Yoga Center Madrid
Course: How to teach Yoga to Pregnant Women
Code: EM-III
Dates:14/10/2017 - 10/12/2017
Level: III
Format: Weekend
Hours: 34
Language: Spanish
Where: Yoga Center
Course starting time: 09:30
Course Content
Who is this course for?
This course is aimed at Yoga teachers who want to know how to teach pregnant students and children. In both cases the therapeutic benefits of Yoga are accepted, but the instruction must be adjusted to their specific needs.
Why Yoga for Pregnancy
- Childbirth is a profound rite of transition.
- Preparing for birth is an act of self-discovery.
- Pain is an inevitable part of childbirth.
- If you regularly practice techniques to aid delivery, you will be better able to handle childbirth.
- Women have the right to to choose where and how to deliver.
- The future father is assists greatly when he gives moral support and affection.
- For parents, pregnancy, birth and postpartum are times of learning.
- Preparing for birth is also preparing to be parents.
Course Objectives
- Study of the key issues that govern pregnancy.
- Most common problems presented by students in this stage.
- Solutions to these problems.
- How to teach the correct postures and how to adjust them.
- How to identify the limitations of students while performing the postures.
- Learn the specific adaptations for each posture.
- Contraindications - (why certain poses may be inappropriate with pregnant women).
- Adjustments, substitutions or aids that are used in classes.

Training content:
Pregnancy
- How to teach a class for pregnant women.
- The first class approach to pregnancy.
- Structure of the classes. Design.
- Breathing techniques.
- Warm ups.
- Teaching guide: Rhythm of the class, vocabulary, humor, repetition of instructions.
- Relaxation and visualization.
Course Schedule:
The course consists of 34 contact hours spread over 3 weekends, according to the following schedule:
Saturday 09:30 - 13:30 / 15:00 - 18:00
Sundays from 09:30 to 13:30
Teachers
The course will be directed by the following senior trainers.
Dates
- October: 14 - 15
- November: 25 - 26
- December: 09 - 10
Course Prices
Instalments. Deposit after August 31, 2017
Total due: 624 €
Non-refundable deposit: 75 €
3 Instalments: 183 €.
Instalments. Deposit before August 31, 2017
Total due: 588 €
Non-refundable deposit: 75 €
3 Instalments: 171 €.
Payment in Full
Payment in full. After August 31, 2017 Total due: 576 € Deposit: 75 € Non-refundable deposit.
Payment in full. Before August 31, 2017 Total due: 557 € Deposit: 75 € Non-refundable deposit.
Course Reservations
If you wish to reserve a place please send the deposit amount early. The deposit is not refundable.
To take advantage of the favourable prices, full payment must be received before the cut off date.
Amounts can be paid by cash, money order, credit card or bank transfer to:
Yoga Center, S.L.
Account number: ES 06 2100 1417 16 0200283014
Note: On the bank transfer you must indicate your name and the course that you are taking.
To Register Now for the Pregnancy Yoga Module only
You can download a registration form pdf. After printing it out you can fill it in and then mail it in or fax it to 911850398 with your deposit to reserve your place on the course.
Certificates accredited by A.I.P.Y.S.
Certificate of Attendance
At the end of the three modules we shall issue a Certificate of Attendance. To Obtain this Certificate you will be expected to successfully attend the established programs for the specific module.
Accreditation
All our courses are recognized and accredited by the International Association of Yoga Teachers Sananda AIPYS that establishes and maintains the criteria of the international yoga community.
A.I.P.Y.S is a founding member of E.F.Y.T.A. (European Federation of Yoga Teachers Associations).
Note
We reserve the right to make changes to any of the above without further notice.