Adapting Asana for Prenatal Students in Regular Yoga Classes

with Kelly Swallis

Accommodate pregnant students who attend regular yoga classes

This workshop is designed for yoga teachers without a prenatal certification who want to learn more about the anatomy and physiology of pregnancy, and what every yoga teacher should know to offer informed, safe yoga instruction for pregnant students who attend general population classes. We will go well beyond the information typically covered in basic training to shed light on the most common questions yoga teachers want to know for teaching to this population. This includes a comprehensive review of anatomy and physiology of pregnancy as well as practice and guidelines for safely including pregnant women in a regular class. We will discuss and practice modifications (for all trimesters), and common pregnancy issues that yoga teachers are often surprised they did not know about.

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Kelly SWAILS

TrainerPRO, Senior Yoga Teacher

Teaching prenatal yoga for nearly two decades has deeply transformed and shaped my life journey. During this time, I have come to realize how profound yoga can be in helping expecting mothers - not only with the physical and emotional ups and downs of pregnancy, but also in coping with the challenges of labor, postpartum, breastfeeding and beyond.My approach to teaching prenatal yoga includes a strong focus on pelvic floor awareness, a connection to the breath and ways to find space, stability and comfort during pregnancy and beyond. I support my students in gaining a deeper understanding of the physical, emotional, and spiritual changes of pregnancy, as well as the importance of honoring the body’s needs during each trimester. However, my ultimate goal is to encourage women to fully embrace their innate power and awesome ability to grow, nurture and birth babies from that deep maternal place of "knowing”. I have worked with many hundreds of expecting couples since I began this work nearly two decades ago. As I continue to witness the profound and awesome nature of birth first-hand, my dedication to this work has only grown and deepened.My work has expanded over the years to include wellness-centered yoga for fertility and nurturing support for the transformations of menopause and beyond.