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YT 302: Pre & Post-Natal Yoga Therapy | 85 Hours

Course ID: YT 302
Title: Pre & Post-Natal Certification
Instructors: Melissa, Swaati, Hayley, Lindsey, Randi & Alex

Course Objectives
  • Specialized training in applying yoga therapy principles to pre and post-natal care.
  • Understanding the unique needs of pregnant and postpartum clients.
  • Integrating yoga therapy to support physical, emotional, and mental well-being during and after pregnancy.

Lesson Titles
  • Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology, On & Off the Mat
  • Trauma-Informed Eight Limb Practices
  • Embodiment Activities: Practices for Pregnancy
  • Attachment Across the Lifespan
  • Cultivating Connection with Ourselves & Others
  • Honouring Relationality in Pre & Postnatal Care
  • Cultivating Connection with Pre & Peri-Natal Support Groups
  • Trauma-Informed Invitations for Pre & Post-Natal Care
  • The Mindful Business of Yoga
  • Pelvic Health: 1st & 2nd Trimester
  • Pelvic Health: 3rd Trimester & Perinatal
  • Traditional Considerations
  • Safe & Supportive Approaches to Asana & Dhyana
  • Preparing for Delivery
  • Breathing Life, Bringing Life
  • Promoting Peaceful Practice, On & Off the Mat
  • Certification Program Mentorship Support with Alex

Introduction of Program Frameworks & Guiding Philosophies
  • Patanjali’s Eight Limbs of Yoga: Detailed exploration of ethical guidelines (Yamas and Niyamas), physical postures (Asana), breath control (Pranayama), withdrawal of senses (Pratyahara), concentration (Dharana), meditation (Dhyana), and enlightenment (Samadhi) within the context of pre and post-natal care.
  • Chakra System: Covers the seven chakras - Muladhara (Root Chakra), Svadhisthana (Sacral Chakra), Manipura (Solar Plexus Chakra), Anahata (Heart Chakra), Vishuddha (Throat Chakra), Ajna (Third Eye Chakra), and Sahasrara (Crown Chakra), and their relevance in supporting pregnant and postpartum clients.
  • Panchamaya Koshas: Integration of the five layers of human existence - Annamaya Kosha (Physical Body), Pranamaya Kosha (Energy Body), Manomaya Kosha (Mental Body), Vijnanamaya Kosha (Wisdom Body), and Anandamaya Kosha (Bliss Body) into the therapeutic process for holistic care.

Grounding in Teachings
  • Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology, On & Off the Mat: Integration of trauma-informed principles with yoga therapy to create safe and supportive environments for pregnant and postpartum clients.
  • Trauma-Informed Eight Limb Practices: Applying Patanjali’s Eight Limbs of Yoga with a trauma-informed approach to support the unique needs of pre and post-natal clients.
  • Embodiment Activities: Practical exercises and activities designed to support physical and emotional well-being during pregnancy and postpartum.
  • Attachment Across the Lifespan: Understanding the impact of attachment theory on pre and post-natal care.
  • Pelvic Health: Techniques and practices to support pelvic health throughout pregnancy and postpartum stages.
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Program Integration
​This course builds on foundational teachings of Patanjali’s Eight Limbs of Yoga and the Chakra System, deepening students' understanding and application of yoga therapy in pre and post-natal settings. The principles and strategies learned in this course are woven into subsequent courses, providing a consistent framework for learning and practice. Students will build on these teachings throughout the program.

2025 Training Dates:
September 13-14 
September 27-28
October 11-12
October 25-26

Canmore Location:

109-705 10th Street Canmore, AB T1W2A3
We're next to Communitea & Vermelho, 
​on the corner of 10th St. and 6th Ave.

Established in 2014.
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Dr. Melissa Jay is an Indigenous, nehiyaw-Métis member of the Métis Nation of Alberta. The primary location of Canmore Counselling and Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School is located in Chuwapchipchiyan Kudi Bi (translated from Îyârhe Nakoda as “shooting at the willows”), colonially known as Canmore. We are grateful to be located on Treaty 7 territory and the current and ancestral lands of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda), which includes of the Bearspaw First Nation, Chiniki First Nation, and Goodstoney First Nation, as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy, including the Siksika First Nation, Piikani First Nation, and Kainai First Nation. This is also the home to the Rocky View Métis District 4 within the Battle River Territory. We recognize all Nations who continue to nurture these lands, and we are dedicated to uplifting Truth, language, and culture as essential to right relations. As an act of reconciliation and commitment to decolonization, we are committed to the TRC's Calls to Action. 

At Canmore Counselling, we are also privileged to be yoga students, practitioners, and guides. Our offerings centre on the root of yoga as Indigenous to South Asia, and we are grateful to learn from and amplify the South Asian practitioners and teachers whenever possible. We are grateful for the eight limbs of yoga, as taught by Patanjali. It is a joy to walk alongside our incredible alumni of the Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School as they create opportunities for care, connection & curiosity within their communities. 

We believe wholeheartedly that trauma-informed care requires commitment to community, social justice, decolonization, anti-oppression, and anti-racism. Thank you for being here :)​