Pregnancy & Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training School
2025 Dates
This 6-day in person course takes place on Sundays
Either in-person in Tunbridge Wells or live online.
For Registered Yoga Teachers
Jan 12th, 19th, 26th, Feb 2nd, 9th and 23rd (please note no class on the 16th Feb).
For Doulas, Midwives, Health Visitors and Birth workers
Spring ‘25 dates to be announced (email to register your interest) brigid@unityyoga.co.uk
‘I have just completed my Pregnancy and Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training with Brigid and can’t recommend the course (and Brigid) more highly! It’s the perfect top-up to the 200 hour yoga teacher training, and has given me the confidence and knowledge to work with women during these wonderful moments in their lives. This is also a wonderful course for any woman who wants to understand their pregnancy and postnatal options more deeply, to allow a real sense of self-empowerment. Brigid is a true leader in this field and I can’t wait to get started - thoroughly inspiring!’
- Felcia 2023 Graduate
80HR Bodymind birthing PREGNANCY & POSTNATAL YOGA & baby bonding TEACHER TRAINING
in person or live online
Just £600 for 2 Certifications!
Earlybird 10% discount if booked before 1st Dec 2024 (use code BODYMIND10%) only available if paying for the course in full.
Otherwise you can pay with 4 instalments of £150 (the first payment is a non-refundable deposit).
The Course
All courses are limited to just 12 students keeping the sessions intimate with more opportunity for individual attention.
This course is accredited by Yoga Alliance Professionals. 45 hours of tutored contact time, over six Sundays (10am - 6pm) with another minimum of 35 hours of self study, written assignments, further research, class observation and teaching practice.
On completion of the full certification course you will be able to offer BodyMind Birthing Pregnancy Yoga courses which include antenatal education and hypnobirth and also Postnatal Yoga & Baby Bonding classes.
The course takes place at The Yoga House, Upper Cumberland Walk, Tunbridge Wells, which is a 10 minute walk from Tunbridge Wells station.
BodyMind Birthing Licence
Students who already have their 200hr Yoga Teaching Certification can either teach their own pregnancy yoga classes on completion of the course or they have the option of purchasing an annual BodyMind Birthing licence which enables your students to access to the online course hub with yoga videos, hypnobirth and mindfulness for birth audios as well as full antenatal education to support their pregnancy journey with home learning and practice. This content is worth £79 per student and could save them hundreds of pounds in antenatal education, giving your classes the competitive edge!
Students who don’t have their 200hr YTC will be able to teach the 6 yoga classes outlined in the course and have the option of buying into the BodyMind Birthing licence for their students.
Whats included in the licence?
Share the course online hub with unlimited students.
Listing on the BodyMind Birthing Teachers directory.
8 Hypnobirth scripts to use in your classes.
Licence fee is £300 per year (you can pay £25 monthly for not extra cost).
Teacher Training Course Syllabus
Module 1 (Pregnancy):
Understanding the pregnant body
Trimesters
The hormones through pregnancy & birth
Postural changes
Pelvic floor anatomy
Emotional considerations
Breath changes in pregnancy
Pregnancy Pranayama
Breathing for childbirth
Understanding the nervous system and its relationship with birth
Brain changes in pregnancy
Module 2 (Pregnancy):
Understanding the powerful benefits of yoga as a birth preparation tool
Class management – checking in with your group, holding space and creating community
Pregnancy related body issues and contraindications
Trimester considerations and modifications in class
Sequence building
Using props
Pregnancy class themes
Module 3 (Pregnancy):
The Mindbody / Bodymind
Hypnobirthing
Understanding pain psychology and pain perspective
Teaching Mindfulness
Pancha Koshas
Chakras in pregnancy
Shiva & Shakti energy
Mudras for pregnancy & birth
Module 4 (Pregnancy):
Active Birth antenatal education: The anatomy of birth
Movements & positions for birth
Interventions and comfort measures
How to support a student preparing for C-section birth
Autonomy, navigating the healthcare system, building confidence and choice making
Module 5 (Postnatal):
Understanding the emotional, physical and social considerations of the ‘fourth trimester’
Nervous system considerations – using breathing and mindfulness to bring balance
Creating a safe space for birth stories
Understanding postnatal pelvic floor issues
C-section healing
Upper and lower crossed syndrome
Postnatal nutrition
Common postnatal body issues (wrists, knees, ankles, shoulders, posture)
Breathing to heal
Core & Pelvic floor rehab
Healing diastasis recti
Hormonal & emotional considerations
Module 6 (Postnatal):
Working with babies
Songs, massage, distraction methods
Sequencing and class plans
Modifications
Onward referrals (closing the bones, body work)
Setting up your business
Why Train With Me?
I've been teaching yoga since 2000 but found my passion in helping women prepare for birth and recover afterwards when I became pregnant with my first daughter in 2001 and started teaching pregnancy & postnatal yoga in 2002.
My teaching qualifications include: 500hr British Wheel of Yoga diploma, Birthlight Perinatal Yoga, Active Birth Teacher (trained by Janet Balaskas), Mindfulness & Mindful Parenting Teacher, Hypnobirth Teacher, Advanced Women's Wellness coach, trained Doula, Mindbody Practitioner, Developmental Baby Massage Teacher and mother of 2 grown up girls.
I’ve been running my successful mum & baby yoga business in Kent since 2006 and I’ve been training teachers since 2010.
To find out more about my qualifications and experience click here.
FAQ
Q) Can I start teaching immediately after the course has finished?
A) Yes, as long as you have updated your insurance you will be qualified to start teaching group sessions. But until you have completed your coursework, this is considered a ‘provisional’ certification so you may want to reflect this in your pricing.
Q) What ongoing support will I get?
A) All cohorts have a WA group and 3 months of mentoring. You also have access to a monthly group zoom session with Brigid for 3 months following your certification.
Q) Is there a payment plan?
A) Yes! You can pay over 4 monthly instalment of £150. The first instalment is a non-refundable deposit.
Please see full TERMS AND CONDITIONS here.