MASTERCLASS: Integrating Pregnant Students with Jo Harris

This 3 hour workshop has been designed to equip yoga teachers with the skills to accommodate pregnancy in a general yoga class. You will learn what to do, what to not do and how to confidently modify your classes to create an inclusive environment.

We will cover:

– An introduction to the key physiological and hormonal changes pregnancy brings to the body.
– The benefits of yoga in pregnancy.
– Contraindications for each stage of pregnancy.
– Confidently modifying common asanas for each stage of pregnancy.
– Which Pranayama’s are beneficial, and which are contraindicated.
– Effective use of props for pregnant students.
– Use of language in supporting pregnant students.
– How to keep the class flowing for pregnant, and non-pregnant students.
– Common pregnancy ailments and how to support or refer to on when necessary.

Please note this training will not equip or certify you to offer pregnancy-specific yoga classes. It will give you the knowledge and confidence to welcome and maintain pregnant students safely in your general classes.

Date: Saturday 13th July 
Time: 10 AM – 1 PM
Studio: Cannon Street