Lotus Blossom Pre & Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training is not merely about meeting requirements and ticking off boxes to earn a certification. We offer a rigorous program designed to ensure our trainees graduate with the confidence to lead their own successful practice as a pre/postnatal yoga teacher. Our program is for teachers who are committed to developing long-term competency to profoundly support expectant and new families.
The workshop portion meets regularly over the span of three months (approximately 65 hours) accommodating work schedules, family commitments, and allowing trainees the time to integrate learning objectives. Trainees will fulfill additional requirements of practice teaching, observation, and mentorship (approximately 35-50 hours scheduled at their discretion) to earn certification. In-person is optimal, and accommodations can be made for far-away trainees to meet online.
Become a Prenatal Yoga Teacher!
Workshop topics include the following:
Anatomy and physiology of pregnancy and postpartum
Yoga asana to promote optimal fetal space
Alleviating common discomforts of pregnancy
Pre and postnatal psychology to support the new family
Asana practice and modifications to accommodate the pregnant body
Understanding and importance of evidence-based/optimal perinatal care and how this affects racial disparities in birth outcomes
Managing a successful pre/postnatal yoga business
Orchestrating an engaging class
Promoting healthy pelvic floor for pregnancy and beyond
Using empowering and inclusive language
Trauma sensitivity in birth work
Meditation and relaxation techniques
Applying classical yogic philosophy to modern pre/postnatal yoga
…And more!
Our hands-on program includes built-in opportunities to connect with and teach expectant and new parents. Lotus Blossom trainees are welcome and encouraged to schedule additional observation and practice classes beyond the certification requirements. Our graduates leave the program with real-life teaching experience, confident to step directly into teaching their own expectant clientele.
“I can’t recommend Lotus Blossom highly enough. As a yoga teacher, it gave me an in-depth understanding of how to use yoga safely and effectively during and after pregnancy. I ended the training with all the knowledge and confidence I need to guide pre and postpartum moms through any yoga class. ”
Prerequisites: For those seeking a career in teaching pre or postnatal yoga, a 200-hour yoga certification, or an imminent plan to obtain one is necessary. For birth professionals looking to participate in just the classroom portion, a strong yoga practice of one year or more is required. If you are unsure if your experience is appropriate for this training, please connect with our directors.
