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Lucy Leslie

I’m a twin mum of three, with experience of both natural and caesarean births. I believe wholeheartedly in supporting each woman’s choice for her own birth. Preparing for birth is an act of self-care and the first step into motherhood. A well-taught pregnancy yoga class helps you feel grounded, confident and as ready as possible—body and mind—for the day your baby arrives.

Become a Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga Teacher

50 Hour Accredited CPD Training

This 50-hour accredited CPD training is designed for qualified yoga teachers who want to support women through pregnancy, birth & postnatal recovery with clarity, confidence & care.

It is also open to trainees currently working towards their Level 3 Diploma or 200-hour qualification.

You will learn how to teach pregnant students safely within regular classes, adapt yoga to support changing bodies, and understand what sits within your role as a teacher, and what does not.

This is not about following a fixed method. It is about developing sound judgement, strong foundations, and the ability to respond to real women in real situations.

You do not need personal experience of pregnancy or birth. You do need empathy, curiosity, and the ability to teach yoga to bodies that may feel very different from your own.

The training combines live learning, practical application, and structured independent study, including required reading, observation, coursework, and teaching reflection.

Throughout the course, you will have the option to book 1-to-1 progress meetings on Zoom. The group environment is supportive, grounded, and non-judgemental.

The aim is simple, to develop safe, capable teachers who can offer intelligent, inclusive yoga, and build a sustainable pregnancy and postnatal offering.

Topics Covered

  • Pregnancy anatomy, physiology & trimester-specific changes
  • Safe practice, contraindications & intelligent adaptations
  • Breathwork for pregnancy, labour & nervous system regulation
  • Pelvic floor awareness, function & common misconceptions
  • Sequencing effective pregnancy yoga classes
  • Use of props, positioning & practical modifications
  • Common pregnancy aches, pains & what sits within your scope
  • Understanding the limits of yoga, when to refer on
  • Postnatal anatomy, healing timelines & recovery principles
  • Pelvic floor & core rehabilitation, including diastasis recti
  • Supporting gradual return to movement & strength
  • Teaching postnatal classes, including working with babies
  • Language, tone & creating a safe, responsive environment
  • Postnatal mental health awareness & professional boundaries
  • Structuring pregnancy & postnatal courses vs drop-in classes
  • Retaining students beyond birth
  • Building a sustainable pregnancy & postnatal offering

What will be expected of me?

This 50-hour training includes:

  • One live Zoom theory day
  • One in-studio practical training day
  • Additional live online integration sessions

Beyond the contact hours, you will complete structured independent study. This includes:

  • Reading two required books and submitting short reflections
  • Planning a 4-week pregnancy yoga course
  • Creating a postnatal class plan
  • Observing pregnancy or postnatal classes
  • Completing a postnatal case study

As part of your assessment, you will also teach a short session in your own time, reflect on your teaching, and submit your coursework for review.

The workload is manageable and practical. It is designed to support real teaching, not create unnecessary pressure.