2025 Teacher Training Schedule
Day One — Tuesday, March 11
4:30—8:30pm
Opening Circle/Introductions
Prenatal Yoga Class Observation & Debrief
Program Overview
Days Two & Three — Thursday, March 13 & Friday March 14
10:00am—6:00pm PST
Prenatal Anatomy
Contraindications: Science vs. Cultural Beliefs and Myths
Alignment and Modifications by Trimester
Sequencing of Prenatal Practice
Practice Teaching
Day Four - Thursday, March 20
10:00—6:00pm PST
Pelvic Biomechanics & Optimal Fetal Positioning
Comfort Measures - Part 1
Meditation & Relaxation Techniques
Practice Teaching
Day Five - Thursday, March 27
10:00—6:00pm PST
Comfort Measures- Part 2
Pelvic Floor
Optimal Care in Childbirth: What it is and how to weave it into your practice
Addressing Racial Disparities in Perinatal Care
Practice Teaching
Online or in-person: our program is flexible! Locals are encouraged to be in-person as much as possible. For those who live out of the area, we highly recommend you make arrangements to join us in the studio for the first Thursday/Friday (and we’re happy to support you in finding accommodations), but if you absolutely cannot, we can make arrangements for you to join us online.
Day Six- Thursday, April 3
10:00—6:00pm PST
Pregnancy & Postpartum Psychology
Empowering and Inclusive Language
Breathing Techniques for Labor and Beyond
Practice Teaching
~~~Spring Break: April 10~~~
Day Seven- Thursday, April 17
10:00—6:00pm PST
Mom & Baby Yoga Class Observation & Debrief
The Fourth Trimester
Day Eight- Thursday, April 24
9:00—3:00pm PST
Alignment and Modifications for Postpartum
Sequencing of Postpartum and Parent/Baby Class
Application of Classical Yoga Philosophy
Practice Teaching
Day Nine- Thursday, May 1
10:00—6:00pm PST
Hold for Review
Day Ten- Thursday, May 8
Application of Various Styles of Yoga to Prenatal (vinyasa, restorative, yin, etc.)
Prenatal Yoga for Couples
Creating Your Class
Special Guest
Practice Teaching
Day Eleven - Thursday, May 15
10:00—6:00pm PST
Business of Teaching Pre & Postnatal Yoga
Practice Teaching
Focus Project Presentations
Final Review & Closing
“I learned so much and felt confident and excited to begin teaching prenatal and mom and baby yoga classes right away. Jeanna and Hillary were so supportive and personally invested in my success. They were generous with the time they offered me for one-on-one mentoring and support. In addition, they sincerely cared not only about the content and logistics of the scheduled sessions, but also our well-being and even provided printed recommendations of places to eat in the area during our breaks. The Lotus Blossom curriculum is the real deal- everything was relevant and transferred directly to my immediate teaching opportunities. The partnership with Blossom Birth Services...is ideal since we were able to interact with many pre and postnatal moms and dads along the way!”