Why We're Here
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The practice of yoga was designed by cis-men for the male body - the birthing body and it's cyclical nature and unique anatomy has been largely ignored in the physical/somatic practices of asana and pranayama. .
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We want to approach prenatal and postnatal yoga as deserving its own vocabulary to support health and vitality through this precious period - one that does not rest upon avoidance and modifications made in reference to the tenets of traditional (cis-male-centred) yoga.
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We need to bridge the gap between the birthing world and the world of yoga; several incongruences exist and we would like to answer the call to bridge them.
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We want to provide a more evidence-based and trauma-informed lens to prenatal yoga, because this is so necessary.
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We want to centre the wonder of the birthing body from its anatomy to its physiology, and not see it as a side dish to a main course.
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We want to empower others to be in their bodies and to trust their inner wisdom and deep knowing.
Course Details
COURSE BREAKDOWN
This Yoga Alliance accredited training adopts a hybrid learning model consisting of in-person, livestream and on-demand modules. We will prioritise in-person interactions for hands on practicums, peer teaching and deliberative discussions. For the October Weekend cohort, In addition to the live Zoom sessions, there will also be some pre-recorded sessions, as well as assignments and pre-recorded practices.
100% attendance and completion of modules is required for graduation.
LOCATION
TBC
DAYS/TIMES
You can choose to attend our weekday cohort in Jul 2025 or weekend cohort in Oct 2025.
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Mon-Thu
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21-24, 28-31 Jul (in-person) |
8am - 6pm |
Fri - Sun |
4,5,11,12,18, 19 Oct (in-person) 10,17 Oct (Zoom) |
8am - 6pm 6pm - 9:30pm |
Lead Trainer
DEWI CHEN
(she/her)
RYT200,RPYT,
CD/PCD(DONA),GGS CPPC,SpBCPE,BRM Pro
Dewi Chen (she/her) is a certified yoga teacher, teacher trainer, manual therapist, and doula. She holds several yoga certifications in Hatha Yoga, Yin Yoga, Forrest Yoga, Pre/Post-natal Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Well-Woman Yoga & Therapy, Trauma-Sensitive Yoga, Yoga Nidra, and Kids & Family Yoga. Outside of yoga, Dewi is also trained as a Barefoot Training Specialist® and BARE® workout instructor.
Drawing inspiration from her own experiences and her love for applied physiology, Dewi is a trained manual therapist and bodyworker, with certifications in Sports Massage Therapy and Clinical Orthopedic Manual Therapy (COMT). Passionate about supporting birthing families, she is also certified Birth & Postpartum doula (DONA International), Spinning Babies® Certified Parent Educator, and Evidence Based Birth® Instructor. She is also a Body Ready Method Pro, Girls Gone Strong Certified Prenatal and Postnatal Coach, and VBAC certified doula. Whether she is in the studio teaching movement or in a bodywork session, she hopes to empower her clients to see themselves as intelligent, fascinating and strong.