Yoga is a gift to the pregnant woman, her child, and her family.

This 31-hour training is designed for yoga teachers interested in learning how to help pregnant women enhance their experience during pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond.

Students will learn the anatomy and physiology of the growing fetus and how this produces changes in the mother's body during each trimester. Topics covered include fetal development, physiological and hormonal changes in the mother's body, as well as possible body responses to these changes. Appropriate asana, assisting, pranayama, sounding, and meditation will be covered for each trimester, including the forth trimester - after birth. Pregnancy discomforts during each stage will be explored, along with ways to use yoga, non-traditional methods, and traditional techniques to help alleviate these discomforts.

Each day begins with a prenatal yoga class during which participants wear "pregnant bellies" for each trimester to simulate the experience of moving in a prenatal body. Class will be followed by theory, practical application, and practice teaching. You will leave confident about leading and sequencing a prenatal yoga class including language, visualization, and hands-on assisting. In addition, the course will provide tips for labor and birth, partner prenatal yoga, and marketing oneself. 

Manual included.

"Jacci's teaching style is among the best I have seen. I am glad I have had the fortunate opportunity to study under you."  - Kristel, Golden, CO

"The most satisfying experiences were how thoughtful and generous Jacci is towards her students and her wealth of knowledge of prenatal yoga. She is wonderfully inspiring. Endless thanks."  - Katie, Harwood, MD

Registration must be made by October 29th!

CEUS: 31 CE credits for Yoga Alliance