Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction to Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training

    • Welcome Video

    • Download the Oranj Prenatal Teacher Training Manual

  • 2

    Chapter 1 - The Governing Principles of Prenatal Yoga

    • Intro Video to Governing Principles of Prenatal Yoga

    • Governing Principles of Prenatal yoga

    • Who is attending your class. How to speak to preganancy. Elements and Themes to bring to a class.

  • 3

    Chapter 2 - General Philosophy and Precautions for Pregnancy

    • Introduction video to general philosophy and precautions for pregnancy

    • Intro General philosophy and precautions for pregnancy PDF

    • General philosophy and precautions for pregnancy - Fluid, Joint Pressure, Trimesters

    • First trimester precautions for pregnancy

    • Second trimester precautions for pregnancy

    • Third trimester precautions for pregnancy

  • 4

    Chapter 3 - Advice from the Experts

    • Intro video to advice from the experts

    • How to incorporate the pelvic floor into your yoga classes - by Shelley Prosko

    • The SI Joint - By ASHLEY SKERMER

  • 5

    Chapter 4 - Mantras

    • Intro Video to Mantras

    • Mantras

    • Mantras Video

    • Activity #3 - Develop a mantra for your assigned population

  • 6

    Chapter 5 - Mudras

    • Intro Video to Mudras

    • Lotus Mudra - PDF

    • Lotus Mudra - Video

    • Kali Mudra - PDF

    • Kali Mudra - Video

    • Anjali Mudra - PDF

    • Anjali Mudra - Video

  • 7

    Time to Practice! - Prenatal Yoga Gentle Restorative

    • Time to Practice! - Prenatal Yoga Gentle Restorative with Laura Martini

  • 8

    Chapter 6 - Pranayama Breathing

    • Introduction to Pranayama Breathing Video

    • NADI SHODHANA - PDF

    • NADI SHODHANA - Video

    • SAMA VRITTI - PDF

    • SAMA VRITTI - Video

    • Horse Lips - PDf

    • Horse Lips - Video

    • Prenatal Breathing - PDF

    • Prenatal Breathing - Video

    • Pranayama to Avoid - Pdf

    • Pranayama to Avoid - Video

  • 9

    Chapter 7 - Posture Breakdown - Seated Poses

    • Introduction to Posture Breakdowns

    • Sufi Circles - PDF

    • Sufi Circles - Video

    • Seated Spinal Twist - PDF

    • Seated Spinal Twist - Video

    • Leg Beats - PDF

    • Leg Beats - Video

    • Seated Side Bend - PDF

    • Seated Side Bend - Video

    • Modified Half Lord of the Fishes - PDF

    • Modified Half Lord of the Fishes - Video

    • Foot Massage - PDF

    • Foot Massage - Video

    • Head to Knee - PDF

    • Head to Knee - Video

    • Revolved Head to Knee - PDF

    • Revolved Head to Knee - Video

    • Kundalini Twist - PDF

    • Kundalini Twist - Video

    • Bound Angle - PDF

    • Bound Angle - Video

    • Neck Stretches - PDF

    • Neck Stretches - Video

    • Seated Cat / Cow - PDF

    • Seated Cat / Cow - Video

  • 10

    Chapter 8 - Posture Breakdown - Floor Poses

    • Legs Up the Wall - PDF

    • Legs up the Wall - Video

    • Cat / Cow - PDF

    • Cat / Cow - Video

    • Gate Pose - PDF

    • Gate Pose - Video

    • Modified Camel - PDF

    • Modified Camel - Video

    • Modified Plank - PDF

    • Modified Plank - Video

    • Table Balance - PDF

    • Table Balance - Video

    • Thunderbolt - PDF

    • Thunderbolt - Video

    • Half Splits - PDF

    • Half Splits - Video

    • Low Lunge - PDF

    • Low Lunge - Video

    • Corpse Pose (Supported Savasana) - PDF

    • Corpse Pose (Supported Savasana) - Video

    • Reclined Goddess - PDF

    • Reclined Goddess - Video

    • Restorative Lower Leg Elavator - PDF

    • Restorative Lower Leg Elavator - Video

    • Yogi Squat - PDF

    • Yogi Squat - Video

    • Child's Pose - PDF

    • Child's Pose - Video

  • 11

    Time to Practice! - Rise and Shine Prenatal Yoga

    • Time to Practice! - Rise and Shine Prenatal Yoga

  • 12

    Chapter 9 - Posture Breakdown - Standing Poses

    • Wide Legged Forward Fold - Standing & Revolved - PDF

    • Wide Legged Forward Fold - Standing and Revolved- Video

    • Goddess - PDF

    • Goddess - Video

    • Downward Facing Dog - PDF

    • Downward Facing Dog - Video

    • Tree Pose - PDF

    • Tree Pose - Video

    • Modified Warrior 1 - PDF

    • Modified Warrior 1 - Video

    • Warrior 2 - PDF

    • Warrior 2 - Video

    • Triangle Pose - PDF

    • Triangle Pose - Video

    • Mountain Pose - PDF

    • Mountain Pose - Video

    • Extended Side Angle - PDF

    • Extended Side Angle - Video

    • Chair Pose - PDF

    • Chair Pose - Video

    • Reverse / Peaceful Warrior - PDF

    • Reverse / Peaceful Warrior - Video

  • 13

    Time to Practice! - Prenatal Full Body Flow

    • Time to Practice! - Prenatal Full Body Flow with Laura Martini

  • 14

    Chapter 10 - Modifications for Pregnancy

    • Introduction to Common Adjustments

    • Modifications to Sun Salutation A and B

  • 15

    Chapter 11 - Winning Formula for Prenatal Classes

    • Introduction to Winning Formula

    • Theming for Yoga Classes

  • 16

    Closing Remarks

    • Congratulations Video

    • Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training Survey