JOYMAMMA

Registered Prenatal Yoga School

2026 Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training

85 Hours | Online & Live Monthly Calls 
​Experienced Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training with mentorship and support for yoga teachers

JOYMAMMA

​Yoga Alliance Registered Prenatal Yoga School (RPYS)
​​Prenatal Yoga ​Teacher Training & Mentoring 

​​​85 hr speciality training that meets Yoga Alliance training standards.

​Certification:
Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher (RPYT)
​6 month program

At home study plus live monthly calls

Teach with Knowledge. Empower Women with Confidence and Care.​

Join our 2026 Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training – a comprehensive 85-hour training course designed for certified yoga teachers. Blending education, holistic yoga philosophy and supportive mentorship, this program will give you the confidence and skills to guide women safely at every stage of their pregnancy journey.

What You Will Learn​

This training combines anatomy, yoga philosophy and real-world teaching experience to help you confidently guide women through every stage of pregnancy and early motherhood.

Teaching Prenatal Yoga 

  • Teaching Prenatal Yoga Safely - Understand the importance of safety, how to structure classes, and how to create a non-judgemental space for all pregnant students.
  • ​Stages of Pregnancy & Practice Considerations - Learn when it is safe or unsafe to practice yoga, how pregnancy affects the spine, posture, and joint stability and which movements may aggravate common discomforts.
  • Core & Pelvic Floor Activation - Teach safe activation of key muscles for stability and pelvic floor health.
  • Cueing & Alignment - Learn verbal and visual cues, including visualization techniques, to support alignment in standing and seated postures.
  • Pranayama, Breathwork & Meditation - Teach safe breathing techniques, understand what to avoid and keep students comfortable during meditation and restorative practices.
  • Holistic Approach through the Koshas - Integrate physical, energetic, mental, emotional, and spiritual layers to support complete well-being.
  • Safe Movements & Postures - Identify postures and movements to avoid, including squats, and learn when and how to perform them safely.​
  • Modifications & Condition-Specific Practices - Safely adapt poses for conditions such as oedema, heartburn, carpal tunnel, haemorrhoids, varicose veins, sciatica, piriformis syndrome, pelvic girdle pain, low-lying placenta, cervical incompetence, vaginal bleeding, breech baby, symphysis pubis dysfunction, diastasis recti or pelvic instability.
  • Medical Awareness & Precautions - Understand cardiovascular changes, relaxin effects, gestational diabetes, high/low blood pressure and which conditions require medical clearance.
  • ​Teaching Mixed-Level Classes - Learn how to lead Prenatal Yoga classes that accommodate students with varying experience levels and medical conditions, ensuring everyone can practice safely and feel empowered.

3rd Trimester Yoga for Birth 

  • Gain expert guidance - learn from your lead trainer, a Birth Doula and HypnoBirthing Educator, to help women prepare physically and mentally for birth.
  • Empowerment - Support students to build confidence, strength and resilience, helping them feel safe, capable and empowered throughout pregnancy and as they approach their birth.
  • Safe & Beneficial Positions - Identify poses to avoid in the last six weeks of pregnancy and understand why, while learning positions that encourage space for the baby and optimal foetal positioning.
  • ​​Active Birth Techniques - Incorporate movements and gravity-assisted positions to prepare the body for labour, building courage, resilience and body awareness.
  • Mindfulness & Anxiety Reduction - Teach mindfulness, visualization and meditation techniques to reduce fear, bond with baby and enhance emotional preparedness for birth.
  • Chakra & Hormone-Focused Practices - Use chakra meditations and breathwork to stimulate intuition, support hormone release and enhance readiness for labour.
  • Simulating Labour & Coping Skills - Teach yoga, meditation, pranayama and sound practices that build confidence and coping strategies for labour.
  • Pain Management & Resilience - Teach techniques that strengthen the mind, help manage discomfort and foster confidence in approaching birth.
  • Sound & Vocalisation - Encourage use of vocal sound during practice, helping students prepare for birth while also exploring your own comfort and confidence with incorporating vocalisation in class.
  • Partner Work & Building Community - Include partner activities to build connection, support and a sense of community with other pregnant women.
  • Honouring Students’ Needs - Learn how a specialised prenatal class can give women permission to prioritise their well-being, while using sensitive language for students with past complications or trauma.
  • Culturally Informed Birth Awareness - Understand how modern cultural beliefs and personal attitudes about birth may influence students and your teaching, including discussion around C-section rates and birth expectations.
  • Teaching Reflection - Explore how your own beliefs and experiences around birth influence your approach as a Prenatal Yoga teacher.

Active Birth Workshop for Couples ​

  • Physiology of Childbirth - Understand labour at a yoga-informed level, including how the uterus, nervous system and brain work during each stage.
  • Stages of Labour - Learn what a woman may experience physically, mentally and emotionally during first, second and third stages.
  • Stress & the Mind-Body Connection - Identify common causes of stress in labour, the effects of stress on the birthing woman and how the mind-body connection influences labour progression.
  • Hormonal Influences - Understand the main hormones that support or slow labour and how they affect the woman’s body and birth experience.
  • Using Yoga for Labour - Apply yoga techniques to support the birth process on physical, mental, emotional, energetic and spiritual levels.
  • Breathing & Relaxation - Teach conscious breathing, guided relaxation and meditation to help manage pain, release fear and support labour progression.
  • Empowering Partner Support - Use empowering language, partner activities and massage techniques to help partners actively support the birthing woman.
  • ​Birth Ball, Rebozo & Massage - Apply traditional, nurturing techniques to support the body, relieve tension and involve the birthing partner, ensuring women receive the best possible support during labour.
  • Physical Support & Positions - Guide safe use of squats, active birth positions and other movement strategies to encourage comfort, space and optimal foetal positioning during labour.
  • Visualization & Mindfulness - Teach guided visualizations to help women feel safe, supported and confident throughout labour.

Postnatal Yoga

  • Postnatal Physical Changes - Learn how the body changes in the first six weeks after childbirth and how to guide women safely back to movement.
  • Safe Postnatal Recovery - Understand the physical and emotional changes after birth and how yoga can gently rebuild strength, stability and balance.
  • ​Yoga for New Mums - Know when it is safe for new mums to resume yoga practice and how to progress appropriately.​
  • Safe Postnatal Yoga Poses - Learn which poses breastfeeding mums should avoid, how to teach for sore backs or weak cores and how to include breastfeeding counterposes.
  • Core & Pelvic Floor Recovery - Focus on rebuilding the core gently, teach safe practices for diastasis recti, incorporate pelvic floor exercises and know when to refer to other professionals.​
  • Posture & Back Care - Teach poses and techniques to improve posture, alleviate back pain and support overall physical wellness.
  • Postnatal Pranayama & Meditation - Teach safe breathwork, relaxation and womb-healing meditation practices to support physical and emotional recovery.
  • Mindfulness Practices - Use grounding practices to reduce anxiety and support emotional resilience in early motherhood.
  • Mood & Stress Management - Incorporate techniques to improve mood, decrease anxiety and reduce stress through yoga, mindfulness and relaxation practices.
  • ​Emotional Support & Mental Health - Understand how sleep deprivation, birth trauma, complications and emotional changes affect new mums; recognise baby blues, depression and anxiety and provide guidance toward professional support.
  • Koshas & Holistic well-being - Explore how becoming a new mum may affect the five layers of being (koshas) and integrate this understanding into teaching. Learn how to hold space for women navigating the physical and emotional transitions of motherhood.
  • Mums & Bubs Class Skills - Run inclusive, welcoming classes with practical guidance for supporting mums when babies are unsettled or crying.
  • Create the Village - Connect new mums with a supportive network of women after baby arrives.​

Teaching Skills & Mentoring

  • ​Small-Group Mentorship - Receive personalised feedback and guidance from your mentor, with opportunities to refine your teaching and share your progress in a supportive environment.
  • Teaching Methodology - Learn to lead safe, inclusive prenatal and postnatal classes with appropriate modifications for every stage of pregnancy.
  • Confidence to Teach Safely - Graduate ready to teach with knowledge and authenticity, empowered by a strong foundation and the ongoing support of the Joymamma community.

What's included

  • ​85 hours of education and support - learn at your own pace​
  • Small-group mentorship calls - personalized guidance and support
  • Comprehensive course materials - everything you need for the training

How Online Learning and Mentoring works

Our training is flexible, interactive and supportive - a combination of self-paced online study with live mentoring and connection. You’ll receive all the benefits of structured learning plus the guidance of an experienced teacher walking beside you at every step.

Learn at Your Own Pace

  • Access a library of pre-recorded videos, audios, downloadable resources and self-paced modules on our online learning platform; completing lessons prior to live online sessions.​
  • Study at your own pace, but be ready to complete each lesson before your monthly mentoring call - this ensures you get the most from your guidance and support.
  • Download detailed PDF resources and class templates you can use during and after the training.

Mentoring Calls & Community Support​

  • Join small-group mentoring calls to ask questions, practice your teaching and receive guidance and feedback.
  • Connect with a supportive community of yoga teachers - a space for conversation, reflection and shared learning.
  • Your mentor offers personalised guidance to help you integrate what you learn and grow your confidence as a teacher.​

Ongoing Access & Continued Support

  • Enjoy lifetime access to course materials and recordings so you can revisit content anytime.
  • Stay connected through our private Facebook group for continued connection and support.

Why Train With Joymamma

​Choosing where to complete your Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training is a big decision - you want expert knowledge, genuine mentoring and a learning experience that honours both you and the women you’ll support. At Joymamma, you’ll find all of that and more.

Experienced, Supportive Teaching

Your lead trainer, Carrie Jeff, brings years of experience in yoga, birth education and women’s health. Each lesson is grounded in real-life practice and education. You’ll receive direct mentorship - not just videos or lectures, but real connection, guidance, and encouragement.

A Training That Feels Personal​

We keep our group sizes small so every student feels seen, heard and supported. You’ll have space to ask questions, practice teaching and build a genuine connection with your mentor.

Comprehensive & Practical Learning​

Blending ancient yoga wisdom with modern perinatal knowledge, this training gives you practical tools to use immediately - from class sequencing and cueing to communication, empathy and energetic awareness. You’ll graduate ready to hold space for women through one of the most transformative times in their lives.

Accredited & Recognised

Joymamma's Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training is a registered Teacher Training program with Yoga Alliance, meeting international standards and is recognised within the yoga and birth education community. You’ll expand your teaching credentials while gaining skills that enrich your overall yoga practice.

Ongoing Community & Support

Graduation isn’t the end - it’s the beginning of a lifelong connection. You’ll join our community and enjoy continued networking and support as you develop your teaching career.
You will be personally guided and supported by Joymamma founder, Carrie Jeff - an experienced and passionate teacher. ​

Eligibility & Training Options

Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training (RPYT)

Yoga Teachers - If you hold a 200 hr or 350 hr Yoga Teacher qualification with Yoga Alliance, this training fulfils the 85 hr Yoga Alliance requirement to become a Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher (RPYT).
Doulas, midwives, childbirth educators, and holistic practitioners - With a minimum of six months’ prior yoga practice, you can integrate this knowledge into your pre and postnatal support services. However, please note that you will not be eligible to teach group yoga classes or register as a Prenatal Yoga Teacher under Yoga Alliance guidelines.​

Dates & Pricing – 2026

Our next 85 hr Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training begins in 2026, combining flexible online study with supportive live mentoring calls.

Training Schedule

  • Start Date: 1 March 2026
  • Duration: Self-paced online learning with live mentoring calls over six months for feedback and support
  • ​Mentorship Calls: Tues: 6.30 - 8.30 pm AEST 31 Mar, 28 Apr, 26 May, 30 Jun, 28 Jul, 25 Aug 

Investment

  • Full Program Fee: $1,220
  • Payment Options: Deposit of $450 secures your place, remaining balance due 15 February 2026.

Includes:

​✔ 85 hours of training
✔ Small-group mentorship and personalised support
✔ Comprehensive course materials
✔ Lifetime access to online content
✔ Certificate of completion (85-hour accredited training)

Secure Your Spot

Spaces are limited to maintain the quality of mentoring and ensure every student receives individual attention. If you’re ready to deepen your skills and empower women through yoga, we’d love to welcome you to our next training.
Joymamma recommends completion of a 200 hr Level 1 Yoga Teacher Training certificate plus relevant insurance cover and first aid training before teaching yoga classes to the public. Contact your insurance provider and professional organisation for further advice.​​

RPYT training brought to you by Carrie Jeff, Owner and Creator of Joymamma

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Carrie Jeff is a Birth Doula, HypnoBirthing Australian Steering Committee Member, Active Birth Educator, Experienced Yoga Teacher (EYT-200, RYT-500), Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher (RPYT) and Continuing Educator Provider (YACEP) with Yoga Alliance. Carrie began training Prenatal Yoga Teachers in 2018 working with the International Yoga Teachers Association. Created in 2012, ​Joymamma is a Registered Prenatal Yoga School (RPYS) with Yoga Alliance. 
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“I’ve had the privilege of supporting thousands of women on their journey to motherhood and I’ve been fortunate enough to witness some of the most transformative moments of their lives - attending births and sharing in those incredible experiences.
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When I started teaching, I juggled classes around my own children’s busy schedules. With my husband often away for work, creating my own timetable wasn’t just convenient - it gave me the freedom to build a fulfilling part-time career while still being present for my family. Those early years taught me the art of balancing work, family and life - and inspired me to design programs that are both flexible and meaningful for other women navigating the joys and challenges of motherhood.”
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Back in 2012, I created my Yoga for Birth program for just one woman who would come to my home (you can read her birth story here >>). After getting my three kids off to school, I would clear away the dining table and lay down yoga mats. Not long after, a few more women joined, I invested in some props and we moved to the garage. That’s when my little teaching venture began to evolve into a business. Looking back, all that early home teaching must have planted some seeds - my eldest daughter became a yoga teacher at just 15!

Over the years, I’ve seen first-hand how vital yoga is for every pregnant woman, to help support their bodies, calm their minds and prepare for labour. As a birth doula, I’ve watched countless women use all they’ve learned on the mat to navigate childbirth with strength and resilience.

Since then, I’ve opened two yoga studios and built a thriving business that is both professionally fulfilling and personally rewarding. One of the greatest joys has been witnessing the beautiful friendships that continue to blossom long after babies are born.
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Now, the time has come to share everything I’ve learned - from the women who have taught me so much, from the thousands of classes I’ve led and from the births I’ve been privileged to attend - with you, in this in-depth Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training.
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My personal commitment to you, should you choose to join me, is that I will support and guide you to deepen your knowledge, build confidence and enhance your unique teaching style - while also nurturing your personal growth and development as a Prenatal Yoga teacher."

​With love, Carrie xx

Read what previous course participants have to say!

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Joymamma's PYTT was incredible. I am as bold to say it is the best YTT I have done. Carrie was professional and welcoming; each session felt like coming home. The space felt safe to give ideas and opinions and to ask questions without feeling judged. The content that was covered was so juicy and insightful! I learnt so many creative ways to adjust asana and the importance of connection to baby for an expecting mother. Carrie infused the koshas, breath work, meditation and asana into the perfect YTT.

Prior to Carrie's YTT I felt very unsure about teaching yoga to pregnant women. There have been several times when pregnant women had joined my regular classes and I felt overwhelmed with my lack of knowledge for how they could practise yoga safely. 

Since Joymamma's training I feel completely confident and assured to teach pregnancy yoga and to modify poses in order to best suit pregnant students. The manual is my prenatal/postnatal bible. It is so full of information and tips. It has already been a huge reference source for me. The pictures help illustrate how a pose can be done or modified. And it encompasses so much more than asana: guided meditations, information about pregnancy and potential injury/pains to be aware of, yoga philosophy and so so so much more. Other trainings I have completed lacked material, but this manual is full of useful information. Every thing I have thought to improve on (I grabbed the book to check) is already in the manual! I loved the application. The schedule of training was great. After learning something new, we were given the opportunity to apply it straight away. Although that can sometimes invoke nervousness I think the best way to get better at something is doing it. 

​I'm normally pretty good at offering improvements, however small, but I'm finding it so hard for this training. I think that speaks volumes to Carrie's understanding of women who need yoga during one of the most vulnerable times of their lives. Thank you Carrie! You're amazing. I'm so grateful for everything I have learned and even more excited to be implementing it all next year.
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Carly, Yoga Teacher & Birth Worker
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Carrie, I loved the way you planned it out, the support & connection, your guidance & support. I loved the learning, the brainstorming and then actually attempting to implement a sequence was super beneficial even when it felt out of my comfort zone.  

​I knew I’d be learning with women who were already yoga teachers. Whilst I knew I had confidence with anatomy etc it was daunting to not have the yoga teacher training behind me. ​Thank you for creating such a safe sacred space to learn. I just loved every minute of it!

​Eloise, Midwife & HypnoBirthing Educator

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​Carrie,

I can't thank you enough for your extremely thorough training course.

​You placed a massive emphasis on safety, which I feel is so important when teaching pre and post-natal yoga. I am so excited to be able to share all that I've learnt from you.
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Kristy, Yoga Teacher
​www.shineyogastudio.com.au
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Even though I had done prenatal yoga training before and I had a good basic understanding, I still felt like there were gaps in my knowledge.

I loved the face to face connection, the focus on safety, the combination of learning through lectures, discussion and practice teaching was so helpful to fully absorb the knowledge; the structure of the course, the genuine care and support between all of the participants, feeling encouraged to ask ANYTHING. I never felt awkward to ask questions even if I felt like they may be really basic.

I'm incredibly grateful for your guidance and support. My passion for teaching pregnant women has been reignited and I now feel so much more confident to teach.

​The focus on safety was incredible and I feel lucky to have been part of such an inspiring and informative training! Thank you. Thank you! I hope that you continue to spread your wisdom with future trainees. You are a gifted facilitator and you should be incredibly proud of the work you do and the Course you have created.

Bec, Yoga Teacher
www.mamasoul.com.au
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Thank you Carrie!

Your course was so well rounded and educational, with something for everyone including for professional development for birth workers or yoga teachers. I had no prior yoga teaching experience so my knowledge was very limited, I loved practicing teaching and building confidence with a small group of supportive peers. I don’t think it’s a coincidence that I’m having better experiences in birth suite and I’m now teaching active birth classes at work which I never would have had the confidence to before.
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​Bec, Midwife
www.birthingenergy.com
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Thanks Carrie - I loved immersing myself in this training and feel that teaching prenatal and postnatal yoga is incredibly important for birth preparation and recovery. The pregnancy yoga teaching was very well designed with theoretical content and then teacher practice. I loved the yoga classes and the encouragement and positivity surrounding the classes.

I am planning on offering these classes to a group of socially disadvantaged women who are being supported in housing by the Royal Women's Hospital. I believe this initiative will be hugely beneficial.
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​Fleur, Midwife & HypnoBirthing Educator
​www.birthinginstincts.com.au
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This training was transformational!

​At first, I decided to enrol just to be able to adjust my own yoga practice when I'm pregnant. However, after finishing the training, I would like to serve and teach yoga to pregnant people as is such an empowering way of getting ready for labour and birth! 

​Before doing this training I feel I didn't know much about how to teach yoga to pregnant people. We learnt a little bit in our 200 hrs YTT but I must admit I would have freaked out if a pregnant individual appeared at my class! I probably would not be inclusive enough or I may have delivered a class that may have not been safe for them! 

​I loved that we learned how to teach in a safe way, to support parents during their pregnancy, labour and birth, how to become strong and flexible as well as how to modify yoga poses according to pregnancy discomforts or conditions. I really enjoyed learning about the different aspects of the postnatal period and how to teach a class in this regard. The training has so much content (anatomy, subtle anatomy, our role as teachers, etc) and a lot of practice which helped me a lot to build confidence when teaching. I highly recommend this course!
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​Amalia, Yoga Teacher
​@theyogastudio_
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This training was super informative and also fun! Carrie is a very knowledgeable and a caring teacher.

​I will highly recommend her training to others. I had so much joy and fun practicing and learning! I loved every piece of the training and so glad I could do it with you! 

​Kate, Yoga Teacher & HypnoBirthing Educator
www.bearth.com.au

This training is for you if:

  • You feel called to nurture and accompany women, witness incredible transformations, and support them on their journey.
  • You want the confidence to guide a pregnant woman as her body and mind navigate this profound transition.
  • You have a desire to dive deep into the yoga of pregnancy, birth and early motherhood.
  • You want to be part of a growing, heart-centred industry, supporting women through one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences of their lives.
  • You want to enhance your professional skills and build an enriching, meaningful new career.

Have questions about this training? Please email: [email protected]
Pregnancy, birth and motherhood are a profound rite of passage, calling on a woman to move beyond ordinary physical, emotional, and energetic strength - embracing both resilience and surrender. Teaching specialised Prenatal Yoga is a deeply rewarding and enjoyable practice, one that is consistently in demand.
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I hope you will join me on this training and evolve into a knowledgeable, reliable Prenatal Yoga Teacher - someone pregnant women can trust and turn to with confidence.
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​Carrie Jeff, Joymamma
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training (RPYT) for Yoga Teachers
Cost: The total cost for the 85 hr RPYT training is $1,220 AUD.
Payment Schedule:
  • A non-refundable deposit of $450 is required to secure your spot.
  • The remaining balance of $770 is due two weeks before the course begins. This ensures you receive your printed course materials by mail. Please note that balance payments are non-refundable, so choose carefully.
Cancellation Policy:
  • Once the training has commenced, no refunds, transfers or credits will be issued.
  • If you need to withdraw for medical reasons, please notify Joymamma in writing via email ([email protected]) and provide a doctor's certificate. At our discretion, any remaining training hours may be transferred to future trainings.
  • Joymamma reserves the right to change or postpone training dates/times due to illness or urgent matters.
Getting Started:
  • On the first day of training, you'll receive an email invitation to join the members' area of our website. This is where you'll access your first lesson.
Assignments and Progression:
  • Each lesson is followed by an assignment, marked by Lead Trainer Carrie Jeff with feedback provided.
  • You must complete and have your assignment marked before you can progress to the next lesson.
  • To qualify for the monthly mentoring call (held on the last Tuesday of the month), you need to complete at least one lesson each month.
  • After submitting and having each lesson marked, you'll be invited to the next scheduled call to discuss your learning and practice teaching.
Certification Requirements:
  • You must successfully complete all 12 online lessons and their associated assignments.
  • Lead Trainer Carrie Jeff will grade all assignments and provide feedback and support.
  • A minimum pass mark of 85% is required for each assignment.
  • You must also participate in 6 monthly mentoring calls (it's possible to complete the entire training in 6 months).
  • You have a maximum of 12 months to complete the online training and attend your 6 mentoring calls. This timeframe is a requirement set by Yoga Alliance to meet the face-to-face training hours for the full 85 hr RPYT certification.
Mentoring Calls & Make-ups:
  • Participate in 6 teaching and mentoring sessions via Zoom. 
  • Monthly calls are held in AEST time, with Lead Trainer, Carrie Jeff. 
  • Courses run twice a year, with calls held monthly throughout the year.
  • If you miss a call, you can attend a make-up call during a subsequent training.
  • You are permitted up to 2 make-up calls.
  • Any additional make-up calls will require a private 1:1 session at an additional fee of $250 AUD.
Inclusions:
  • All tuition fees.
  • All training manuals, available for download in PDF format.
  • Hard copies of all training manuals.
Accreditation:
  • Joymamma's Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training is a registered Teacher Training program with Yoga Alliance.
  • Upon completion of the 85 hr training you will receive your certificate from Joymamma Registered Prenatal Yoga School (RPYS) which can be used as part of the eligibility requirements to become a Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher (RPYT).
  • Yoga Alliance Specialty-Level RYT Credentials require Registered Yoga Teachers to have successfully graduated from a RPYS 85 and RYS 200 - in either order - that are registered with Yoga Alliance and to have taught at least 30 hours of prenatal yoga since completing their training with an RPYS. ​
  • Becoming a RPYT with Yoga Alliance acknowledges you as an expert and professional and is the highest accreditation available in this speciality area of teaching. 
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