Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training
85-Hour Yoga Alliance RPYT Certification


Taught by Beth Donnelly Cabán and Lara Kohn Thompson

May 3 — June 2, 2024
Fridays 6:00pm—9:00pm EDT
Saturdays and Sundays 11:00am—3:00pm EDT

(No classes May 24 - 26, Memorial Day Weekend)

All online, final weekend hybrid with in-person option.

This training prepares Yoga teachers to teach classes in Prenatal Yoga. The specialized prenatal practices help the students become aware of the changes of pregnancy and promote relaxation and suppleness. The Prenatal Yoga pranayama, chanting, and visualizations are powerful tools for the parent to attune to their baby and its needs.


An in-depth review of the anatomy and physiology of pregnancy, labor, and birth lays the foundation for understanding the myriad benefits of Hatha Yoga for pregnancy. Gain extensive experience with asanas well suited to pregnant individuals and a thorough acquaintance with contraindications during pregnancy. Discussions of the energy anatomy of pregnancy and birth will deepen your knowledge of the Integral Yoga prenatal practice.

The training will sensitize Yoga teachers to the profound physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual transitions of pregnancy and birth and demonstrate how such techniques as chanting, pranayama, deep relaxation, and meditation can be effective ways of coping with these changes.

Integral Yoga Prenatal Teacher certification includes teaching a practicum. As the culmination of your training, you will have the opportunity to teach a complete Prenatal Yoga class with an evaluation and personal feedback from your trainers. 

Through this training you will...

  • Learn the asana best suited for pregnancy, along with modifications and contraindications

  • Review anatomy and physiology as it relates to pregnancy, labor, and birth

  • Learn to incorporate other yogic practices such as mantra (chanting), pranayama (breathing techniques), yoga nidra (deep relaxation), guided visualization and meditation

  • Understand the profound physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual transitions that may occur during pregnancy and birth

  • Observe and evaluate effective methods for teaching prenatal yoga classes

  • Develop your teaching skills through in-class practice and feedback sessions

  • Become certified to teach Prenatal Yoga classes, and eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as RPYT (Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher)

  • Be prepared to continue on to Postpartum Yoga Training and Yoga for Labor and Birth Training

  • Prerequisites

    This training is open to all Yoga teachers with 200-hour certification recognized by Yoga Alliance.

    Health care professionals specializing in women's health and perinatal care are welcome and encouraged to apply. A personal yoga practice is recommended if you do not have a 200-hour certification.

    All participants should familiarize themselves with the Integral Yoga Hatha Level I class prior to the start of training.

  • Technical Requirements

    Regular access to the Internet is necessary to participate in this online training. You must be able to run Zoom on your computer or tablet, and have an active e-mail account for course communications.

  • Attendance

    This live and interactive online training requires attendance and participation during the class hours as scheduled.

    Class recordings will be made available for review, however please note that this is not a self-paced or pre-recorded training. Eligibility for Yoga Alliance certification is dependent upon your live attendance throughout the course.

  • Schedule

    May 3 - June 2, 2024
    skip Memorial Day weekend

    Fridays
    6:00pm–9:00pm EDT

    Saturdays and Sundays
    11:00am–3:00pm EDT

    All dates online
    May 31-June 2 in-person option

    Practicum classes may be scheduled between June 3 - July 1, 2024. Students should plan to be available to teach one practicum class and attend three classes taught by fellow classmates during this time.

Tuition = $1300

$1200 Early Bird Discount ends March 31, 2024

Payment Plan
A payment plan is available in two monthly installments.The first installment is due upon acceptance into the training, and the following installment will be automatically billed after 30 days. First installment payment must be made no later than April 30 or full tuition will be due before starting the training. A $25 administrative fee will be included in the payment plan.


Active IYINY Teachers & IYTA Members
$1,170 discounted tuition if you are teaching a weekly class or subbing at least twice per month. Please indicate this in the appropriate section on your application form. Discount cannot be retroactively applied after registration.

Auditing
Teachers who are already certified in Prenatal through Integral Yoga may participate in this program at a discounted rate of $575. Auditors are not required to attend all sessions and will not be evaluated on assignments. If you are interested in auditing this course, please email [email protected] with a copy of your Integral Yoga Prenatal certificate.

Scholarships
2 partial scholarships of $650 are available for eligible BIPOC and LGBTQ+ students. Please indicate this request on your application if you would like to be considered.

If you would like to donate to support Integral Yoga’s scholarship fund, you may select the tuition + donation option when you register, and an additional one-time contribution of $25 will be added to your tuition payment. If you would like to make a larger tax-deductible donation, please reach out to [email protected]. As a non-profit organization, we rely on the generosity of our donors and patrons to support these valuable offerings. We thank you for helping us create a more equitable and inclusive Yoga community.

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Continuing Education Opportunities

Yoga Alliance: 85 hours for RPYT designation, or as continuing education.

Integral 300-Hour Certification: 85 hours credit for Integral Yoga 300-Hour Certification.


                



Meet the Trainers

Beth Donnelly Cabán

RN, E-RYT 500

Beth Donnelly Cabán is a Hatha Yoga teacher and Registered Nurse who specializes in therapeutic applications of Yoga and meditation, prenatal Yoga, Yoga for labor and delivery, and postpartum Yoga. She has been teaching Yoga since 1997, prenatal and postpartum Yoga since 1998, and is the primary instructor of the Integral Yoga Prenatal Teacher Training Program. Beth’s Yoga training has been with the Integral Yoga Institute in New York City and Coimbatore, South India. She has also studied with Janet Balaskas and Michel Odent at the Active Birth Centre in London, Therapeutic Yoga with Cheri Clampett and Arturo Peal, as well as Rodney Yee and Sharon Salzberg. Beth is a certified midwife assistant (The Farm), labor support doula (DONA), and childbirth educator (CEA/MNY). Beth lives in Western MA and visits NYC frequently to teach. www.bethcaban.com

Lara Kohn Thompson

RPYT, E-RYT 500

Lara Kohn Thompson is a licensed massage therapist, certified Yoga teacher, perinatal trainer, educator and mentor. Building on a successful dance career in her native France, Lara brings her extensive experience with movement and bodywork, as well as a French expertise in perinatal care, to both her teaching and her bodywork practice. While maintaining a vibrant private practice, Lara also offers weekly Yoga classes, Yoga teacher trainings and continuing education workshops for both movement and health professionals. She is co-founder of the perinatal program at Bend and Bloom Yoga. Additionally she is a contributor and trainer for the Integral Yoga Institute, Kula Yoga Project, Wanderlust, and most recently, Shakti Yoga in Brooklyn and the Yoga du Marais in Paris, France. www.larakohnthompson.com

Jenna "JB" Brown

Full Spectrum Doula & Community Educator

Jenna "JB" Brown (they/he) is a transmasculine non-binary queer-and-trans-centered full-spectrum doula, educator, and movement facilitator currently living and practicing in Austin, Texas. In addition to working with clients one-on-one through their family-building and reproductive health experiences, they work as an instructor for birthing advocacy doula trainings, and create content and resources for queer people and families, including "Queer + Pregnant: A Pregnancy Journal" and a functional movement/breath/rest video series called "Breathe Easy", as well as community peer-support spaces, and practical tools for navigating healthcare systems. Towards their ultimate goal of a more understanding and affirming world for queer and trans people, they are also a guest lecturer, advocate, and consultant in a variety of training programs, institutions, and professional settings. Learn more about JB's work at www.loveoverfearwellness.com

Testimonials

Read what our graduates have to say about this training...

“This training was amazing. I could never have imagined how much I would learn about the physical changes inherent to the human body during pregnancy, but the amount of information never felt completely overwhelming. Beth and Lara did an amazing job of shepherding us through a complex subject in an interesting, compassionate, and comprehensive way.”
- Jessica

”I absolutely LOVED this training and I felt seen, heard and loved in every class. The instructors’ energy was so nurturing. I will definitely recommend and take every training they offer. Beth is very passionate about teaching and putting it all together. I would absolutely take her class if I was pregnant. She gives you permission to be where you are in your practice. The connection between the teachers and students was incredible even in a zoom setting, and that was all facilitated by the teachers. Thank you for your compassion, love and nurturance. I needed it.”
- Linda

“A really magical experience. I was educated, inspired, and motivated by both the teachers and my fellow students. I feel completely prepared to bring the gift of Prenatal yoga to mamas-to-be everywhere.”
- Oona

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