Birth Doula & Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training
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Why This Training is Unique
Training as both a birth doula and a prenatal yoga teacher will not only equip you with an incredible amount of knowledge to support pregnant and birthing mamas, but you'll also leave set up to build a successful business. One of the hardest parts of becoming a doula is finding consistent clients. As a prenatal yoga teacher, you will constantly be guiding and supporting the very crowd you want to be immersed in!
Additionally, many doula trainings do not address how to manage your life as a doula. We will dive deep into how to build your business and the body (your body) to hold it all. This includes managing an on-call schedule, nervous system support, daily practices, building community...all of the things that are typically only learned after years of practicing (or maybe not at all!)
ABOUT THE DOULA + PRENATAL YOGA TEACHER TRAININGS
Led by Haley McNabb, Certified Birth Doula, Adult and Infant CPR Instructor, and Wilderness First Responder and Jessica Fawcett E-RYT 500, RPYT, Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula, as well as an array of working birth professionals. We believe the role of a well educated and passionate Doula and Prenatal Yoga Teacher can make a large impact on the overall health and wellness of our communities.
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Students can expect to gain a deeper understanding of the pregnant body, how to support women and families in pregnancy and birth, develop yoga classes that will speak to the needs of a prenatal student, as well as study up to date research and methods within the birth work field that will support students in becoming a doula and teacher who can guide with confidence.
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This training will draw from a rich history of birthing wisdom and will take you through a journey as you explore your own beliefs surrounding pregnancy and birth.
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This Prenatal Yoga Teacher and Doula Training continues to meet industry standards allowing you to become a Certified Birth Doula and a Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher through Yoga Alliance.
Curriculum for the In Person Birth Doula + Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training: ​
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Hands on techniques for support in pregnancy and labor
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Education on common birth practices in hospital births, birth center births, and home births
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Education on the variety of models of care in the wester birth culture
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Industry and ancient practices for preparing the pregnant body for birth
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How to support the planning for the postpartum period
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How to conduct client visits
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Hands-on labor support
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How to resource your clients
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How to manage your life and schedule as a doula
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Understanding the Yoga Teacher’s relationship with healthcare professionals
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Medical providers and their role within birth
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Physiological Changes During Pregnancy: Week by week of pregnancy
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Understanding of physiological considerations during pregnancy and how to differentiate between high-risk and non-high-risk pregnancy
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Common physical pregnancy ailments/discomforts/injuries and how to address them
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Structure of a Prenatal Yoga Class
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Contraindications, Modifications, & Beneficial Poses for Each Trimester
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Adjustments and cuing asana for prenatal yoga
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Pranayama for Pregnancy
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Anatomy & Physiology for the pre and post natal body
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Nutrition for the Pre and Post Natal body
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Subtle Body Anatomy of the Pregnant Person
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Yoga techniques specialized to the needs of the pregnant woman throughout the different stages of pregnancy
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Education on labor and the birth process
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Traditional yoga philosophy as it may apply to lifestyle and wellbeing during pregnancy
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Practicum - Observing and Teaching
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and much more!
HOW THE DUAL TRAINING WORKS
COURSE DETAILS + SCHEDULE
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This in person Birth Doula & Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training offers certifications in both Birth Doula Work and the Yoga Alliance Certificate for Registered Prenatal Yoga Teachers.
Taught in Longmont, Colorado.
BIRTH DOULA April 9th - 12th
PRENATAL YOGA 17th - 19th, 25th - 26th​
Training modalities include:
Participation in live lectures, prenatal yoga classes, group discussion, hands on experiences, student teaching, and independent study.
A book list and manual will be provided for the course and will culminate in a final practicum and written exam.
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For those already certified as Doulas or Prenatal Yoga Teachers:
Participation in ONE certification/partial course participation accepted on a case by case basis. Please contact us below for further details.
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The 85 hour Prenatal Yoga Certification will also count toward 85hrs of the 300hr program with YogaKoh.
For more info on the 300hr program
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
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Attendance of all live class days
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Completion of all assignments, readings, and manual work
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Completion of the final practicum
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POST TRAINING REQUIREMENTS​
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BIRTH DOULA
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Completion of a Birth Education class
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Completion of a Breastfeeding Course
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Complete the required reading:​​ You will be given a reading list
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Support 3 births (2 can be shadowing an already trained doula)
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PRENATAL YOGA ​
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Completion of the final exam ​
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Completion of Yoga Essay assignment
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Attend 4 prenatal yoga classes in your home area and provide log of hours observed
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Teach 4 prenatal yoga classes and provide log of hours taught
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Complete the required reading
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Complete any additional Yoga Alliance Requirements*
*For those seeking Yoga Alliance Certification student must already be a 200hr Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga Teacher​
*Please see Yoga Alliance Website for final requirements
*After completion of training, you will be provided with a list of requirements in order to submit for each certification.​
INVESTMENT
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FULL PRICE: $2495
Early Bird: $2250
(enroll before March 1, 2025)
* inclusive of all course content and certifications
* payment via check or Zelle
* to inquire about a different payment method or payment plans contact us below​
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​Participation in ONE certification only accepted on a case by case basis. Please contact us below for further details.