Baby Yoga Teacher Training
& Infant Developmental Movement
Starting March, 2016
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The focus on work with babies from birth to creeping with an emphasis on tummy time and infant anatomical development. Training examines mobile babies from creeping, to finding their feet on the ground, through crawling sitting, pushing up, to stand, & walking. We will consider fetal and birth imprints in our training and how to accommodate these.
April 1, 2016- April 3, 2016
This training will benefit professionals working in the fields of infant health, occupational therapy, physical therapy, dance/movement therapy, yoga, somatic therapy, craniosacral therapy, somatic psychology, birth psychology, early intervention, pediatrics, post partum doula, & baby nursing to name a few.
The training focus on work with babies from birth to creeping with an emphasis on tummy time and infant anatomical development. We examines mobile babies from creeping, to finding their feet on the ground, through crawling sitting, pushing up, to stand, & walking. We will consider fetal and birth imprints in our training and how to accommodate these.
Gain experiential knowledge of infant developmental movement patterns:
Correlate developmental movement with yoga poses
Learn considerations of infant anatomical structures
Develop ways to support essential bonding & attachment relationships between caregivers & babies
Learn basic principles of pre and perinatal psychology and health
Learn observation skills
Learn how the senses are key to movement and learning
Learn & create developmentally appropriate activities for incorporating this work into your own professional practice.
We will have daily practice of developmental movement using ideokinesis, games, & observation. There will be daily theoretical presentations and discussions, & guest babies for a sample class and observations. All participants will receive a teaching manual and dvd
Participants must hold an advanced degree in a relevant profession or work directly with infants or children.
Payment plans are available with automatic draft on either bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly payments. Contact us for details.
About the Instructor
Ellynne Skove, MA, E-RYT, LCAT, NCC, BC-DMT, RPP is a licensed movement therapist and nationally certified counselor with a focus on pre and perinatal psychology and health. Her work of 30 years is informed by dance/movement therapy, yoga, Orff music education, Body/Mind Centering, Dynamic Anatomy/Topf Technique, improvisational dance, Polarity therapy, and somatic trauma healing. Ellynne has served as a supervisor to graduate students of dance therapy, taught professional development trainings in the US and internationally, and has had her work published in professional journals. She is the Founder and Director of GoGo Babies and True North Wellness where she works with families and individuals from pre-conception onwards. Ellynne has developed and directed movement therapy programs for numerous schools and theraputic nurseries in New York City.
Dates and Times
April 1 - 3, 2015
Required Readings
Course includes manual and DVD. No prior reading required.
Credits
Yoga Alliance:
24 Hours
Counselors, psychologists, and creative artist therapists
24 Hours
Pricing and Registration
Early Bird Pricing: $399 until March 25 Regular Registration Fee: $475Cancellation Policy
There are no cancellations or refunds after registering. However, you may transfer your slot should you choose not to attend.
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"Ellynne is a deeply gifted teacher, bringing an energy to the room that is simultaneously relaxed and electric"
DClaudia
"Ellynne is one of these teachers that sets the bar super, super high for all other teachers. "
Katie
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