Certificate
The students are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered RPYT - (RPYT®) after completing the training.
Who can do this course?
The pre and postnatal course is open to a diverse range of individuals who are passionate about supporting pregnant individuals and new mothers on their journey.
This course is suitable for:
- Expecting parents: Whether you are in the preconception phase or currently pregnant, this course will provide valuable knowledge and tools to support a healthy pregnancy and prepare for the postnatal period.
- Yoga teachers: Both female and male yoga teachers are encouraged to join the course to enhance their teaching skills and specialize in prenatal and postnatal yoga. Deepen your understanding of the unique needs of pregnant individuals and new mothers, and learn how to create safe and effective yoga practices for them.
- Professionals in related fields: If you are a nutritionist, therapist, Ayurveda consultant, or work in a field related to women's health and wellness, this course will complement your existing knowledge and expand your expertise in supporting pre and postnatal individuals.
Introduction to Prenatal Yoga
Gurukul Yogashala’s prenatal and postnatal yoga teacher course will help you in understanding why it is important to do Yoga during Pregnancy. How important it is for the expecting mother to relax during this most beautiful journey and what precautions are need to be taken.
What will you learn?
- What is Yoga? Difference between Yoga and Prenatal Yoga.
- Why it is important to do Yoga in Pregnancy for expectant mothers?
- Preparing the women physically, emotionally and spiritually for conception
- Sankalp or Resolve for Pregnancy
Prenatal Asanas
Asana practice during each trimester is important for the expectant women. There will be different asanas during each trimester and also the asana practice will depend on the health of the expectant mothers. You will get the knowledge on which types of Asanas to perform during Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training Course with Gurukul Yogashala.
What will you learn?
Standing Asanas
- Tadasana
- Triyak tadasana
- Katichakrasana
- Pelvic Rotation
- Urdhwahastasana
- Ardha Uttanasana
- Uttanasana
- Trikonasana
- Parivritta Trikonasana
- Utthita Parsvakonasana
- Kaliasana
- Veerbhadrasana & Variations
- Reverse Warrior Pose
- Parsvottanasana
- Utkatasana
- Wall Supported Squat
- Vrikshasana
- Natarajasana
Sitting / Kneeling Asanas
- Vajrasana
- Marjariasana & Variations
- Vyaghrasana & Variations
- Uttanashishisana
- Simhagarjanasana
- Gomukhasana
- Ashwasanchalanasana & Variations
- Ustrasana
- Shashankasana & Variations
- Parvatasana & Variations
- Janusirsana Asdhapurvottasana
- Chakkichalanasana
- Upavista Konasana
- Open Twist Pose
- Ardhapadmasana Twist
- Baddhakonasana
- Malasana
- Crow Walk
Supine Asanas
- Matsyendrasana
- Anantasana
- Ek Pada Uttanapasasana
- Pawanmuktasana
- Anandabalasana
- Setubandhasana
- Suptabadhakonasana
- Supine Twist
- Reclining Pigeon Stretch
- Suptavirasana
- Pelvic Floor Asanas
Post Natal Asanas
- Post-Natal Surya Namaskar
- Abdominal Stretches
- Gentle Back Stretches
- Sitting Twists
- Kneeling Stretches
- Kneeling Sun Salutation
- Standing Sun Salutation
- Standing Forward Bend
- Rolling Plough
Shatkarma – Yogic Cleaning during Pregnancy
Cleansing techniques can be very helpful for women during pregnancy. It helps in clearing out the blockages to make it easy for the expectant mothers.
- Jal Neti Kriya
- Vaman Kriya
Pranayama during Pregnancy
Relaxation during Pregnancy is the most important not only for the expectant mother but also for the unborn child. Pranayama Sessions during prenatal and postnatal yoga teacher training in Rishikesh with Gurukul Yogashala will help you understand how to perform different Pranayama during each trimester of the Pregnancy.
What will you learn?
- Deep Breathing or Yogic Breathing
- Nadi Shodhan Pranayama
- Ujjayi Pranayama
- Bhramari Pranayama
- Sheetali Pranayama
Mudras
Mudras translate gestures. they are the physical positions of the whole body or parts of the body such as hands.
What will you learn?
- Dhayana Mudra
- Hridaya Mudra
- Jnana Mudra
- Prana Mudra
- Yoni Mudra
- Ashwini Mudra
Meditation & Yog Nidra
Meditation during Pregnancy will help you connect with yourself and also with your child creating a beautiful bond between the mother and the baby. Meditation will also help relieve the stress and anxiety if an expectant mother feels because of the changes in her body during the pregnancy.
What you will learn?
- Basics of Meditation
- Learn how to sit in pregnancy
- How to breathe in pregnancy
- How to relax in pregnancy
- How to meditate in Pregnancy
Types of Meditation
- Nature Awareness & Nature Walking
- Mantra Meditation
- Kaya sthairyam – Body Steadiness Meditation
- Breath Awareness Meditation
- Silence Meditation
- Birth Meditation
- Welcoming Baby Meditation
- Baby Connection Meditation
- Om Walking Meditation
Philosophy and Lifestyle
At Gurukul Yogashala, we help you understand why we follow the practices of Garbha Sanskara during our Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training Course in Rishikesh to help you understand the philosophy about why we should practice the traditional practices of Garbhopanishad. You will be able to learn what type of lifestyle you need to follow for healthy expectant mother and child.
- Understanding the true meaning of Yoga in Pregnancy
- Yogic culture and spirituality during pregnancy
- Garbha Samskara Philosophy
- Ethics of a Prenatal Yoga Teacher
- The mind of a mother
- Relationship of wife and husband during pregnancy
Role of Ayurveda during Pregnancy
There will be numerous changes during each stage of Pregnancy and also after the child birth. And Ayurveda and proper food intake will help the expectant mothers and new mothers to balance their body by giving the proper nutrition that will help in right nutrients for the body.
What will you learn?
- Ayurveda tips
- Basics of Ayurveda
- Herbs and nutrition
- Ayurveda medicines
- Food to balance bata, pitta, and Kapha during labour
- Ayurveda before, during, and after pregnancy
Anatomy & Physiology
A woman’s body undergoes multiple changes during and post-pregnancy. During the anatomy classes, you will be able to understand how different organs function during each stage of pregnancy.
What will you learn?
- Introduction of stages of life
- Menstrual cycle
- How to make Healthy menstrual cycle
- Abnormal menstrual cycle
- Female infertility
- Male infertility
- Anatomical and physical changes during the Pregnancy
- Physical, Mental & Foetus changes during First, Second & Third Trimester
Yogic Practice for labour and Breathing
Yoga helps us to prepare physically, mentally and spiritually for birthing.
What will you learn?
- Different types of breathing during the labour
- Mantra chanting during the labour
- Different Positions to make it easier during the birthing
Postnatal Care
Motherhood is a special experience worldwide. After the birth of child, women feel a lot of different emotions. Yoga practices can help her to overcome these emotions.
What will you learn?
- Yoga and pranayama for normal delivery
- Yoga and pranayama for c- section.
- Post-partum depression.
- Baby and mother care.
- Nutrition for post pregnancy mother.
- Position during feeding.
Nutrition & Diet during Pregnancy
Pregnancy changes the nutrient requirements of a woman, in particular, the needs of specific micronutrients increase to a large extent.
- Nutrition of mother before, during, after pregnancy
- Food for lactating mother.
- Food for weight reduction after pregnancy.
- Food for the baby
Prenatal Teaching Methodology
Caring for expectant mothers as a Certified Yoga Teacher is a great responsibility. During the sessions of Teaching Methodology, you will understand various factors to deal with the stress of new would-be parents.
What will you learn?
- Important factors about pregnancy
- What should the student and teacher know
- How to prepare a Pregnancy yoga class
- Different hormonal stages of expectant mothers during the class
- How to make sequence a prenatal class
- How to talk calmly with the expectant mothers
- Proper guidance to be connected with inner self as well as with the baby inside
- Emotion and fear management
Evaluation
You will get the certification at the end of the course after proper evaluation. The evaluation will be based on:
- Performance throughout the course
- Attendance
- Conduct
- Practical demonstration of the postures (test)
Know your yoga school in Rishikesh - Gurukul Yogashala
If you want traditional 85-Hour Prenatal yoga teacher training in Rishikesh, then Gurukul Yogashala is the right choice for you. The program is for beginners, intermediate yogis, and Advanced practtioners and for those who want in-depth authentic knowledge of yoga. Also, this program is for those who want to change their lifestyle with a disciplined routine, organic vegetarian food with daily practical and theoretical classes.
Learn to prepare and lead a class, adjust students, and maximize technique benefits.
Gurukul Yogashala is a certified yoga school from Yoga Alliance. They offer traditional yoga education in Rishikesh, the global center of yoga.
Sample daily schedule
- 06:30 - 08:00 Pre-natal & post-natal asana
- 08:45 - 10:00 Pranayama
- 10:15 - 11:15 Anatomy and physiology
- 11:15 - 12:00 Brunch
- 13:00 - 13:30 Tea break
- 15:30 - 17:00 Philosophy & nutrition
- 17:15 - 18:15 Meditation
- 18:30 - 19:30 Dinner
The schedule is subject to change and the final schedule will be provided at the beginning of the course.
Sunday will be day off.
