Yoga for Postpartum Repair with Dolphin Method™
The postpartum phase presents distinct physiological and emotional shifts that are both scientifically fascinating and deeply personal. At Dolphin Method™, we approach these changes with a blend of evidence-based understanding and genuine empathy. The body undergoes significant adjustments post-childbirth, from postural adaptations to pelvic transformations, and these can linger for many years after someone gives birth. It's our belief that every individual who has ever birthed a child remains in the "postpartum" spectrum. With this perspective, we've designed the Yoga for Postpartum Repair (YPR) program, seamlessly integrating the therapeutic benefits of yoga with contemporary biomechanical assessment techniques, ensuring a comprehensive pathway to recovery.
Consider the profound anatomical changes the pelvis undergoes during pregnancy and labor and the consequential issues like pelvic girdle pain or pubic symphysis dysfunction. Understanding and addressing these requires an intimate knowledge of the body, which this program provides. Additionally, as childbirth may introduce skeletal muscular changes, causing ailments such as rib flare or pelvic rotation, we integrate yoga techniques to gently correct and restore the body's natural alignment.
Through our course, you'll grasp pelvic floor anatomy, learn to identify disorders and discover yoga-based strengthening strategies. Furthermore, considering the prevalence of cesarean birth and the potential for Diastasis Recti, we've incorporated modules addressing abdominal repair, remodeling, and massage techniques to ensure a comprehensive postpartum recovery approach.
Who should join?
The YPR training is perfect for those working with pregnant and postpartum populations. It's more than just a course—it's an invitation to be at the forefront of postpartum care, blending ancient yoga wisdom with contemporary healing methods.
Course Highlights:
- Duration: 18 hours of engaging Live Zoom instruction.
- Learning Materials: Dive into pre-recorded videos, gain insights from our Yoga for Postpartum Repair manual, and enjoy continuous support from our dedicated assistants.
- Certification: Earn a course completion certificate, a testament to your knowledge of this specialized domain.
- Mode of Learning: A blend of self-paced video content, interactive live Zoom sessions, and enlightening group interactions.
Course Structure
Part 1: Pre-Recorded Course Content
- Existing Dolphin Method Trainees: Dive into relevant video content, reinforcing prior learnings and ushering in new knowledge.
- New Students: For those new to Dolphin Method, a detailed 15+ hour video journey awaits, setting the stage for what's to come.
- Flexibility: Engage with the content on your terms, allowing for a truly personalized learning experience.
Part 2: Live Zoom Sessions
Embark on a journey with Jennifer over 30 hours (including video content and group work) across 2 weekends. Engage in enriching lectures, hands-on practice in breakout rooms, and real-time demonstrations.
- February 3-4 Weekend 1
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February 24-25 Weekend 2
Time: 08:30-13:00
- Times are listed in 24-hour time for clarity.
- Times are listed in the Pacific Time Zone.
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Part 3: Meeting with assistants and groups
Our seasoned assistants are here to amplify your learning experience, guiding insightful group discussions and hands-on practice sessions between the main weekends. Your convenience is our priority, and we ensure these sessions fit seamlessly into your schedule.
Core Topics:
Postpartum Physical Assessment
- Comprehensive evaluations of posture, fascia, and bone structures.
- Engaging in dynamic assessments.
- Education in body reading, allowing for individualized yoga sequences.
Labor and Postpartum Injury Management
- Deep dives into pelvic anatomical transformations during pregnancy and labor.
- Understanding the pivotal roles of the psoas and sacrum.
- Techniques to alleviate pelvic girdle pain and pubic symphysis dysfunction.
Postpartum Repair and Correction
- Insight into the maternal skeletal muscle system's anatomy.
- Addressing and mending skeletal muscle changes.
- Corrective strategies for issues like rib flare, and pelvis and femur rotations.
Pelvic Floor Muscle Repair
- An in-depth exploration of the female pelvic floor muscle anatomy.
- Detecting and managing pelvic floor muscle imbalances.
- Techniques for muscle reinforcement and organ prolapse prevention.
Abdominal Repair and Remodeling Postpartum
- Specialized care for cesarean scars.
- Proactive approaches to prevent and mend Diastasis Recti.
- Core muscle fortification methods.
- Proficiency in abdominal massage techniques.
Jennifer More
Jennifer More is a Registered Yoga Alliance Vinyasa and Prenatal Yoga instructor (E-RYT500 & RPYT), Certified Master Clinical and Medical Hypnotherapist, Certified in Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy, Doula Trainer, Childbirth Educator, Reiki master, and a Mother.
Jennifer’s passion for the benefits of prenatal yoga extends beyond the United States. She has trained yoga instructors in Peru, China, Colombia, Dubai, Bali, Mexico, France, Germany, The Netherlands and Australia, as well as many US locations in her Prenatal Vinyasa Yoga technique. Now with her online trainings she has trained students in about fifty countries. Her style has also given yoga instructors the tools to modify poses appropriately in order to incorporate pregnant women into their existing flow classes in a safe and effective manner. Countless women from all over the world have contacted Jennifer and credited her yoga techniques with improving the quality of their pregnancies and their birth experiences. In 2002, Jennifer opened the Dolphin Yoga and Doula Center, (now Dolphin Doula) to help laboring women and their partners prepare for positive birth experiences by providing knowledge, tools and a comforting environment for prenatal health and childbirth. Dolphin offers Doula and Postpartum Doula Services, Childbirth Education, Doula Training, Advanced Doula Training, and other childbirth preparation classes and events. Jennifer’s love for yoga and passion in the field of pregnancy and childbirth has propelled her to reach out to medical practitioners to help build a bridge between the medical community and doulas. As a hypnotherapist for the past twenty-five years, Jennifer pioneered the Dolphin Method, which uses hypnosis for gentle birthing and anxiety reduction during labor. She has prepared thousands of pregnant women for childbirth and provided doula support in more than 450 births and has spent over 10,000 hours with laboring women. Jennifer was an educator at the Palo Alto School of Hypnotherapy, where she offered the Dolphin Method and Childbirth Hypnosis certification as well as pain management to doulas and hypnotherapists.
Course goals and anticipated outcomes
- Holistic Understanding: Gain a profound understanding of the physical challenges and changes postpartum individuals face, even years after childbirth.
- Skilled Assessment: Practice in the art of evaluating postural shifts, fascial tightness, and bone alignments, enabling tailored yoga interventions.
- Anatomical Knowledge: Delve deep into the intricacies of the female pelvic anatomy, understanding the effects of childbirth on skeletal muscles and the pelvic floor.
- Therapeutic Techniques: Harness the power of yoga to mend, realign, and strengthen affected areas, including addressing common postpartum ailments like rib flare, pelvic rotation, and Diastasis Recti.
- Empowerment: Equip oneself with skills to support postpartum individuals, fostering their journey of recovery, healing, and rejuvenation.
- Integration of Mind and Body: Through yoga, facilitate a harmonious bond between mind and body, promoting emotional well-being alongside physical recovery.
- Confidence in Practice: With a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, be poised to lead postpartum yoga sessions, offering holistic support to individuals in need.
Join us in this transformative journey, where every lesson is a step towards holistic postpartum care, redefining recovery and rejuvenation.
