Sally Parkes Residential 85hr Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training
With full accreditation from Yoga Alliance Professionals (UK) and FEDANT, our certified Residential Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training course offers 85 hours of learning, over 6 days, about all aspects of becoming a mother – from pregnancy, to the postnatal period and Mother & Baby Yoga, in the luxurious surroundings of Brooklands barn in Arundel, West Sussex, UK.
You will arrive to this training as a student but leave as a teacher, with the knowledge, confidence & expertise to run classes and individual sessions which deliver safe, uplifting and effective yoga practices, with clients across varying stages of this journey. The course offers a strong focus on anatomy and physiology with additional emphasis on learning about the Shakti (female) energy, which plays such a vital role in conception, pregnancy and birth. You will develop a thorough knowledge of yoga asana, mudra, pranayama, relaxation and more meditative elements of yoga during pregnancy.
The course also offers a broader offering for mother’s yoga practice, such as gentle postnatal Pilates inspired methods to support, strengthen and stretch; gentle exercise for health and alignment; basic yoga sequences for mother & baby; and recovery and rehabilitation during the postnatal phase.
Group sizes on this immersive training are limited to ensure maximum attention from Sally and her carefully selected team of experts.
RESIDENTIAL 85Hr Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training Schedule with Sally Parkes and her carefully selected guest teachers
Please note: that due to the needs of each individual group, there may be slight alterations to the timings of the schedule.
All classes are taught by Sally unless otherwise stated. Time is allocated each day for breakfast, lunch, dinner and breaks.
Sunday
4.30-5.30pm Welcome and Introductions.
5.30-6.45pm Pregnancy yoga class for second and third trimester.
7.45-8.45pm Benefits of pregnancy yoga. An overview of what a teacher aims and objectives should be when planning a class.
Monday
7.30-8.40am Pregnancy yoga asana class for second and third trimester.
9.30-10.30am An overview of the nervous system and how yoga can affect the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system, and the role this plays during pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period.
10.30-11.30am Postural changes experienced during pregnancy, and the effect this can have on the pelvis and spine. We will discuss Upper and Lower Cross Syndrome and study yoga postures that help to balance the mothers’ body. This session will include some teaching practice.
11.30-1pm Yoga class with asana sequenced to counteract postural changes commonly experienced during pregnancy.
2-3pm Common contra-indications experienced during pregnancy, and how these can be managed in class. We will cover pelvic girdle pain, high and low blood pressure, lower back pain, diastasis recti, carpel tunnel syndrome, nausea and fatigue.
3-4.20pm How to sequence a pregnancy yoga class for second and third trimester and teaching practice.
4.40-6pm Anatomy of the pelvis and pelvic floor, plus an explanation of the Bandhas and how awareness of these are useful when teaching prenatal clients. Includes a practical session on how to safely and gently apply and let go of Uddiyana and Moola Bandha and theory of how Moola bandha changes during pregnancy
7-8pm What are the Chakras and how the Root and Sacral Chakras relate to womens’ health, and how we can use different yoga techniques to encourage harmony and calmness during any stage of pregnancy.
Tuesday
7.30-8.40am Womb Yoga class - inspired by the teachings of book Yoni Shakti written by Uma Dinsmore-Tuli.
9.30-1pm Tuesday morning will be facilitated by a midwife and topics covered will include: What happens physiologically and hormonally from conception to birth. The stages of labour. Optimal positioning of the baby in utero (Optimal Foetal Positioning).
2-4pm Birth preparation workshop that focuses (Optimal Foetal Positioning) using supported yoga asana. We will also discuss Breech Presentation.
4.20-6pm Talk on Hypno-birthing and how this system can help the pregnant client and Unity Partner Yoga for Pregnancy Workshop – With ANNA BROOK
7-8.45pm Yoga Nidra for the pre and postnatal mother. You will learn about the components of Yoga Nidra and how to write your own Yoga Nidra script for you classes and workshops - With ANNA BROOK Wednesday
7.30-8.30am Pilates inspired yoga class for ladies who are twelve weeks postnatal.
9.20-11.10am Anatomy and physiology of the postnatal body in the first twelve weeks after birth, and why we need to avoid over exertion and abdominal pressure at this time. We will focus in particular on the anatomy of the 'Core' with particular attention to the pelvic floor, transverse and rectus abdominal muscles.
11.30-1pm An overview of common contraindications of sometimes experienced by a postnatal mother including knee, lower back and neck pain, RSI, Carpel Tunnel Syndrome, Diastasis Recti and anxiety and depression.
2-3.10pm How to sequence your postnatal yoga class and teaching practice.
3.10-4.30pm Gentle and therapeutic yoga for the postnatal mother – WITH HEATHER DEAVILLE
4.30-6pm Yoga for mothers with Diastasis Recti (Abdominal Separation)
7.30pm Student lead study and teaching practice.
Thursday
7.30-8.30am Womb Yoga class for the postnatal mother
9.20-9.50am An introduction to what a Mother and Baby Yoga class is and what we should include in the class - WITH HEATHER DEAVILLE
9.50-11.20am Mother and Baby Yoga Class - WITH HEATHER DEAVILLE
11.40-1pm Revision of the main teaching points of teaching pregnancy yoga, postnatal yoga, and mother and baby yoga. We will revise the relevant anatomical points and safety guidelines that need to be considered when teaching.
2-4.30pm Mother Warming Yoga – a class to honour the new mother.
5-6pm The business of setting up your yoga classes, including useful marketing strategies, how to compile a health questionnaire and get insurance. The ethics of being a yoga teacher.
7.30pm Student lead study and teaching practice.
Friday
8.15-11am Practical Assessment - Pregnancy yoga class given by the students – each student will teach a ten minute slot if a pregnancy yoga class to the rest of the group.
11am-12pm Finish up - any last questions.
12pm - Depart.
Venue: Brooklands Barn, Priory Lane, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 0BG
Transport links: The nearest train station is Arundel and nearest airport is Gatwick, and trains can be caught from Gatwick to Arundel. Parking is also available on-site, should you wish to drive.
Set in the beautiful Sussex countryside and looking out onto fields and open spaces, the easily accessible Brooklands Barn has a wonderful nurturing atmosphere away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, perfect to immerse yourself in your studies. With a purpose built yoga studio, plenty of space to rest and a heated swimming pool and sauna to use in your break times, there is no need to economise on luxury, in order to study. With plenty of room to socially distance if necessary, and glorious countryside right on it's doorstep, Brooklands Barn really does have it all!
The investment cost for this course is normally for twin share accommodation (due to Covid, we need to await to see if it will be single or twin rooms for this training). Limited single rooms are occasionally available upon request (for an additional fee) – please email for details.
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