Frequently Asked Questions
You may have many questions about this course, we have some answers for your queries:
What if?
What if I am perimenopausal?
Then the cyclical restfulness and small Shakti circles in our online meetings will soothe and nourish your nervous system and reassure you that you are not alone.
What if I have trauma?
Then the trauma-informed, compassionate and loving space of the online meetings will hold space for you to navigate your responses, always at your own pace.
What if I am new to yoga?
Then you will find that this approach provides a perfect and authentic introduction to a way of practice that nourishes your body and soul.
What if I am not a yoga teacher?
Then you are in good company. Many of the people in the course do not have formal qualifications in yoga. It is not necessary to be a yoga teacher to do this course. Over the years, we have found that people coming from other routes often discover that what is shared fits beautifully within their own modalities. Massage therapists, doulas, midwives, post-partum carers, physiotherapists, physical therapists, counsellors, psychotherapists, and teachers of Pilates, dance and other movement practices all find that this course nurtures their own offerings for their community.
What if I haven’t read that enormous book?!
Yoni Shakti is a big book. She contains multitudes.
If you feel overwhelmed — by love or by fear, or just by the size of Yoni Shakti — then this is the course for you.
This is like having the author, Uma Dinsmore-Tuli, take you by the hand and lead you through the whole of Yoni Shakti, chapter by chapter, showing how to practise and integrate all that she shares in the book.
Other FAQs
What are the TWO prerequisites for the course?
- Complete the Yoni Shakti Well Woman Therapy immersion and complete the evaluation that is at the end of the immersion
- Read Yoni Shakti: A Woman’s Guide to Power and Freedom through Yoga and Tantra.
How is my learning assessed?
There will be a group review of some case study scenarios. Only students who want to gain IAYT APD credits will need to submit the case study responses in writing.
I'm pregnant, can I attend?
Yes. These practices are well adapted to pregnancy.
Does the course cover yoga for pregnancy?
The course does not cover pregnancy yoga in much depth. Pregnancy yoga is such a big topic that it warrants a training of its own. Please see our website for the Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training that we offer.
Does the course cover yoga for the post-natal period?
Yes, yoga for post-natal recovery is a key part of the course.
Will I be a qualified Yoga Therapist at the end of the course?
The industry standard for yoga therapy training is an 800 hour specialised Yoga Therapy course. This training is not a full training in yoga therapy but will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of therapeutic approaches to women's health issues.
Is this course accredited?
Yes, this course is accredited as Approved Professional Development by the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT).