Details About Conscious Pregnancy Speciality Training
Conscious Pregnancy Teacher Training course prepares a KRI Level 1 Certified Kundalini Yoga Instructor to teach Conscious Pregnancy and Post-partum yoga classes, with emphasis on serving women and building community.
Upon successful completion of all course requirements and the final examination, the participant will receive KRI certification to teach Conscious Pregnancy yoga classes and share the yogic teachings on mothering and childcare, as taught by Yogi Bhajan.
Conscious Pregnancy Training supports a Kundalini Yoga teacher:
- Develop a deeper relationship with herself.
- Gain knowledge about the yogic teachings, as taught by Yogi Bhajan, on conception, pregnancy, birthing, mothering.
- Study specific Kundalini Yoga and Meditation for pregnancy and post-partum.
- Study the physiological development of pregnancy, birth and infant care.
Elements of the final exam
- Verbal examinations on each subject area
- Yoga/meditation practicum
- Lecture topic practicum
- Written exam
- Student Exit Interview
What to Expect
- Kundalini Yoga and Meditation for Pregnancy, including student practicum.
- Lectures and discussion.
- Personal growth activities and small group discussions
- Regular small group check-ins
- Two Yogi Bhajan videos
- Guest lecturers
- Celestial Communications
- Dance: Adi Shakti Movement, bhangra and belly dance. Completion of all homework and reading assignments.
- Study of basic anatomy of women.
Hours
100 hour training and 6 hour exam
Primary training material
The primary training manuals for this course is "Conscious Pregnancy: the Gift of Giving Life, and The 40 Day Blessing" which are reviewed by and Carry the KRI Seal of Approval. All other training material is KRI approved.
Pre-requisites for receiving KRI certification for this training:
- KRI Certified Level 1 Instructor.
- IKYTA Professional member or National Kundalini Yoga Teacher. Member, in good standing with all dues paid.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What certification will I receive upon successful completion of the Training if I am a KRI Level 1 Certified Instructor?
You will receive a KRI certification for Specialty Training in Conscious Pregnancy.
Can I participate in the Conscious Pregnancy Training if I am NOT a certified KRI Level 1 Certified Instructor?
Conscious Pregnancy is a Specialty Training for Kundalini Yoga teachers. If you have sufficient experience with Kundalini Yoga, perhaps an exception could be made. Email the Conscious Pregnancy Program Director (ttk@3ho.org) with your request.
Upon successful completion of all Conscious Pregnancy Training requirements you will receive a Letter of Completion from 3HO WOMEN. To teach Kundalini Yoga for Pregnancy, you will also need to complete KRI Level I Certification within two year.
How does Conscious Pregnancy Training coincide with the KRI Certified Teacher Training programs?
This course is a specialty training program and does not substitute for any of the Levels of the KRI Teacher Training Certification program. However CEU are available for KRI Certified teachers.
How is the Final Examination graded?
All scores of the examination elements are tallied for the final grade. Grading: Pass, Fail, or Pending. Examinations of Pending status will be referred to KRI.
What is a Student Exit Interview?
Each student has a personal interview following the Final Examination with one or two trainers. During the interview the student will receive the exam results and suggestions for specific “yogic homework,” to enhance their personal development, or teaching presentation.
How can I present or market my pregnancy yoga classes after receiving Certification?
You can present yourself as “KRI-certified Conscious Pregnancy teacher, and you will have the right to use the standardized KRI approved Conscious Pregnancy poster and flyer template, which you can request from Tarn Taran Kaur at ttk@3HO.org.
