ntttttttntttttttttntttnttttttttt nnnttttntttttttt Well woman Yoga Diplomattttnttttnnttt ntttttttt nntt ntttn nn Well Woman Yoga Training nn nn Well Woman Yoga offers all women unique ways to traverse the hormonal, physiological and emotional changes they inevitably go through during their life cycles, whether they have previous yoga experience or not. nn Well Woman Yoga enables all women to increase their health and well-being. nn This therapeutic yoga empowers women on and off the mat, at all stages of the reproductive cycle and beyond.  nn The practices promote hormonal balance and the regulation of the menstrual cycle before and after childbirth or during the childbearing years.  nn Whether you are already passionate about improving womenu2019s experiences of pelvic health, menstruation, reproductive health or just starting in this area, this course will give you the experience and skills you need to start running effective enjoyable sessions in general well woman yoga classes. Or you may choose to offer more specific themed classes or workshops and tailored 1:1 sessions, specialise in offering classes for a particular life stage such as fertility or menopause or integrate the practices into your existing classes.  nn On This Course You Will Learn ... nn an enjoyable fluid and dynamic style of yoga without compromising on a safe range of motion, stability and balance.  nn a range of practices and adaptations making it equally accessible and beneficial for beginners and those who have practised yoga before. nn how to help women create or regain strength and flexibility in healthy spinal alignment contributing to their wellness.  nn how the practices relate to the nervous system and endocrine system, womenu2019s emotions and life stage. nn micro-movements of the pelvis and isometric toning with the breath that promote deep awareness and health of the whole pelvic area, which is central to womenu2019s vitality. nn to create a welcoming and caring environment which enhances all aspects of well woman yoga. nn to be able to offer circle practices, small group and pair practices to promote a sense of connection while allowing each woman to develop her own transformative yoga practice. nn how to integrate appropriate mudras and sound practices. nn nn nn nn This Training is Facilitated by ... nn several different tutors bringing a wealth of experience together to share nn breakout rooms to give time for discussion  nn looking at case study scenarios nn online resources including additional notes, articles and references  nn a modular format giving you time to digest and integrate between modules nn access to the recordings of the online sessions so you can enjoy practising and rewatch again when you want nn full feedback on coursework (for those wishing to complete the full qualification) nn Structure of Birthlight Well Woman Yoga Diploma Training ... nn 3 compulsory core training modules 40 contact hours: Foundation, Pelvic Health & Menstrual Health + 1 self study Ayurveda module nn 1 elective module - see dates for 2024 Electives nn Each weekend comprises: Friday 6.30-8pm, Saturday 9.30am-5pm, Sunday 9.30am-1pm (UK times) nn Self study and Coursework, for those wanting the full certification, which includes documenting case study classes (6 for foundation & 3 for the Elective) nn Whilst the Well Woman Yoga course does not include Pre & Postnatal Yoga, the Well Woman Yoga course very much complements our Perinatal Yoga training. Students may start with the 3 compulsory core modules or they may begin with one of the elective modules as a standalone course and then decide to take the full training. Ideally the Diploma is completed over a period of 2 years. nn WHY YOU SHOULD TRAIN IN BIRTHLIGHT WELL WOMAN YOGA nn #1. Well Woman Yoga offers all women unique ways to traverse the hormonal, physiological and emotional changes they inevitably go through during their life cycles, whether they have previous yoga experience or not. With Well Woman Yoga all women can increase their health and well-being because nn they can enjoy a fluid and dynamic style of yoga without compromising on a safe range of motion, stability and balance.  nn strong and flexible muscles in healthy spinal alignment contribute to wellness, this is the foundation of our teaching in relation to the nervous system and the endocrine glands. nn this therapeutic yoga empowers women on and off the mat, at all stages of the reproductive cycle and beyond.  nn the practices promote hormonal balance and the regulation of the menstrual cycle before and after childbirth or the childbearing years.  nn Micro-movements of the pelvis and isometric toning with the breath promote deep awareness and health of the whole pelvic area, central to womenu2019s vitality nn they can practise yoga in a welcoming and caring environment which enhances all aspects of their yoga nn in face-to-face classes, circle, small group and pair practices promote a sense of connection while allowing each woman to develop her own transformative yoga practice nn #2. You will learn a new skill set to specifically support womenu2019s health and well-being, this may be a totally new area of teaching depending on your background or add substantially to what you are already offering, whether you come from a yoga teaching, yoga therapy or another professional background. nn #3.  Whether you are already passionate about improving womenu2019s experiences of pelvic health, menstruation, fertility, menopause, or just starting in this area this course will give you the experience and skills you need to start running effective enjoyable sessions in generalised well woman yoga classes, more specific themed classes or workshops and tailored 1:1 sessions or integrating the practices into your existing classes. nn nn Structure of Birthlight Welll Woman Yoga Diploma Training nn 3 compulsory foundation training modules + 1 self study Ayurveda module nn 1 elective module  nn Self study and Coursework nnnn nn What You will Learn nn Principles and hands-on techniques to help you support wellness patterns in women, irrespective of age, health status, degree of fitness or life trajectory.  nn A strong focus on core strength, understood both anatomically and energetically nn Yoga practices promoting hormonal balance and the regulation of the menstrual cycle before and after childbirth are presented and explained in the light of current advances in yoga anatomy and principles of yoga therapy, combining Ayurveda and bio-medical approaches.  nn The fundamentals of structure and movement together with breathing patterns as specific to womenu2019s bodies nn The main principles of Ayurveda with relevance for womenu2019s health, in parallel with neuroanatomy and neuroendocrinology (with particular attention to the Vagal system and hormonal balance).  nn Appropriate mudras, use of breath and sound. nn Experiential anatomy, supported by the use of visual materials and research articles, to assimilate anatomy and physiology in direct ways. nn Tried and tested sequences with therapeutic benefits that can be integrated in programmes for groups or individuals nn Elements of practice that yoga teachers can integrate in therapeutic programmes to individualise the practices according to womenu2019s ages, energy levels and health status. nn Resources for creating a welcoming and caring environment for teaching Well Woman Yoga in studios or in clinical settings. nn Assessment, Self-study & Coursework nn You will be assessed throughout the course with quizzes and informal teaching practicals. To gain your Diploma you will need to submit: nn 1 case-study for the Foundation  nn 1 case study for the Elective Module nn  Each case study documents 4 successive sessions, in a group class or a 1:1. nn Answer a worksheet of 20 questions.  nn A recording (10 minutes) of your teaching as specified by the course tutor nn As an extension of the training the self-study hours and coursework consolidate your understanding and skills. All coursework is thoroughly read and commented on to make sure you continue refining and developing your teaching beyond the training days. nn nn Testimonials about Birthlight Well Woman Yoga Diploma Training nn u201cWell woman yoga has led me to Ayurveda, it has helped me to heal, balance my hormones and my cycle and to grow. I have inspired other women in Bristol and one of the ladies attending my workshops a year ago is now in the process of completing her Diploma with Francoise Freedman. I feel blessedu2026u201d Bindie 2020 Tweet nn nn u201cI have also done the wellwoman course with Francoise. Itu2019s a wonderful course that I canu2019t recommend highly enough. Iu2019ve worked successfully with women trying to conceive, prevented women from having surgery with prolapses, helped women manage the side effects of menopause so that they can have a better quality of life as well as manage my own endometriosis (from used to having to take strong pain relief, which was giving me gastro problems, to now not taking any pain relief at all). It has been a life-changing course. Alex 2016 Tweet nn nn nn ntt