Pre & Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training
JOYMAMMA
Yoga Alliance Registered Prenatal Yoga School (RPYS)
Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training
85 hr speciality training that meets Yoga Alliance training standards.
Certification:
Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher (RPYT)
Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher (RPYT)
Joymamma's Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training has been created with an emphasis on SAFETY and duty of care for graduates and the women they will be teaching. Deepen your knowledge and learn safe yoga practices to support women as they journey through pregnancy, birth and motherhood.
Learn how to create class plans to confidently teach:
Pregnancy Yoga
Yoga for Birth
Active Birth Workshops
Postnatal Yoga
Mums & Bubs Yoga
Yoga for Birth
Active Birth Workshops
Postnatal Yoga
Mums & Bubs Yoga
and build communities for mothers to thrive
About this training
Accreditation
Joymamma's Pregnancy 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.
This 85 hr training is comprised of two components:
This 85 hr training is comprised of two components:
45 hrs ~ 4 day in person Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training
$1,275
5 - 6 April 2025
12 - 13 April 2025
12 - 13 April 2025
Location:
Kawana Island Meeting Place, Grand Parade, Parrearra, Sunshine Coast, Qld, Australia
8.30 am - 5.00 pm: 5, 6, 12, 13 April 2025
8.30 am - 5.00 pm: 5, 6, 12, 13 April 2025
- Fees include all tuition and a 200 page training manual
- Fees do not include accommodation, food or transport
- A non-refundable deposit of $250 is required to secure your place
Held at Kawana Island Meeting Place, this 4 day in person training will include observing and teaching specialised pregnancy yoga that is safe for all pregnant women to practice, regardless of their prior yoga experience and any medical conditions they may be experiencing. You will learn and study the required Techniques, Training, Practice, Methodology, Anatomy & Physiology, General Background, Philosophy and complete the relevant assignments to become a competent, certified Pregnancy Yoga Teacher.
On completion of this 4 day in person training plus assignments, you will receive a certificate of attendance. If you are already a yoga teacher you will be eligible for 45 hours of Continuing Education points with Yoga Alliance - this 45 hr Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training certificate comprises everything you will need to teach yoga safely to pregnant students.
Attending this 4 day training alone will set you up to teach yoga safely to pregnant students and is a pre-requisite should you wish to complete the full 85 hr RPYT accreditation with Carrie Jeff at Joymamma. If you want to work towards the full 85 hrs, completion of the following component will be required:
On completion of this 4 day in person training plus assignments, you will receive a certificate of attendance. If you are already a yoga teacher you will be eligible for 45 hours of Continuing Education points with Yoga Alliance - this 45 hr Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training certificate comprises everything you will need to teach yoga safely to pregnant students.
Attending this 4 day training alone will set you up to teach yoga safely to pregnant students and is a pre-requisite should you wish to complete the full 85 hr RPYT accreditation with Carrie Jeff at Joymamma. If you want to work towards the full 85 hrs, completion of the following component will be required:
40 hrs ~ Online Refined Teaching Skills & Postnatal Yoga Training
$575
Attendance of the 4 day in-person Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training is a pre-requisite to completing this component.
An additional 40 hr self paced, online format - Refined Teaching Skills & Postnatal Yoga Training - takes your training to the full 85 hrs required by Yoga Alliance to become a RPYT. This advanced training, support and practice with mentoring from Lead Trainer, Carrie Jeff, will hone your teaching skills, increase your confidence and take your teaching to the next level. You will need access to the internet and a device that can record video.
An additional 40 hr self paced, online format - Refined Teaching Skills & Postnatal Yoga Training - takes your training to the full 85 hrs required by Yoga Alliance to become a RPYT. This advanced training, support and practice with mentoring from Lead Trainer, Carrie Jeff, will hone your teaching skills, increase your confidence and take your teaching to the next level. You will need access to the internet and a device that can record video.
On completion of the 4 day in person Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training plus the online Refined Teaching Skills & Postnatal Yoga Training, you will receive your 85 hr Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training 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). 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.
What are the pre-requisites?
Yoga Teachers - If you have a 200 or 350 hr Yoga Teacher qualification with Yoga Alliance, this training course fulfils the 85 hr Yoga Alliance training requirement to become a Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher (RPYT).
Doulas, midwives, childbirth educators and other holistic practitioners - with a minimum of six months prior yoga practice can attend the 4 day in-person training to incorporate the knowledge into their pre and postnatal support packages, but won't be eligible to teach group classes, or attend the online Refined Teaching Skills & Postnatal Yoga Training or register as a Prenatal Yoga Teacher under Yoga Alliance guidelines.
Yoga Practitioners - with a minimum of six months prior yoga practice who want to learn about Pregnancy Yoga Teaching before committing to a 200 hr Yoga Teacher Training can attend the 4 day in-person training, but won't be eligible to teach group classes to the public,
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.
email: [email protected] for availability
Doulas, midwives, childbirth educators and other holistic practitioners - with a minimum of six months prior yoga practice can attend the 4 day in-person training to incorporate the knowledge into their pre and postnatal support packages, but won't be eligible to teach group classes, or attend the online Refined Teaching Skills & Postnatal Yoga Training or register as a Prenatal Yoga Teacher under Yoga Alliance guidelines.
Yoga Practitioners - with a minimum of six months prior yoga practice who want to learn about Pregnancy Yoga Teaching before committing to a 200 hr Yoga Teacher Training can attend the 4 day in-person training, but won't be eligible to teach group classes to the public,
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.
email: [email protected] for availability
RPYT training brought to you by Carrie Jeff, Owner and Creator of Joymamma
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 Pregnancy 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.
"I've helped thousands of women on their journey to motherhood and have been fortunate to attend some of their births. During the early years I was able to run classes around my kids' busy lives, and with a husband working away for weeks at a time, being able to create my own schedule gave me a great little part time job without too much disruption to managing the rest of life with a busy young family.
"I've helped thousands of women on their journey to motherhood and have been fortunate to attend some of their births. During the early years I was able to run classes around my kids' busy lives, and with a husband working away for weeks at a time, being able to create my own schedule gave me a great little part time job without too much disruption to managing the rest of life with a busy young family.
Back in 2012, when I created my Yoga for Birth program; it was for one woman who would come to my home (you can read her birth story here >>). After I'd got my 3 kids off to school., I would clear away the dining table and put yoga mats down. Not long after, a few more women joined us, I invested in some more yoga props and we then progressed to the garage space. I then had a business that was starting to evolve. On a side note, all that teaching from home must have planted some valuable seeds - my eldest daughter became a yoga teacher when she was 15!
Over my years of teaching, I've learned how vital it is for every pregnant woman to have access to this wealth of information yoga has, how much women need the practice of yoga during this time and how important the tools and practices are for them during their labour and birth. As a birth doula, I have seen women incorporate everything they've learnt on the mat into their birth experience, helping them to cope with the demands of childbirth.
After opening two yoga studios, I now have a thriving business that is not only professionally enriching - but on a personal level it is the most rewarding career I've ever had. Classes continue to fill, great birth stories keep coming and I see the wonderful growth of friendships that continue to flourish after babies have been born. The time has now come for me to share all that I've learnt - from each woman who has shown me something new, from the thousands of classes I've taught and the births I've attended - and now offer it to you in this in-depth Pre & Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training.
As I have held space and nurtured the pregnant women who have come into my life, my personal commitment to you (if you choose to come on this journey with me) is that I will support and guide you to deepen your knowledge, build your confidence and enhance your unique teaching style - and to also awaken your own personal growth and development."
Love Carrie xx
Over my years of teaching, I've learned how vital it is for every pregnant woman to have access to this wealth of information yoga has, how much women need the practice of yoga during this time and how important the tools and practices are for them during their labour and birth. As a birth doula, I have seen women incorporate everything they've learnt on the mat into their birth experience, helping them to cope with the demands of childbirth.
After opening two yoga studios, I now have a thriving business that is not only professionally enriching - but on a personal level it is the most rewarding career I've ever had. Classes continue to fill, great birth stories keep coming and I see the wonderful growth of friendships that continue to flourish after babies have been born. The time has now come for me to share all that I've learnt - from each woman who has shown me something new, from the thousands of classes I've taught and the births I've attended - and now offer it to you in this in-depth Pre & Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training.
As I have held space and nurtured the pregnant women who have come into my life, my personal commitment to you (if you choose to come on this journey with me) is that I will support and guide you to deepen your knowledge, build your confidence and enhance your unique teaching style - and to also awaken your own personal growth and development."
Love Carrie xx
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You will be personally guided and supported by Joymamma founder, Carrie Jeff - an experienced and passionate teacher.
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Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training
Teaching Yoga Safely During Pregnancy
You will learn:
- the importance of teaching Pregnancy Yoga with an emphasis on safety
- how to structure pregnancy yoga classes
- what may cause a pregnant woman to feel stressed or depleted (physically, mentally and emotionally)
- how to create a safe & non judgemental space for all pregnant women
- the stages of pregnancy and when it is safe and not safe to practice yoga
- how to modify poses for women at different stages of pregnancy
- how pregnancy affects the spine, alignment and posture
- how to teach cues, including visualisation, for good alignment in standing and seated postures
- how to teach neuro-muscular exercises for pelvic floor toning and relaxation
- how to teach safe ways to activate core stability, using the correct key muscle groups
- how the koshas provide a model for understanding the holistic nature of yoga during pregnancy
- ways to subtly include the koshas in your teaching to deepen the practice
- how to guide pregnant women to explore their physical, emotional, energetical, intellectual and spiritual layers
- pranayama/breathwork that is safe during pregnancy - and what should be avoided
- how to keep a pregnant woman safe and comfortable during pranayama, asana and meditation
- postures that should be avoided for pregnancy and why they should be avoided
- how to modify poses for pregnant women experiencing: fluid retention in ankles (oedema), heartburn or reflux, carpel tunnel syndrome, haemorrhoids, varicose veins, vulvul varicosities, sciatica, piriformis syndrome, pelvic girdle pain. low lying placenta, cervical incompetence, vaginal bleeding, breech baby, symphysis pubis dysfunction
- which joints in the pelvis are prone to inflammation and how this can lead to instability during pregnancy
- how major cardiovascular changes can affect a pregnant woman's body
- what cautions to give a pregnant woman with high or low blood pressure
- how yoga can benefit students with gestational diabetes during pregnancy
- how to reduce the risk of venae cava syndrome
- how to define the difference between full placenta praevia and low lying placenta and the cautions required during yoga
- when and how the pain associated with symphysis pubis dysfunction occurs
- how to modify poses and offer correct cues for a pregnant woman with pelvic instability
- what movements should be avoided with lower back pain
- what may cause sacro-iliac pain during pregnancy and what postures will aggravate it
- the effects of relaxin in a pregnant woman's blood
- how relaxin would affect a flexible student's yoga practice during pregnancy
- how to teach modifications to help avoid worsening any adverse affects that may be caused by relaxin
- medical conditions where a student may need to stop practising yoga until clearance from a health care professional
- how to confidently teach a pregnancy yoga class to a mixed level of experience and medical conditions
- the physical and psychological benefits of relaxation, meditation and Restorative Yoga during pregnancy
- different ways of using yoga techniques to focus and acknowledge the presence of the baby during pregnancy yoga
- how to squat safely - and when not to squat
3rd Trimester Yoga for Birth
You will learn:
- positions to avoid in the last 6 weeks of pregnancy and why they should be avoided
- positions that could be beneficial in the last 6 weeks of pregnancy to encourage space for baby and optimal foetal positioning
- how to include active birth positions that use gravity and movement
- how to teach poses that build courage and resilience
- how to teach sequences that release inhibitions
- to teach the art of surrender and softness in yoga - in preparation for birth
- mindfulness techniques to reduce anxiety
- how to incorporate visualisation to bond with baby and release fear
- chakra meditations to enhance intuition, connect with baby and stimulate the release of birthing hormones
- how to teach yoga techniques that can help simulate the intensity of childbirth
- how to teach yoga, meditation, pranayama that can help a pregnant woman practice coping skills she may find comforting during labour
- pain management techniques to include in class that strengthen the mind and build resilience
- how to use sound practices during yoga that can help prepare a woman for labour and birth
- how to encourage a woman to feel comfortable with making sound whilst practicing yoga during pregnancy
- to identify your own challenges in teaching vocalising and sound in a pregnancy yoga class
- partner activities that would be appropriate in class with women to help build connection and community
- how a specialised pregnancy yoga class can give a pregnant woman permission to honour her own needs and how to incorporate this into the practice
- what language to avoid in a pregnancy yoga class, assuming some students have had past complications or trauma
- what language to include in a pregnancy yoga class in terms of how their baby may be born, knowing the current rate of c-section births
- how our modern culture can affect a woman's beliefs around birth
- to explore how your own beliefs around birth would influence you as a Pregnancy Yoga teacher
Teaching Active Birth Workshops for Couples
You will learn:
- how to define the physiology of childbirth - at a yoga level, to include how the Uterus, Nervous System and Brain work during labour
- the stages of labour and what a woman may be experiencing
- the effects of stress on a woman during labour and birth
- causes of stress for a woman in labour
- the benefits of relaxation during labour
- the benefits of using gravity and movement during labour
- ways in which using conscious breathing may help a woman during labour and birth
- the main hormones involved in helping labour progress and how they may affect the birthing woman's body
- which hormones can can slow labour down and how they may affect the birthing woman's body
- the mind/body connection as it applies to labour and birth
- what challenges a labouring woman has in terms of the 5 koshas
- how yoga can help the birth process on a physical, mental, emotional, energetical and spiritual level
- empowering language for a partner to use during a challenging labour
- how to use yoga to teach first stage labour positions using a fit ball
- how to include partner activities that would be appropriate in a couples workshop
- how to teach massage techniques for labour
- how to use guided visualisation to help a birthing woman release fears and feel safe
- how teach yoga poses that a woman may use during the different stages of labour
- ways in which a woman can be physically supported in a squats and other birthing positions
Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training
Teaching Postnatal Yoga and Mums & Bubs Yoga
You will learn:
- how the physical body changes in the first 6 weeks after childbirth
- the most important abdominal muscle that a new mother needs to focus on, and how to re-build the core with kindness
- which yoga poses breastfeeding mums should avoid
- how emotional changes can affect a new mum's confidence and make her feel isolated and vulnerable
- how sleep deprivation, birth trauma, complications during labour and birth can affect a new mum
- possible causes of postnatal mental health issues and which professional support options are available
- how to distinguish between baby blues, tiredness, depression and anxiety
- appropriate language and tools to include in a Mums & Bubs yoga class if babies are unsettled/crying
- the causes of back pain and poor posture in a postnatal woman
- how to teach poses to postnatal women to improve their posture and overall feeling of wellness
- how to teach poses to postnatal women who experience a sore back and weak core
- safe practices for women with diastasis recti and know when to refer them on to other professional services
- what to avoid if a woman is experiencing diastasis recti
- signs of pelvic organ prolapse
- how to incorporate pelvic floor exercises into a postnatal yoga class
- pranayama practices that are safe, and what to avoid in a postnatal yoga class
- how the koshas may be affected by becoming a new mum
- how to teach breastfeeding counter poses
- how to run Mums & Bubs yoga classes that are welcoming to all new mums
- ways to help improve mood, decrease anxiety and reduces stress for postnatal women
- when it is safe to return to a yoga practice after having a baby
- to teach postnatal classes that include: baby yoga, baby massage and baby songs
- how to guide women through a womb healing meditation practice
Read what previous course participants have to say!
"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 each day 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."
Carly, Yoga Teacher & Birth Worker
www.omniyoga.com.au
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 each day 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."
Carly, Yoga Teacher & Birth Worker
www.omniyoga.com.au
"Carrie, I loved the way you planned it out, the support & connection from the other women, the nutritious, delicious food, your guidance & support. I loved the learning, the brainstorming with the other ladies & 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
www.hinterlandhypnobirthing.com
Eloise, Midwife & HypnoBirthing Educator
www.hinterlandhypnobirthing.com
"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."
Kristy, Yoga Teacher
www.shineyogastudio.com.au
"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 full 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
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 full 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
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.
Bec, Midwife
www.birthingenergy.com
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.
Bec, Midwife
www.birthingenergy.com
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 in the morning, followed by a yoga class and then teacher practice in the afternoon. I loved the yoga class each day, working in groups, learning from each other 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.
Fleur, Midwife & HypnoBirthing Educator
www.birthinginstincts.com.au
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.
Fleur, Midwife & HypnoBirthing Educator
www.birthinginstincts.com.au
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 200hs 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 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!
Amalia, Yoga Teacher
@theyogastudio_
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 200hs 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 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!
Amalia, Yoga Teacher
@theyogastudio_
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 together! 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
I will highly recommend her training to others. I had so much joy and fun practicing and learning together! 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
Teaching Prenatal Yoga
From the moment a woman falls pregnant, her body, mind and soul embark on a massive journey and she is forever changed.
Safely guide pregnant women through their yoga practice during this sacred time of their life
As a specialised Pre & Postnatal Yoga Teacher, you will have the unique opportunity to create and hold space for women and gently guide them through safe practices to help them find strength and stability on a physical, emotional, mental, energetic and spiritual level. Receive mentoring and guidance from Joymamma creator and Lead Trainer, Carrie Jeff - an important part of you becoming confident in yourself as a teacher.
During this in-depth training, you will learn how to adapt and modify poses for certain pregnancy conditions and safely guide women through each stage of their pregnancy. You will learn how Yoga can help ease pregnancy discomforts, release tension and reduce anxiety. The ancient practices of Yoga, meditation and pranayama are known to build physical and mental stamina and endurance and cultivate confidence and trust. When practiced during pregnancy, women can apply this learning not only to their ability to birth their babies, but to also help them become intuitive mothers, trusting in the innate wisdom that all women are born with. You will learn how Yoga and meditation can create a state of mind that has been linked with easier pregnancies, more comfortable birthing - and a calmer baby.
"By practicing meditation, a woman can learn to choose to create a state of consciousness that is associated with a quicker and less painful labour and birth. Women who meditate in pregnancy have reported easy birth experiences, often painless and often ecstatic. When birth is approached from a place of inner calm and trust, it can unfold in its natural way and be a positive initiation into motherhood." Ten Moons - Jane Hardwicke Collings
During this in-depth training, you will learn how to adapt and modify poses for certain pregnancy conditions and safely guide women through each stage of their pregnancy. You will learn how Yoga can help ease pregnancy discomforts, release tension and reduce anxiety. The ancient practices of Yoga, meditation and pranayama are known to build physical and mental stamina and endurance and cultivate confidence and trust. When practiced during pregnancy, women can apply this learning not only to their ability to birth their babies, but to also help them become intuitive mothers, trusting in the innate wisdom that all women are born with. You will learn how Yoga and meditation can create a state of mind that has been linked with easier pregnancies, more comfortable birthing - and a calmer baby.
"By practicing meditation, a woman can learn to choose to create a state of consciousness that is associated with a quicker and less painful labour and birth. Women who meditate in pregnancy have reported easy birth experiences, often painless and often ecstatic. When birth is approached from a place of inner calm and trust, it can unfold in its natural way and be a positive initiation into motherhood." Ten Moons - Jane Hardwicke Collings
Join a growing, heart centred niche and be rewarded professionally and personally!
Teaching specialised Pre & Postnatal Yoga is a rewarding and enjoyable offering that is consistently in demand. Build your reputation as a qualified instructor with this fully accredited training. Stay connected with other teacher training graduates for ongoing support on your journey as you evolve into a knowledgeable, reliable Pre & Postnatal Yoga Teacher who pregnant women can turn to with confidence.
Yoga for Birth Classes & Active Birth Workshops
Birth skills from a birth doula will enrich your classes and set you apart from other Yoga Teachers.
Learn from a Lead Trainer who is also a Birth Doula and HypnoBirthing Educator
Combining experienced Doula and HypnoBirthing knowledge with hands on skills, this training will help you create nourishing and informative Yoga for Birth classes to women as they approach birth. You will get to explore positions that can assist baby to get into an optimal position for birthing. Focusing on the hips and pelvis, there are many yoga poses that help with a baby's descent, rotation and journey into the world. You will learn that by teaching these skills to women, their own power increases tremendously enabling them to approach birth with confidence in themselves. Rather than seeking assistance from their external environment, Yoga helps women to move deeper towards their inner environment, which is where they will find their true strength.
Working with the 5 koshas and other elements of the subtle body (chakras) this approach to a Yoga practice can fulfil many more desires than just physical. As a woman approaches birth, journeying through her innermost layers prepares her for the depths she must reach to meet her baby.
You will learn how to create Active Birth workshops for couples to attend together. Using birth balls, massage, rebozo techniques, they are fun and rewarding sessions for you as a teacher where you can pass on your knowledge to partners, giving them an important role to play and ensuring women have the best support possible.
Working with the 5 koshas and other elements of the subtle body (chakras) this approach to a Yoga practice can fulfil many more desires than just physical. As a woman approaches birth, journeying through her innermost layers prepares her for the depths she must reach to meet her baby.
You will learn how to create Active Birth workshops for couples to attend together. Using birth balls, massage, rebozo techniques, they are fun and rewarding sessions for you as a teacher where you can pass on your knowledge to partners, giving them an important role to play and ensuring women have the best support possible.
Postnatal and Mums & Bubs Classes
Connect new mums with a supportive network of women after baby arrives.
Create the Village that new mums need
Postnatal Yoga and Mums & Bubs classes give new mums the chance to re-connect with other women from their Pregnancy journey and to also re-connect with themselves. Learning how to manage a class when babies are included can be challenging - there are many tips to share with you to ensure they run smoothly!
This training is for you if:
- you feel called to nurture and accompany women, witness the incredible transformations and support them on their journey
- you want to have the confidence to help guide a pregnant woman as her body and mind go through this huge transition
- you have a desire to dive deep into the yoga of pregnancy, birth and motherhood
- you want to become a part of a growing, heart centred industry of supporting women as they move through the most challenging work of their life
- you want to enhance your professional skills and build an enriching new career
Have questions about this training? Please email: [email protected]
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Pregnancy, Birth & Motherhood is a rite of passage that requires a woman to go beyond the normal realms of physical, emotional and energetical strength and surrender.
I hope you can join me on this training to deepen your knowledge and learn safe yoga practices to support women as they journey through this very sacred time. Carrie Jeff, Joymamma email: [email protected] for availability
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Terms & Conditions
45 hrs ~ 4 day in person Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training
FACE TO FACE TRAINING DATES
5, 6, 12, 13 April 2025
The full cost of this 45 hr training is $1,275
A non-refundable deposit of $250 is required to secure your place
Final balance payment of $1,025 due 28 Feb 2025
**late payments incur a $300 additional charge
No transfers or refunds available after 1 Mar 2025
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Deposits are non refundable.
Balance payments may be refundable in whole or in part.
Cancellations must be made in writing (via email to [email protected]):
CERTIFICATION
You must attend all sessions of the face-to face contact hours during the Pregnancy Yoga Teacher training. No make up sessions are available. You must complete and pass all homework assignments and practical assessments given during the training.
INCLUSIONS:
Fees include all tuition, training manuals, The training fees do not include accommodation or transport.
FACE TO FACE TRAINING DATES
5, 6, 12, 13 April 2025
The full cost of this 45 hr training is $1,275
A non-refundable deposit of $250 is required to secure your place
Final balance payment of $1,025 due 28 Feb 2025
**late payments incur a $300 additional charge
No transfers or refunds available after 1 Mar 2025
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Deposits are non refundable.
Balance payments may be refundable in whole or in part.
Cancellations must be made in writing (via email to [email protected]):
- before 31 Jan 2025 for a FULL balance refund (minus deposit)
- before 28 Feb for a 50% balance refund (minus deposit)
- Refunds do not include deposit payments
- No refunds available after 1 Mar 2025
- No refund once training has commenced.
CERTIFICATION
You must attend all sessions of the face-to face contact hours during the Pregnancy Yoga Teacher training. No make up sessions are available. You must complete and pass all homework assignments and practical assessments given during the training.
INCLUSIONS:
Fees include all tuition, training manuals, The training fees do not include accommodation or transport.
40 hrs ~ Online Refined Teaching Skills & Postnatal Yoga Training
ONLINE, SELF-PACED
You will need access to the internet and a device that can record video.
The full cost of this 40 hr training is $575
Full payment of $575 is required prior to commencing
Content available for 12 months after purchase
Attendance of the 4 day in-person Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training is a pre-requisite to completing this component.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Should you be unable to attend or continue the training for medical reasons, please advise us in writing (via email to [email protected]) with an accompanying doctors certificate. At the discretion of Joymamma any remaining training hours may be transferred to future trainings.
CERTIFICATION
You must complete and pass all homework assignments and practical assessments given during the training.
INCLUSIONS:
Fees include all tuition and training manuals.
Joymamma reserves the right to change, postpone or cancel the date/time of any training in the event of illness, insufficient enrolment numbers or urgent matters. A full refund for the teacher training will be given in the event of the course cancellation by Joymamma. Joymamma is not responsible for any change to Yoga Alliance criteria/requirements.
ONLINE, SELF-PACED
You will need access to the internet and a device that can record video.
The full cost of this 40 hr training is $575
Full payment of $575 is required prior to commencing
Content available for 12 months after purchase
Attendance of the 4 day in-person Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training is a pre-requisite to completing this component.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
- No refund once training has commenced.
Should you be unable to attend or continue the training for medical reasons, please advise us in writing (via email to [email protected]) with an accompanying doctors certificate. At the discretion of Joymamma any remaining training hours may be transferred to future trainings.
CERTIFICATION
You must complete and pass all homework assignments and practical assessments given during the training.
INCLUSIONS:
Fees include all tuition and training manuals.
Joymamma reserves the right to change, postpone or cancel the date/time of any training in the event of illness, insufficient enrolment numbers or urgent matters. A full refund for the teacher training will be given in the event of the course cancellation by Joymamma. Joymamma is not responsible for any change to Yoga Alliance criteria/requirements.