Yoga Alliance Registered 85-hour

Pre-Natal Yoga Teacher Training

April 2023

 

Learn mindful, evidence-based yoga practices for pregnancy, birth and beyond. Nicky Poole is a highly sought after Pre- and Post- Natal specialist in Toronto who facilitates trainings that weave together science and soul. This training is essential for any yoga teacher or movement specialist who wants to learn how to hold space for pregnant folks in a compassionate and educated way. Upon full completion of the program, registered yoga teachers can certify as a Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher with the Yoga Alliance.

“Nicky’s Pre/Post Natal course is like the MythBusters on pregnancy and birth! Learn truth about the experience to be able to teach empathetically and with authenticity.”
— Becki C, 2018
“This course encouraged ‘outside the box’ thinking with modifications that lend themeselves toward more inclusive yoga classes. ”
— BVZ 2018
“Nicky is an incredible teacher who has designed an essential course for any teacher looking to teach to the variety of students out there (not just pre- and post-natal, but everyone!) I felt confident enough to start offering classes soon after I’d completed the training. You don’t want to miss this! ”
— Sarah 2018

One 50% scholarship is available for a student who is part of a historically under-represented community in yoga land. Written application is due September 10th. Recipient will be notified by September 15th. Please email Nicky to apply

 

What you will learn

  • Learn to teach three balanced prenatal sequences

  • Learn to teach three sun salutations for pregnancy

  • Learn to teach restorative postures for pregnancy

  • Learn how to adapt yoga postures for the different trimesters of pregnancy and for differently abled bodies

  • Learn to deliver guided meditation, and yoga nidra specifically for birthing folks

  • Create, refine and deliver your own unique prenatal yoga sequences

  • Teach prenatal yoga classes with extensive feedback

  • Learn anatomy and physiology related to pregnancy including the changes to the musculoskeletal, endocrine, respiratory systems

  • Understand the pelvic floor and diastasis recti (theory and embodied practice)

  • Learn breath techniques to support pregnancy (theory and embodied practice)

  • Understand high risk pregnancy and contraindications

  • Understand the stages of labour and how birth works

  • Refine teaching skills: verbal cueing, sequencing, assists, holding space

  • Learn about maternal mental health issues

  • Learn gender-affirming language for pregnancy

  • Understand variations in access to birth preparation and birth support and how they impact birth outcomes

  • Study yoga philosophy focussing on the many manifestations of Shakti

  • Understand the history of birth through the ages and across cultures through an art history lens

  • Live Q and A with a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist, Licensed Massage Provider, Birth Doula, Midwife, and Business entrepreneurs

  • Observe ten prenatal yoga classes (in-person and online)

  • Self Study: complete a small informative resource for your clients, an art project or literature review (with personal mentorship and support from Nicky)

  • Gain valuable inspiration and insight through a three month unlimited yoga membership at Yogaspace.

 

Guest Faculty

Natalie Diez d’Aux (Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist, Founder Equilibrium Rehabilitation

Sabrina Flack (Birth Doula, Co-Founder Northern Birthwork Collective)

Cecily Milne (Founder Yoga Detour)

Simone Nitzan (Registered Massage Therapist, Yoga Teacher)

Nicky Poole (Yoga educator, Birth Doula)

Cynthia Rebong (Registered Midwife, Pilates and Yoga Teacher)

Christine Tsai (Pre and Post Natal Fitness Entrepreneur, Founder Fit Mama Training