundamentals of our holistic and interdisciplinary approach to yoga
• Discover the resources, inspiration, and community support you are seeking to create sustainable change
• Nourish your mind, body and spirit through daily yoga, meditation
• End with a renewed sense of purpose and passion, expanded community and heartfelt inspiration
WHAT’S UNIQUE ABOUT OUR APPROACH
With deep roots in Northern India, our approach blends traditional Hatha, Vinyasa and the fundamentals of therapeutic yoga to support individuals in leading joyful, empowered lives. Our alignment-based system incorporates mindfulness and traditional yogic wisdom with a modern understanding of the body. We believe yoga is for all people and create safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environments for you to discover your own potential. Our curriculum is developed around the three pillars of Mind, Body & Earth, believing that they are essential, interconnected aspects of the yogic path.