Why this program stands out and what makes it the ideal choice for those seeking deep knowledge and expertise in the field of prenatal yoga.
What Sets the YogaBirth Training Apart?
The YogaBirth 300-hour training is renowned for being the most in-depth, extensive program available in the UK. Offering unparalleled education and training in both yoga and birth preparation. This specialised course weaves together a unique approach to yoga, mindfulness, and birth education that supports, enhances and honours physiological birth. It is designed for those who want to master the art of teaching pregnancy yoga, blending ancient yogic practices and modern birth knowledge and science.
A Year-Long Journey for Deep Integration
This is not a fast-track module or quick fix training.
Unlike shorter programs, the YogaBirth 300-hour training spans an entire year. The length of the course allows participants time to absorb and integrate the extensive curriculum and to grow deep knowledge.
Instead of rushing through concepts, the year long learning programme offers space for experiential learning and hands-on practice. Enabling students time to embody the teachings and grow into confident, knowledgeable, professional teachers. The length of the training means you have plenty of time to practice the material, and to digest and refine your understanding and skillset.
This training is ideal for those who want to fully immerse themselves in the world of prenatal yoga and birth. Who are drawn to building strong connections with both the teaching faculty and fellow students. And are drawn to being a part of a supportive community that enriches learning.
Specialized Focus on Supporting Physiological Birth
This, extensive and far-reaching program champions the pregnant body’s physiology and puts front and centre it’s natural intelligence. It is packed full of inspiring, knowledge and wisdom, that enhance the natural unfolding of labour and birth.
You will :
Have a deep understanding of the hormones of pregnancy, birth and beyond as a continuum .
Guide women through movement that aligns with physiological birth.
Empower mothers to trust in their bodies and their birthing instincts incorporating information, and knowledge rooted in evidence-based research.
Learn how to incorporate mindful breathwork in creative and simple ways,
Become expert in different forms of relaxation .
This is another place where YogaBirth really stands out.
Implicit to its unique approach is how yoga can directly support a healthy, empowering pregnancy and birthing experience in practical and accessible ways.
Experiential Learning and Real-Life Application
The 300 hour YogaBirth training gives ample opportunity for experiential learning. You will have plenty of time to practice teaching, incorporating real-life scenarios, gaining confidence in how to best support mothers safely and respectfully. Focusing on:
Respectful and sensitive hands-on adjustment and guidance as a teacher
Group dynamics
How to hold space for a diverse group of women, ensuring that each participant feels safe, seen, and respected.
Sitting in circle with pregnant people. How to hold the dynamics and engagement.
Birth options, rights and choices
Medical interventions
Communication and listening skills
Supporting women through the unexpected, loss and grief
And so much more.
The training will show you how to create and be guardian of an inclusive, nurturing environment where each woman’s unique journey is honoured. And develop the skills necessary to lead classes in which all participants feel heard and supported, regardless of their circumstances or pregnancy experiences.
As part of the course students observe 16 YogaBirth Pregnancy yoga classes. Absorbing the approach in action. How teachers build and grow the class content over time and meet the needs of their clients. Participants are encouraged to start teaching small groups during the second half of the training, supported by their personal mentor. So you leave the training with lots of teaching experience under your belt.
Extensive Curriculum Covering Yoga and Birth Education.
Learn and embody skills to teach and create inspiring YogaBirth pregnancy yoga classes that support women through their pregnancy journey and in preparation for labour, birth and beyond.
Yoga with clear foundational principles that underpin the unique approach to yoga and the fusion with birth knowledge.
Postures and movements that support a woman’s physical and emotional wellbeing through pregnancy. Enhance their experience of pregnancy and help prepare them for labour and birth.
Grow and develop an intelligent practice
Have clear understanding of the benefits and usefulness of all you teach.
Learn to adapt and modify postures for people in the class at different stages of pregnancy and for those experiencing varying symptoms and conditions of pregnancy.
Develop an understanding around which women might find postures challenging. And know what to be aware of and careful of.
You will learn to think on your feet creatively and will become proficient at adapting all postures to best support each woman in the group through their changing needs,
Have proficient awareness and understanding of when postures may not be beneficial, advisable or even contraindicated: based on what a woman may be encountering.
Learn to take people on a journey where they can relax, move inwards, build trust and confidence in themselves, their body, their choices.
Learning from Leading Specialists
One of the hallmarks of YogaBirth’s program is the opportunity to learn from leaders in the field of prenatal care. The training team is second to none and brings together experts from diverse backgrounds.
Experienced specialist yoga instructors, midwives, doulas, physical therapists and birth educators. This means that students experience a well-rounded and dimensional teaching approach, that combines the wisdom of yoga with evidence-based knowledge, information and techniques. The training has a strong focus on advocacy and students grow a clear understanding of the rights and the choices of birthing people. And the knowledge base to help people plan for the birth they want and the tools they need to navigate an over-taxed healthcare system.
Graduates from the training, feel confident and well prepared to support mothers through their very personal journey holistically. In a respectful and informed way that is knowledgeable, affirming and empowering.
Excited for the privilege of accompanying women through one of the most transformative times of their lives.
Discover the most in-depth prenatal yoga teacher training in the UK with YogaBirth -immerse yourself in a year-long journey of expert-led, personalised learning that combines yoga, mindfulness, and evidence-based birth education to empower and support mothers through pregnancy and beyond.
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