The Yoga Mama fertility yoga workshop will primarily look at giving yoga teachers the information and tools to support women and couples who are trying to conceive naturally or through in vitro fertilisation (IVF).
AIM OF THE WORKSHOP
The aim of this fertility yoga workshop is set out below:
To understand what infertility is and how yoga can help and support women and couples.
You will learn suitable postures for fertility yoga classes and the effects these have on the body.
You will look at factors that might affect conception; including stress, nutrition and lifestyle.
Trying for a baby can be a highly stressful time for men and women, so we will also look at how to create a safe, nurturing environment in which to facilitate fertility yoga classes.
WHAT WE WILL COVER
In this fertility yoga teacher workshop topics covered will include:
Possible causes of infertility
Asana
Pranayama/mudra/ visualisation techniques
The use of props in fertility yoga classes
Stress and relaxation management
Emotional support
Specific poses suitable whist having IVF treatment
ELIGIBILITY
The fertility yoga workshop is approved by Yoga Alliance professionals. It is open to yoga teachers and women’s health professionals.
FACULTY
The Yoga Mama fertility yoga workshop faculty is made up of:
Cherie Lathey: Course Director & Senior Yoga Teacher
Kamal Ojha MD FRCOG: Fertility Doctor
Diane King: Fertility Yoga Teacher
VENUE
This Fertility Yoga Workshop will take place at the Yoga Mama studio in Putney, south-west London. Full address below.
Yoga Mama 2nd Floor, Putneymead Group Medical Practice 266 Upper Richmond Road Putney, London SW15 6TQ
COST
The Yoga Mama Fertility workshop costs £150. This price includes the manual.