Course Fees & Dates
The training comprises of five modules, blending theoretical knowledge with practical application over eighty five hours, taking place Friday to Sunday during August and September at The Haven in Stonehaven Studio.
Training Dates 2025
| August | 29th, 30th, 31st |
| September | 5th, 6th, 7th & 26th, 27th, 28th |
- Fridays (9am-5pm)
- Saturdays (7am-5pm)
- Sundays (9am – 5pm)
Cost : £900
(Subsidised options may be available. Email : starkeeper@thehaven.co.uk)
Meet Your Trainer
Starkeeper Morton
You do NOT have to be a yoga teacher to become a Specialist Pregnancy Yoga Teacher.
Our Teacher Certification is Acredited by
Our intention in offering this training is to nurture the next generation of authentic, embodied and empowered Pregnancy Yoga Teachers to support women and pregnant individuals throughout their pregnancy journey. Rooted in the wisdom of yoga, this comprehensive 85-hour Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training emphasises diversity, inclusion, and experiential learning.
Overall aim of course
The aim of pregnancy yoga teacher training is to guide and empower authentic, nurturing pregnancy yoga teachers to confidently support women and pregnant people throughout their pregnancy journey, using the wisdom of yoga..
Teaching practise & methods
The pregnancy yoga teacher training will be experiential learning, incorporating a wide range of expertise and methods that promote diversity and inclusion. This makes 80% of the course.
What will the graduate be able to do at the end of the course?
By the end of the course, graduates will be able to confidently set up their own pregnancy yoga classes, and access opportunities to gain experience if they choose.
How will the course be assessed?
The course will be assessed through practical teaching sessions and written reflections..
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What You’ll learn
Module 1 – Introduction to Pregnancy Yoga
- Intro to Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training
- Benefits of Pregnancy Yoga
- The 8 Limbs of Yoga
- Yoga History and Philosophy
| Senior Yoga Teacher Contact Hours | Non SYT Contact Hours | Non Contact Hours | Total Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 0 | 2 | 12 |
Module 2 : Anatomy & Physiology
- Skeletal and muscular systems
- Joints and range of motion
- Differences in trimesters
- Injury prevention and contraindications
- Using props confidently
- Signs and symptoms to be aware of
| Senior Yoga Teacher Contact Hours | Non SYT Contact Hours | Non Contact Hours | Total Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 5 | 1 | 13 |
Module 3 : Techniques, Training & Practice
- Asanas for pregnancy
- Planning Classes for Specific Trimesters
- Pranayama: Breathwork
- Partner work
- Ethics and responsibility of teaching
| Senior Yoga Teacher Contact Hours | Non SYT Contact Hours | Non Contact Hours | Total Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 0 | 1 | 31 |
Module 4 : Practicum
- Practice teaching (peers or real students)
- Observing others teach
- Receiving and giving feedback
- Final teaching assessment (a full class or segment)
| Senior Yoga Teacher Contact Hours | Non SYT Contact Hours | Non Contact Hours | Total Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 0 | 2 | 17 |
Module 5 : Professional Development
- Writing a Code of Conduct
- Setting Up as a Yoga Teacher
- Insurance & Liability
- Social Media
| Senior Yoga Teacher Contact Hours | Non SYT Contact Hours | Non Contact Hours | Total Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 0 | 2 | 12 |