Course curriculum

  • 1

    WELCOME to YogaBirthing Bootcamp!

  • 2

    Module 1 Physical Fitness in Pregnancy

    • Preparing Your Body For Birthing - overview

    • 1. Aligning Posture - and why it's SO important in pregnancy and post partum

    • 2. Too-Tight Pelvic Floor Muscles? Relax & Release Pelvic Tension Before Birthing.

    • 3. Pelvic Girdle Pain management - sequence and tips

    • 4. Pelvic Floor Exercises 101 - 'How To' & Video Practice. For birth prep and post natal recovery

    • 5. Everyday STRENGTH exercises at home. With video practice

    • Foundation YOGABIRTHING CLASS - 75mins. Key exercise & yoga practices for a healthy pregnancy
  • 3

    Module 2 BREATHING Tools for Labour and Beyond

    • The Power Of Yoga Breathing - explanation and video practices.

    • 4 x Key BREATHING TOOLS For Birthing - your anchor, no matter how your birth unfolds.

    • Which BREATHING tools to use in the different stages of Labour & Beyond.

    • #2 YOGABIRTHING CLASS - 75 mins Breathing Tools In Labour

  • 4

    Module 3 Optimal Positions and Movement for Birth

    • What's 'Active Birthing!?' ....And why it's so effective (with video demonstration)

    • The Miraculous Birthing Pelvis! How to work WITH your anatomy.

    • Positions That Help the Uterus Do Her Job Info, Pictures & Video.

    • YogaMums Birth Positions and Breath .Pdf Cue sheet to download, print off and laminate.

    • Video Overview: Linda demonstrates Open Pelvis Movements to enhance labour

    • #3 YOGABIRTHING CLASS - 75 mins Movement for Strengthening and Labour
  • 5

    Module 4: The Gate Theory Of Pain - magic to reduce pain in birthing!!

    • The Brain and Pain - the science

    • How IS the 'Gate Theory Of Pain' applied to birthing?

    • Practical 'Gate Theory Of Pain' Tools to reduce pain perception in birth.

    • Massage and Touch - practices for your birth support person!

    • Acupressure - The MAGIC secret tool for birth. Learn these!

    • #4 YOGABIRTHING CLASS - 75 mins Tension Release, Acupressure Points & More
  • 6

    Module 5: Avoiding Induction/working with Induction in Labour.

    • Why Induce Labour? And common induction methods explained.

    • 'Failure To Progress' during labour (also known as 'the natural plateau' in labour).

    • ACTION: What You Can Do If Labour 'Stalls'.

    • #5 YOGABIRTHING CLASS - 75 mins Stimulate Your Own Birthing Hormones
  • 7

    Module 6: Deep Relaxation = Happy Hormones

    • MAGIC Relaxation Practices to help during different phases of labour:

    • Restorative Yoga Practices To Relax & Replenish in Pregnancy

    • Guided Relaxation for Pregnancy and Birth - 12 minutes

    • #6 YOGABIRTHING CLASS - 75 mins Deep Relaxation Techniques & Pelvic Floor Toning
  • 8

    Bonus Module: Post Birth Recovery

    • Top Tips For The Hours/Days/Weeks After Birthing Your Baby

    • First Days/Weeks Physical Recovery Tips (with practice videos) *Includes Cesarean birth*

    • Pelvic Floor Exercises 101 - 'How To' & Video Practice

    • Diastases Recti (split tummy muscle) testing and recovery strategy

    • Post Partum Nutrition Essentials (with recipes)

    • What's Next?
  • 9

    YogaBirthing Video Library - Module videos in once place for easy access

    • Pelvic Floor 'Kegal' Exercises 'How To' Video Practice: For birth preparation and post birth pelvic recovery

    • Key BREATHING TOOLS For Birthing

    • Pelvic Opening Movements to enhance your labour

    • 12 min Guided Relaxation for Pregnancy and Birth

    • #1 YOGABIRTHING CLASS - 75mins. Moving In Pregnancy

    • #2 YOGABIRTHING CLASS - 75 mins Breathing Tools In Labour

    • #3 YOGABIRTHING CLASS - 75 mins Movement for Strengthening and Labour

    • #4 YOGABIRTHING CLASS - 75 mins Tension Release, Acupressure Points & More

    • #5 YOGABIRTHING CLASS - 75 mins Stimulate Your Own Birthing Hormones

    • #6 YOGABIRTHING CLASS - 75 mins Deep Relaxation Techniques & Pelvic Floor Toning