Introduction
In our current cultural context pregnancy and postpartum care are often overlooked and neglected. Mothers/ birthing parents are frequently navigating anxiety, depression, depletion and post-birth trauma.
Ayurveda provides beautiful wisdom on supporting the perinatal period through daily rituals for peace, nourishment and vitality.
Dr. Sairupa
Naturopathic Doctor (ND) and Ayurveda Practitioner.
Course details
Duration and effort
- 10 hours in total
- 4 weeks meeting every Sunday
Mentorship
- Online via Zoom
Classes
- 4 classes of 2 hours each
Material
- Live Lecture with Zoom Content to read Video content
Certification
- 10 Hr Continuing Education Credits with Yoga Alliance
Recommended for
- Yoga teachers
- Perinatal Yoga Teachers
- Perinatal Professionals
- Doulas
- Holistic health practitioners
- Pregnant people
What students are saying
“This course is such a special opportunity to learn about the deep rooted knowledge that Ayurveda has to offer with regards to pregnancy and postpartum. Dr. Sairupa Krishnamurti has a wonderful way of getting so much information across and also integrating grounding breathwork and meditations into the course. Such a wonderful program! Thank you!
- Christine
2022 graduate
- Stephanie
2023 graduate
You will learn
- A doshic (bio-energetic) understanding of pregnancy
- Nourishing lifestyle rituals through the childbearing continuum
- Ayurvedic nutrition guidelines through each trimester
- Ayurvedic guidelines for common conditions of pregnancy
- Pranayama through each trimester
- In depth study of the 40 day postpartum period
- Lactation supports
What is unique about this course?
Ayu means life and Veda means wisdom. This course invites us into exploring the life-giving practices of the perinatal period through Ayurveda.
You’ll learn about the elements/ bio-energies (doshas) of the perinatal time and how to support your clients through the honored foundations of Ayurvedic nutrition and daily rituals. Ayurveda reminds us to hold compassion and provide attentive care towards the sacred continuum of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
These healing tools of nurturance promote stability, sweetness and deep nourishment for the mama/parent & baby during pregnancy, the postpartum year, and beyond.
The philosophy of Ayurveda, the 5000 year old science of life from India/ South Asia teaches that pregnancy is a season for moving inward, cultivating ojas (essential energy), and listening to the body as it contains 2 hearts (yours and baby’s). This is a time to practice receiving care from close family or friends as well as exploring self-love rituals such as sensory care and pranayama (breathwork). The self-care established during pregnancy can provide grounding into the early years of parenting.
Ayurveda teaches self-care rituals that encourage presence in the body, presence in each moment. These practices can promote compassion for the massive transformation occurring from pregnancy to birth and into the fourth trimester. Enjoy the following pranayama (breathwork) practice as something that can be used in specific moments, or even during mundane moments [lying down to body-feed, holding baby on your chest, doing floor time, etc].
About Dr. Sairupa
Dr. Sairupa is a Naturopathic Doctor (ND) and Ayurveda Practitioner. She is also a home-birth mama of 2 sweethearts and an advocate for peaceful birthing and nurtured postnatal care. She has a clinical practice that focuses on Reproductive Health, Fertility, Pregnancy, Postnatal-care, Pediatrics and Mental-Emotional Health. Dr. Sairupa has had the great privilege of walking with many women and families through pregnancy, IVF, donor pregnancies, miscarriages, loss, and many births of different kinds.
Dr. Sairupa received training in Ayurveda from the Center for Ayurveda and Indian Systems of Healing, and Naturopathic Medicine at The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. She also completed an in-depth training in Ayurvedic Gynaecology with Dr. Amruta Athale in 2017. Dr. Sairupa aims to provide non-judgmental healthcare from an anti-oppressive model that welcomes diverse individuals, families, relationships, and genders.
As part of her integrative approach to medicine, she loves to support individuals to rediscover their inner wisdom and personal tools for sustainable wellness.
Continuing Education
Upon completion, you’ll receive 10 HR’s of Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Credit.
Awakened Spirit Yoga
Awakened Spirit Yoga is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School (RYS 200 & 300) and one of the few Registered Prenatal Yoga Schools (RPYS).
We offer an 85-hour Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training as well as a combined Doula certification course. Intimate classes allow our dedicated team of teachers to provide personal attention, expert guidance and personal feedback throughout our trainings.
Curriculum
Class 1
Holding Two Hearts Dao Hridayam & Garbhini Paricharya
- Introduction to Ayurveda
- Pancha-Mahabhuta (The 5 Great Elements)
- Dosha Theory (The Three Bio-Energies)
- Introduction to Garbhini Paricharya (Ayurvedic psycho-spiritual-physical-pregnancy care) that can be applied right away to you or your clients.
Class 2
Rooted - The First Trimester & Common Conditions
- Understand the doshas/bio-energies that may be predominant in this trimester.
- Learn pranayama/meditations that can support this sensitive period
- Learn Ayurvedic food, spice, and lifestyle guidelines to encourage a sense of grounded-ness and calm
- Learn supportive remedies and care practices for early pregnancy loss.
Class 3
Nourished - The Second Trimester & Common Conditions
- Understand the doshas/bio-energies that are at the forefront in the second trimester
- Explore pranayama/breathwork and meditations supportive for this trimester.
- Learn Ayurvedic food, spice, and lifestyle guidelines to promote deep nourishment and sustained energy.
Class 4
Devoted - The Third Trimester and Birth
- Understand the doshas/bio-energies that influence the third trimester as well as the birthing journey
- Learn Ayurvedic food, spice, and lifestyle guidelines that can care for the conditions of the third trimester and support the softening, surrender, and opening required for birth.
- Learn pranayama/breathwork guidelines to work with throughout the different stages of labor.
Class 5
The Nurtured Way - Sutika Kala - Postpartum Period
- Understand the doshas/bio-energies that are dominant in the postnatal time.
- Learn Ayurvedic food, spice, and lifestyle guidelines that nurture the Sutika (new mother/birthing parent)
- Learn pranayama/ breathwork and meditations that can support this delicate time.
EACH 2 HOUR CLASS WILL CONSIST OF A MEDITATION, PRESENTATION, AND PRANAYAMA
“Being part of Dr. Sairupa’s course was truly a blessing. Her teachings are a treasure trove for trained practitioners and doulas focused on fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum care, empowering women to embrace ancient Ayurvedic wisdom. Dr. Sairupa’s clarity and precision in her methods leave you feeling inspired and enriched, equipped with a wealth of invaluable knowledge. I wholeheartedly recommend Dr Sairupa and her course to anyone seeking to elevate their practice regarding these subjects.” – Negar, Past Participant
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