1. Brief Intro - 2 paragraphs of who should take your training, what are
the benefits, what students will learn, how is it different from other
trainings (all selling points)
This comprehensive Prenatal yoga teacher training at 200 hour level
keeping with the guidelines of Yoga Alliance will equip students and
teachers of yoga who wish to specialize in Prenatal and post natal yoga
with an in depth knowledge of techniques, theoretical and practical
components to teaching. The course will also include postnatal yoga
and teaching mothers with young children.
This course will be among the very few such courses offered that gives
a complete and comprehensive training in prenatal and post natal yoga,
it will prepare you to be able to effectively lead a prenatal class with
students at various stages of pregnancy.
This course may be suitable to those wishing to further their own
understanding of prenatal yoga.
Syllabus/ Course content
Asana:
Technique, benefits and contraindications of asana applicable to
various stages of pregnancy and post pregnancy.
Pranayaama, relaxation techniques and kriyas suitable for Prenatal
Post natal yoga
Modifications and adjustments to various asana through pregnancy,
during labour and delivery and for postnatal recovery.
Partner yoga for third trimester.
Teaching new mothers and babies – guiding students to return to a safe
yoga practice with a new baby.

2. Teachi ng methodology
Principles of learning to make adjustments physically and verbally.
Observation and learning to make good demonstrations
Assisting effectively
Practice teaching within the group.
Sanskrit:
Basic sounds
Learning to pronounce the names of asana correctly
key yoga terms
Common chants and how to sing them in meter.
Anatomy and Physiology:
Human anatomy: human body systems such as the skeletal, muscular,
respiratory, circulatory and nervous systems in general.
Particular emphasis on the female reproductive system anatomy
Development of fetus in the nine months of pregnancy,
How labour progresses
Various delivery situations including C-section
Understanding asana correct alignment and therapeutically helpful
asana in common physical conditions that manifest during pregnancy.
Pranayaama, relaxation techniques and kriyas
Yoga anatomy / the energy body
Nadis or channels in the body
Vayus or winds particularly those to be harnessed during labour and
delivery
Yoga nidra: yoga relaxation
Various techniques of pranayaama and the appropriate ways to do
them.
Meditation
Ayurveda and Diet:
Basic principles of avuyrveda
Introduction to elements and doshas depending on prakriti or personal
constitution.
Use of specific foods during pregnancy
Traditional avuyrvedic foods to help with nursing and postnatal
recovery.
Teaching:
Voice modulation
Effective demonstration

3. Non-verbal communication in class
Setting motivation for the class and closing of a session
Sequencing
Ethics and morality as a yoga teacher
Developing your own unique style as a teacher.
Keeping the focus: continuing personal practice and teaching.
Philosophy
History of yoga
Different styles of yoga
Women yoginis
Prenatal yoga
Major Lineages and major texts
Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism
Schedule
Starts January 14, 2011 and ends April 21, 2011
Sample structure:
Tuesday to Friday
7:00pm – 9:00pm Practical class intensive,
Saturday
9:00am – 1:00pm Practical class, Lecture & workshops
Sunday
9:00am – 12:00pm Practical class, Lecture & workshops
Special notes:
No classes on Mondays
February 3 and 4, March 26 and 27 will be holidays
Class on April 21 will be from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Requirements
Keen interest wanting to specialize in prenatal and postnatal yoga.
You should have had a steady yoga practice for at least one year.
Written essay as to why you wish to teach pre-natal yoga.
(Please look at application form)
Hundred percent attendances and the dedication to complete all
assignments.
You will be required to submit assignments and be prepared to
take written tests during the program.

4. Recommended reading before starting the course
Yoga morality: George Feuerstein
Nawa yogini Tantra: Bihar school of yoga
Yoga a Gem for women: Geeta Iyengar
Other reading required reading would be suggested and made
available during the course.
Language of instruction: English
Faculty:
Sujata Cowlagi:
Sujata has taught prenatal and post natal yoga in India, United
States and Singapore for more than nine years.
Her foundation in yoga practice began in her home country India,
where she trained with various teachers including Jehangir
Palkhiwala, senior Iyengar teachers, and her main teacher Swami
Nikhildev. After moving to New York and subsequently to
Singapore she studied with various western teachers and is
certified at 500 hour Yoga Alliance level. She has had the privilege
of having an understanding in eastern and western approaches to
learning and teaching yoga.
Sujata is passionate about the well being of women and children
and is committed to sharing her insights through teaching yoga.
She also full time mother of two children.
She has recorded and co-produced a Sanskrit CD and has guest
been a guest faculty at seminars, schools and other groups.
Sujata is deeply grateful to her teachers and their teachers and is
very pleased to offer this program at Pure.
Jane Mackarness: Prenatal and postnatal yoga and teacher trainer
with more than thirty years of experience. Jane teaches in England
and will be international guest faculty for this program.
PRE NATAL YOGA TEACHER TRAINING

5. 200-hr Yoga Alliance Certified Programme
14 January - 21 April
Ngee Ann City - Singapore
The Pre-natal Yoga Teacher Training is a 14-week part- time
evening and weekend course, designed to provide
comprehensive training in pre-natal and post-natal yoga
to dedicated students and aspiring teachers. It will provide you
the necessary skills to lead classes in yoga for women
in various stages of pregnancy and for young mothers
with their children.
This highly specialized course will include:
Asanas and relaxation techniques suitable
for various stages of pregnancy,
during labour and
post-natal recovery
Techniques of Pranayama and kriyas
Elements of Anatomy and physiology;
Basics of Sanskrit, Ayurveda and dietetics
Teaching techniques, with emphasis on practice
Sujata Cowlagi will lead this programme,
with Jane Mackarness as international guest faculty.
Sujata Cowlagi is an experienced teacher,
certified at 500 hour Yoga Alliance level. Renowned
Indian masters Jehangir Palkhiwala and Swami Nikhil dev
have been among her teachers. She combines the best of
Eastern and Western approaches to yoga in her
several years of teaching in Singapore.
Jan Mackarness is a pre natal yoga teacher
with over 30 years of experience in England.
Yoga Alliance School
Pure Yoga is a registered school with Yoga Alliance.
Our teacher training programmes are internationally accredited,
with exclusive recognition and qualify for
200-hr in Yoga Alliance Certification.

6. Yoga Alliance is an international governing board
for yoga teachers and training programmes in the U.S.
and globally. Graduates of our programme are
automatically eligible to register as RYT
(Registered Yoga Teacher) with Yoga Alliance.
Becoming RYT means having a higher profile
and gaining international recognition as a
Yoga teacher attributes that many hiring studios look for.
Course requirements ( can be reworde thus)
Steady yoga practice, for at least one year
Zeal to specialize in pre-natal yoga, as
articulated in a written essay, as specified
in the application form
Cent per cent atendance
Completion of assignments/ written tests