Understanding the Pregnant Practitioner

  • Understanding the Pregnant Practitioner
  • Knowing your Prenatal Students
  • Learning Objective


Trainees learn what separates a pregnant practitioner from a non-pregnant practitioner, including psychological considerations, high-risk considerations, and non-risk considerations. They will also learn the benefits and contraindications of prenatal and postnatal yoga. Trainees will also learn when it is appropriate and safe for a postnatal student to begin a physical practice as well as how to hold space for students after childbirth or miscarriage.

Using the recommended reading and other trusted sources, submit a one-page essay encompassing the learning objectives.

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