Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training June 27-29 & July 25-27, 2008 Led by Paula Huffman

If you are looking to become a prenatal yoga teacher, get the most from your time energy and efforts by training with someone who can teach all aspects of the birth experience as well as the yoga designed to support and nurture a pregnant woman's unique needs. Some one who is a ... *    Prenatal/Postnatal Yoga Teacher trainer, and has been teaching others for years *    Certified Childbirth Educator versed is all methods of child birth prep & delivery *    Doula, Registered Nurse and mother herself. Your facilitator, Paula Huffman, holds a BS degree in Special Education, is a Registered Nurse and has been certified as a Prepared Childbirth Educator (1992) and taught Prepared Childbirth Classes for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , NC for 12 years. She also taught perinatal and stress management classes and provided telephone consultation for high risk OB patients with Kaiser Permanente. Paula Huffman's experience and qualifications make her one of the leaders in the field of Birth Preparedness, couples birth expectations and partner participation, as well as enriching women's individual experience of the mind-body-spirit connection during this most beautiful time of life. (Please see her full bio below.) Click here for a flyer for this event that you can download or print. Prenatal_Yoga_Teacher_Training_ Course Description This is a comprehensive training that will prepare yoga teachers to provide a safe and nurturing environment for the pregnant woman. After completion of this training the Participant will understand the basic anatomical, physiological and emotional changes that occur in pregnancy and how to address each of these changes through asana, pranayama, relaxation techniques, chakra work, meditation and restorative yoga. The Participant will learn methods to help women apply these concepts learned in prenatal yoga to the process of labor and giving birth. Also included in this training will be a basic overview of labor and delivery with an exploration of fears related to this process. Participants will be asked to explore their own feelings related to pregnancy and birth as well as the fears and concerns associated with conducting a prenatal yoga class. While this training is largely experiential there will be required readings prior to the start of the course, lecture for the review of anatomy and physiology, discussion groups regarding the philosophies, controversies and current trends related to childbirth, and viewing of birth videos. There will be assignments and the training will end with a mini teaching session and written exam. There will also be opportunities for Participants to attend an actual prenatal yoga class taught at the studio or in other local studios. The cost for the 5 day training is $500.00 which includes a manual. Once you are registered an outline and required reading list will be made available to you. CEU credits will be available. Dates of the Training are: June 27-29 & July 25-27, 2008 Detailed schedule below. Prerequisites: A minimum of a 200 hr Yoga Teacher Certification OR Written evidence of a dedicated personal yoga practice, to include regular participation in yoga classes for a minimum of one year if you are a health practitioner in the field of pregnancy or labor and delivery. This would include Nurse Midwives, Nurses and Nurse Practitioners working in labor and delivery or in an OB office or Birth Center, and Obstetricians Click here for a flyer for this event Prenatal_Yoga_Teacher_Training_ Your facilitator... Paula Huffman She holds a BS degree in Special Education and is also a Registered Nurse. Paula has also been certified as a Prepared Childbirth Educator (1992) and taught Prepared Childbirth Classes for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NC for 12 years. She also taught perinatal and stress management classes and provided telephone consultation for high risk OB patients with Kaiser Permanente. While not currently practicing, Paula is also an experienced Doula who has supported many women during their labor. In 2003, she received her 200 hour Yoga Alliance teacher certification through the NC School of Yoga after having taught yoga since 2001. She is also certified as a Restorative Yoga teacher through Judith Lasater’s Relax and Renew Restorative Yoga Teacher program. Paula also received certification through the International Childbirth Education Association as a Perinatal Fitness Instructor. In 2004, Paula left UNC to develop her own style of Childbirth Preparation Classes and teaches through her business Childbirth Education Alternatives at Carrboro Yoga Company. Her approach is eclectic and non-medical based, drawing on the years of education and related experience as well as her own personal yoga and meditation practice. Most of all she owes her wealth of knowledge to all the wonderful pregnant women, couples and babies that have come into her life throughout the years. Courses taught to pregnant women and couples include Prenatal Yoga, Mommy Baby Yoga, and Yoga Workshops for the Pregnant Couple, CPR, Prepared Childbirth Classes and Refresher classes for the second or third time around. Paula is also currently working on her path as a Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapist. She is also current studying in the Mindfulness Based Techniques of John Kabat Zin. For more information please feel free to email Paula at essentialh@earthlink.net This is a joint training facilitated by Carrboro Yoga Company and Blue Point Yoga of Durham. Registration To register simply contact Carrboro Yoga Company 919. 933.2921 or register online at www.mycyco.com, go to the right side bar where it says "Buy Classes" and look under Workshops. It should prompt you from there. To speed your registration, we have attached this link for the registration forms that need to be filled out and sent in. Click here to print your Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training Application Daily Schedule Week I To be held at Blue Point Yoga Center Friday 2p-4p registration, set up etc 4-6:30,  6:30-7 break 7p-9p Saturday 7A-12n,  12n-1:30 break 1:30-5,    5-6:30 break 6:30-9 Sunday 7a-12n 12p-1p break 1p-3p Week II To be held at Carrboro Yoga Company Friday 5:30-6, arrive 6p-9p Saturday 7a-12n,   12n-1:30 break 1:30-5,     5-6:30 break 6:30-9p Sunday 7a-12n,    12n-1p break 1p-3p Please call for directions and if you have any questions 919.933.2921.