Topics covered:

• What does ‘being postnatal’ actually mean?
• The varying stages of being post-natal: reconfiguration, recovery, rehabilitation, rebuilding and how we can adapt our yoga asana application using Sally’s unique 4 Phase Postnatal Recovery Program
• Anatomy of the female pelvis including the effects of an increased Q-angle on recovery
• What happens to the pelvis during pregnancy and birth – nutation and counternutation
• The hormonal cascade effect that happens during and directly after birth
• The effects of lactation on the hormonal and skeletal system
• Adaptation of the application of yoga practices in relation to different birth experiences
• What is ‘Diastasis Recti’ and how can we use movement to help heal a separated abdominal area. 

After this training you will be able to:

• Improve your teaching skills and feel more confident as a postnatal yoga teacher
• Deliver bespoke, small classes and one to one postnatal yoga sessions that cater for the mother who requires extra nurturing
• Adapt your existing postnatal classes for those who have experienced a particularly challenging birth of their baby or babies

Homework and Assignments:

Students will be asked to write two case studies and one essay.  The will be no exam for this training.

Investment:

£297 payable here

For this Training you will need:

• A yoga mat
• 2 x yoga bricks
• 1 x yoga belt
• 1 x pashmina sized scarf
• Yoga bolster or 4 throw cushions in a pillow case
• One large birthing / fitness ball (at a height so when you are sitting on it, your hips are a little higher than your knees)
• Notebook, pens, highlighter
• Your training manual (this will be emailed to you)

Sally’s trainings are unique in that she shares her extensive knowledge in anatomy and physiology, whilst weaving in all elements of the yoga tradition in order to empower her teacher training students to be able to deliver safe, effective and nurturing pre and postnatal classes to future their clients.

Now a mother of two daughters, Sally also pens many articles for major publications and is the author of the bestselling book The Guide to Yoga Anatomy and regularly writes for Health and Fitness Education Training School @HFE1. Sally is known for her humour, warmth and inclusive presentations, and has delivered training in the UK, Asia, and the Middle East.