Ready to deepen your yoga practice and make a meaningful impact on expectant and new mothers? Join My Vinyasa Practice's 85-Hour Prenatal Yoga Teacher Certification, a Yoga Alliance-accredited specialty course designed to prepare you to upgrade your designation to include that of a Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher (RPYT). Learn from the comfort of your home and at your own pace and gain the skills to guide students through every stage of pregnancy and postpartum.

Table of contents:

• Why train with My Vinyasa Practice?
• Comprehensive Prenatal Yoga Training
  • What You Will Learn
  • Course Syllabus
  • Assessments
  • Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• FAQ
• Yoga Alliance Accreditation

Why train with My Vinyasa Practice?

My Vinyasa Practice is the most authentic, accessible, and affordable yoga teacher training available today. Whether you choose to train online or in person in Austin, TX, MVP offers a flexible and supportive learning environment.

We provide qualitative, weekly live training sessions and personalized support seven days a week via chat, email, and call-back, as well as free one-to-one sessions with our support staff.

MVP offers a variety of synchronous learning opportunities across multiple time zones, including Weekly Office Hours, Weekend lectures, 1:1 Meetings with Lead Trainers and Peer Support, Support & Mentorship Sessions with Peer Support, Practice Teaching, Facilitated Learning Tracks, the MVP Wellness App, and other events.  (Students are not required to join any specific live offering.) 

With access to thousands of hours of live lecture recordings, pre-recorded lectures, and downloadable resources, MVP students have everything they need to deepen their practice and become skilled teachers.

At MVP, we strive to create an inclusive community where students can learn without worrying about accessibility barriers. We're also committed to uplifting the collective consciousness.

Comprehensive Prenatal Yoga Training

Our training isn’t just about the physical practice—it’s a holistic guide for supporting expectant and new mothers through the prenatal and postpartum journeys.

What You Will Learn

• Safe sequencing and modifications for each trimester
• Anatomy and physiology of fertility and pregnancy
• Postpartum support techniques for grounding and recovery
• Trauma-informed practice, inclusive language, and pranayama for fertility

Whether it’s understanding fertility challenges, exploring epigenetics and ancestral karma, or mastering pelvic floor health, this program empowers you to support women through one of life’s most profound experiences.

Course Syllabus

• Welcome & Introduction to Course
• Introduction to Teaching Expectant Mothers
• Anatomy & Physiology of Fertility
• Biology of Conception
• Contraindications
• First Trimester
• Second Trimester
• Third Trimester
• Supporting Expectant Mothers Durning Pregnancy
• Working With Midwives & Doulas To Support Mothers To Be Birth Plan
• Labor & Delivery & Yogic Interventions
• Postpartum Support
• Yoga After Childbirth
• Live Lectures
• Final Practicum and Certification

Assessments

• Class Submissions: For your practicum, you'll be asked to create four sequences—one for each stage of pregnancy. These sequences should demonstrate your understanding of modifications and adaptations tailored to the specific needs and considerations of each stage.
• Reflection Essay: As part of the assessments for the Prenatal Training, you will complete a final reflection essay. This essay should be a summary of your learning experience, insights gained, and how you plan to apply this knowledge to support prenatal clients. The reflection will allow you to assess your growth and understanding of prenatal yoga practices thoughtfully.
• Multiple Choice Exam: An open-notes, untimed multiple-choice exam designed to reinforce your understanding of key concepts. You can refer to your notes throughout the exam, allowing you to apply your knowledge confidently and at your own pace. This format supports deeper learning and retention of course material.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

This course provides a certification rather than Continuing Education Units (CEUs). After completing this course, you’ll be eligible to upgrade your current Yoga Alliance designation to include Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher (RPYT). However, please note that this course alone does not enable you to register with Yoga Alliance.

FAQs

Is there a deadline to complete this course?

This self-paced, fully remote course allows you to register anytime and work at your own pace. There is no deadline to complete your training. 

How long does it take to complete the course?

Although there is no strict deadline to finish this self-paced course, we can provide you with an estimated timeframe for completion:

Most students spend around one week per section to fully comprehend the materials. If this pace aligns with your learning style, you may complete the course in approximately 8-10 weeks.

However, you can take as long as you'd like for each section. If you want to dive deeper into or move through sections faster, you have the flexibility to adjust the course to your learning needs.

Can I see how your courses work?

We would love to invite you to enroll in one of our Free courses to see how our training is laid out.

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Yoga Alliance Accreditations

My Vinyasa Practice is an international yoga school. We hold accreditation with Yoga Alliance (YogaAlliance.org) as a 200-hour and 300-hour Registered Yoga School, as well as a Registered Prenatal and Children's Yoga School.

Click here for a full article on MVP's Accreditation with Yoga Alliance.