Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Welcome! A message from the instructor
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    Welcome to the course!

    • Meet your teacher!
    • Getting Started
    • How to Use this Site
    • Disclaimer
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    Module 1: Anatomy and Physiology and Birth Culture

    • Module 1: Anatomy and Physiology and Birth Culture
    • TT Manual: Module One (Part 1)
    • TT Manual: Module One (Part 2)
    • Module One: Syllabus
    • Vena Cava Syndrome
    • Changes and Potential Issues of the Endocrine System
    • Neck Muscles
    • Chest and Shoulders
    • Boney Pelvis
    • 6 Directions of Hip Opening
    • Hypertonic & Hypotonic Pelvic Floor
    • Breathing, the Diaphragm and the Pelvic Floor
    • Cueing the Pelvic Floor
    • Abdominal Muscles
    • 360 Breathing and the TA Muscles
    • What is Diastasis?
    • The Psoas and the Iliacus
    • Hip and Deep Rotators
    • Glutes, Hamstrings and Adductors
    • Muscle of the Back
    • Changes and Potential Issues of the Back
    • Podcast Library for Module One
    • Bonus Article: Yoga & Exercises to Widen Your Pelvis for Birth
    • LGBT Inclusion In Prenatal Yoga with Jacoby Ballard
    • Homework for Module One
    • Slides from Live Session
    • Test your learning for Module One
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    Module 2: Structuring Your Class

    • Module 2: Structuring Your Class
    • TT Manual: Module 2
    • Module Two: Syllabus
    • Class Structure
    • PYC Template
    • Wave Sequence
    • Asanas to Do
    • Mock Contraction
    • Props
    • Restorative Poses
    • Pranayama
    • Hand On Adjustments
    • The 3 levels of the pelvis
    • Baby's journey through the pelvis
    • Explanation of Fetal Positions
    • Poses to Avoid
    • Sequencing
    • Music
    • Podcast Library for Module Two
    • 1 hour Prenatal Yoga Class - Preparing the Pelvis
    • 1 hour Prenatal Yoga Class
    • 1 hour Prenatal Yoga Class - Happy Hips
    • 1 hour Prenatal Yoga Class- Chest and Shoulder Opening
    • Homework for Module Two
    • Slides from Live Weekend
    • Test your learning for Module Two
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    Module 3: Birthing the Baby!

    • Module 3: Birthing the Baby!
    • TT Manual: Module 3
    • Module Three: Syllabus
    • Aches and Pains of Pregnancy Part I
    • Aches and Pains of Pregnancy Part II
    • Aches and Pains of Pregnancy Part III
    • Childbirth Education Overview
    • Stages of Labor
    • Coping Skills
    • Medical Interventions During Labor Part I
    • Medical Interventions During Labor Part II
    • Epidurals
    • Cesareans
    • Hormonal Blueprint of Labor
    • The Importance of an undisturbed birth
    • Active Relaxation Techniques
    • 7 Tricks of the Trade
    • 5 Questions to Ask Your Care Provider BEFORE Your Birth
    • Podcast Library for Module Three
    • Homework for Module Three
    • BONUS VIDEO: Comforting Touch for Labor
    • Slides from Live Weekend
    • Test your learning for Module Three
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    Module 4: Postnatal Yoga

    • Module 4: Postpartum
    • TT Manual: Module Four
    • Module Four: Syllabus
    • 8 Parts of the Postnatal Class
    • Podcast Library for Module Four
    • Homework for Module Four
    • Test your learning for Module Four
    • BONUS VIDEO: The Business of Yoga with Mado Hesselink
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    Yoga Pose Library

    • Trikonasana | Triangle
    • Virabhadrasana I | Warrior 1
    • Virabhadrasana II | Warrior 2
    • Utthita Parsvakonasana | Extended Side Angle
    • Parsvottanasana | Pyramid Pose
    • Parivrtta Trikonasana | Rotated Triangle Pose
    • Parivrtta Parsvakonasana | Rotated Extended Side Angle
    • Anjaneyasana | Cresent Pose
    • Low lunge
    • High Lunge
    • Lizard Pose
    • Ardha Hanumanasana | Half Monkey Pose aka- half split
    • ITB Stretch
    • Side lunge
    • Adductor Stretch
    • Skandasana
    • "Bob Fosse'
    • Goddess Pose
    • "Deb's Pyramid"
    • "Seaweed-asana"
    • Tadasana | Mountain pose
    • Uttanasana | Standing Forward Fold
    • Parivrtta Uttanasa | Rotated Standing Forward Fold
    • Modified Natarajasana | Dancer's Pose
    • "Standing Cobra"
    • Standing Twist
    • "Jazzercise" or "Jane Fonda"
    • Vrikshasana | Tree Pose
    • Standing Side Bend
    • Calf Stretch
    • The "Dangle"
    • Utkatasana | Chair pose
    • Dynamic Squat
    • RDL Romanian Dead Lift
    • Curtsy Lunge
    • Lateral Lunge
    • Hip CARs
    • Ardha Chandrasana Leg Lifts
    • Inner Thigh Strengthener
    • Clamshell
    • Reverse Clamshell
    • Rocking Cat/Cow
    • Body circles
    • Balasana | Child's pose
    • Puppy Pose
    • Adho Mukha Svanasana | Downward Facing Dog
    • Scapula/Serratus Pushups
    • Half plank
    • Side plank
    • Half chaturanga
    • Windshield Wiper
    • Virasana | Hero's pose
    • Ardha Virasana | Half Hero's pose
    • Modified Bhardvajasana's Twist
    • Screaming Toe
    • Sukhasana | Easy Cross leg
    • Sukhasana with Twist
    • Sukhasana with Garuadasana (Eagle) Arms
    • Tarasana | Star pose
    • Baddha Konasana | Bound Angle pose
    • Upavistha Konasana | Wide-Angled Seated Forward Bend
    • Agnistambhasana | Ankle to Knee
    • Ardha Matsyasana (Prenatal Version) | Lord of the fishes pose
    • Parvritata Janusirasana | Rotated Head to Knee pose
    • Eka Pada Rajakapotasana | Pigeon Prep
    • Happy Baby
    • Setu Bandha Sarvangasana | Bridge Pose
    • Ustrasana | Camel pose
    • Modified Malasana | Squat
    • Side Lying Savasana
    • Matsyasana | Supported Fish Pose
    • Constructive Rest
    • Supta baddha Konasana | Reclined bound angle pose
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    Study Guide

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    • Practice quizzes
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    Next steps

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