Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training – 100h – Yoga Alliance Professsionals- with Senior Yoga Teachers Eugénia Palma e Marco Peralta

Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training – 100h – Yoga Alliance Professsionals- with Senior Yoga Teachers Eugénia Palma e Marco Peralta

Welcome!

The Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training is directed at not only Yoga teachers, but also the professionals that already accompany pregnant women (such as doulas, midwives, psychologists, amongst other caregivers). The course will focus on Yoga especially adapted to pregnant women and as preparation for childbirth itself (regardless of the type of delivery chosen or that takes place). It will place emphasis on Yoga as a means to positively experience and handle both the pregnancy and postpartum with awareness, health, joy and self-awareness; pointing towards the deep respect one should have for the incredible power of a Woman’s body.

The training will cover all the necessary topics (from the anatomical and physiological knowledge behind the 40 weeks of pregnancy, to the empowerment of a pregnant woman, etc) in order to further extend the knowledge of already qualified Yoga teachers and to compliment the training of professionals that accompany pregnant women, providing a safe, conscious and healthy approach to Yoga throughout pregnancy and the teaching qualities of transmitting such knowledge.

By the end of the course, students will not only be able to apply Yoga techniques adapted to each trimester, but they will feel confident in inspiring future mothers to embrace a holistic appreciation of pregnancy itself, so as to benefit from it to the fullest using Yoga as a tool that can be used in any circunstance during pregnancy.

The course as a total of 100 hours

Contact hours – 80

Non contact hours - 20

Practice and training (40 hours)

Teaching techniques

- Asana practice throughout the three trimestres of pregnancy (to stretch and strengthen the physical body and relieve the most common complaints during pregnancy).

- Building Asana sequences for the 3 trimesters of pregnancy.

- Mulla Bandha and Aswini Mudra (the importance of a healthy pelvic floor, correct alignment of the pelvis during pregnancy and postpartum);

- Pranayama during pregnancy ( do´s and donts, energizing, calming, harmonizing, respiratory rehabilitation);

- Yoganidrá during pregnancy (adapted postures for shavasana and yoganidra, deep relaxation, visualizations).

- Meditation duirng the three trimes(acceptance, focus, concentration, not knowing, the unknown, awareness of the present moment).

- Mantra: Kirtan: Yogic Chanting -In this class, students will be diving into the practice of Bhakti yoga through the art of Kirtan (call and response chanting).

- Stress management (the use of Yoga techniques in specific situations - body, mind, emotions).

- Benefits and advantages of the use of supports (belts, pillows, chairs, etc.) in the practice of Asana, Pranayama, Yoganidra and Meditation during pregnancy.

- The link between Yoga and pregnancy (consciousness and intuition of the Yogini, self-knowledge and the connection to the new life that is to come).

Teaching methodology (15 hours)

- The most common physical complaints during pregnancy, for example: risk of miscarriage, premature birth, hypertension, preeclampsia, pelvic symphysis dysfunction, etc. and adapting Yoga techniques for this conditions.

- Safe way to practice, teach and modify a wide range of asanas during pregnancy.

- The Language of Teaching Yoga for pregnant women– The ability to effectively communicate is a key component in our capacity to teach, we will explore the different ways in which people learn and outline techniques for tailoring our style to most effectively communicate our message. Intonation; Language and voice awareness

- Working with pregnant women who never done Yoga before: Common beginner issues, teaching strategies, and preparatory postures and breathing exercises.

- Integrative Teaching: A coherent and inspiring class includes many elements, all of which must be successfully woven together into a seamless whole. We will investigate teaching techniques that bridge the physical, mental, and spiritual realms to create classes in which elements reinforce and support all others.

- Building a Class for pregnant women– Weaving all of the elements of yoga class into a seamless, self-supporting whole is an art form. This class will explore the different elements of a yoga class including creating an environment, developing a theme, and the art of asana sequencing.

- Teaching of Asana: This class will delve into the specifics of alignment, energetic, common problems, modifications, and use of props in the major categories: Standing Postures, Forward-bending and Twisting Postures, Back bending Postures, and Inverted Postures.

- Modifications & Verbal and physical Adjustments – these two sections revolve around one of the most important aspects of teaching: the safe and effective performance of yoga asanas. We will focus primarily on the entry, stasis and exit to and from poses, using both verbal and hands on adjustments. There will also be discussion revolving around the issues of hands on adjustments, recognizing limitations, and how to be most effective in directing students to self adjust. Alignment & how to avoid injuries

- Principles of demonstration

- Qualities of a Pregnancy Yoga teacher. Roles, Ethics and Responsibilities.

- Establishing a Career as a Pregnancy Yoga Teacher

Philosophy and History (10 hours)

- Chronology of women's role in Yoga

- Yoga and women

- Shakti Cycles: Fertility, Creativity and Power

- Yoga philosophy apllied to pregnancy, birth, death, and parenting.

Teaching experience (20 hours)

Practical experience and observation.

- Emphasis will be placed on preparing the teacher trainer for the actual practice of teaching pregnant women.

- Student Teaching Practice — This class will provide student teachers with the opportunity to create and present a class to a group of peers. All participating students will have the opportunity to experience and evaluate classes given by their peers.

- Group Teaching Rounds — These sessions are designed to further assist students in developing their live teaching skills through teaching their peers. Students will practice with each other under the supervision of the program director. Each student will have the opportunity to lead small groups of their fellow trainees through several consecutive postures, full classes, and thematic approaches to teaching. The teaching will be followed by feedback sessions.

- Supervised Teaching — Students will be required to teach under the supervision of an approved teacher.

- Assistant teaching — From the very beginning of the course, students will be required to sit in on other teachers’ classes as an observer, and, as the course progresses, will move on to assisting in these classes and ultimately, to teaching to pregnant women.

Anatomy & physiology (15hours)

- Anatomy and physiology of women during the 40 weeks of pregnancy.

- The physical, mental, emotional and hormonal changes women face during the 40 weeks of gestation.

- A set of inherent procedures in labour, at home or in hospital.

- The role of pain during childbirth

- Deep respect for the power of the female body.

- Perineal muscle function (pregnancy and postpartum).

- Birth (informed and conscious approach to natural birth, also covering the induced labour and caesarean section).

- Pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum (dynamic living experiences, psychological dimensions, impact of changes, the connection to the baby, the partner and social support).

- A conscious professional to a conscious parenting (the importance of the role of the professional pregnancy yoga teacher, communication with the woman/family and other professionals)

Home Practice Requirement– Students will be required to maintain a home practice and study, practicing a minimum of three hours per week.

Warm Regards,

Eugénia Palma & Marco Peralta

Code of Conduct

Students conduct

Students must adhere to the rules and regulations of the Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training - 100h - with Senior Yoga Teachers Eugénia Palma e Marco Peralta . Students whose conduct reflects discredit upon themselves or the school may be subject to probation and/or termination. The student must adhere to conduct that will not interfere with the learning process of any other students, the classroom presentation by the instructor, presentations by visitors, or the progress of the class Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training - 100h - with Senior Yoga Teachers Eugénia Palma e Marco Peralta. The administration of the school reserve the right to place on probation and/or terminate a student on any of the following grounds:

• Excessive absences or tardiness
• Nonconformity of rules and regulations of school where the Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training - 100h - with Senior Yoga Teachers Eugénia Palma e Marco Peralta is taking place
• Conduct that is unsatisfactory to Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training - 100h - with Senior Yoga Teachers Eugénia Palma e Marco Peralta , its staff, faculty, and its students
• Falsifying School records
• Breach of Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training - 100h - with Senior Yoga Teachers Eugénia Palma e Marco Peraltaenrolament agreement.
• Failure to pay fees when due and/or to make available required documents
• Entering school premises while under the influence of alcohol, or drugs
• Aiding, abetting, or inciting others to commit any act that would detract from the normal operation of the Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training - 100h - with Senior Yoga Teachers Eugénia Palma e Marco Peralta

Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training - 100h - with Senior Yoga Teachers Eugénia Palma e Marco Peraltaa teacher training Code of Conduct is a compilation of acceptable, ethical, and professional behavioral standards by which all Brahmi Yoga trained teachers agree to conduct themselves through their teaching and business practices.

- This code is intended to serve as an expression of the core values of Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training - 100h - with Senior Yoga Teachers Eugénia Palma e Marco Peralta teacher training and as a broader basis for the advancement of meditation ethics as a whole.

As a traine in the Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training - 100h - with Senior Yoga Teachers Eugénia Palma e Marco Peralta, I agree to uphold the ethical goals set forth in the following professional Code of Conduct:

• Refrain from any behavior that would be determined to be discriminatory, harassing, or unprofessional to include both verbal and written personal statements, and to conduct myself in a professional and conscientious manner.
• Maintain and respect the confidentiality and dignity of all students and members of Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training - 100h - with Senior Yoga Teachers Eugénia Palma e Marco Peralta the global Yoga community´s.
• Foster a welcoming and nurturing environment that is safe, sanitary and supportive for the practice of yoga and meditation.
• Honestly present professional qualifications, training and the limitations of my skills and scope of practice. Where applicable, refer students to seek alternative instruction, advice, treatment, or direction.
• Adhere to the traditional meditation principles, while developing and employing the discretion to build upon and adapt those principles to all situations.
• Develop, foster, and live the inherent integrity of the meditation principles in every aspect of my life, and to make the practice of mediation in all its forms an integral part of my experience.
• To always seek to expand my understanding of meditation through a commitment to furthering my education and experience

- Routine of the course should be strictly followed. Discipline is an integral part of this training program.

- No student would be allowed to enter in the classroom, once the class starts.

- General Conduct Policy:

- Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training - 100h - with Senior Yoga Teachers Eugénia Palma e Marco Peralta strives to provide an environment conducive to learning, growth, and professionalism. Students are expected to behave courteously and respectfully, to observePregnancy Yoga Teacher Training - 100h - with Senior Yoga Teachers Eugénia Palma e Marco Peralta  policies, and to devote themselves earnestly to their studies. The following may be grounds for disciplinary action and possible dismissal from the program and/or the school premises:

- Verbal or physical abuse of any person or conduct that threatens or endangers the health or safety of any person at Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training - 100h - with Senior Yoga Teachers Eugénia Palma e Marco Peralta related functions.

- Theft of property or the property of any member of the Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training - 100h - with Senior Yoga Teachers Eugénia Palma e Marco Peralta community at the premises.

- Willful or reckless damage to property or the property of a member of the Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training - 100h - with Senior Yoga Teachers Eugénia Palma e Marco Peralta community.

- Obstruction or disruption of teaching or other components of academic process.

- Failure to comply with Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training - 100h - with Senior Yoga Teachers Eugénia Palma e Marco Peralta policy at any time.

- Possession or use of controlled substances, illegal drugs, or alcohol on  Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training - 100h - with Senior Yoga Teachers Eugénia Palma e Marco Peralta premises.

- Harassment, sexual or otherwise, or intimidation of any member of Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training - 100h - with Senior Yoga Teachers Eugénia Palma e Marco Peralta community while on school premises. This includes any behavior that creates a hostile or offensive environment for any student, employee, or guest at Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training - 100h - with Senior Yoga Teachers Eugénia Palma e Marco Peralta

Assessment criteria and procedures

• The  is designed to be innovative, challenging, and enjoyable, while being structured as a course of intensive study. Assessement is ongoing throughout the course and students are expected to complete/undertake independent study, practice and reading. Homework and essays will be assigned. A minimum number of non-contact hours are stipulated in the course curriculum , while to successfully graduate, all students will be required to pass all areas of the course, write 2 essays (oneA&P, one philosophy), produce a Personal Research Project ( elected subject), Mid course examination, an A&P exam/questionnaire, produce required class plans, and teach 3 planned classes & make small group presentations while being ´assessed’.
• The first assessed taught class is held within the final residential intensive. The second and third assessemntes to be arranged by each student, with a mutual agreed teacher assessor.
• Thought the duration of the course, as part of the ongoing assessment process each student will be required to assist/observe classes with Eugénia Palma and Marco Peralta and other approved teachers

Graduation Requirements:

In order to graduate, a student must:

Assessments and graduation

Graduation is not automatic: your progress will be assessed throughout the course, and in order to graduate, you will need to have:

• Attended each of the weekend modules, and satisfactorily completed any preparatory work and homework
• Attended one intensive (final of the course)
• Attended 3 group sessions with your mentor
• Written 2 papers, each of 300 to 4000 words, on topics to be agreed with your mentor
• Observed at least 6 classes and assisted in at least 5 classes
• Taught at least 12 classes ( with a minimum of 15 hours of teaching time)
• Had your teaching observed by your mentor
• Submitted a detailed class plan for your final teaching assessment
• Taught part of a public class during the final course module
• Maintained a regular meditation practice, both by developing your own self practice and attending taught classes

Certification criteria

Certification will not be granted to any student who fails to demonstrate the following:

• A basic understanding of the principles underlying the Yoga and Meditation system, as well as the specific philosophies, teachings, techniques, and methodology essential to Meditation
• Competency in the full range of practical skills required to safely teach Meditation to others
• A level of emotional maturity, mental stability, and personal integrity sufficient to create and maintain a safe and sacred environment that allows the personal transformation of student to occur.
• The ability to be a Meditation teacher, including the good judgment required to interact with students in a professional manner that safely and effectively brings them the benefits of Yoga, as reflected in the student’s conduct inside and outside of class during the course of the training.

Please understand that your completion of the above requirements will be assessed through a set of standards that include attendance policy, review of homework assignments, the evaluation of practice teaching sessions, and behavioral guidelines. While efforts will be made thought the training to provide students with input on teaching or other challenges that might impede certification, it is important to understand that not every student who is accepted, pays tuition, and participates in the Meditation teacher training is guaranteed certification, even upon the completion of all required assignments.

At the star of the program, you will be given and asked to sign a written agreement detailing your responsibilities as a student and the standards used to assess my eligibility for certification.

-An understanding that this is an intensive program, and as such requires a firm commitment to hard work and enthusiastic participation.

- All required reading must be complete, and attendance at all classes is mandatory.

- Each teacher trainer is required to participate actively in a non-judgmental and non-competitive environment.

- Each teacher trainer must be in agreement that this training is not about physical practice alone, but one that also entails an exploration of the mental and spiritual foundations of Yoga and Meditation

- Each teacher trainer should have the ability to not take themselves too seriously.

- Some of the best Yoga and Meditation instructors/teachers have physical limitations; our program is open to participants with a wide range of physical ability and has no age limit. There is no necessity to have mastered advanced or difficult postures as the program respects the needs of each individual and prioritizes anatomical integrity over excessive flexibility. While taking part in the program you will feel supported and encouraged to discover and build upon your unique gifts.

- Certification will be based on: - Mid-term stances; - Research project; - ; -Final practicum

- The criteria for receiving the diploma are: - acceptable attendance during the program and satisfactory completion of all assignments of the program

Attendance Policy

Students are required to maintain a minimum of 100% attendance over the length of the program. All absences must be pre-approved by the instructor and arrangements made to complete the missed amount of classroom time. Failure to make such arrangements may result in termination. If a student must be absent, he/she must call the School within thirty (30) minutes prior to class start time.

Tardiness

Tardiness and leaving class early is subtracted from the total time of the program, and counts against the minimum required attendance.

Make-up Work

Assignments and projects not completed on schedule during a course must be made up within the time frame of the course. Arrangements MUST be made with the instructor.

Grading System

Whether the student passes or fails the program is based on completion and participation in all assignments, electives, observations, and performance evaluations given during the course of the program.

Grievance procedure

Dispute resolution policy and procedure for students involving Yoga Teacher Training - 100h - with Senior Yoga Teachers Eugénia Palma e Marco Peralta

Individuals should always try to resolve issues informally. If a more formal appreoach becomes necessary, Yoga Teacher Training - 100h - with Senior Yoga Teachers Eugénia Palma e Marco Peralta provides a fair and reasonable mechanism for resolution.

Step 1. Put your complaint in writing to the individual designated y the school for handling disputes. He or she will request submissions from all involved parties, including witnesses; conduct an investigation and set up a meeting within 48 hours. The designated person will provide a written decision to all parties within 48 hours of meeting. If this doesn’t work proceed to Step 2.

Step 2. Repeat step one with a higher authority within the Yoga Teacher Training - 100h - with Senior Yoga Teachers Eugénia Palma e Marco Peralta if possible. If no resolution is forthcoming proceed to Step 3.

Step 3. The parties appoint an outside mediator/arbitrator within 48 hours. The requesting party will bear the cost of mediation/arbitration.

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The student who feels his or her rights have been violated should meet with the person against whom they have the complaint outside of class, and attempt to resolve the conflict. If the grievance is with an instructor, the student must first attempt to resolve the matter with the instructor. If this fails to rectify the problem, the student should bring the incident to the attention of the studio manager.

For any student who wants to express an opinion or dissatisfaction in matters regarding Yoga Teacher Training - 100h - with Senior Yoga Teachers Eugénia Palma e Marco Peralta  policies or programs, may do so by filling a formal complaint in writing to the studio manager within 7 days of incident. The studio manager will respond in writing within 10 days of receipt of the complaint. If the student feels the response is unsatisfactory, he/she can submit a letter explaining his/her position along with copies of the original complaint and manager response to the program director within 10 days of the dated manager’s response letter. The program director will respond in writing to the student within 14 days.

1. If the student complaint cannot be resolved by following the above grievance procedure, the student may file a complaint with the the local court

The Grievance procedure outlines the students right to file a complaint with the Lisbon state board for private postsecondary education

2. If a student as a complaint, grievance or dispute with Yoga Teacher Training - 100h - with Senior Yoga Teachers Eugénia Palma e Marco Peralta the student shall contact Director of Teacher Training, Marco Peralta, in writing or via email. Eugénia Palma and Marco Peralta Yoga Director of Teacher Training, will respond back to the student no later than 10 days from the receipt of contact. Marco Peralta can be reached at marcoperaltayoga@gmail.com
3. If the complaint cannot be resolved after exhausting the institution’s grievance procedure, the student may file a complaint with the Portuguese state board for private post seconday education.

- Complaints directed at an individual instructor or staff member must be discussed directly with the individual involved.

- If one-on-one discussion fails to result in satisfactory resolution, a written complaint must be submitted to the Program Director.

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Terms& Conditions Guidelines

Please consider the following points when writing your terms & conditions…

Practice Experience

• Students should have been teaching yoga for 2 years and  and have a strong practice before they embark on a Yoga Teacher Training - 100h - with Senior Yoga Teachers Eugénia Palma e Marco Peralta.

Booking

• A deposit may be necessary to secure a place on the course and should be paid at the time of the booking.
• The full fee should be paid [ ] days before the beginning of the course.
• Applications will be taken on a ‘first come first served’ basis and students who have paid their deposit will have priority over those who haven’t.
• Reserving the right to refuse a place to students who have not paid their deposit or full fees by the required date.
• The fees must be paid in full and any private sessions paid for before a graduation certificate will be issued.

What fees include/ what is not included

E.g.

Included:

• Training and assessment by a qualified Yoga Alliance Professionals SYT
• A full manual and other appropriate paperwork

Not included:

• Flights, accommodation and food for yourself
• Insurance (you can get this from Yoga Alliance Professionals for just £15)* If you reside in the UK or £20 if you reside in Ireland
• A certificate (paying the fees do not guarantee you a certificate as you will need to successfully pass all assignments and attend a minimum of 80% the course.

Refund Policy Guidelines

Please consider the following points when writing your refund policy…

Payment Deposit Dates

• When you expect payment deposits to be made
• Is this non-refundable?

Student Pulling Out of Course

• When a cancellation can be made in relation to start of course
• How much will be refunded in this circumstance

• What circumstances can a student pull out of the course
• How much of the course will be refunded

Procedure on how to make a cancellation

• Who to contact? In writing?
• Do you require evidence of reason where appropriate?

During the Course:

- Student’s conduct during the course

- Minimum attendance rate

- Time limit once course official finishes to complete the course

- Re-sitting any assignments (additional charges for this)

- Expectations regarding daily practice of students

• Extensions granted if student is unable to complete the requirements due to unforeseen circumstances. What evidence is required. Logistics of re-arranging the classroom modules.

Cancelation of Course:

- Course leaders reserve the right to cancel the course at any point. Related circumstances. Refer to the refund policy.

Complaints Procedure

There are three stages that you can follow to try to resolve the issue. We will always try to resolve any complaint as soon as possible.

You may wish to involve an advocate, friend or someone else to support you at any stage. If you need a sign language or community language interpreter, please let the person dealing with the compliant know and every reasonable effort will be made to provide it.

Stage One:

Speak to the individual(s) concerned and try to resolve the complaint informally on the day.

If you are not satisfied with the response you have received, try to resolve the issue by following stage two.

Stage Two:

Outline the details of your complaint by letter or email and send it to the person who will investigate the complaint.

Your complaint will be acknowledged within 3 working days from the date it is received. The response will contain the following information:

• Name of the person who will investigate the complaint
• The date(s) that the incident happened
• What support you can expect to receive during the process of the complaint
• An expected response date

In fairness to all parties and to ensure the investigator is able to investigate the complaint in an open and meaningful way, we cannot guarantee your anonymity. In exceptional cases, however, where a child or vulnerable adult is involved, in accordance with national guidelines and good practice the identity of individuals at risk with be protected.

When the person(s) who are dealing with the complaint, have had an opportunity to review it, they will write to the tutor or person about whom the complaint has been made. The letter will outline the main elements of your complaint and ask for a full written response.

At this point, if further relevant information comes to light, you may be asked for your comments to ensure the investigator has a balanced understanding. When your response has been received, the investigator will consider all the information available to them and make a decision.

The response will include the following information:

• Details of the investigation
• A decision about whether the complaint was upheld or not
• The reason for the decision
• The re-dress, if appropriate, which will be offered to you , for example, an apology, additional help or directing you to other sources of advice or support
• Any other action that may be taken in light of the complaint
• If it is not possible to provide a full answer to your complaint within 30 working days, the letter will outline reasons why and give a date by which a full answer is expected.