12-day 100-hour Prenatala and Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India

Empowering Yoga Teacher Training India
To be a mother and give birth to new soul is great gift of the nature. This course is created by female gynecologist and yoga masters to prepare a woman's body for soft and stressless delivery, to remove mental tensions and gently recover after delivery. You will learn anatomy of female body with the main focus on delivery, fetus and postnatal changes, and also will learn which asana, pranayama, meditation, and mantra to be used before, during delivery, and after delivery. You will understand how to prepare female body for successful conception.
Highlights
Daily yoga posture (asana) classes
Daily pranayama and guided meditation sessions
Comprehensive teaching methodology and the study material
Study anatomy, physiology, and pathology of pregnancy and delivery process
Go on an excursion trip to Himalaya and enjoy an Ayurvedic massage
Daily yogic meals, detox beverages, and herbal tea
Certification to register with Yoga Alliance
14 nights accommodation

Level
Beginner
Halfway through
Advanced

Yoga styles
Nidra
14 instruction days in the
English

The organizer speaks: French, German, Hindi, Russian, Sanskrit, English
The maximum group size is 12

Airport transfer available:
Dehradun Airport (US $ 25 per person)
Airport transfer available:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (US $ 70 per person)
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Accommodation
Check-in time:
1:00 pm
Check-out time:
12:00

Facilities
Health club
Spa
Steam room
Public areas with air-conditioning
Rooms with air-conditioning
Dining area

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Starting from January 1st, 2019, Vedansha are happy to offer absolutely great accommodation at reasonable price. Located in Tapovan, far from noisy streets and crowd in a newly built building, they offer single, shared twin, shared double, family suite and comfortable dormitory rooms. This type of accommodation will help you to relax and concentrate on your priorities of training.

There are a total of 12 air-conditioned and 4 non-air-conditioned rooms. Most of the rooms have a wonderful view on Himalayan Mountains. Each room has a big private bathroom and equipped with the following facilities:

Free Wi-Fi
Hot water
Heater during the cold season
Air conditioned
TV
Security
Clean towels, bed sheets, pillow & bed covers and blankets
Toilet paper
Free filtered water
Inverter and generator in case of light off
Vedansha also provide car parking and restaurant area.

Please note that sometimes the power goes off in the whole Rishikesh city area. During these moments, you will have light, air condition, Wi-Fi in your rooms because of the special electricity generator.

Guests will have the choice to stay at Vedansha's retreat center or the hotel. If guests book in the hotel, the classes will be held in Ashram (500 metres from Hotel). Vedansha provides free transportation till there and back. If you book a stay in retreat center, your classes will take place at the same place and Ashram nearby.

Programma
Certifications
Students who complete their subsequent trainings are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®). The institute is accredited by International Yoga Alliance USA and follows its policy on sexual misconduct towards the client, that makes all their programs safe and secure for female students.

Program
The Vedansha Insitute of Vedic Sciences and Alternative Medicine is accredited by International Yoga Alliance (USA) and Alternative Medical Council Calcutta (India) provides special education in yoga for supporting the health of women during important parts of their life. After the course, students get an international valid certificate and either could help to prepare a woman for soft delivery, give a woman the possibility to enjoy her happiness or provide supporting service after delivery.

Vedansha Institute of Vedic Science and Alternative Medicine's prenatal / postnatal programs are created by their Guru Ji S.K.Pandey following international standard of International Yoga Alliance.

The program includes allopathic knowledge of women body according to trimester of pregnancy in anatomy, physiology, pathology of pregnancy and delivery process, risks in pregnancy, nutrition, the post-delivery process combined with special yogic / Ayurvedic methods of supporting like asana, yoga philosophy, pranayama, meditation, naturopathy, mantra, Ayurveda, and astrology. You will also get get important information about your aura problems (chakra imbalance), suggestions of special Vedic practices and herbs.

Pre-requisites
200-hour certificate of yoga teacher training under any accredited institute by International Yoga Alliance school or equal document to prove your skills
This course is designed for people who are already certified yoga teachers, and therefore posses knowledge of yoga postures, yoga philosophy, and pranayama
There will not be extra time spent teaching basic materials. It is assumed that students will already possess this knowledge.
This course is also suitable for health care profesionals, psychologists, all who works with pregnant women or simply for all who wants to support women in pre, post, and intranatal period
Non yoga teachers will not be certified to teach prenatal yoga. You will, however, receive a certificate indicating that you have completed this training course.
Your interest to learn Vedic science
Successful pre-payment
In their own interest individuals with disabilities or ailments are advised to refrain from applying
Pregnant women need a medical authorization permitting them to practice yoga from their own country with translation in English
Any candidate found unfit after the commencement of the course will not be permitted to continue the training and a refund of fees and other charges will not be admissible. -Assessment
Give yoga class to your peers under control of the teacher
A written test in yoga philosophy, yoga anatomy, therapy, Ayurveda, teaching methodology, pranayama and meditation
A correct alignment of some asanas, pranayama, mantra and performance of steadiness
Teaching standard includes:
Understanding the yoga teacher’s relationship with healthcare professionals
Knowing when to suggest that the student consult a health care professional regarding pregnancy issues
Understanding of psychological considerations during pregnancy and how to differentiate between high-risk and non-high-risk pregnancy
Includes yoga techniques specialized to the needs of the pregnant woman, including practice and teaching skills for trimester-specific yoga techniques. Techniques include alignment for the expectant mother, appropriate yoga techniques for each trimester, how to practice yoga techniques safely and relaxation, and stress management techniques
Includes design of lesson plans for the beginning and/or advanced student during each trimester, and human anatomy and physiology (both physical and subtle body) related specifically to considerations during pregnancy. Topics include an overview of what is normal anatomy and physiology during pregnancy, how organs function during pregnancy, an overview of the complications, including miscarriage, premature labor, hypertension, preeclampsia and body mechanics.
Includes traditional yoga philosophy as it may apply to lifestyle and well-being during pregnancy
Yoga philosophical aspects
Human life; meaning and aim of life
Pregnancy and birth in yogic tradition
Introduction of Patanjali’s yoga-sutra
Panch-Klesha (five causes of pain and miseries)
Yama, niyama (social and personal rules and regulations), asana (physical posture), pranayama (breathing techniques), pratyahara (withdrawal of the mind from the senses), dharna (concentration), dhayan (meditation), and samadhi (self-realization) related with pregnancy
Conception from a yogic point of view
Astrology and conception
Delivery in yoga and Ayurveda
Ayurvedic healthcare before and after birth
Childcare in Ayurveda
Prenatal / postnatal yoga practical aspects
Asana special adapted according to the particular trimester of pregnancy
Bending postures
Twisting
Relaxation poses
Standing postures
Sitting postures
Supine postures
Strech postures
Surya - namaskara
Meditation asana
Hip opening poses
Partner yoga postures
Pranayama and mudras
Types of breathing during pregnancy and delivery
Pranayama techniques and performance during pregnancy and delivery (Neti, Kapalabhati, Nadi Shodana, Sitakari, Bhramari etc)
The pranic body
Parana and lifestyle
Breath, health, and pranayama
Breathing and lifespan
Kriyas (body cleansing methods) special techniques in pregnancy
Meditation
Meditation practice during pregnancy (Om meditation, Trataka, yoga Nidra, mantra, nada, etc.)
Mantra -Basic mantras, Gods of birth, death, care and protection, puja ceremonies, anatomy and physiology
Introduction to the muscular and skeletal system of the pregnant women, their function during pregnancy and delivery
Physiology of normal and pathological pregnancy
Common disorders during the pregnancy
Physiology of normal and pathological delivery process
Common disorders during delivery
Physiology of postnatal period and possible complications
Body-mind connection during pregnancy
Ayurveda
Essential herbs & nutrition for pregnancy and postnatal period
Teaching methodology
Teaching standard of preparation of your own class with attention to pregnancy following body-mind concept
Sample daily schedule
06:00 - 06:30 Wake up and cleansing
06:30 - 07:00 Shatkriya and herbal tea. yogic cleansing with Jala neti (special techniques of nose cleansing) and Pooja (mantra recitation & fire ceremony purification)
07:00 - 08:30 Hatha Yoga
08:30 - 09:30 Pranayama: breathing exercises
09:30 - 10:30 Breakfast: special yogic menu
10:30 - 11:30 Yoga philosophy
11:30 - 12:30 Mantra
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
15:00 - 16:00 Anatomy of female body and child
16:00 - 17:30 Asana practical class
17:30 - 18:30 Yoga Nidra / guided meditation - guided relaxation practice, meditation and concentration
18:30 - 19:30 Dinner
19:30 - 22:00 Free time
22:00 - 06:00 Sleep
Please note that timetable can be changed during the teaching process.

Excursies
During the course, according to weather, road conditions, and amount of students, Vedansha will offer different types of excursions in Himalaya and Rishikesh including visit a spiritual temple in Himalaya, meditation in a cave under the guidance of an experienced teacher, visit Ganga aarti, waterfalls, and Beatles Ashram. Sometimes excursion can be changed or replaced with an equal offer if the conditions of weather or any other issue took place.