A complete, practical training to confidently support women through pregnancy, birth & beyond

This training is designed for yoga teachers who want to specialise in working with women during one of the most significant transitions of their lives.

It is grounded, realistic, and rooted in what women actually need, not what looks impressive.

You will learn how to teach safely, communicate clearly, and hold space with confidence, from early pregnancy through to postnatal recovery.

Course Structure

This is a 50-hour training Yoga Alliance Professionals UK accredited Yoga Teacher Training, combining in-depth guided learning with structured independent study.

  • 28 contact hours
  • 22 non-contact hours

The course is delivered through a combination of live online learning, in-studio practical training, and clearly guided coursework.

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Who This Training Is For

  • Qualified yoga teachers

  • Teachers wanting to specialise

  • Teachers expanding into perinatal work responsibly

  • Teachers who value safety, clarity, and real-world teaching

What You Will Leave With

  • Confidence to teach pregnancy yoga safely

  • Skills to support postnatal recovery responsibly

  • Clear class structures you can immediately use

  • Strong understanding of real client needs

  • A specialist offering that fits within your business

Module 1 Prenatal Foundations: Understanding Pregnancy

  • You will develop a clear understanding of pregnancy as a physical, emotional, and physiological process
  • Changes across all three trimesters
  • Hormonal, physical, and emotional shifts
  • The modern pregnant woman and her needs
  • Fatigue, energy levels, and realistic expectations

Module 2 Prenatal Teaching & Safe Practice

  • This is where teaching confidence is built
  • What is safe, what is not, and why
  • Key contraindications and modifications
  • How to adapt common postures
  • Use of props and positioning
  • Avoiding over-stretching and instability
  • Prioritising safety at all times, without making classes fearful or restrictive

Module 3 Prenatal Class Design, Breathwork & Preparation for Birth

  • Learning how to actually teach a class that works
  • Structuring a complete prenatal class
  • Breathwork for pregnancy and labour
  • Pelvic floor awareness and preparation
  • Setting the Scene – music, voice & environment
  • Creating themes that support confidence and calm
  • Know exactly how to plan and deliver sessions

Module 4 Postnatal Recovery & Rehabilitation

  • Rebuilding properly, not rushing back
  • Postnatal anatomy and healing timelines
  • Pelvic floor and core rehabilitation
  • Diastasis recti considerations
  • Gradual return to strength and stability
  • Avoiding common mistakes in early recovery
  • Focusing on long-term wellbeing, not the “bounce back”

Module 5 Postnatal Teaching, Mental Health & Real-Life Classes

  • How to teach women who are exhausted and time-poor
  • Working with babies in the room
  • Creating flexible, responsive class environments
  • Postnatal mental health awareness and referral boundaries
  • Language, tone, and holding a safe space
  • Being prepared for the reality of these classes, not just the theory

Module 6 Building a Sustainable Pregnancy & Postnatal Offering

  • Structuring courses vs drop-in classes
  • Retaining students from pregnancy into postnatal
  • Creating a strong, supportive community
  • Positioning yourself as a specialist teacher
  • Building a consistent and sustainable income stream

Assessment & Coursework

This training includes structured coursework designed to ensure you can apply what you learn confidently and safely.

You will be required to:

  • Plan a 4-week pregnancy yoga course
  • Plan one postnatal class
  • Complete two required book readings (one prenatal, one postnatal)
  • Submit two short written reflections (approx. 500 words each)
  • Carry out a postnatal case study
  • Observe two pregnancy or postnatal classes
  • Deliver a short teaching practice session with self-reflection
  • Submit a portfolio of class plans and reflections

The course includes two required core texts, one focused on pregnancy and one on postnatal recovery, forming part of the assessed learning. All coursework is practical, relevant, and directly linked to real teaching.

Approach to Training

This training is not about creating a fixed method.

It is designed to give you:

  • Clear principles
  • Strong safety awareness
  • Practical teaching skills

So that you can teach with confidence, adapt to real women, and build a specialist offering that works in the real world.

Course Hours Breakdown

Contact Hours (28 hours)

  • Zoom Theory Day
    9 hours guided learning
  • In-Studio Practical Day
    9 hours applied teaching and practice
  • Live Integration Sessions
    9 hours online
    Case study discussion, teaching integration, and Q&A

Non-Contact Hours (22 hours)

Structured independent study includes:

  • Required reading and written reflections
  • Course planning and class design
  • Postnatal case study
  • Observation of real classes
  • Teaching practice and self-reflection
  • Integration and consolidation of learning

All elements are clearly guided and supported.

Curriculum Area Delivery Learning Outcomes
Pregnancy (Prenatal) Foundations, Trimesters & Safe Practice Delivered on the Zoom theory day (8 hours total contact time). Understand physical, hormonal & emotional changes across pregnancy, & apply safe practice principles, contraindications & appropriate adaptations.
Breathwork, Pelvic Floor & Preparation for Birth Delivered on the Zoom theory day & reinforced during the in-studio practical day (6 hours contact time). Apply appropriate breathwork techniques, introduce pelvic floor awareness, & support preparation for labour in a safe & accessible way.
Postnatal Anatomy, Recovery & Rehabilitation Delivered on the Zoom theory day. Understand postnatal healing timelines, pelvic floor & core recovery, & adapt teaching to support safe return to movement.
Postnatal Mental Health Awareness & Scope of Practice Delivered on the Zoom theory day. Recognise signs of postnatal mental health challenges, understand professional boundaries, & respond appropriately within the role of a yoga teacher.
Teaching Skills, Class Structure & Language Delivered across Zoom theory, in-studio practical training, & live integration sessions (total 18 contact hours). Plan & structure pregnancy & postnatal classes, apply clear verbal cueing, & adapt teaching to suit real students & changing needs.
Practical Teaching: Prenatal & Postnatal Application Delivered on the in-studio practical day (6 hours contact time). Observe, practise & deliver sections of prenatal & postnatal classes, developing confidence in sequencing, adaptation & live teaching.
Case Study Integration & Teaching Development Delivered through live online integration sessions (4 hours contact time). Apply learning to real scenarios, refine teaching decisions, & develop confidence through guided discussion & feedback.
Business & Professional Practice Delivered on the Zoom theory day & supported through independent study. Structure courses, support student retention from pregnancy into postnatal, & position yourself as a specialist within your teaching business.
Independent Study & Assessment (22 Non-Contact Hours) Completed outside contact hours through structured self-study, required reading (2 books), coursework, observation & teaching practice. Plan a 4-week pregnancy course, create a postnatal class plan, complete two reading reflections, observe real classes, carry out a case study, & apply learning through teaching & self-reflection.