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A Deeper Appraoch to Teaching Prenatal Yoga
Go beyond the fundamentals of prenatal yoga with a training designed to deepen your knowledge, expand your perspective, and transform how you teach and understand pregnancy, birth, and this profound rite of passage.
Pregnancy Wellness + Alignment
Support comfort, strength, mobility, and alignment while understanding and responding to the changing needs of the pregnant body.
Prenatal Yoga Education
Develop the knowledge and confidence to thoughtfully sequence, modify, cue, and teach yoga throughout pregnancy.
Birth Preparation
Learn to use movement, breath, awareness, and yoga as meaningful tools for preparing the body and mind for birth.
Intuition + Transformation
Honor the emotional and spiritual dimensions of pregnancy and birth while exploring intuition, inner wisdom, and the transformative nature of this rite of passage.
ABOUT THE PRENATAL YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
Pregnancy is a time of profound change—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Teaching prenatal yoga is about so much more than knowing the do’s and don’ts of movement during pregnancy.
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Led by Jessica Fawcett, E-RYT 500, RPYT, Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula, alongside experienced birth professionals, BEHELD’s Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training goes beyond simply teaching what is “safe.” Weaving evidence-informed education with the deeper wisdom of yoga, we study the pregnant body, pregnancy wellness and alignment, intentional movement, birth preparation, and the emotional and spiritual dimensions of pregnancy and birth.
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Trainees learn to create thoughtful, supportive classes while developing the knowledge and confidence to meet the changing needs of pregnant students. Along the way, you’ll also be invited to explore your own beliefs about pregnancy and birth and deepen your understanding of this profound rite of passage—an experience that has the potential to transform not only how you teach, but how you understand and honor pregnancy, birth, and the transition into parenthood.
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BEHELD’s comprehensive curriculum meets Yoga Alliance standards for Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher (RPYT) training.
Curriculum for the Virtual Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training: ​
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Pregnancy Anatomy, Physiology + Wellness
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Physiological changes throughout pregnancy
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Anatomy and physiology of the prenatal body
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Common pregnancy discomforts, conditions, and considerations
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Using yoga, movement, alignment, and supportive practices to help alleviate common pregnancy discomforts
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Understanding higher-risk pregnancies and when additional medical guidance is needed
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Nutrition and wellness during pregnancy
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The role of healthcare and birth professionals—and the prenatal yoga teacher’s scope of practice
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The Art of Teaching Prenatal Yoga
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How to skillfully structure and sequence a complete prenatal yoga class
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Creating intentional sequences that respond to the changing needs of pregnancy
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Trimester-specific considerations, contraindications, and modifications
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Beneficial poses and movement practices throughout pregnancy
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Prenatal-specific cueing and teaching language
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Appropriate adjustments and use of props
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Pranayama and breath practices for pregnancy
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Yoga techniques that support the changing needs of the pregnant body
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Creating classes that are dynamic, nurturing, meditative, and supportive
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Pregnancy, Labor + Birth Preparation
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Understanding labor and the physiology of birth
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Movement, positioning, breath, and yoga for birth preparation
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Preparing the body and mind for labor
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Understanding the roles of medical providers and birth professionals
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Supporting informed, empowered, and individualized birth experiences
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Yoga Philosophy, Intuition + the Inner Experience
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Traditional yoga philosophy as it relates to pregnancy, birth, and well-being
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Subtle body anatomy during pregnancy, including the chakras, koshas, and prana
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Meditation, mindfulness, and nervous-system support
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The spiritual and intuitive dimensions of pregnancy, birth, and the transition into parenthood
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Exploring beliefs and assumptions surrounding pregnancy and birth
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Cultivating intuition, inner wisdom, and trust
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Honoring pregnancy and birth as a physical, emotional, and spiritual rite of passage
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Integration, Mentorship + Practicum
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Observation of prenatal yoga teaching
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Practice teaching and sequencing
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Applying modifications and teaching principles to real-life scenarios
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Small-group workshops and one-on-one mentoring with personalized feedback and support
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The business of teaching prenatal yoga
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Final teaching practicum
How It Works
Requirements
Students wishing to take the Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training should meet the following requirements:
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Yoga Teacher Training Completed (200hr or equivalent)*
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If not 200hr (or equivalent) certified, should have an in depth understanding of the asana (physical) yoga practice*
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A willingness and desire to learn NEW ways of teaching yoga in pregnancy that differ from yoga taught to the general population
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Reliable internet access with ability for audio and video connection
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This training is open to ALL. However, an in depth background and understanding of yoga asana and the structure of a yoga class is helpful for students to have the best possible experience in this training. This course is taught with the assumption that students are NOT entirely new to the practice of yoga and prior knowledge is assumed. Additionally, there is no required proof of the above nor an entrance exam. We will support you with where you are throughout the training. If you are unsure if this is the right training for you or if you have the proper yoga background and experience, please reach out by clicking "inquire" below. We are so excited to connect with you!
Calendar + Schedule
The full course runs from Sept. 17th, 2027 to Feb 11th 2028.
Live course lectures run from Sept. 17th, 2027 through Dec. 10th, 2027 on Fridays from 9:30am to 12:30pm MST.
Small Group + One-on-One teaching and mentoring sessions will run Jan. 7th - Feb. 11th, 2028 on Fridays from 9:30am to 12:30pm.
A recorded Prenatal Yoga Class will be provided for each week. It will be beneficial but not required to view and take the pre-recorded class before each weekly lecture.
All lectures will be recorded and available for viewing within 24hrs of the live lecture.
Attendance at live lectures is NOT required (but very much beneficial), however viewing of all lectures, yoga classes, and additional videos is necessary for completion of the manual, course completion and certification.
Attendance at the mentoring sessions, final exit interview, and practicum are required LIVE and will be scheduled on an individual basis.
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Required Reading List
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Yoga Mama - Linda Sparrowe – PLEASE HAVE READ BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF THE TRAINING
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Bountiful, Beautiful, Blissful – Gurmukh
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Preparing for Birth with Yoga - Janet Balaskas
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Real Food for Pregnancy - Lily Nichols
Certification Requirments
Upon completion of the course students must complete the following within one year of course end date to receive full certification as a Prenatal Yoga Teacher:
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Viewing of all weekly course lectures either LIVE or recorded
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Viewing/participation of all weekly prenatal yoga classes
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Completion of the manual work
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Pass the final exam with 75% or higher
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LIVE Attendance and passing of the mentoring sessions, exit interview, and final practicum (will be scheduled on an individual basis)
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Complete all required reading and book report*
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Complete prenatal yoga class observation and teaching requirements*
*details provided during course on exact requirements, expectations, and specifications ​
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Additional Suggested Reading​
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Iyengar Yoga for Motherhood - Geeta S. Iyengar, Rita Keller, Kerstin Khattab
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A Gem for Women - Geeta Iyengar
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Chakra Yoga - Anodea Judith
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Pushed: The Painful Truth About Childbirth and Modern Maternity Care - Jennifer Block
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The First Forty Days - Heng Ou
INVESTMENT
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FULL PRICE: $1950
Early Bird: $1700
(enroll before July 1, 2027)
Additional Discount Available for students of the BEHELD Birth Doula Training
* inclusive of all course content and certifications
* payment via check or Zelle
* to inquire about a different payment method or payment plans contact us below​​​