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Professional Development Learning Modules - Teaching Pregnancy Yoga
These Modules are applicable to Teachers and Students practicing any style of yoga. They provide training and development opportunities for yoga teachers who are committed to on going professional development and who wish to keep pregnant women safe in their yoga classes.
In the Pregnancy Classes we provide at the Yoga Academy we aim to:
- Assist women to better approach child birth with calm and confidence so that they are empowered to participate actively in the birth.
- Help women to experience a more comfortable and healthier pregnancy in which there would be minimum discomfort and maximum vital energy.
- Teach the pregnant women how to get their muscles in good tone as well as how to control them.
- Make sure that women understand how to develop breath control and to relax themselves at will.
- We do this in our classes by teaching a selection of easily adaptable asana and breathing techniques which women can use as conditioning throughout pregnancy.
- The learning modules offered in this course will empower the student to meet these aims in their own class environment. Keeping people safe in yoga classes has a high priority throughout the modules we teach.
Who can take these Modules?
To gain the full benefit of this module we recommend that you are either:
* A YA 200 trained Yoga teacher.
* An experienced yoga teacher of 3 years with references.
* An experienced yoga practitioner, with advanced knowledge of anatomy or qualifications in other areas of healthier, naturopath, nursing etc.
To gain the most benefit from these courses it is suggested that participants have a consistent and well-developed asana practice of 5 -10 hrs a week
About the Learning Modules
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All modules are facilitated by a trained Yoga teacher with the intention of applying the learning directly to the practice of hatha yoga. For each module targeted study material is backed by on-site classroom time that includes: * Multimedia presentations on the topics covered * Reference to skeletal models (where appropriate) * Rich discussion based on student participation * Practical investigation on the “yoga mat” |
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All on site modules are designed to be hands on and fun experiences. We all learn better when we do, and when we enjoy what we do!
The Learning Modules
This is a part time training program comprised of:
* Pregnancy Yoga Theory
This module explores the benefits
of Yoga during pregnancy, issues specific to the pregnant
body including body mechanics and has a key focus on keeping
mother and baby safe.
* Pregnancy
Yoga Practical
This module provides the trainee teacher with the knowledge
to present two one hour teaching programmes specifically
focused on the needs of the pregnant woman.
* The practicum
(i.e. demonstration of skills learned)
A sub-set of the practical component of the teaching pregnancy
professional development module, the practicum is where
the trainee attends 5 one hour pregnancy classes taught
by a Yoga Academy tutor. The trainee will:
• observe in class one
• adjust and guide class participants in classes two and
three
• teach two poses (as well as adjust and guide) in classes
four and five.
These 5 Practicum Classes can be done either once or twice a week - depending on the trainees own schedule.
Dates and times 2011
Dates and times of the course are detailed below:
* Week end one: Saturday and Sunday Oct 1st and 2nd 9am-12 pm and 1.15pm-5.15pm.
* Week end two: Saturday and Sunday Oct 15th and 16th, 9am-12 pm and 1.15pm-5.15pm.
* Practicum: between Oct 18th –Nov 28th - as scheduled by tutor with trainees input.
Note total expected time commitment = 40 hours (plus self directed study see below).
Self Directed Study Commitment
Between attending weekend one and weekend two the trainee is expected to practice teaching the three Pregnancy Class Programs (it is suggested that the trainees buddy up, meet for two hours once a week, and practice teaching the programs to each other).
Students will also benefit from a committed yoga practice that enables exploration of the module content “on the mat”
The Learning Environment
All classes are taught at the Yoga Academy, for more information see our Facilities page.
All learning modules are conducted by a trained yoga teacher who both teaches and acts as the group facilitator.
A Maximum Class Size for these modules is set at 20 per teacher to ensure that each student receives individual attention
Attendance
Requirement To pass the course 80% attendance at the on site pregnancy module theory and practicum sessions is required.
Assessment Procedures and Certificate
The student will be assessed for competency in specific skills, knowledge and attitude as demonstrated via written and verbal assignments, practical exercises, group discussion, presentations to peer group and tutor, case studies etc.
While work is not graded, all work needs to be handed in on the due date and completed to a satisfactory standard. To pass the course all the work set by the tutor for the students must be completed.
During the Practicum the trainees receive specific feedback and detailed assessment based on specific levels of competence that they are expected to achieve.
A certificate of completion and competency will be awarded to those who successfully complete the module, this will include a Course Transcript (i.e. an outline of classes attended, course content, hours involved and a personal note of the students effort and attainment).
The definition of completion is that, the student complete all assignments and readings to a satisfactory level and has an 80% attendance record.
Costs
Please see our “Schedule of Costs” page.
Payment
A half deposit is payable at time of enrollment and the balance due one week prior to the Module commencing.
Cheques should be made out to "Yoga Academy Training", or can be deposited to our on line account (contact Jude Hynes for details).
How to Enroll and further information
If you are interested in any or all of these modules and have a knowledge of the basic yoga poses (you don't need lotus!) email the course facilitator Jude .
If you wish to enroll please provide the following information:
Name:
Age:
Address:
Email Address for correspondence:
History of Yoga (i.e. how long you have been practicing etc ....
