CPD
Prenatal Yoga
In this 25 hour course, learn the essential skills to safely support women through the physical and emotional shifts of pregnancy. Build absolute confidence in your teaching and create a nurturing space for expectant mothers to thrive.
- Contact hours
- 16 hours
- Duration
- 16 hours across 1 weekend + self-study & homework
- Accredited by
- Yoga Alliance US CPD
Investment
£525Full price £550Early bird
- £100 deposit to secure your place
What's included
- Key focuses include understanding the pregnant body and pelvic floor, detailed trimester breakdowns, and essential safety guidelines and cautions.
- Features extensive hands-on prop training, sequence building for all three trimesters, and peer teaching assessments to build real-world confidence.
- Equips you with pregnancy-safe meditations and breathing techniques to calm the nervous system and offer holistic support.
- Includes practical guidance on the business and ethics of running successful prenatal yoga offerings.
- This 25-hour Yoga Alliance accredited CPD course empowers yoga teachers to confidently and safely support expectant mothers through pregnancy by mastering trimester-specific anatomy, intelligent sequencing, and tailored pranayama.
Dates
Dates for the next intake will be announced soon.
Why is Prenatal Yoga Training Important?
It is very common for expectant Mums to attend general yoga classes, seeking physical relief and mental calm during a time of great physical transition. As a yoga teacher, encountering pregnant students in your regular classes can be daunting if you don’t know how to adapt the practice safely. This training takes away the guesswork. By understanding the specific anatomical changes, contraindications, and appropriate modifications for each trimester, you will build absolute confidence in your teaching. You will know exactly how to support their changing bodies and ensure they feel safe, held, and empowered on the mat.
Why Join This Course?
This comprehensive training is a transformative journey of compassion, mindfulness, and empowerment. It goes far beyond simply avoiding certain poses; it teaches you how to actively nurture the well-being of expectant Mums. You will dive deeply into trimester-specific anatomy, explore how the body and baby grow, and learn to use props creatively to provide maximum support. Through practical teaching exercises and sequence building, you will gain the practical tools necessary to guide women safely through the beautiful, yet demanding, phases of pregnancy.
Who is This Course For?
This course is designed for qualified yoga teachers and dedicated practitioners who want to expand their knowledge and understanding. Whether your goal is to launch dedicated pregnancy yoga classes or simply to feel fully equipped and confident when a pregnant student walks into your general class, this training will provide the fundamental knowledge you need.
What Will I Be Qualified to Teach?
Upon successful completion of this Yoga Alliance accredited CPD course, you will be fully certified to:
- Design and lead dedicated, safe, and mindful Prenatal Yoga classes and workshops.
- Confidently modify and adapt your general public classes to accommodate pregnant students at any stage of their pregnancy.
- Guide pregnant women through safe, grounding pranayama and meditation practices tailored to their specific needs.
Final Thoughts
You will be supported throughout every step of your learning journey. I will give constructive feedback, practical mentorship, and provide a warm, inclusive space to explore, practise, and refine your unique teaching voice alongside a community of like-minded individuals.
Questions
Because this is an accredited certification requiring full contact hours, attendance is required for all dates. If you miss a day due to unavoidable circumstances, you will need to arrange a paid catch-up session to cover the missed material and complete your hours.
No, all course dates are fixed and set in advance. Please ensure you are available for all advertised dates before booking your place.
No formal qualification or prior experience is strictly required. However, having an established personal practice or a background as a yoga teacher is strongly recommended to get the most out of the training.
Yes! While the course equips you with the skills to teach, many expectant mothers and yoga practitioners join purely to deepen their understanding of the pregnant body, learn how to adapt postures safely for themselves, and build a supportive, nourishing practice for their own pregnancy journey and well-being.
The core training is delivered fully in-person. However, to help integrate your learning and fulfill your non-contact hours, you will be asked to create class sequences and complete a written test in your own time. Once complete, you will email your assignments for marking before receiving your certificate.
Part of the assessment is continuous throughout the training. It includes active participation, hands-on teaching practice with your peers, and constructive feedback sessions designed to build your confidence as a teacher. You will also be given homework to create class sequences and complete a short test in your own time.
Upon successfully completing all in-person hours and coursework, you will receive a Yoga Alliance US accredited certification, qualifying you to lead meditation classes, workshops, and private sessions globally.
Bring a notebook, a pen, pencil and/or highlighters, comfortable clothing suitable for gentle movement and sitting, and a water bottle. All mats, bolsters, and training manuals will be provided for you at the studio.
Training days run from 9am to 5pm, with regular tea breaks and a lunch break built into the schedule.
Chairs, bolsters and wall supports are available, and you are encouraged to adapt your seating position whenever needed.
Yes! You will gain access to our private community group for graduates, where you can ask questions, share insights, and connect with fellow teachers as you start leading your own sessions.