Willow Street is proud to host Deb Flashenberg of the Prenatal Yoga Center of New York for an in-depth, 85-hour Yoga Alliance Certified Prenatal Teacher Training! This training consists of independent online and video study, as well as two extended in-studio weekends. (Perfect for the motivated person with limited time to spend in the classroom!)
The PYC
Philosophy
Deb writes: This program is perfect for those who want to
confidently and responsibly dive into the world of conscious
birthing and prenatal yoga and work with this very special
population. At Prenatal Yoga Center, we have developed a system of
teaching using our unique three-pronged approach to prenatal yoga.
We are excited to share our philosophy and teaching with you.
Physical comfort
Highly trained and educated instructors cater to the anatomical,
hormonal, and muscular changes which occur normally in the pregnant
body by creating sequences which lessen discomfort, so students
feel better after each class. Classes also prepare the mother both
physically – specifically with focus on proper pelvic alignment –
and mentally for birth whether that be medicated, natural or
cesarean.
Community
We start each class with “circle time”, a time where the women
introduce themselves, say how far along they are, and discuss any
aches and pains they would like to address in class. Pregnancy and
postpartum periods carry such enormous physical and emotional
changes; and this bonding time creates a springboard for long
lasting friendships among students.
Childbirth education and advocacy
We interweave childbirth education themes and current birthing
trends into our classes. Our intention is that the new mothers will
feel more confident and prepared to make conscious, educated
decisions during pregnancy, labor, delivery and motherhood.
“We need to empower women to take an active role in their birth so they can emerge feeling heard, seen, understood and supported.” ~Deb
This teacher training will teach the trainee how to confidently integrate these three components of our thought-out and established approach to prenatal yoga into a well-rounded class. We believe that modifying asana for pregnancy is just the tip of the iceberg for a prenatal yoga teacher training. It is important to speak the same “language” as the expecting mother and through evidence-based research be able to guide her properly while supporting her in this transitional point in her life. We strongly feel it is the role of the teacher to help create a warm community for the mothers that extend beyond pregnancy, and through the often-bumpy road of new motherhood, to a place of vitality, strength and confidence as the role of mother is achieved.
The Training
includes:
- The in-depth Prenatal Yoga Center teaching manual
- Practical tools to teach a safe and comprehensive prenatal yoga
class
- A deep understanding of the current birth trends in our
country
- Video and audio downloads
- In depth book list which will be the basis for discussion over
our long weekends together
Pre-requisite
Applicants MUST already have completed a 200-hour Yoga Alliance
Yoga Teacher Training. Teacher Trainees are expected to already
have obtained the knowledge of how to sequence a basic hatha yoga
class, an understanding of alignment and be able to proficiently
explain it, properly apply hand on adjustments and comfortably take
the seat of a teacher.
Please do not apply if you have not completed a 200-hour training.
The Fine
Print
Training officially begins when the applicant is granted access to
the manual and membership website, which contains all training
videos, 31 days prior to the first weekend intensive. A
non-refundable deposit of $550 is required to hold your space in
the program. The deposit is due upon acceptance into the program
and the balance is due when the program begins.
Partial refunds are available up to 3-weeks before the training begins, less the non-refundable deposit. No refunds or credits are available after this point, regardless of participation.
We welcome pregnant students! However, if your due date falls before the final exam or if your current work or life leaves little time for extracurricular activities, we strongly urge you to take the training later, when you have more time to devote to the coursework.
Due to the nature of the Teacher Training, we cannot accommodate missed modules. Both weekend intensives need to be attended to complete the program.
How to
Apply
This training is by-application only. Please fill out the
application linked below. Paper applications are available upon
request: email registrar@willowstreetyoga.com. Upon acceptance, you
will receive an email confirmation, and be prompted to pay a $550
non-refundable deposit for the program.
Program materials will be made available 31 days prior to the first weekend intensive.
Application deadline is xxx