Prenatal foundations
- Changes during pregnancy
- The role of yoga within a wider support network
- Understanding individual needs
- Preparation and professional boundaries
Adwait Yoga School · Learn with understanding
Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training Course
Adapt your teaching for pregnancy and the postnatal period.
Prenatal yoga teacher training focuses on the needs of pregnant students and those returning to practice after childbirth. The 85-hour course explores adaptations, maternal anatomy, teaching methods and the responsibilities of working with this audience.
Purpose and progression
About this prenatal yoga course
Study how to plan a considerate class, communicate clearly and recognize the limits of your role. This specialist training is different from a healthcare qualification and should be understood alongside your existing yoga teaching experience.
Your learning focus
- Prenatal foundations
- Trimester-specific teaching
- Maternal anatomy and physiology
- Breath and contemplative practice
- Postnatal practice
- Teaching development
Plan your training
Study options and course fees
Compare the published course fees by study format. Fees are per trainee; the currency is shown alongside each amount.
| Study option | Duration | Fee | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| In person · Non-residential | 2 weeks | US$399 | Tuition; food and accommodation are separate. |
| In person · Residential | 85 hours | US$750 | Tuition, food and accommodation. |
| Online | 2 weeks | US$350 | Online training; confirm the live timetable and access to learning materials. |
Confirm batch dates and daily class times before booking. For online study, check the live-session timetable, time-zone conversion and recording arrangements. For in-person study, confirm your venue and any stay or meal package.
Travel, transfers, optional services and personal expenses should be confirmed separately. Review the refund policy and terms before making a payment.
A focused learning outline
Prenatal Yoga course curriculum
The outline below brings the main areas of study together. Practice, discussion and reflection connect these subjects throughout the course.
Trimester-specific teaching
- Adapting asana by stage of pregnancy
- Sequencing and variations
- Appropriate use of props
- Recognizing contraindications
Maternal anatomy and physiology
- Relevant anatomy of pregnancy
- Pelvic-floor concepts in teaching
- Understanding physiological changes
- When to defer to a healthcare professional
Breath and contemplative practice
- Appropriate breath awareness
- Meditation and relaxation
- Supportive language and pacing
- Yogic philosophy in context
Postnatal practice
- Return-to-practice considerations
- Adapting movement after childbirth
- Communication and individual readiness
- Working within a yoga teacher’s scope
Teaching development
- Planning prenatal and postnatal classes
- Practical demonstrations
- Consent and participant choice
- Reflection and professional development
Understand your pathway
Learning, requirements and completion
Who this course is for
The course is relevant to yoga teachers and practitioners interested in prenatal and postnatal study. Discuss your existing training and intended teaching role, especially if you plan to pursue a separate professional credential.
Practice and participation
Make time for the course timetable, personal practice and any required assignments. The school can explain attendance, practical assessment and make-up arrangements for your selected batch.
Certificate and progression
Successful completion leads to a course certificate from Adwait Yoga School. RPYT is a separate Yoga Alliance credential with its own prior training and teaching-experience requirements; an 85-hour course alone does not automatically create that registration. Review the official credential pathway.
Scope of the training
Prenatal yoga teachers do not diagnose or manage high-risk pregnancy or postpartum complications. Medical decisions remain with appropriately qualified healthcare professionals.
Learn with Adwait Yoga School
Practice informed by study
Adwait Yoga School was founded by Sri Yogi Anand. Its course pathways connect traditional study, personal practice and the development of teaching or facilitation skills.
Meet the school and teaching team. Ask for the faculty and learning arrangements assigned to your chosen course and batch.
Before you apply
Frequently asked questions
How long is prenatal yoga teacher training course?
The course duration is Varies by study option. Review the study-options table and confirm the batch schedule before enrolling.
Can I study online?
An online option is listed in the fee table. Confirm live class times, access requirements and any recordings or study materials for your batch.
What is included in the course fee?
Use the fee table to distinguish online, non-residential and residential options. Confirm learning materials and any room, meal or other arrangements for your selected option before paying.
What certificate will I receive?
Successful completion leads to a course certificate from Adwait Yoga School. RPYT is a separate Yoga Alliance credential with its own prior training and teaching-experience requirements; an 85-hour course alone does not automatically create that registration. Review the official credential pathway.
How do I apply?
Confirm your course, study format and batch with the school, then complete the registration form. Review the fee, payment schedule and cancellation terms before making a deposit.
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