Applications are now open for the October 2026 intake of the YogaBirth Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training.
YogaBirth has over 30 years of experience teaching yoga to pregnant women and supporting them through pregnancy, birth and into motherhood. This year-long, 300-hour training follows the full YogaBirth approach, blending Scaravelli-inspired yoga, childbirth education, embodied practice, and mentoring.
This training is for those who are passionate about this work and ready to grow and deepen their knowledge, skill and confidence, rather than those seeking a quick certification.
The course runs over 16 months and is comprised of structured learning, practice, discussion and embodied experience.
Each weekend includes:
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Training in yoga tailored for pregnancy and preparation for labour and birth
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Childbirth education woven throughout
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Teaching practice and the art of group facilitation
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Review and discussion of pre‑recorded lectures and studio content
Between weekends you will engage with virtual study sessions, personal reflective work, class observations, and one‑to‑one mentoring. The training culminates in a short presentation and an assessed teaching experience.
Key Details
Start date
3rd October 2026
Format
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Eight course weekends (five virtual, three in person)
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Ten weekday evening sessions (virtual)
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The YogaBirth annual CPD weekend, included for all participants
Location
Online learning plus 3 in-person weekends held in North London
Overview of the Training Schedule
What This Cohort Involves
This cohort will:
Explore Scaravelli‑inspired yoga for pregnant bodies
Work with breath, gravity and instinctive movement
Study the physiology of pregnancy, labour, birth, breastfeeding and postpartum
Learn how yoga and childbirth education can be integrated for wellbeing and empowerment
Develop inclusive, trauma‑aware facilitation skills
Observe and participate in a minimum of 16 YogaBirth classes
Prepare a personal yoga portfolio
Receive individual mentoring during training
Continue to be supported as you begin to set up and lead your own classes
Who This Cohort Is For
This training is open to:
Yoga teachers, midwives, doulas, childbirth educators, physiotherapists, hypnotherapists, Hypnobirthing practitioners, complementary therapists, and individuals with a strong commitment to working with pregnant women.
You do not need to be a certified yoga teacher to apply but you do need a regular yoga practice of at least 12 months and a genuine dedication to this work.
How to Apply
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Confirm you meet the entry expectation of at least 12 months of consistent yoga practice
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Complete the application form.
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Prepare a short statement outlining your experience and motivation
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Email your application form to training@yogabirth.org
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A lead tutor will contact you to arrange an interview
Places are limited, and we recommend applying early.
We keep the cohort small so that each student can be supported and accompanied in a personalised way by the teaching staff.