When I first decided to specialize in prenatal yoga, I was told by many people in the local studios to expect very low class numbers and a good deal of resistance from physicians. Because of the great love that I have always had for anything to do with babies, I decided to go ahead and give it a try anyway. Having already received my Hatha yoga teacher certification from AURA Wellness’ online program, I chose to stay with Paul and Marie for my next certification. I consider them to be friends and mentors.
I completed the prenatal yoga instructor training program and immediately began teaching at a local studio. At first, the class numbers were indeed low but over time I developed a following. I then decided to branch out and open my own studio, which I did in October 2005. My current prenatal student enrollment is up to 35 and I am now receiving direct referrals from midwives and OB physicians all around my area.
I credit my success, in great part, to the comprehensive certification program offered by AURA Wellness. I was fortunate enough to work (online) with Jane Mackarness, a seasoned, certified prenatal instructor located in England. I found Jane’s teaching style to be patient and compassionate. I always felt as though my future success as a prenatal yoga instructor was as important to her as it was to me. To this day, we continue to keep in touch!
The prenatal yoga teacher training program was sent to me in modules. Each module was informative and challenging and required me to design my own class handouts and use my personal creativity. I continue to use those handouts in my current classes!
My students have told me that they really love the community feeling of the classes. We celebrate every single birth as if it were our own! I have also witnessed some lifelong friendships developing amongst the moms-to-be and that really warms my heart.
I can honestly say, at the risk of sounding dramatic, that the AURA Wellness prenatal yoga teacher certification course has changed my life. I have finally found my niche and cannot imagine myself doing anything else for a very long time!
Please visit my website at www.mothersembraceyoga.com!
Linda B. Antignani
Certified Prenatal/Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training Graduate
I had received some prenatal training when I went through my Hatha Yoga teacher certification program. I had read the books and had been teaching prenatal yoga for a year before I decided to get this special certification through AURA Yoga. So I thought this course would be a breeze, but I was challenged in unexpected ways and extended my knowledge far beyond what it had been. I learned something new with each module. Jane’s support was invaluable and her comments always insightful and informative.
The format of AURA Yoga’s Prenatal Teacher Certification Course allowed me to work through it at my own pace so that I could keep up with my regular teaching schedule. I very much enjoyed creating my own handouts and my students participated enthusiastically. They still laugh at “the hammock story”, my rather humorous take on the pelvic floor, usually a pretty dry subject. Fortunately, Jane appreciates that humor can teach what a straightforward statement of facts will often let slip right out of the mind.
I have continued to stay in touch with my prenatal students and now many of them come to my baby yoga classes as well. One of my biggest thrills is the first time I meet the baby of a former prenatal student – they will often turn their heads as they recognize my voice! One mom told me, “He heard you every week for months guiding us through relaxation.” I love to get email updates from those who have moved as far away as Russia. The oldest of my “yoga babies” are now 2 years old and doing their own down dogs. I feel blessed to be able to work with such a special population of students. Thank you.
Namaste,
Debi
Debi Hawkins-McLendon, RYT
Registered Yoga Teacher
Anusara Inspired Group and Private Instruction
Certified Prenatal/Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training Graduate
Itsy Bitsy Yoga Facilitator (certification pending)
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Paul,
I just finished the prenatal yoga teacher training course. I wanted to tell you how happy I am with the course.
Jane is a great instructor. She is tough but fair. She really knows what she is doing. She is compassionate and I really enjoyed working with her. I learned so much.
Thank you both for your time and dedication.
Colleen Gardner
Paul,
I’m sorry this has taken me so long to write with some thoughts on the Prenatal Yoga teacher training course.
I live in Montana. Our studio was getting more and more pregnant women coming to class. I was trying to find a Prenatal course that would help me to be able to safely incorporate these students into class. The courses I found were lengthy and quite costly (not including housing).
Through my search I found the Aura online course. Jane was great. She is extremely knowledgeable, professional and passionate about safely helping both Mom and baby. Her course not only deals with the asana of pregnancy but the total experience. Through pranayama and meditation she gives tools for Moms to deal with their changing emotions and to begin bonding with their baby.
Jane answered questions promptly and was very patient when I needed more explanation. Since taking this course I’ve become interested in pursuing more training in Pre and Postnatal Yoga.
Nancy Schultz, RYT
Billings, MT
Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training Graduate
I completed the Prenatal and Postnatal Teacher Certificate with Aura Yoga this past year.
I am honored to take this opportunity to extend my thoughts on this yoga instructor program. Having completed two other on-line courses also, it gave me an opportune time to reflect upon the needs of the students in this situation of studying. I feel it imperative that your guiding teacher provides you with quick responses to your questions, allows individual growth through the program, is compassionate and caring, and has a professional attitude towards the needs of all within their courses. Jane Mackarness and Paul were all of these and beyond.
I thoroughly enjoyed and learned so much from this program, I can say to any one pondering, this is a wonderful course, you can not go wrong with this choice and you will be provided with all you need as you journey through.
Sunny Richards-Glasser
Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training Graduate
Hi Paul,
Thank you so much for sending my Pre and Postnatal Diploma so promptly. It really is a lovely certificate. I absolutely loved the course, and loved working with and getting to know Jane. I will highly recommend Aura Yoga teacher training to anybody who might be looking for a new direction.
Thank you once again and take care.
Namaste,
Casey Scully-O’Shea
Corpus Christi, Texas
Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training Graduate
