85-Hour Pre/Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training
Are you ready to support families in all stages with the transformative power of yoga? Are you a yoga teacher interested in working therapeutically with niche populations? Do you want to be a hot commodity to yoga studios in your area? Look no further.
Welcome, friend. We are so happy you're here.
For over a decade, Amala has provided Yoga Alliance-accredited certification to yoga teachers to teach Pre/Postnatal Yoga. Working with the perinatal & family population is our passion, and we want to share it with you.
Why Amala?
Why add pre/postnatal yoga to your repertoire as a yoga teacher?
This program is for you if you want to:
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experience the reward of supporting people through one of the most transformative journeys of their lives
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learn how to support yourself and/or your loved ones through fertility, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum
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stand out to studios as one of the few yoga teachers with this skill & knowledge
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take your expertise into perinatal healthcare practices and clinics
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facilitate supportive communities of new parents making lasting friendships
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hone your teaching skills and gain confidence with close mentorship
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be part of a loving, supportive community of peers passionate about serving the perinatal population
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expand your client base and make a living as a yoga teacher through your work with niche populations
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provide even more resources to your clients as a doula, midwife, or other birthing professional
Meet Your Teachers
from left to right:
Kristen Simons, LCPC, PMH-C, RYT
Cami Codell, E-RYT, YACEP
Dana Podell, DPT, E-RYT
Amala's lead teachers Kristen, Cami, & Dana are so excited to welcome you to the community! Learn more about them and Amala's guest faculty here.
Course Descriptions & Dates
This training consists of a total of three weekend intensive modules. During each module, we will meet at Yogaview Wilmette from Thursday through Sunday, from 1pm - 9pm, with a break for dinner.
Module 1: Fundamentals & Yoga for Fertility
January 21-24, 2027
Module 2: Yoga for Pregnancy & Birth
March 18-21, 2027
Module 3: Yoga for the Postpartum Mind & Body
May 20-23, 2027
Workshop and lecture topics include:
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In-depth prenatal & postnatal anatomy, physiology, & neuroscience
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Asana, pranayama, and meditation appropriate for fertility, each trimester of pregnancy, childbirth, & postpartum
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Modifications, usage of props, contraindications, and safety considerations
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Yoga philosophy (Vedanta) and its application to the perinatal population
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Principles of teaching trauma-informed yoga
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Addressing therapeutic needs of students within your scope of practice
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Guest lectures from a variety of professionals in perinatal, pelvic, & women's health
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Teaching methodology and practicum
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Reviewing case studies, research, and evidence
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Sadhana (personal practice) supportive of the teacher
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Managing a yoga business that serves the perinatal population
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Building a referral network of perinatal & women's health professionals
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Supporting students through infertility, loss, trauma, and postpartum depression/anxiety
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Family services: childbirth prep for couples, yoga with your baby, & more
Sample Daily Schedule
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1pm - 5pm: Lectures / Workshops / Practicum
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5pm - 6:30pm: Dinner (Bring your own or there are plenty of great places nearby!)
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6:30pm - 9pm: Lectures / Workshops / Practicum
Program Requirements
Ready to join us? Here are your next steps:
Applicants must have:
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Certificate indicating completion of 200-Hour (or higher) Yoga Teacher Training
AND/OR
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Certification and/or licensure in perinatal/women's health with extensive yoga experience
REGISTRATION/PAYMENT:
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Once your application is approved and you are accepted into the program, you will receive a link to register and pay for the program.
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You can register for one module at a time or the program as a whole.
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Payment plans are available. Click HERE for more information on pricing.
COMPLETE AMALA'S 85-HOUR PRENATAL YTT:
To receive certification of completion of Amala's 85-Hour YTT, participants must complete:
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All 85 contact (synchronous) learning hours
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6 Observation hours
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All required reading
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10 non-contact (asynchronous) elective hours & final report/presentation
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Practice teaching hours (to be conducted during synchronous modules)
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Class sequences homework between modules using Amala's Class Sequence Blueprint
Testimonials
Read what past Amala graduates have to say.
Program Costs
You can join us for the whole shebang, or one module at a time.
Full Training: $2000
Per Module: $700
Want to save $?
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT
Apply before November 15th to receive $200 off* our full training!
(*This discount cannot be applied to individual modules.)
YOGAVIEW STAFF & ALUMNI DISCOUNTS*
yogaview Staff: Staff members receive 10% off the full training -- this means you get early bird savings with no deadline!
yogaview YTT Grads: yogaview Alumni receive $100 off the full training -- so even if you miss the Early Bird, you can still save!
(*This discount cannot be applied to individual modules or combined with other discounts.)
HOW TO PAY:
Upon acceptance into the program (application must be completed first), you will receive an email with next steps, including info on payment options and links to pay.
FAQ
Is there a hybrid option for the modules?
We are currently offering our modules in-person only. While we recognize the convenience and cost-effectiveness of a hybrid or online-only learning model, we believe in-person learning lends itself best to the training's desired outcomes, which includes:
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working with the specific health & safety needs of the perinatal population
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creating meaningful connections and a safe learning environment
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developing adequate teaching skills appropriate to working with this population
If you are coming in from out of town, we can provide recommendations for nearby accommodations within your budget upon request. Email amalayogaschool@gmail.com with any travel-related questions.
Do I need to be registered with the Yoga Alliance?
Nope! As long as you have a certification of completion of 200 hours (or more) of yoga teacher training from an accredited training program, you're good. If you are registered with the Yoga Alliance and would like to add the RPYT (Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher) designation, you may submit a request to us for approval after completing 30 hours of teaching prenatal yoga.
Do I have to take all of the modules?
To receive the certification required to teach prenatal yoga in your community, yes. However, if you are a perinatal or women's health professional, or interested in information from a specific module for yourself or your work, you may choose which modules you take.
Can I complete the other modules another year?
Hypothetically yes, though we cannot guarantee a cohort will run every year.
Can I pay using a payment plan?
We understand it's a big investment -- if you don't want to pay for the full training all at once, you can register per module.
Do I need to have been pregnant or had a baby to be a prenatal yoga teacher?
Absolutely not! There is no life-experience prerequisite, and your ability to effectively teach pre/postnatal yoga does not depend on whether you have kids or even want kids.
Is this program for women only?
Absolutely not! This program is open to people of all gender identities, and does not require you to have a uterus and/or identify as female. While we will be discussing women's health in general, we recognize that not all women have a uterus and not all uterus-havers identify as women. All genders belong in the perinatal space.
Is this a yoga therapy program?
While you will be learning how to work therapeutically to support the health and wellbeing of a specialized population, this program does not certify you as a yoga therapist, or any other kind of therapist or healthcare practitioner. You must complete the proper training/schooling required for those types of certifications or licensures. Yoga and yoga therapy may support, but may not replace, clinical healthcare services.
How do I get to this training?
Yogaview is located at 1231 Green Bay Rd, in Wilmette, IL.
Public transit: Yogaview Wilmette is just a 13-minute walk from the Wilmette Metra Station. It is also within walking distance or a short bus ride from the Linden Purple Line CTA station.
Car: There is plenty of free street parking on Green Bay Road in front of the studio. We kindly as that you do not park in the Homer's Ice Cream parking lot, as you may be subject to towing.
Ridesharing & Carpooling: You are more than welcome to take a taxi or use a rideshare app to get to the studio. You may also arrange a carpool with other members of your cohort through your Whatsapp group.
