Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training
35 and 85 hours
livestream/online
Prenatal Yoga teachers have a special calling…
This training nurtures that unique calling by taking you on an amazing journey into the world of women’s wisdom.
YOU LEARN:
How to instruct a well-informed, safe class.
The profound physical, mental and emotional transformations of pregnancy.
How to convey the profound “wisdom” of the pregnant body and empower your students.
Appropriate asana and pranayama for every trimester of pregnancy.
Anatomy and physiology of pregnancy, the pelvic floor, breasts, labor and fetal milestones.
The use of props and gentle assists for prenatal yoga.
How to modify asana and yogic techniques for individuals’ needs.
“I not only learned how to teach prenatal yoga, I also learned so much about myself. All women should have this knowledge”
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THIS TRAINING
This training offers an in-depth, multi-disciplined approach.
Prenatal yoga is SO much more than simply knowing how to teach prenatal asana and sequencing! You will learn new terms, concepts, approaches and perspectives in order to become a well-rounded prenatal yoga teacher. This necessitates a certain time commitment on your part to integrate new information and practice new skills. This training is ideal for students who are enthusiastic, and eager to learn much more than expected.This is NOT an over-booked, pre-recorded, “intensive”, or weekend program. The lead trainer commits to focusing on YOU and your training needs. That means the training groups are not large. You receive the personal attention you deserve, as well as the opportunity to get to know your classmates. You also have ample timeframes to absorb the new skills, complete your requirements and ask questions to avoid information overload. This approach will help you to be solidly prepared and knowledgable when you begin teaching prenatal yoga on your own.
You select how many hours of training you want. Level 1 is a 35-hour certification course that prepares you to teach a well-rounded prenatal yoga class. You will receive continuing education hours from Yoga Alliance, or Yoga Alliance Professionals upon successful completion of Level 1. After completion of Level 1, you may select to go on for more prenatal yoga training in Level 2, which offers an additional 50 hours. Completion of Level 2 qualifies you for the 85 hour RPYT (Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher) credential with Yoga Alliance and provides 85 hours of training with Yoga Alliance Professionals. You must complete both Level 1 and Level 2 training with Devi Ma Yoga within one year to receive the full 85 hour credential.
There are assignments. The homework for Level 1 includes prenatal yoga class observations, two quizzes and reading assignments from the course manual. In Level 2 the homework will include additional prenatal yoga class observations, reading and writing assignments as well as practice sessions, group mentoring, lesson-planning (with guidance and feedback), one quiz, and a final qualifying practicum class. All participants receive a course manual and supplementary course materials.
You have latitude to self-pace the completion of your requirements while in the program. You may take up to one year to complete all of the requirements. Most participants successfully complete the course within 1-3 months.
This training is livestream with the option to receive recorded sessions for those unable to attend livestream. However, you are encouraged to attend as many livestream sessions as possible. This will enhance your learning experience greatly by allowing you to connect with your classmates and the trainer. You also get to ask your questions directly as the material is covered. (*NOTE: This training is not designed for students who cannot attend any livestream sessions.)
This course does not include postnatal yoga training. Postnatal yoga is a related but different topic of study that TRULY deserves its own dedicated training. So, this prenatal yoga teacher training is just that: prenatal yoga. In this way you know you have gained the full, comprehensive skill-set to be a well-informed, confident prenatal yoga teacher. All graduates receive discount opportunities for our postnatal yoga teacher training as well as the Yoga for Labor and Delivery Teacher Training.
Many participants find this training to be personally transformational. Feedback from numerous participants has shown that this training delivers FAR more than expected. For many participants, it ignites a very deep and enduring passion for this work. A number of our graduates go on to explore new avenues of career opportunity within the field of women’s-wellness that were never considered before (such as doula support, family therapy, lactation counseling, birth education, community advocacy, etc). For graduates who choose to become doulas, you are qualified to receive exclusive doula mentoring opportunities with Devi Ma Yoga.
This is not the average prenatal yoga teacher training. Devi Ma Yoga has specialized in prenatal yoga, childbirth education, lactation and birth doula support for 20 years. This vast knowledge is woven into this training for an enriched learning experience not easily found elsewhere.
TO TAKE THIS TRAINING YOU MUST:
Hold a 200-hour basic yoga teacher certification. (*Those who do not hold a 200 hour basic yoga teacher certification may be considered for this course on a case-by case basis if your professional background and/or yoga practice experience qualifies you for this course. Please inquire here.)
Feel commitment to enriching the lives of women, empowering moms-to-be, and supporting new families;
Possess a thirst for knowledge and enjoyment of study
Previous yoga teaching experience is recommended, but not required.
LEVEL 1 (35 hours)
Gain the basic skills and knowledge you need to confidently teach a prenatal yoga class. Level 1 covers prenatal asana and pranayama that is appropriate for each trimester of pregnancy, modifications for practice, and how to instruct a well-rounded, informative class. A comprehensive review of anatomy and physiology of pregnancy and pelvic floor grounds teachers in how to safely approach instruction for pregnant women. You will gain the basic knowledge and skills needed to teach a well-rounded, safe prenatal yoga class.
Upon successful completion, you receive 35 hours of continuing education for Yoga Alliance.
JUNE 2024 SESSION
Saturdays: June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 from 11:30am - 2:30pm Eastern Time
Wednesdays June 5, 12, 19, 26 from 6:00pm - 9:00pm Eastern Time
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SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2024 SESSION
Wednesdays: Sept 25 and Oct 9, 16 from 6:00pm - 9:00pm Eastern Time
Fridays: Sept 27 and Oct 4, 11 from 6:00pm - 9:00pm Eastern Time
Saturdays: Sept 28 and Oct 5, 12 from12:30pm - 3:30pm Eastern Time
*Recorded sessions available, however livestream attendance strongly recommended whenever possible.
INVESTMENT
$799 Full rate for Level 1
$649 Early Bird rate now available when registered by May 15 for June session, and when registered by Aug 21 for Sept/Oct session.
Scholarships This is a reduced rate scholarship. There are 3 available, so don’t wait to request yours! (See Payment Options below for details.)
There is a $50 deposit at registration (non-refundable). This holds your space in the class and is deducted from balance. Balance payment is due by first day of class unless you’ve opted for the payment plan option. (See Payment Options below for details.)
3 PAYMENT OPTIONS
PAYMENT IN FULL
Note: You save $200 on Level 2 when you sign up for both Level 1 & Level 2.PAYMENT PLAN: You may choose between 2 to 4 monthly payments according to your needs. There is a one-time $20 administrative fee for the payment plan option. Please note that your course certificate is issued after all payments are made.
SCHOLARSHIP (based on financial need): There are a total of three scholarships for a total of $525 available for Level 1 Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training. Scholarships are on a first-come, first-served basis, so don't wait to claim your scholarship if you need one. Need for a reduced-rate scholarship is on the honor system. Please be thoughtful toward others and request the financial scholarship option only if you truly need it. This scholarship is meant to make prenatal yoga accessible to more yoga teachers and their communities. Scholarship recipients may also request a 2 to 4 month payment plan option at registration (you decide how many payments you wish to make). The initial deposit ($50) is paid at registration for Level 1. The deposit amount is then deducted from your balance due.
To request a reduced-rate scholarship, inquire here.
LEVEL 2 (85 hours)
Earn the Yoga Alliance RPYT credential
Level 2 students must first complete Level 1 with Devi Ma Yoga. This level includes additional teaching practice and mentoring as well as more pregnancy-related topics including how to teach yoga philosophy within the context of pregnancy, ayurveda for pregnancy, mudra for pregnancy, introduction to cultural traditions surrounding birth, additional anatomy and physiology of pregnancy, birth and lactation.
Upon successful completion, participants gain 85 hours of prenatal yoga training and earn the Yoga Alliance RPYT credential.
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2024 SESSION
Wednesdays: Nov 6, 13, 20 and Dec 4 from 6:00pm - 9:00pm Eastern Time
Fridays: Nov 8, 15, 22 and Dec 6 from 6:00pm - 9:00pm Eastern Time
*Recorded sessions available, however livestream attendance strongly recommended whenever possible.
**Qualifying classes will be scheduled within 2 weeks of last Level 2 class session.
INVESTMENT
$899 Full rate for Level 2
Save $150 when you register for Level 2 at least two weeks prior to first day of class. Save an additional $100 when you sign up for both Level 1 & 2 during your initial Level 1 registration.
TO REGISTER you must:
Complete Level 1 at Devi Ma Yoga within the past one year.
Email here to register for Level 2. You will then receive an invoice for this training. If you wish to use the payment plan option for Level 2, please note that in you email. You can choose 2-4 monthly payments according to your needs. Certificate is issued after all payments are made.
WHEN YOU APPLY:
Click the “apply” button above for Level 1.
On the registration form, you will select if you are registering as a 35-hour, or 85-hour applicant. The $50 deposit amount is due at the time of registration. The deposit is deducted from your balance for the training. If you’re not sure if you want the full 85 hour training, just register for the 35 hour (Level 1) training, and you can decide later if you wish to continue on to Level 2.
After you register, you will receive a Welcome email in addition to a registration confirmation.
You will receive a SEPARATE invoice for the balance payment (due before the 1st day of class). OR, you will receive an invoice for the first installment of your payment plan. There is a one-time $20 fee for the payment plan option.
WHAT PRENATAL TT GRADUATES HAVE SAID:
“Thank you so much Kelly! Your prenatal training is amazing and I learned so much from both prenatal and postnatal yoga training. I am so glad that I connected with you, and I am inspired by the work you do for women.” ~Megan 2021
“This training went above and beyond my expectations for preparing me to teach pregnant women. I did not anticipate to learn so much about the physiological aspects of pregnancy, but having taken this course I now understand how critical this aspect is”. ~Tessa 2021
“I learned more in this training about being pregnant than when I was pregnant.” ~Melissa 2021
"My experience was so positive due in large to Kelly's wealth of experience, knowledge and selfless gifts of support and mentoring. Her passion for yoga, women, and birth is infectious. This training is not to be missed" ~Tori 2016
"This Prenatal Teacher Training was an amazing experience in which a community of women came together to develop a deeper knowledge of the birthing process and how yoga has the ability to support a healthy pregnancy and labor. I now have the tools to help provide women with a way to connect with their baby, their ever changing body, and with each other. The course forever changed my life, and has opened a new way of thinking for me". ~Jacqui 2016
“My experience in the Prenatal and Yoga for Labor and Delivery Teacher Training was a very positive one. I feel this certification will also help me in being a better prenatal yoga instructor. I have much more understanding of what an expectant mother and partner experience in birth. Kelly is an exceptional teacher, and I am so happy that she shared her vast knowledge and experience with our class”. ~ Beth 2015
“Thank you for all the experience you helped me to gain! I just graduated from nursing school and now I am applying for labor and delivery positions! I’m so thankful for the training and all of the mentoring meetings I had with you. This has changed my life — it made me absolutely sure that I am supposed to do this work.” ~Elizabeth 2015