9 Day 85-Hour Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India
Prenatal and Postnatal and Aerial Yoga Teacher Training in India
This is a special program designed to encourage the health of both, mother and baby inside the womb. Students will learn different techniques of prenatal, and postnatal yoga asana, pranayama, meditation-yoga Nidra, and prenatal anatomy and therapy for the pelvic floor with a proper understanding of the health of a pregnant woman. You will learn how to use props in different asana practices according to the trimester (pregnancy duration), prenatal philosophy, and nutrition. The basic requirement is that students need to have a 200-hour YTTC certification to join the course. In this course, they can accommodate 8-10 students.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- Daily pranayama and meditation - yog Nidra class
- Daily pre-conception, pre-natal, and post-natal yoga class
- Daily nutrition, pre-natal philosophy, and prenatal anatomy class
- Daily yoga therapy class, sound healing with cocoon meditation
- 8 nights of accommodation
- Daily healthy breakfast, lunch, and dinner with detox and herbal teas twice a day
- Pick-up from Dehradun Airport
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
7 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Dining area
- Lobby
- Luggage room / storage
- Smoke-free property
- Terrace
- Yoga shala
- Currency exchange
- Medical assistance
- Tour assistance
- Wireless internet
Adi Yoga Ashram surroundings and accommodations are some of the best and cleanest spaces in the whole of Rishikesh. Whether you are on a vacation or on a yoga course, amenities make life a little easier when you're away from home. For different types of travel, there are amenities that are more important than others.
They provide two types of accommodations, private and twin shared rooms, and students can choose according to their preferences. In the room, clean bed sheets, blankets, and pillows will be provided. Every room has an air conditioner and an attached bathroom with cold and hot water for 24 hours. The complete school campus has unlimited high-bandwidth Wi-Fi service. The school is surrounded by serene green mountains which heal the inner soul and the river Ganga flows within walking distance.
Program
Tentative Daily Schedule
- 05:00 Morning bell
- 05:30-07:00 Preconception, Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga Asana Practice
- 07:00-08:00 Breathwork, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandhas and Shatkarma (Cleansing Practice)
- 08:00-09:00 Meditation(Trimester wise)
- 09:00 Breakfast
- 10:00-11:30 Prenatal Anatomy
- 11:30-12:30 Prenatal philosophy(Garbh Sanskar)
- 13:00 Lunch
- 15:00-16:00 Ayurveda and Nutrition
- 16:00-17:00 Yoga practice(Trimester wise) with Props
- 17:30-18:30 Activities such as Sound healing, Mantra Chanting, Mandala creation, Stone colouring, Yoga Nidra
- 19:00 Dinner
Certification
Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Prenatal Yoga Teachers (RPYT®).
Program
Adi Yoga Ashram has designed the curriculum in a balanced way so that its students get sufficient time to relax. They have a class schedule that is a blend of theory and practice of yoga which allows the yoga learners to stay energetic during the yoga classes.
This 85-hour program is developed as per the standard of Adi Yoga Ashram. Their pre-natal course would offer you vital knowledge of yoga and its essential components. The yoga course covers an elementary knowledge of asana, pranayama, mudra, meditation, bandha, shatkarma, anatomy and physiology, and pre-natal philosophy.
All classes are mandatory. Only in the case of an emergency or illness, can you take leave with the permission of the respective teachers. Uninformed leaves will not be accepted and this will affect students' monthly performance.
Instructors
Monika Pundir Ji
Monika Ji began practicing yoga in 2015. Discovering her natural aptitude, she quickly progressed to becoming a yoga pranayama and meditation teacher. She has training in traditional Hatha yoga and pranayama. She has M.A. in yogic science from Uttarakhand Sanskrit University in Haridwar. She also holds an E-RYT 500-hour, YACEP, and RPYT registered yoga teacher certificate from Yoga Alliance USA. Although her pranayama skills have earned her recognition, Monika's teaching includes mindfulness and the intention to form a complete practice.
Soma Ji
From a young age, Soma was drawn towards a spiritual way of living and mind-body connection. She loved yoga right from the start, exploring many different styles. It wasn’t until a couple of years later that Soma started practicing asana pranayam & meditation yoga and meditative qualities captured her heart. Soma had no intentions of teaching yoga. She wanted to immerse herself in a training to deepen her practice. Little did she know the universe had other plans. Soma has practiced with many renowned teachers and is always learning and expanding her experience and knowledge of this lifelong.
Retreat location
Learn yoga in the world’s yoga capital, Rishikesh, from traditional Himalayan yoga teachers, from the basics to advanced, in a traditional way, at Adi Yoga Ashram which is situated in Tapovan, Laxman Jhula, in Rishikesh, which is in India's northern state of Uttarakhand, in the Himalayan foothills, beside the Ganges River. The river is considered holy, and the city is renowned as the world’s yoga capital.
The surroundings of Adi Yoga Ashram are very serene and peaceful, and at the same time very energetic by the flowing energy of the river Ganga. Also, Rishikesh is a magical and holy place that has been somehow attracting people from all over the world for many years already.
The school is within walking distance from the river Ganga. It is surrounded by serene green mountains which heal the inner soul and the Ganga River flows within walking distance.
The school is far from the craziness but near enough to reach everything you need. All over Rishikesh, you can find local markets, unique shops, and breathtaking views of the holy river and nature.
Unique features
General
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Café
- Dining area
- Kitchen
- Lobby
- Luggage room / storage
- Meditation garden
- Smoke-free property
- Terrace
- Yoga shala
Services
- ATM / banking
- Bicycle rental
- Convenience / grocery store
- Currency exchange
- Dry cleaning
- Free parking
- Ironing / ironing board
- Laundry
- Medical assistance
- Tour assistance
- Wireless internet
Food
Adi Yoga Ashram regards food as medicine. Using only fresh seasonal herbs and vegetables from local markets, they provide a daily menu of wonderfully nourishing vegetarian food. Food that not only supports the healing of the body but also enhances the purification process during your stay.
In addition to serving healthy, soulful, delicious vegetarian meals, they also provide unlimited filtered mineral water from their private wells, naturally chilled and served from traditional earthen water basins. Adi Yoga Ashram also provides an unlimited supply of detoxifying herbal tea made from homegrown herbs like tulsi basil, lemongrass, and ginger. This wonderfully refreshing tea, available throughout the day, is a great detox drink for the body, keeps one well hydrated, and is designed to support the digestive process.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Lactose Free
- Yogic
Things to do (optional)
There are some amazing things to do in Rishikesh. These activities are not included in the package, but they can be arranged upon request:
- Cliff jumping
- Bungee jumping
- Attend Ganga Arti
- Rappelling and rock climbing
- Ayurvedic massage and therapies
- River rafting - the most popular thing to do in Rishikesh
- Experience the traditional Indian culture
- Parasailing and paragliding
- Camping and bonfire
- Mountain biking
- Flying fox
- Kayaking
- Trekking
Spa treatments
The massage facility is available on the school premises.
What's included
- Daily preconception, prenatal, and postnatal yoga classes
- Daily pranayama and shatkarma
- Daily meditation and mantra chanting
- Cocoon meditation, sound healing session
- Aerial yoga practice, prenatal anatomy
- 3 times daily nutritious vegetarian meals
- 7 nights of comfortable accommodation
- Yoga materials, manual, yoga bag, notebook, school t-shirt
- Pick up from Dehradun Airport
- GST
What's not included
- Flights
- Air-conditioner or room heater (25 USD extra charge)
- Transportation from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) (75 USD extra charge)
- Extra night stay in the school (15 USD extra charge per night)
- Drop off
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer included
Jolly Grant Airport
15 km away from your destination
Transfer available for additional US$ 75 per person
Indira Gandhi International Airport
209 km away from your destination
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (DED) in India. Traveling by plane from Delhi Airport to Dehradun Airport is the safest and most convenient way of transportation and it is a one-hour journey. Most of the students choose this option and the charge is between 50-60 USD. At Dehradun airport, the school driver will be waiting with a name board to pick you up and transfer you to the school.
Arrival by taxi
Delhi airport to Rishikesh by car is a 6-7 hour journey. Delhi airport to Rishikesh taxi can also be arranged for 75 USD by the school. At Delhi airport, the school driver will be waiting with your name board and transfer you to the school.
Arrival by train
Traveling by train (from Delhi train station to Haridwar Station) is also suitable and the fare is between 20-25 USD, and it is a 4-5 hour journey. At Haridwar railway station, the school driver will be waiting with your name board to receive you.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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