• About the natural changes in pregnancy, during birth and the post-natal period (anatomy and physiology)
• Yoga Philosophy as applicable to pregnancy, birth and beyond
• Appropriate Yoga practices including asana (postures), pranayama (breathing practices), use of sound, mantra, visualisations, relaxation and meditation
• Designing practices for group classes and private sessions
• Skills to personalise Yoga practices according to individual need and stage of pregnancy
• Develop knowledge and skills to manage a range a health conditions that may be reported during pregnancy and post-birth
• About birth preparation, the stages of labour and birth

• More in-depth discussions about the the relaxation response & hormonal changes for labour
• Recent relevant research to support mind-body practices
• Culture and birth – socially normal birth vs physiologically normal birth
• Diet and pregnancy
• Complimentary practices evidence from research – acupuncture, breathing, visualisation/relaxation, massage, upright positions (yoga)

You will also have the opportunity to integrate your new pre and post-natal knowledge and teaching skills through a practicum component.

Optional: Yoga Anatomy with Leslie Kaminoff, author of the #1 best-selling yoga book “Yoga Anatomy.” Additional fees apply.

Lisa Grauaug

Lisa Grauaug’s experience in Yoga began in 1995, immediately she was excited by the extent of what Yoga offered her personally and to others. Her understanding and personal practice has since been strongly influenced by the teachings as translated by Sri T Krishnamacharya.

She is committed to ongoing studies and has been personally guided by a number of brilliant teachers, including Saraswati Vasudevan (YogaVahni) Michael de Manincor (The Yoga Institute), Dr Ganesh Mohan (Svastha Yoga) and AG and Indra Mohan (Svastha Yoga). She completed an Advanced Diploma of Yoga Teacher Training (The Yoga Institute), has specialist training in Pre and Post-natal yoga (KYM and IYTA) and has completed Yoga Therapy training with Dr Ganesh Mohan (Svastha Yoga and Ayurveda).

Lisa values individuality and working with students to facilitate a better understanding of their unique and changing needs to enable good health and a fulfilling life. Originally a Registered Nurse, working with neonates, Lisa has also completed a Masters of Psychology (Counselling). Lisa lives with her husband and three children. She is currently a faculty member of The Yoga Institute (Sydney) where she is also available for Private consultations, Yoga mentoring and Yoga classes.

Read Lisa’s recent article Women and Yoga: Yoga provides a sustaining force at every stage of life

Louise Luscri

Guest lecturer Louise Luscri: Registered Midwife All about Birth.

We are honoured to have Louise as a guest lecturer. Louise is passionate about sharing evidenced based information on birth and working with women and their partners for a positive and empowering birth experience. Louise is a practicing midwife and birth educator with many years of experience. Her book, From the Heart imparts her wisdom and shares many positive birth stories. Louise also offers Calmbirth education classes in Sydney.

Kate Levett

Guest lecturer Kate Levett: PhD | Research Fellow | School of Medicine, Sydney

Kate has completed a PhD and recently published the results from her PhD study, the Complementary Therapies for Labour and Birth Study, in BMJ Open, and Journal of Midwifery. A randomised controlled trial of an antenatal education program of complementary therapies for pain relief in labour for first time mothers, and qualitative results from interviews with women, partners and midwives.

She is a sought after presenter and has a wealth of experience and knowledge to share with the trainees.

Yes, yoga teachers attending this course can earn 24 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points towards their Yoga Australia membership. Course is registered with Yoga Australia.

Yes, this course is open to qualified yoga teachers (training equivalent to Yoga Australia Level 1 or greater)

Our approach to Yoga is based on the world-renowned teachings from the tradition and lineage of T Krishnamacharya (often described as the ‘father of modern yoga’) and his son TKV Desikachar.

The focus is on integrating all aspects of yogic practice including asana, pranayama, meditation, mantra, mudras, philosophy and psychology, and adapting all practices to the individual.  The emphasis is on applying the ancient wisdom and practices of yoga to the challenges of modern lives.

As Krishnamacharya said: “Yoga must be made to suit the individual, not the individual to suit the yoga.”

A variety of assessments are required. These include demonstration of knowledge, competencies and skills relevant to each course unit.

Minimum of 80% attendance is required for completion of all modules. In special circumstances, alternative arrangements may be made with the course director to meet the requirements of the course. 

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