Become a Certified Prenatal Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance International®

Yoga Alliance International® (YAI) offers Prenatal Yoga Teacher certification for yoga professionals who have completed specialized training within their 200-hour, 500-hour, or advanced qualifications. This certification ensures that teachers are equipped with the knowledge, techniques, and ethical standards required to support expectant mothers safely and effectively.

Prerequisites for Prenatal Yoga Teacher Registration

To register as a Prenatal Yoga Teacher with YAI, candidates must complete 65 hours of specialized training, covering:
1. General Background in Prenatal Yoga (7 Hours)
  • Understanding pregnancy-related pathologies and therapeutic yoga approaches
  • Collaboration with childbirth educators, midwives, and healthcare professionals
  • Identifying high-risk vs. non-high-risk pregnancies
  • Supporting mothers through emotional, physiological, and social transitions

  • 2. Techniques Training & Practice (20 Hours)
  • Safe prenatal asanas and pranayama for each trimester
  • Class sequencing and observation
  • Contraindicated poses and problem areas in pregnancy
  • Relaxation and stress management techniques

  • 3. Teaching Methodology (15 Hours)
  • Designing a progressive prenatal yoga program
  • tructuring classes for beginners and advanced students in each trimester

  • 4. Anatomy & Physiology (8 Hours)
  • Understanding pregnancy anatomy, birth, and postpartum changes
  • Overview of complications such as miscarriage, premature labor, hypertension, and preeclampsia

  • 5. Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle & Ethics (5 Hours)
  • Integrating traditional yoga philosophy into prenatal wellness
  • Exploring medical and holistic models of care

  • 6. Practicum (10 Hours)
  • Hands-on teaching experience in prenatal yoga classes

  • Total Training Hours: 65 Hours
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