This is the forth set/installment in the YTC200 course. It is packed with these courses:
- Prenatal
- Seniors
- YogaFit Kids – 1 day each
Prenatal YogaFit
Designed exclusively for YogaFit by a board-certified OB/GYN, this one-day workshop explores the physical and emotional changes women face during pregnancy and offers classic yoga poses, linked together in a gentle flow, that are appropriate for pregnancy and the postnatal experience.
In YogaFit Prenatal, you will learn:
- A brief overview of the female reproductive system
- What happens during each trimester of pregnancy, including the physical changes for the mother and the baby
- Proper breathing and pelvic floor exercises to prepare the body for labor and birthing
- Twenty-one prenatal poses, including modifications of YTT Foundations (Level One) poses and new poses that provide specific prenatal benefits
- How to structure a prenatal class that offers a well-rounded combination of poses for strength, flexibility, and endurance; opportunities to increase mental awareness; and time for bonding and sharing expectations.
- How to teach and create sequences for Prenatal Partner Yoga
- How to use props effectively to create a safe and appropriate experience
- How to structure a class that includes prenatal and postnatal students
- How to work with post-cesarian students
- Forty YTT Foundations (Level One) poses that are appropriate for most postnatal moms
Note: YogaFit Prenatal fulfills the specialty requirement necessary for completion of your YogaFit 200-hour teacher training certification. You may take this program at any time that works for your schedule.
Continuing Education Credits:
0.8 ACE CECs
8 Yoga Alliance CEUs
Seniors Online Yoga
This one-day course offers ways to modify YogaFit classes to make them accessible to individuals over the age of 55, regardless of their fitness levels. You may take this workshop at any time that fits with your schedule, after completing YTT Foundations (Level One).
What you will learn:
- Adaptations of the poses from YTT Foundations (Level One) chosen to improve posture and balance, increase range of motion, and develop self-confidence
- How to use props, including chairs, straps, blocks and bolsters, to make poses accessible for a range of physical abilities
- How to teach a multilevel class that challenges those seniors who are physically fit while offering a variety of modifications for those who lead a more sedentary lifestyle
- The seven principles of alignment
- Practical tips for communicating consciously and inclusively
- Suggested sequencing
- How to modify for seniors with special conditions, including osteoporosis, hip replacements, and menopausal challenges
YogaFit Kids online course full description
Teaching mindful movement, games, share circles, breathwork and visualization, this YogaFit Kids workshop demonstrates how to create an active, safe, and inclusive environment for kids and teens to explore their natural flexibility, develop more strength, and counter the stress of their daily lives.
What you will learn:
- To instruct kids and teens in basic poses, breathing techniques, and mindful movement to relieve stress and develop confidence
- How to communicate the YogaFit principles of breathing, feeling, and listening, and clearing the mind in a way that kids can understand
- How to teach playful, creative and fun functional movement to move energy through the body and calm the mind
- Transformational language that helps all students feel included and supported
- The “Three Hills” of a YogaFit Kids class—warm‐up and share; physical activities; holding poses and relaxation
- How to structure and sequence classes appropriate for certain age groups: babies to 3 years old; toddlers and preschoolers (3 to 6 years); kids (6 to 12 years); and teens (12 to 18 years)
- How to introduce tools for coping with pressures of school and emotional ups and downs, especially for preteens and teens
- How to modify poses and sequences for children with special needs
Continuing Education Credits:
.80 ACE CECs
8 Yoga Alliance CEUs
