Prenatal Yoga Training
Newburgh Yoga Shala
Teaching Prenatal Yoga
A Workshop For Yoga Teachers
Join Us for a Weekend Training
10 Hour Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training at Newburgh Yoga Shala
Led by Dia Dearstyne
— Open to All Levels of Practice —
July 19th: 12pm-5pm | July 20th: 12pm-5pm
July 19 &2 2025 | Newburgh Yoga Shala
10 Hour Prenatal Training
Led by Dia Dearstyne • 5 Hrs. Sat & Sun
What to You Will Learn
Confidently lead a class that safely supports both pregnant and non-pregnant students within the same practice.
Adapt postures and sequences to meet the needs of your prenatal students.
Curate pranayama and meditation techniques that support the birth journey through promoting relaxation and reducing stress.
Recognize the progression of physical and emotional changes that take place during and after pregnancy.
Provide a safe and supportive space for your students to practice, no matter their stage of life.
Program Schedule
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Intro to Prenatal Yoga + Teacher’s Role
Basic Birth Education: Pregnancy by Trimester + Stages of Labor
Anatomy of Pregnancy + Common Discomforts
Prenatal Asana and Modifications + Hands-on Adjustments
Contraindications + Special Considerations
Close with Yin Practice
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Curating Pranayama, Meditation, and Mantra for Pregnancy
Thoughtful Sequencing of a Prenatal Yoga Class
Practical Application in an Open-Level Class
Postnatal Yoga Considerations
Practice Teaching + Feedback
Meet Your Instructor
Dia Dearstyne is a Prenatal and Vinyasa Yoga teacher whose creative and playful sequencing is rooted in traditional yoga and influenced by her lifelong study of dance. Dia is a Lead Teacher and co-creator of the 200-Hour YTT program at Vessel Studios in Brooklyn, NY. Additionally she has been a repeat guest teacher in Newburgh Yoga Shala’s 200-Hour YTT, leading the Prenatal Yoga module.
Learn more at www.yogawithdia.com.
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Dia Dearstyne is a Prenatal and Vinyasa Yoga teacher whose creative and playful sequencing is rooted in traditional yoga and influenced by her lifelong study of dance. Dia is a Lead Teacher and co-creator of the 200-Hour YTT program at Vessel Studios in Brooklyn, NY. Additionally she has been a repeat guest teacher in Newburgh Yoga Shala’s 200-Hour YTT, leading the Prenatal Yoga module.
Since 2021 Dia has lovingly led Prenatal Yoga classes throughout the Hudson Valley at Mindful Yoga With Liz and Newburgh Yoga Shala, as well as in NYC at the Prenatal Yoga Center, where she completed her 85-Hour RPYT training. She believes that a birth supported by movement is a happy one and that prenatal yoga provides an invaluable combination of education, exercise, and community.
Currently, when she is not chasing around her spunky toddler, Dia teaches privately in the Hudson Valley. Learn more at www.yogawithdia.com.
FAQ
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Yes, this training is designed for already certified yoga teachers
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Trainees will be given handouts and materials at the start of the immersion, but feel free to bring a notebook and pens/pencils, whatever you like to take notes with. Please bring your own mat and wear comfortable, loose clothing (layers are always a great idea).
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Yes, we will close each day of the training with a practice.
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No, this training will not satisfy Yoga Alliance CEU’s. This module was specifically designed for the Newburgh Yoga Shala community, rather than meeting the requirements for the YA registration.
Pricing
$400 Per Person
Early Bird Rate is $350
Includes: training, recordings and handouts
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